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Alex Ovechkin provides update on extension talks with Capitals

Alex Ovechkin provides update on extension talks with Capitals

While not surprising news in the slightest, Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin confirmed to reporters in Russia on Saturday that he hasn’t had extension talks as he gears up for the final season of the five-year, $47.5M contract he signed back in 2021.

Colorado Avalanche don't have a lot of salary cap space with which to work
Does it make sense for the Calgary Flames to trade Nazem Kadri?
Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 18
Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons

Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.

Former Rangers winger also announces surprise retirement
Jets sign forward Gabriel Vilardi to massive contract extension
Trade watch: Oilers connected to $27M veteran forward?
Could Oilers take swing on disgruntled Blue Jackets winger?
Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline
Gabriel Vilardi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18
Jets sign forward Gabriel Vilardi to massive contract extension

Jets sign forward Gabriel Vilardi to massive contract extension

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Gabriel Vilardi to a six-year, $45MM contract extension. The deal was first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Former NHLer Jaroslav Halak retires after 17 seasons
Does it make sense for the Calgary Flames to trade Nazem Kadri?
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'NHL goalies with 40 wins in a single season' quiz
Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 17
Ducks sign starting goaltender to a new five-year deal

Ducks sign starting goaltender to a new five-year deal

Anaheim Ducks starting goaltender Lukas Dostal has agreed to a five-year, $32.5M contract, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports. Dostal himself confirmed on Anaheim’s X account that he’s signed a new deal.

Breaking down the strange new direction of the Ducks
Speculation swirls around another bigger move for Maple Leafs
Toronto acquires forward Dakota Joshua from the Canucks
Could Oilers take swing on this disgruntled Blue Jackets winger?
Trade watch: Is Edmonton connected to this $27M veteran forward?
Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline
Joe Thornton News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
Jonathan Marchessault News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18
Trade watch: Oilers connected to $27M veteran forward?

Trade watch: Oilers connected to $27M veteran forward?

NHL insider Nick Kypreos and Sportsnet analyst Nick Kypreos came out with an update to his trade board on Tuesday.

Could the Oilers find their next goalie on the waiver wire?
Kasperi Kapanen finds a home: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review
The best is yet to come for Trent Frederic: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 17
Maple Leafs acquire Dakota Joshua from Canucks

Maple Leafs acquire Dakota Joshua from Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for their 2028 fourth-round pick, according to a team announcement.

Speculation swirls around another bigger move for Maple Leafs
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 17
Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline

Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline

We took a look at five likely trade candidates between now and the upcoming trade deadline on Wednesday. Let's take a look at five additional candidates.

Five NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline
NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league
Numerous games stand out among NHL's newly released 2025-26 schedule
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17
Could Oilers take swing on disgruntled Blue Jackets winger?

Could Oilers take swing on disgruntled Blue Jackets winger?

A trade request from a Blue Jackets winger generated some news on Thursday.

Blue Jackets F Yegor Chinakhov requests trade
Numerous games stand out among NHL's newly released 2025-26 schedule
2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Columbus Blue Jackets’ Top 10
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17
Maple Leafs have perfect player to start Yegor Chinakhov trade talks

Maple Leafs have perfect player to start Yegor Chinakhov trade talks

With Yegor Chinakhov officially requesting a trade out of Columbus, speculation is heating up around potential landing spots—and the Toronto Maple Leafs may be a perfect match.

Maple Leafs fans grade Brad Treliving’s offseason
Numerous games stand out among NHL's newly released 2025-26 schedule
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17
Speculation swirls around another bigger move for Maple Leafs

Speculation swirls around another bigger move for Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been among the NHL’s busiest teams this offseason.

What if Ryan Reaves was right? Maple Leafs could have big problem
Bill Armstrong hopes to see Matias Maccelli succeed with Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs fans grade Brad Treliving’s offseason
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
Numerous games stand out among NHL's newly released 2025-26 schedule

Numerous games stand out among NHL's newly released 2025-26 schedule

Some highlights of the 2025-26 NHL schedule.

What if Ryan Reaves was right? Maple Leafs could have big problem
Speculation swirls around another bigger move for Maple Leafs
Trade watch: Oilers connected to $27M veteran forward?
Five players who will make biggest impact on their new NHL team
Five NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
Fresh faces: Five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team

Fresh faces: Five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team

Let's take a look at the five players that will make the biggest impact on their new NHL team.

Hurricanes sign defenseman Domenick Fensore to one-year contract
Canucks ‘still monitoring’ remaining UFA options; actively working to clear cap space: report
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
Five NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline

Five NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline

While the most active portion of the NHL offseason is over, a significant amount of cap space remains, creating the possibility of a more robust trade market than usual.

NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league
NHL season begins with tripleheader on Oct. 7
Why the Maple Leafs should attempt trade for Penguins’ Bryan Rust
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 16
What if Reaves was right? Maple Leafs could have big problem

What if Ryan Reaves was right? Maple Leafs could have big problem

When recently traded forward Ryan Reaves said, “…the whole city wanted me out of there,” it confirmed something that most fans already knew was true about Toronto — it’s not the easiest place to play.

