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Bruins sign two to one-year, two-way deals

The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Nick Wolff and goaltender Kyle Keyser to one-year, two-way contract extensions.Both deals announced Tuesday carry a $750,000 annual cap hit.Wolff, 25, ha… MORE

Avs re-sign F Andrew Cogliano for 2022-23 season

The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche have re-signed forward Andrew Cogliano for the 2022-23 season.Terms of the deal announced Tuesday were not disclosed, but multiple reports said it was fo… MORE

Penguins give G Casey DeSmith 2-year extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to terms on a two-year extension with backup goalie Casey DeSmith.DeSmith, 30, will earn an average of $1.8 million per season through the 2023-24 season, the club an… MORE

Reports: Senators parting ways with F Colin White

The Ottawa Senators placed forward Colin White on unconditional waivers Tuesday for the purposes of a buyout, multiple outlets reported.White, 25, had three goals and seven assists in 24 games in 2… MORE

IIHF disciplinary board upholds ban on Russia, Belarus

The disciplinary board of the International Ice Hockey Federation rejected appeals from Russia and Belarus that asked for their national teams to be reinstated to participate in IIHF competitions.T… MORE

Reports: Sharks to make Mike Grier NHL’s first Black GM

The San Jose Sharks are expected to introduce Mike Grier as the NHL’s first Black general manager on Tuesday.Multiple outlets reported the impending hire, and the team scheduled a news conference f… MORE

Rangers, F Julien Gauthier agree to one-year extension

Forward Julien Gauthier and the New York Rangers agreed on a one-year contract extension.The team did not announce financial terms on Tuesday.Gauthier, 24, appeared in 49 games for the Rangers i… MORE

Jets officially tab Rick Bowness as head coach

The Winnipeg Jets officially named Rick Bowness as their new head coach on Sunday.Bowness became the eighth head coach in franchise history and third since the team relocated to Winnipeg prior to t… MORE

Predators acquire D Ryan McDonagh from Lightning

The Nashville Predators acquired Ryan McDonagh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday in exchange for fellow defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Grant Mismash.McDonagh, 33, spent parts of five se… MORE

Panthers’ Anthony Duclair has surgery to repair Achilles tendon

Florida Panthers forward Anthony Duclair underwent successful surgery to repair his Achilles tendon and is expected to return midway into the 2022-23 season, the team announced Saturday.Duclair, co… MORE

Canucks F Brock Boeser agrees to 3-year, $19.95M deal

The Vancouver Canucks and forward Brock Boeser agreed to terms on a three-year, $19.95 million contract.The deal announced Friday will pay him $6.65 million annually through the 2024-25 season.B… MORE

Canucks add Mike Yeo, Jeremy Colliton to coaching staff

A pair of recent NHL head coaches joined the Vancouver Canucks’ staff on Friday.The team announced Mike Yeo, most recently the interim head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, was named an assistant… MORE

Report: Jets finalizing deal to name Rick Bowness as coach

The Winnipeg Jets are finalizing a deal to name Rick Bowness as their new head coach, TSN reported Friday.The Jets reportedly were pursuing Barry Trotz for their coaching vacancy before turning the… MORE

Lightning’s Nicholas Paul signs 7-year contract

Forward Nicholas Paul signed a seven-year, $22.05 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday.Paul, 27, could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 13.He recorded 32 points… MORE

Reports: Sharks dismiss coach Bob Boughner, staff

The San Jose Sharks have parted ways with head coach Bob Boughner and the rest of his coaching staff, multiple outlets reported Friday.With less than a week until the NHL draft, which begins next T… MORE

Reports: Bruins set to hire Jim Montgomery as head coach

The Boston Bruins’ next head coach will be former Dallas Stars head coach Jim Montgomery, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.Reports say the deal for Montgomery will be made official on Fr… MORE

Red Wings hire Derek Lalonde as new head coach

Detroit Red Wings executive president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced Derek Lalonde as their new head coach on Thursday.Lalonde has spent the last four years as an assistant coach with… MORE

Stars sign G Scott Wedgewood to two-year extension

The Dallas Stars and goaltender Scott Wedgewood agreed to a two-year contract extension Thursday.The extension is worth $2 million ($1 million average annual value) and will keep Wedgewood in the L… MORE

Sabres sign G Craig Anderson, 41, to 1-year contract

Goaltender Craig Anderson is returning to the NHL for a 20th season.Anderson, 41, signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million to remain with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.He posted a 17-12-2… MORE

Kings acquire Kevin Fiala from Wild

The Los Angeles Kings acquired forward Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday in exchange for defenseman Brock Faber and a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.Fiala can become a restri… MORE

Report: Panthers’ Anthony Duclair mulls Achilles surgery

Florida Panthers forward Anthony Duclair is considering surgery to repair his Achilles tendon, The Athletic reported Wednesday.Duclair, coming off a career-high 31-goal season, would face a lengthy… MORE

Lightning dealt with myriad injuries during Final

Injuries played a role as the Tampa Bay Lightning fell short in their bid to win three straight championships.General manager Julien BriseBois updated the status of star centers Brayden Point and N… MORE

Avalanche favored to repeat after sportsbooks take hit on Cup title

The Colorado Avalanche lifting the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history proved to be painful for sportsbooks.The Avalanche opened the season as the betting favorite by most oddsmaker… MORE

Sedin twins, Roberto Luongo, Daniel Alfredsson named to Hockey HOF

Daniel and Henrik Sedin did most everything together during their playing careers. Now the identical twins will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame together, too.The Sedins were named to the Hall of Fame… MORE

Bruins sign GM Don Sweeney to extension

The Boston Bruins signed general manager Don Sweeney to a multiyear contract extension on Monday.Financial terms were not released by the club. His contract was set to expire on Thursday.”Under… MORE

