Rangers, D Skjei agree to 6-year, $31.5M deal
July 28, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Brady Skjei, whose 64 points over the last three seasons ranks ninth in the NHL for defensemen under 25, has agreed to a six-year, $31.5M deal with the Rangers. More...

Islanders, Nets home dropping plastic straws
July 28, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
An arena where the Brooklyn Nets and New York Islanders play is the latest place making plastic straws a thing of the past. More...

Capitals re-sign Wilson to 6-year, $31M deal
July 27, 2018 (20:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger Tom Wilson to a $31.02 million, six-year deal. More...

Crawford: Long-term health 'a little' concerning
July 27, 2018 (16:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford said he's "come a long way" since missing the last three-plus months this past season, but would not commit to being ready for training camp. More...

Weekly Reader: Nostalgia is a heck of a drug
July 27, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Things can get messy when nostalgia drives the hiring process, as they've found in Vancouver. Plus, farewell Jarome Iginla, goalie gear woes, more. More...

Pens sign backup goaltender Jarry to 2-year deal
July 26, 2018 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Tristan Jarry to a two-year contract. More...

Mario Lemieux's $22M Quebec chateau for sale
July 26, 2018 (18:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
NHL legend Mario Lemieux has put his 50-room Quebec summer home on the market. The price? He is asking for $21,999,066, the last few dollars an ode to his famous No. 66. More...

Which teams need Erik Karlsson the most?
July 26, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We break down the fit (and the need) in a handful of possible destinations for the two-time Norris Trophy winner. More...

How are the Golden Knights set up for long-term success?
July 26, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Vegas Golden Knights went to the Stanley Cup Final in Year 1. But what's next for the expansion team as it tries to build for the future from scratch? More...

Canucks, Linden 'amicably' split after four years
July 25, 2018 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Canucks said president of hockey operations Trevor Linden is leaving the organization to "pursue different endeavors." More...

Johnson dons Gretzky's No. 99, co-leader hat
July 25, 2018 (17:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Dustin Johnson, perhaps hoping to tap into greatness bound by family ties, pulled on a "Gretzky 99" Oilers jersey before teeing off on the par-3 seventh hole at the Canadian Open. And then ended the day tied with five others for the lead. More...

Canucks re-sign F Jake Virtanen to 2-year deal
July 25, 2018 (16:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed forward Jake Virtanen, who set career highs in games played, goals, assists, points and penalty minutes. It's a two-year deal with an average annual value of $1.25 million. More...

Wild, Zucker agree to 5-year, $27.5M contract
July 25, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Minnesota Wild are bringing back left wing Jason Zucker on a five-year, $27.5 million contract. Zucker led the team with seven game-winning goals and 54 takeaways last season. More...

Zucker to get 5-year, $27.5M deal from Wild
July 25, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Wild have agreed to terms on a five-year, $27.5 million contract with forward Jason Zucker. More...

Hamhuis returns to Predators with 2-year deal
July 25, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Dan Hamhuis, who played his first seven NHL seasons with Nashville beginning in 2003, will return to the Predators after signing a two-year deal worth $2.5 million. More...

Future Hall of Famer Iginla to retire July 30
July 25, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Future Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla will officially retire July 30 in Calgary, the Flames announced. More...

NHL rebuild rankings: Which teams are closest to contending?
July 25, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
There are nearly a dozen teams in rebuild mode, though some refuse to use that word. Here's who gets back into Stanley Cup contention first. More...

Caps bring back Orpik on 1-year, $1 million deal
July 24, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik is returning to the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals on a one-year, $1 million deal. More...

D Montour gets new 2-year deal with Ducks
July 24, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Anaheim Ducks and defenseman Brandon Montour have agreed on a new two-year, $6.775 million contract through the 2019-20 season. More...

Predators' Watson pleads no contest to assault
July 24, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Predators' Austin Watson, who was arrested in June after an incident involving his girlfriend, has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor domestic assault. More...

Islanders sign Nelson to 1-year, $4.25M deal
July 23, 2018 (19:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Brock Nelson on a one-year, $4.25 million contract. More...

Chelios to work as Blackhawks ambassador
July 23, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After leaving the Red Wings organization last week, Chris Chelios was named an ambassador for the Blackhawks. More...

Jets' Trouba awarded 1-year, $5.5M contract
July 22, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
An arbitrator has awarded Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba a one-year, $5.5 million contract for the 2018-19 season. Winnipeg has 48 hours to accept the ruling or turn it down and make Trouba an unrestricted free agent. More...

Wild reach 5-year, $30M deal with RFA Dumba
July 21, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Wild have agreed to a five-year, $30 million contract with restricted free-agent defenseman Matt Dumba, the team announced Saturday. More...

The 10 least-deserving NHL award winners of the last 20 years
July 20, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Hindsight is 20-20, but here's a look at the 10 least-deserving award winners of the last two decades, and who actually earned the hardware. More...

