Sports desk
NHL
Ice hockey news, playoff races, and the stories shaping the NHL.
Fresh from the desk
Latest NHL
Bedard Labels Potential Patrick Kane Return to Chicago 'Incredible'
Connor Bedard publicly lobbied for a Patrick Kane return to the United Center following the signing of his own recent contract.
Blackhawks Ink Connor Bedard to 5-Year, $75M Extension After 75-Point Season
The Chicago Blackhawks secured Connor Bedard with a five-year, $75 million contract following a season where the center recorded 30 goals and 45 assists.
Jamie Drysdale Signs 4-Year, $26M Extension with Philadelphia Flyers
Jamie Drysdale has secured a four-year, $26 million contract with the Flyers after recording a career-high eight goals and 32 points.
St. Louis Blues Sign Connor McMichael to 6-Year, $40.5 Million Contract
Connor McMichael has signed a six-year, $40.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues that carries a $6.75 million annual cap hit.
Flyers Re-Sign Trevor Zegras to 4-Year Deal Worth $9.125 Million AAV
The Philadelphia Flyers confirmed Wednesday that Trevor Zegras has signed a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.125 million.
NHL Releases 2026-27 Schedule Featuring 84-Game Regular Season
The NHL has officially expanded its regular-season campaign to 84 games for the 2026-27 NHL schedule released this Thursday.
Winnipeg Jets, Cole Perfetti Agree to 5-Year, $30 Million Contract
Center Cole Perfetti and the Winnipeg Jets have finalized a 5-year, $30 million deal to avoid salary arbitration.
Hurricanes Raise Second Stanley Cup Banner Sept. 29 vs. Panthers
The 2026-27 NHL season begins with a 1,344-game schedule, featuring a banner-raising ceremony in Raleigh and an expanded 84-game format for all 32 clubs.
Steve Yzerman Abruptly Steps Down as Red Wings General Manager
Steve Yzerman steps down as general manager of the Red Wings following an unexpected announcement on Wednesday.