Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine was cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program on Friday.Laine entered the program on Jan. 28 after he experienced a setback in his r… MORE
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Flyers F Travis Konecny inks 8-year, $70M extension
Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny signed an eight-year, $70 million contract extension on Thursday.The new deal, which to begin in 2025-26, will make Konecny the highest-paid player on the… MORE
Report: Suns owner interested in bringing NHL back to Arizona
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has his sights set on bringing hockey back to Arizona, Sportico reported Wednesday.Arizona is now without an NHL team after the Coyotes relocated to Salt Lake City fol… MORE
Stan Bowman returns to NHL as Oilers GM
The Edmonton Oilers named Stan Bowman their general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations on Wednesday, nearly three years after he resigned from the Chicago Blackhawks amid scanda… MORE
Leafs re-sign F Connor Dewar to 1-year contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Connor Dewar to one-year contract valued at $1.18 million on Tuesday.Dewar, 25, tallied one goal and four assists while averaging 12:54 of ice time in 17 g… MORE
F Beck Malenstyn agrees to 2-year deal with Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres and forward Beck Malenstyn agreed on a two-year, $2.7 million deal on Tuesday.The Sabres acquired Malenstyn from the Washington Capitals in June for a second-round pick in the 20… MORE
Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason to finally fill HC role
Dean Evason was named head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, ending a methodical search for Pascal Vincent’s replacement.Evason, 59, was 147-77-27 in parts of five seasons as Minnesota Wild head… MORE
Red Wings sign RFA Joe Veleno to 2-year contract
Restricted free agent forward Joe Veleno signed a two-year, $4.55 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.Veleno, 24, filed for salary arbitration on July 5. He recorded 28 points (… MORE
Canes place Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers
The Carolina Hurricanes placed forward Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers Wednesday for the purpose of terminating his contract.Kuznetsov, 32, had one season remaining worth $7.8 million on… MORE
Blues D Torey Krug could miss season with ankle issue
Veteran defenseman Torey Krug is in danger of missing the 2024-25 season after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle, the St. Louis Blues said Tuesday.The Blues consider Krug… MORE
