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13-year NHL veteran announces retirement
After a 13-season NHL career, veteran winger Cam Atkinson is hanging up his skates.
Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / October 8
Jets extend star left winger on eight-year deal
He's been essential to the rise of the Jets in recent years and has even established himself as one of the NHL's top scorers.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8
Oilers sign veteran defenseman to three-year extension
The Oilers have continued a busy stretch of taking care of internal business.
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win
It has to make Penguins management and their coaching staff extremely excited.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Blackhawks are likely headed for another lost season
At first glance, and if you were only looking at the final score, it might be easy to look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night as a somewhat promising start to their 2025-26 season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / October 7
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 7
Maple Leafs lost star power, but Craig Berube has the blueprint for success
Coach Craig Berube is betting on a team more dependent on collective performance over individual flashes.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7
Golden Knights sign RFA winger on a two-year deal
The deal will carry an $825K salary in Year 1, and a $850K salary in Year 2.
Isaac Howard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7
Oilers to recall 2022 first-round pick for NHL debut
A former first-round pick is expected to make his NHL debut with the Oilers.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 7
Could Penguins ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause amid rebuild?
It has been speculated that the Penguins could approach Sidney Crosby about waiving his full no-movement clause, which would benefit both him and the team.
Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker / October 7
What Connor McDavid's discount extension means for Oilers
Connor McDavid, the NHL's premiere player and former pending 2026 unrestricted free agent, has signed a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 6
Maple Leafs' opening night roster decision could send confusing message
Craig Berube made a surprising decision by leaving prospect Easton Cowan off the Toronto Maple Leafs' opening roster in favor of two recent waiver claims.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6
Oilers get good news on Zach Hyman injury front
Zach Hyman isn’t expected to be ready to return to the Edmonton Oilers until the end of October. Still, there’s potentially good news that could see him return earlier than expected.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 6
Maple Leafs' reported pursuit of Bruins goalie comes with risk
The season is about to start, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are still being linked to available players, in this case, via waivers.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 6
NHL writer labels Maple Leafs as 'losers' of Connor McDavid's extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs were linked for months by fans and media to the dream of signing McDavid, who instead has signed an extension with the Edmonton Oilers.
Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Stars make flurry of roster moves prior to season opener
Like the Edmonton Oilers, the Dallas Stars have made several somewhat unexpected roster moves to make their opening night roster cap compliant.
Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker / October 6
Connor McDavid's new deal sends clear message to Oilers
McDavid's recent contract extension appears to be quite the team-friendly deal — at least on the surface.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 6
Five bold predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season
The NHL regular season will begin Tuesday night.
Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Mammoth top center reportedly rejects eight-year offer
The Utah Mammoth are struggling to extend their top center.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Oilers agree to contract extension with star center
Edmonton’s biggest piece of offseason business is done on the eve of opening night.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6
Former first-round pick to make Flyers' opening-night roster
For the second straight season, the 2024 No. 13 overall pick will break camp with the Flyers, general manager Daniel Brière told reporters, including Charlie O’Connor of PHLY Sports.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5
Flyers acquire veteran forward from Sharks
The Flyers appear to have made this trade for multiple reasons.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / October 5
Rangers could complement J.T. Miller, Mika Zibanejad with different forward profile
This experiment could work for different reasons.
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