Goes through 2029-30 season, pending ratification vote on both sides

Instead of adding games, the NHL should consider reducing the number of regular-season contests.

The National Hockey League and NHL Players’ Association announced the official launch of the Host City Selection Process for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey on Thursday.

23-year-old forward had career-high 68 points this season for Buffalo, signs 5-year contract with Utah

The 23-year-old Peterka is coming off consecutive 25-plus goal seasons, including 27 this year with a career-best 68 points in 77 games.

An increase over the NHL’s current 82-game schedule has been discussed internally by the league, and the topic is part of negotiations with the players’ union for the new CBA, sources told ESPN.

Smith, 34, had 40 points last season, including 11 in 21 games with Vegas down the stretch. He has 255 goals and 381 assists for 636 points in 1,036 NHL regular-season and playoff games.

The NHL veteran is going home.

Erie defenseman projected to be 1st No. 1 pick from OHL since McDavid in 2015

Mogilny had been eligible for election 16 previous years going back to 2009, passed over time after time until getting in on the 17th chance.

The New York Rangers are sending their first-round pick in Friday’s NHL Draft (No. 12 overall) to the Pittsburgh Penguins to satisfy the conditions of their in-season acquisition of center J.T.

Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche acknowledged Tuesday morning that trading for a second pick in the top 10 is a possibility.

The Islanders’ heart-and-soul fourth-liner who helped define the club’s most successful era since the Dynasty announced his retirement Tuesday

Philadelphia is taking a flyer on one of the flashiest young players in the NHL.

The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they’re hearing from around the league.

Karlsson scores again, Silovs makes 28 saves to help Canucks’ AHL affiliate win 1st championship

The 47-year-old spent the last five seasons in the NHL, three as an assistant coach for the Flyers and two as an associate coach for the Sharks.

The Calgary Flames have signed forward Justin Kirkland to a one-year contract extension worth $900,000, it was announced Monday.

Price, Rask join previously eligible Joseph, Miller, Rinne as goaltenders under consideration

In back-to-back years, tennis legend parties with champions

Players, fans hope raucous celebration at Fort Lauderdale Beach becomes annual event

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said they’re giving themselves “permission” to celebrate more freely this year because they have already been through the experience.

One of the NHL’s more plugged-in insiders had a conversation with one of the Edmonton Oilers’ most trusted sources and discussed the offseason plans for Edmonton, including the likelihood of an extension for Connor McDavid.

2-time Stanley Cup winner dealt to Chicago in swap of forwards

Some interesting developments are starting to unfold as Mitch Marner and his camp prepare for July 1.

NHL News: Brad Marchand’s future is uncertain after his Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthers. His on-ice performance and post-game comments have sparke

Center can become unrestricted free agent after 2025-26, helped Edmonton reach Cup Final past 2 seasons

The Boston Bruins have hired Steve Spott as an assistant coach on Marco Sturm’s staff, the team announced on Friday.

Connor McDavid has only one year remaining on his contract with the Edmonton Oilers, and there has been some talk of him potentially leaving the franchise.

It’s fair to say that the Florida Panthers are enjoying their Stanley Cup victory celebrations – but they have come at the expense of the trophy itself.

The Florida Panthers managed to crack and dent the Stanley Cup trophy within 24 hours of winning their second straight championship.

The generational talent is entering the final year of his contract.

Getting this done, without the fuss or muss of dealing with a potential offer sheet from clubs with oceans of cap space, was important business.

Played from behind too often, could not contain Marchand

For the second year in a row, the Florida Panthers have conquered the Edmonton Oilers and lifted the Stanley Cup as kings of the NHL.

Odds to win the 2026 Stanley Cup are already up at sportsbooks, and there is disagreement in the betting market regarding which team should be the favorite heading into the offseason.

Forward appreciative of 2nd Cup championship after being described as ‘a mess’ before playoffs began

Sam Reinhart scores four goals to help the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 to retain the Stanley Cup.

Coach not ready to choose between Pickard, Skinner with season on brink Tuesday against Panthers

Edmonton battled hard to get the showcase matchup even at 2-2 with a 5-4 overtime road victory after trailing 3-0 in the first period of Game 4, but then laid an egg at home in Saturday’s 5-2 loss to press their collective back against the wall. The Oilers, in short, have no margin for error.

This 2025-26 season could very well be Malkin’s last in the NHL

The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Lassi Thomson to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season, the team announced Sunday.

The Edmonton Oilers’ quest for a Stanley Cup would be less uphill if they could strike first in a game in the series, says their coach.

Florida leads Edmonton 3-2 heading home for the next game. Here’s how it happened, and what to watch for next.

The Boston Bruins wasted zero time signing Victor Soderstrom, signing him to a contract one day after acquiring his rights.

This Stanley Cup Final is an instant classic.

Chris Kreider seemed content with the way his 13-year Rangers tenure came to an end while speaking about it Thursday when he was introduced as a Duck.

There weren’t many surprises on this year’s All-Rookie Team.

THe Edmonton Oilers tied Stanley Cup Finals at 2-2 with overtime win, overcoming 3-0 deficit as Leon Draisaitl nets record-breaking OT winner.

Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was pulled after the first period of Thursday’s Game 4 after the Panthers scored three goals.