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Avalanche sign Cale Makar to largest contract in NHL history
Makar will be getting paid over $20 million over an eight-year span, an enormous number for hockey standards.
Sharks name Nathan Airey as emergency backup goaltender
Airey spent the past three seasons as goaltender at the University of Minnesota.
2026-27 NHL team preview: Columbus Blue Jackets
They couldn’t sustain the New Coach Bump long enough last season. Is there reason for optimism this time?
Blues prospect collapsed during ‘military-style workout’ at ASU
Matthew Mayich, a transfer from Clarkson, was hospitalized following an incident last week.
Ranking every NHL team’s 2026 salary cap situation: #32-25
The worst of the worst: rebuilding teams trying to clean up their situations and playoff teams on their last breaths.
Devils’ prospect Mikhail Yegorov announces website to track advanced stats for his career
The Russian netminder is tracking his own analytics, something relatively unseen in the game.
Flames, Predators among teams with most improved prospect pools
There are a few teams that have bolstered their core of young talent, especially north of the border.
Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request
After winning the Vezina and Hart Trophies in 2024-25, Hellebuyck’s performance declined as the Jets missed the postseason in 2025-26.
Misha Donskov joins Oilers as coaching consultant
Donskov will maintain his role with Hockey Canada.
‘We will continue to work through the situation’: Jets respond to Hellebuyck trade request
Hellebuyck had requested a trade several months ago, making it public earlier on Thursday.
Canucks sign Chris Driedger to PTO
Driedger suited up in 23 games with Traktor Chelyabinsk of Russia’s KHL last season.
Top 25 NHL-affiliated goalie prospects in 2026-27
There’s a new leader at the top, while some new names have given the first half a fresh look.
Blue Jackets make changes to scouting department
Columbus announced a new director of amateur scouting and new director of European scouting.
Four under-the-radar PTO candidates for NHL teams to consider
These four players could be diamonds in the rough for bargain-hunting teams.
2026-27 NHL team preview: Colorado Avalanche
Did the Avalanche do enough in the offseason to replace their losses and set themselves up for another deep playoff run?
Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?
Matthews came in at 18th on Paul Pidutti’s projection of the top 30 NHL players in 2030.
Nick Szeman’s Top 250 Fantasy Hockey Rankings 2026-27
Welcome to Nick Szeman’s Top 250 Fantasy Hockey Rankings! As a regular fantasy hockey contributor to Daily Faceoff for the past several seasons and an active fantasy hockey manager for nearly two decades, including numerous championships, I’ve put together this list to identify the players I believe can help you win your league. The rankings […]
The top 10 Vezina Trophy candidates for 2026-27
Will we see a new goalie take the award for the first time since 2022-23?
Savoie, Andersen among four Oilers players missing training camp
Forward Mattias Janmark and defenseman Alec Regula are also expected to miss training camp.
Which teams have the biggest boom-or-bust futures?
Depending on the status of Quinn Hughes, the Minnesota Wild are a prime candidate for the ‘boom-or-bust’ category for 2030.
Ranking the Western Conference’s biggest winners this summer
It has become an arms race in the Central Division, while the Sharks could take advantage of a stagnant and subpar Pacific.
Chris Pronger believes NHLers should have more control over their careers
Chris Pronger was traded five times during his career, but says he only asked to be dealt once.
Lightning’s Hedman ‘super fresh, motivated’ ahead of return from mental health leave
Tampa Bay’s captain took a personal leave of absence in mid-March, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2026-27 NHL team preview: Chicago Blackhawks
It’s time for the Blackhawks to start taking some steps forward, even if the playoffs seem unlikely this season.
Arizona State investigating circumstances surrounding collapse of Blues prospect
The player collapsed last week while completing an outdoor workout on the campus.