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Leafs hire former NHLer Patrick O’Sullivan as director of NHL development
O’Sullivan has been a development coach for Toronto the past three seasons.
2027 NHL Draft: Top prospects who stood out at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup
These 10 players boosted their draft stock the most during the first major scouting showcase of the season.
What Jet Greaves works on during the offseason
What is the Blue Jackets’ goalie doing to build upon his .908 SV% effort in 2025-26 next season?
Canada dominates USA to capture gold at 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Finland secured bronze earlier in the day with a 3-2 win over Slovakia.
Top remaining NHL free agents: The best 2026 UFAs still on the board
11 of Daily Faceoff’s top 50 UFAs are still on the board.
‘I love being in Columbus’: Greaves on his priorities in contract negotiations
Jet Greaves and the Columbus Blue Jackets agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $15 million on July 23.
‘You’re excited to be around him’: Thompson on the energy Benson brings to the Sabres
Benson’s off-ice energy and on-ice contributions helped the Sabres snap the longest postseason appearance drought in the NHL.
USA, Canada to play for gold at 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
This will mark the first time the two teams met in the gold medal game since 2013.
‘We have a lot of young talent that’s ready to explode’: Benson on how Sabres will handle Tuch’s departure
Despite losing a strong offensive weapon, Buffalo is set up for success for the long haul.
‘You dream about playing for Team Canada’: Greaves on being part of the future of Canada’s crease
Greaves has played his way into the picture of future Canadian goaltending stars while with the Blue Jackets.
Kings to retire Anze Kopitar’s number in February
Kopitar will become the eighth player in franchise history to have his number retired.
Ranking the Eastern Conference’s biggest losers this summer
The Eastern Conference is becoming ever-more competitive, but more than one club in the Atlantic Division had a disappointing summer.
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Seattle Kraken’s Top 10
While the Kraken search for their first truly competitive season, the pipeline is definitely intriguing.
Former NHLer Noah Philp announces retirement
Philp last appeared in the NHL during a brief stint with the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2025-26 season.
Debating the best decade in NHL history
Every decade in the game’s history has made an impact on the sport…but which stood out among the rest?
Flyers re-sign Nikita Grebenkin to two-year contract
In his first full NHL season, Nikita Grebenkin had four goals and 14 points in 55 regular-season games with the Flyers.
Where are former PWHL players playing in 2026-27?
A number of familiar names are now honing their craft in Europe after trying their hand at the PWHL.
‘It was super respectful throughout’: Jet Greaves discusses pre-arbitration process with Blue Jackets
Jet Greaves and the Columbus Blue Jackets signed a three-year contract in July that would pay the goalie $5 million per season.
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Hub: Everything you need to know about your team’s future
How does your team’s future look? Catch up with detailed breakdowns across the league.
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: San Jose Sharks’ Top 10
The Sharks have one of the deepest pipelines in the NHL, even after all the high-end graduates in recent years.
Penguins re-sign Ville Koivunen to eight-year contract
Pittsburgh is heavily buying in on a young winger who has yet to play a full season in the NHL.
What the Red Wings would look like with better lottery luck
After five instances of dropping in the draft lottery, do the Red Wings improve if they return to their original draft slot?
‘I was relearning how to function as a bigger guy’: Thompson on what changed before his breakout NHL season
Thompson has been one of the premier scorers in the NHL over the past few seasons.
Kelly Hrudey let go from Sportsnet broadcasts after 30-plus-year career
The former goaltender had been seen on Hockey Night in Canada since retiring from the game in 1998.
2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Stroeder, Selič highlight top standouts from Day 3
The preliminary round is complete, with Canada, Slovakia, USA and Finland moving on to the medal round.