Blackhawks name Luke Richardson head coach

The Chicago Blackhawks on Monday officially named Luke Richardson as their new head coach.Richardson, 53, replaces interim coach Derek King, who went 27-33-10 after Jeremy Colliton was fired on Nov… MORE

Leafs D Timothy Liljegren signs 2-year extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs and defenseman Timothy Liljegren agreed to a two-year, $2.8 million contract extension Monday.Liljegren, 23, registered 23 points (five goals, 18 assists) in 61 games during… MORE

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman misses Game 6 due to COVID-19

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman tested positive for COVID-19 and didn’t participate in the postgame ceremonies after the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup on Sunday night.Deputy commissioner Bil… MORE

Avalanche down Lightning, win Stanley Cup

Artturi Lehkonen scored the go-ahead goal in the second period to help the Colorado Avalanche win their third Stanley Cup title in franchise history, courtesy of a 2-1 victory over the host Tampa Bay… MORE

Avalanche coach: ‘We’ll see’ about Andre Burakovsky for Game 6

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar kept it close to the vest when asked about forward Andre Burakovsky’s availability for Sunday’s Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the host Tampa Bay Li… MORE

Lightning’s Brayden Point unlikely to play in Game 6 vs. Avs

The Tampa Bay Lightning are not expected to have forward Brayden Point in the lineup on Sunday night when they attempt to stave off elimination against the visiting Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 of the… MORE

Alex Ovechkin scores a goal … in soccer

Alex Ovechkin has a nose for the net, regardless of sport.The Washington Capitals superstar captain signed a one-day contract with soccer club FC Dynamo Moscow on Saturday. He then took to the pitc… MORE

Report: Barry Trotz won’t coach in 2022-23

Stanley Cup-winning coach Barry Trotz won’t pursue an NHL coaching job for 2022-23, he told NHL.comThe New York Islanders fired Trotz, 59, on May 9 after a 37-35-10 (84 points) season, which wasn’t… MORE

Lightning look to even up series with Avalanche in Game 6

The Tampa Bay Lightning prevented the Colorado Avalanche from hoisting the Stanley Cup in Denver with a spirited effort in Game 5.The two-time defending champions will look to take another step tow… MORE

Flyers’ Joel Farabee has surgery, could miss start of next season

Philadelphia Flyers forward Joel Farabee could miss the start of next season after undergoing disk replacement surgery on his neck.Farabee is expected to require three to four months to recover fro… MORE

Avalanche’s Andre Burakovsky a ‘possibility’ to play in Game 6

Colorado Avalanche forward Andre Burakovsky is a “possibility” to play in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the host Tampa Bay Lightning, coach Jared Bednar said Saturday.Burakovsky has been… MORE

Lightning stay alive with late goal to beat Avalanche

Ondrej Palat scored a tiebreaking goal late in the third period, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 36 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final in Den… MORE

Avalanche favored to close out Lightning in Game 5

It has been 21 years and 15 days since the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup. They have three chances to do it again, starting with Friday night at Denver.Colorado leads the Stanley Cup Final… MORE

Reports: Blackhawks hiring Luke Richardson as coach

The Chicago Blackhawks will name Luke Richardson as their new head coach, multiple outlets reported Friday.He would replace interim coach Derek King, who went 27-33-10 after Jeremy Colliton was fir… MORE

Avalanche out to finish Lightning, claim Stanley Cup

Paul Maurice looks to lead Panthers to next step

Paul Maurice said he has plenty of energy and is rarin’ to go during his introductory press conference with the Florida Panthers on Thursday.Maurice, 55, sang a different tune when he stepped down… MORE

Lightning coach on Nazem Kadri’s OT goal: ‘I’ve moved on’

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper had much more to say on Thursday, mere hours after his team dropped a controversial 3-2 decision in overtime to the visiting Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of the St… MORE

Nazem Kadri’s OT goal puts Avs on brink of Stanley Cup title

Nazem Kadri scored the winning goal to give the visiting Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday and put them one victory away from the Stanley Cup title.… MORE

Avalanche F Nazem Kadri returns for Cup Final debut

Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri returned to the lineup for Stanley Cup Final Game 4 against the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday.Kadri missed the first three games of the series as well… MORE

Wild sign F Connor Dewar to 2-year, $1.6M deal

The Minnesota Wild signed forward Connor Dewar to a two-year, $1.6 million contract.The one-way NHL deal announced Wednesday will pay him $800,000 in both the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.Dewar,… MORE

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov in, Brayden Point out for Game 4

Forward Nikita Kucherov will be in the lineup Wednesday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.Coach Jon Cooper confirmed Wednesday mornin… MORE

Reports: Paul Maurice to be next Panthers coach

The Florida Panthers plan to name Paul Maurice as their next head coach, TSN reported Wednesday.Maurice, 55, stepped down as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 17 after posting a 315-223-62 re… MORE

Maple Leafsâ Auston Matthews wins Hart Memorial Trophy at NHL Awards

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews won the 2022 Hart Memorial Trophy for the NHL’s most valuable player Tuesday night.During the league’s “NHL Awards” show in Tampa, Matthews also pic… MORE

Lightning face Avs in Game 4 with lessons learned

The Tampa Bay Lightning took a huge step toward pulling themselves back into the Stanley Cup Finals against the Colorado Avalanche after Monday’s Game 3 victory.Another big leap is needed when the… MORE

Stars name Peter DeBoer head coach

The Dallas Stars named Peter DeBoer the team’s new head coach on Tuesday.Terms were not released by the club. However, The Athletic reported Monday it’s a four-year contract worth more than $4 mill… MORE

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