In Defense of NHL Shootouts

It's not everyone's favourite, but it's better than baseball's preposterous runner-on-second-for-every-extra inning rule, and it still makes a difference for the standings. It's up for teams to use it to their advantage.

Friedman fined maximum for spearing in Penguins game

NEW YORK -- Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman has been fined $1,812.50, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for spearing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly during NHL Preseason Game No. 97 in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 9, the National Hockey League's De...

Mika Zibanejad Agrees To An Eight-Year Deal With The New York Rangers

NEW YORK, October 10, 2021 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has agreed to terms with Mika Zibanejad on an eight-year contract extension. “Since joining the team in 2016, Mika has emerged as one of the premier players in the NHL,” Drury said...

Revisiting the Oilers’ First NHL Game: Oct. 10, 1979

Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Kevin Lowe retired from the National Hockey League with nothing to prove to their peers in the game. But on Oct. 10, 1979, they flew…

John Hayden hoping ‘Swiss Army Knife’ style helps him crack Sabres’ lineup

BUFFALO – Over the past three seasons, winger John Hayden bounced around the NHL, playing for the Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils and Arizona Coyotes before signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres. Hayden, 26, has usually served as a fourth-liner or an extra forward, never playing...

Stanley Cup predictions for 2021-22 NHL season

The Colorado Avalanche have not gotten past the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2001-02 season, but they will win the Stanley Cup this season, according to a panel of NHL.com writers and editors. 

5 Maple Leafs Notes: Forwards fight for ice as final cuts loom

McDavid, Matthews, Ovechkin among those chosen for 2022 Beijing Olympics

Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Alex Ovechkin lead a list of NHL players who were the first three submitted by their respective countries to play at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Canucks' Pettersson, Hughes mostly excellent in first pre-season action

If Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson catch up any further, they’re going to be ahead. The Vancouver Canucks’ foundational stars were mostly excellent in Thursday’s 3-2 pre-season loss to the Edmonton Oilers, playing for the first time since signing new contracts last weekend worth a combined $15.2-...

NHL returning to prime time in Europe with extended live game schedule

NEW YORK -- As part of the National Hockey League's continued commitment to fans abroad, the NHL and its international broadcast partners will increase the number of live game broadcasts in primetime in Europe during the 2021-22 season.

McDavid, Matthews, Pastrnak among those chosen for 2022 Beijing Olympics

Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Alex Ovechkin lead a list of NHL players who were the first three submitted by their respective countries to play at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.In advance of NHL player participation in the 2022 Olympics, the IIHF, NHL and NHL Players' Association requested each of...

NHL News: Avalanche, Oilers, Canadiens, Senators Kraken and Maple Leafs

Francouz could be out a month. Kassian leaves after a fight. Price enters the player assistance program. White out four to six months. No setbacks so far for Matthews.

NHL News: Avalanche, Oilers, Canadiens, Senators Kraken and Maple Leafs

Jason Gregor: Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian left last night’s game after hitting his head off the ice in a fight with Vancouver Canucks Zack MacEwen.It was a scary situation, but it seems like he’s in good spirits.Daniel Nugent-Bowman: Oilers coach Dave Tippett on Kassian: “It’s one of those...

McDavid, Matthews, Pastrnak among those chosen for 2022 Beijing Olympics

Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and David Pastrnak lead a list of NHL players who were the first three submitted by their respective countries to play at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

NHL Free Agent Tracker

A comprehensive list of all 2021 NHL free agents and signings, including stories and analysis.NOTE: Some of these players may have recently signed with their respective team; however, their contract had not yet been filed with the League.