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McDavid Tops Fantasy Hockey Draft Tiers with 237.9 Projected Points
Connor McDavid leads Tier 1 projections for the fantasy hockey draft with 237.9 points, followed by Nathan MacKinnon at 235.8.
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MacKinnon and Kucherov Lead Four Candidates for No. 1 in Fantasy Hockey Drafts
Nathan MacKinnon averaged 3.2 fantasy points per game last season, rifling home 53 goals and 74 assists for Colorado.
Cale Makar Contract: Avalanche Defenseman Signs Record $163.2 Million Deal
Cale Makar signed a historic eight-year, $163.2 million extension with the Colorado Avalanche, becoming the first NHL player to earn $20 million annually.
Robert Thomas Named 25th Captain of Blues Following 64-Point Season
Center Robert Thomas becomes the 25th captain in St. Louis Blues history after recording 25 goals and 39 assists last season.
ESPN Fantasy Hockey: 12-Category Scoring and League Strategy Guide
ESPN Fantasy Hockey utilizes a 12-category default scoring system where goals earn 2 points and goaltender wins provide a 4-point boost.
Ducks to Retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 Following 1,019-Point Career
The Anaheim Ducks will retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 jersey on Jan. 30, honoring the franchise leader in games played and total points.
Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista for Two 2028 Draft Picks in Trade With Predators
The New Jersey Devils acquired 24-year-old forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a conditional first-round pick and a second-round selection.
David Shuman Joins New York Islanders Ownership Group as Limited Partner
Lateralus Holdings founder David Shuman has acquired a minority stake in the New York Islanders, joining Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky.
Makar Signs $163.2M Deal to Become NHL’s First $20M Per Season Player
Cale Makar has signed a record-breaking eight-year, $163.2 million extension with the Colorado Avalanche that runs through the 2034-35 season.
Cale Makar Signs Record $20.4 Million AAV Extension With Avalanche
Cale Makar has agreed to a historic eight-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche featuring a record-breaking $20.4 million average annual value.
Montreal Victoire Reunited with 35-Pound Walter Cup After Shipping Disappearance
The Professional Women's Hockey League confirmed Monday that the missing Walter Cup championship trophy was located and returned after a logistics error in Alberta.
Sakic Confident Cale Makar Extension Will Be Signed Before Season Starts
Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic expects to finalize a contract extension for two-time Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar before the upcoming season.
Garrett Rank Wins 4th Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur with 18-Under 270
NHL referee Garrett Rank captured his fourth Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship on Friday, finishing with a 3-under 69 to edge out the competition by one stroke.
Walter Cup Missing: Montreal Victoire Replica Lost During Shipment to Alberta
A sterling silver replica of the Walter Cup is missing after failing to arrive in Lethbridge for a scheduled event with Montreal Victoire forward Dara Greig.
2027 NHL Draft: Landon DuPont and Brock England Headline Top Prospect Watch List
Landon DuPont enters the 2027 NHL draft cycle as the consensus top pick after averaging over 25 minutes per game in Everett's WHL championship run.
Islanders Select Navy Lighthouse Design from 80,490 Fan Submissions
The New York Islanders have crowned the Navy Lighthouse design as the winner of their fan-voted third jersey contest for the 2027-28 season.
Bruins and Oilers Slated for Four Regular-Season Contests Across Germany in 2027-28
The NHL confirms the Boston Bruins will play twice in Munich while the Edmonton Oilers head to Cologne for two regular-season matchups during the 2027-28 campaign.
Zach Werenski Ties Playoff Success to Long-Term Columbus Blue Jackets Future
Reigning Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski recorded 81 points last season and aims to lead Columbus back to the playoffs before his contract expires in 2028.
Cara Gardner Morey Vacates GM Post to Assume Vancouver Goldeneyes Coaching Duties
In a significant leadership shift, Cara Gardner Morey is moving from the front office to the bench to serve as the second head coach in Vancouver Goldeneyes history.
NHL Rookie Roundtable: Gavin McKenna and Top Picks Reveal Pregame Obsessions
Top prospects including Gavin McKenna and Trey Augustine gathered at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase to discuss career goals and pregame routines.
Connor Bedard Inks $75 Million Deal as Patrick Kane Returns to Chicago
NHL free agency opened with Connor Bedard signing a five-year, $15 million AAV contract and Jason Robertson securing a $12 million deal with Dallas.
Blue Jackets Secure Jet Greaves With Three-Year, $15 Million Contract Extension
Goaltender Jet Greaves signed a $15 million extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets through 2028-29 after recording 26 wins and a .908 save percentage.
Patrick Kane Rejoins Blackhawks on Two-Year, $16 Million Contract
Patrick Kane has signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks worth $8 million annually, reuniting the three-time Stanley Cup champion with the franchise.
Tortorella Out in Vegas After 7-0-1 Finish and Stanley Cup Final Run
John Tortorella led the Vegas Golden Knights to a sweep of the Colorado Avalanche before falling in six games during the Stanley Cup Final.