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Canes' Slavin exits early vs. Flyers; status unclear
The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for a long road trip with concerns about the status of defenseman Jaccob Slavin.[read more]
🏒 Season predictions for all 32 teams
As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.[read more]
Panthers' Kulikov placed on IR, may need surgery
Dmitry Kulikov, a force on the blue line of the past two Stanley Cup title runs, will be out of the Florida Panthers' lineup indefinitely after being placed on injured reserve, and coach Paul Maurice told reporters that the defenseman could need surgery.[read more]
'Grateful' Sullivan wins in return to Pittsburgh
Mike Sullivan, who spent 10 seasons coaching the Penguins and is the franchise leader with 409 wins in 753 games, was victorious in his return to Pittsburgh on Saturday, as his New York Rangers won their second straight road game, posting a 6-1 victory.[read more]
Panthers sign Gadjovich to 2-year extension
Forward Jonah Gadjovich and the Panthers have agreed on a two-year, $1.8 million extension that keeps him under contract through the 2027-28 season.[read more]
Top pick Schaefer nets 1st NHL goal as Isles lose
Matthew Schaefer, 18, this year's No. 1 overall pick, scored his first career goal Saturday, as the New York Islanders dropped their home opener, 4-2, to the Washington Capitals, and teammate Bo Horvat said afterward that the rookie "took the game over."[read more]
Hutson agrees to 8-year, $70.8M deal with Habs
Reigning Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson has agreed to an eight-year, $70.8 million extension with the Montreal Canadiens, the team announced Monday.[read more]
How the Ducks are building a new Western power
After patiently developing a collection of impressive young talent, the ingredients are now there to contend.[read more]
NHL breakout tiers: From Nazar to Snuggerud to Peterka, players set to level up
From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group.[read more]
Why the 2025-26 season is different for 'perfect ambassador for the game' Sidney Crosby
Crosby is still one of the best players in the NHL. But with the Penguins possibly rebuilding, could his future lie somewhere other than Pittsburgh?[read more]