Pro Hockey Talk

Signing him to a contract does necessarily mean Schaefer is guaranteed to play this season in the NHL. The Islanders could decide to send him back to the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League. … [Read more...] about Islanders sign No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry level contract

From money raised in the walk, along with contributions made in memory of John and Matt, the financial goal was met for a planned accessible playground at Archbishop Damiano School. … [Read more...] about Gaudreau Family 5K raises more than $500,000 for accessible playground at special education school

The 23-year-old Laferriere had 19 goals and 23 assists last year for the Kings, emerging as a dependable scorer in only his second NHL season. He largely played on the right wing alongside Quinton Byfield and Kevin Fiala. … [Read more...] about Alex Laferriere agrees to three-year, $12.3 million contract to stay with Kings

The arena is undergoing a series of long-needed renovations since first opening in 1996. Last year, the Sabres replaced the roof and installed a new video scoreboard over center ice. The next series of renovations are expected to address upgrading the seats and fan amenities. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres home arena to remain KeyBank Center after reaching 10-year naming rights extension

Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native Sweden with Brynas IF after missing all of last NHL season because of a nagging hip injury. … [Read more...] about Longtime Capitals center Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden

The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract

A Superior Court Justice said prosecutors could not meet the onus of proof for the charges against Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote. … [Read more...] about Hockey Canada sexual assault trial judge says onus of proof for the charges has not been met

The son of former NHL forward Jason Blake had 17 goals and 17 assists in 80 regular-season games last season and added three goals and three assists in 15 playoff games. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract extension

Bowen Byram will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 NHL season. … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram by signing him to a 2-year, $12.5M contract