Maple Leafs' offseason hinges on one crucial move, says analyst
Report: This expensive Toronto forward is willing to be traded
Sabres sign first-round pick to ELC
Breaking down the strange new direction of the Ducks
The Devils have spent efficiently so far
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15
Sabres sign first-round pick to entry-level contract

Sabres sign first-round pick to entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres have signed towering defenseman Radim Mrtka to a three-year, entry-level contract. The team recently selected Mrtka with the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with new two-year deal
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The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz
 The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz
The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz
 The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
 The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
 The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
NHL News / Dose.ca / July 15
Is Flames veteran ready to lift his no-trade clause to play for Candiens?

Is Flames veteran ready to lift his no-trade clause to play for Candiens?

No, the Montreal Canadiens haven’t found the second center they’ve been looking for for weeks. Players in this position are in short supply in the NHL, and it’s hard for Canadiens GM Kent Hughes to find a partner to dance with.

‘I’ve certainly heard lots of speculation’: Flames’ Nazem Kadri responds to Maple Leafs trade rumors
Montreal Canadiens comfortable with their second-line position for now
The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / House of Hockey / July 14
Report: Expensive Maple Leafs forward is willing to be traded

Report: Expensive Maple Leafs forward is willing to be traded

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't done making moves after the blockbuster Mitch Marner sign-and trade to the Vegas Golden Knights and this player may be next.

What if Ryan Reaves was right? Leafs could have big problem
Daily Faceoff places Toronto in win-now window ahead of 2025-26 season
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 14
NHL's opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for league

NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league

The NHL released it's opening night slate for the 2025-26 season  — featuring the three biggest American markets, the defending Stanley Cup champions and several of the sports biggest superstars and rising stars.

Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with a new two-year deal
Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners in deal for $15M forward
What if Ryan Reaves was right? Toronto could have a big problem
Oilers letting Jeff Skinner walk finalizes fix on two big missteps
‘I’ve certainly heard lots of speculation’: Flames veteran responds to trade rumors
Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14
Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with new two-year deal

Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with new two-year deal

The contract, worth $12.5M in total, could still be part of a sign-and-trade involving Byram, whose name more seriously popped up in trade speculation early in the offseason ahead of what he hoped would be a big payday for him.

Is Sabres’ Byram being overrated this summer?
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz
Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14
Report reveals latest on Tyson Foerster's injury recovery

Report reveals latest on Tyson Foerster's injury recovery

The Philadelphia Flyers are at risk to start the season without top winger Tyson Foerster, after an elbow injury he sustained at the World Championships became infected.

Flyers’ Sean Couturier contract more justified than it seems
Top takeaways from Flyers’ introductory pressers
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz
Jeff Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14
Oilers letting Jeff Skinner walk finalizes fix on two big missteps

Oilers letting Jeff Skinner walk finalizes fix on two big missteps

The San Jose Sharks signed former Oilers winger Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million deal, officially ending a brief and lackluster stint in Edmonton.

Sharks sign forward Jeff Skinner to one-year contract
A look back at Jeff Skinner’s season trying to find a steady role with the Oilers
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14
Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners for forward

Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners in deal for $15M forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for a top-six forward, and according to one source, the Pittsburgh Penguins may be the perfect trade partner.

Pittsburgh acquires goalie Arturs Silovs in trade with Canucks
Could these players be the centerpiece of a blockbuster Vancouver-Devils deal?
Analyst claims that Toronto's offseason hinges on one crucial move
Oilers letting Jeff Skinner walk finalizes fix on two big missteps
The Kraken’s offseason moves haven’t made a ton of sense
NHL News / Field Level Media / July 13
Penguins acquire goaltender Arturs Silovs in trade with Canucks

Penguins acquire goaltender Arturs Silovs in trade with Canucks

The Pittsburgh Penguins shored up the goaltending position on Sunday as the team acquired Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners in deal for $15M forward
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13
Who could be centerpiece of blockbuster Canucks-Devils deal?

Could Quinn Hughes and Dougie Hamilton be centerpiece of blockbuster Canucks-Devils deal?

Speculation surrounding a potential reunion of the Hughes brothers in New Jersey continues to swirl. 

What exactly are the Canucks doing this summer?
What’s the likely return for the Canucks in an Arturs Silovs trade?
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12
Maple Leafs' offseason hinges on one crucial move, says analyst

Maple Leafs' offseason hinges on one crucial move, says analyst

In a recent post for Daily Faceoff, NHL analyst Matt Larkin didn’t mince words when evaluating the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason.

Breaking down latest Maple Leafs news
Maple Leafs acquire young defenseman in trade with Sharks
Maple Leafs fans react to trade
Maple Leafs believed to have interest in these two players
Are any of the Maple Leafs’ rumored trade targets realistic?

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