Golden Knights, Army settle trademark name issue
July 19, 2018 (19:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Vegas Golden Knights have settled their trademark battle with the U.S. Army, clearing the way for the team to be able to have a legal right to the name. More...

Hoffman's fiancee wants info disclosed in scandal
July 19, 2018 (18:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Monika Caryk, the fiance of current Panthers forward Mike Hoffman, has filed a court order in Ontario to disclose information in a cyberbullying scandal involving Melinda Karlsson, the wife of Senators player Erik Karlsson. More...

Capitals bring back Bowey on two-year contract
July 19, 2018 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Madison Bowey, who will count $1 million against the salary cap in each of the next two seasons, did not dress in a game during Washington's Stanley Cup run. More...

Chelios leaving Red Wings to return to Chicago
July 19, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Detroit Red Wings adviser Chris Chelios is leaving the organization to return to his hometown of Chicago and be closer to family. More...

Core control: Ranking the NHL's locked-in young talent
July 19, 2018 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Looking strictly at players 27 or younger and under contract for at least three more seasons, which NHL teams have the best young cores in the game? More...

Collapse or rally? What happens when teams lose stars
July 18, 2018 (18:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It's tough when a star like Manny Machado departs a franchise, but does it necessarily mean doom? Here's a look at some key departures and their effect. More...

Tierney re-signs with Sharks after career season
July 18, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Forward Chris Tierney has re-signed with the San Jose Sharks following a season in which he set career highs in nearly every major statistical category. More...

Rangers agree to deal with free agent Vesey
July 17, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Restricted free agent Jimmy Vesey has agreed to a deal to stay with the Rangers. More...

Devils agree to terms with Coleman, Noesen
July 17, 2018 (14:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with forwards Blake Coleman and Stefan Noesen. More...

Improved or not: How all 31 NHL teams stack up
July 17, 2018 (10:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Which NHL teams set themselves up the best for the upcoming season via offseason work -- and which not so much? More...

Ducks give center Henrique 5-year extension
July 16, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Ducks signed center Adam Henrique to a five-year extension on Monday. More...

Flames give forward Lindholm 6-year contract
July 16, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Flames have given center Elias Lindholm a six-year contract with an annual average value of $4.85 million. More...

Former goalie Emery, 35, dies while swimming
July 15, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Former NHL goalie Ray Emery, 35, has been found dead after he was reported missing while swimming. More...

Pavelski leads, Barkley last at celeb golf tourney
July 14, 2018 (19:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks captain Joe Pavelski maintain a one-point lead after the second round of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe on Saturday. Crowd favorite Charles Barkley was alone in last place. More...

Sharks' Pavelski up early at celebrity golf event
July 13, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks captain Joe Pavelski held a slim lead over former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer after the first round of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. More...

Stars re-sign forward Shore to 2-year deal
July 13, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Dallas Stars have re-signed young forward Devin Shore to a $4.6 million, two-year contract. More...

Class-action status denied for concussion case
July 13, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson has denied class-action status for the former NHL players suing the league over concussions. More...

Vegas, Fleury reach 3-year, $21M extension
July 13, 2018 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has agreed to an 3-year, $21M extension that keeps him with the Golden Knights through the 2021-22 season. More...

From Blazing Saddles to The Hangover: Athletes who crashed Hollywood
July 13, 2018 (08:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Kyrie Irving and Dwayne Johnson are but two athletes with forays into Hollywood acting, a list that also includes Tom Brady and Derek Jeter. More...

Jean van de Velde and the 'championship heartbreak' list across sports
July 13, 2018 (08:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
From the 2013 Spurs to the 2011 Rangers, teams and athletes across sports have been oh-so-close to a championship -- only to see it fall out of their grasp. More...

Bring neutral site NHL games back to North America!
July 13, 2018 (07:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sure they still play them overseas, but North America deserves them, too. Plus, Cake Foul of the Week, John Tavares' goodbye to Isles fans and more. More...

Hurricanes reach deals with Wallmark, McKegg
July 12, 2018 (21:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Hurricanes have reached deals with forwards Lucas Wallmark and Greg McKegg, with Wallmark agreeing to two years and McKegg agreeing to one. More...

Blackhawks send Hossa contract to Coyotes
July 12, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Chicago Blackhawks traded the contract of Marian Hossa to the Coyotes in a seven-player, multipick deal. More...

Who do the top 2018 NHL draft picks remind us of?
July 12, 2018 (10:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
What do the Buffalo Sabres really get with Rasmus Dahlin? How about Brian Leetch? We compare some top 2018 draft picks to players you already know. More...

Jets, Hellebuyck agree to six-year, $37M deal
July 12, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Connor Hellebuyck, who tied for the NHL lead for wins among goaltenders with 44, reached a six-year deal with the Jets worth an average of $6.167 million per season. More...