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Three-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson is eager to get to work in Pittsburgh. The Penguins acquired the 33-year-old Karlsson in a massive three-team trade with San Jose and Montreal.
Defenseman Matt Dumba has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Erik Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the San Jose Sharks.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is out at least three months after undergoing right ankle surgery.
The Washington Capitals have signed Tom Wilson to a seven-year extension worth $45.5 million. The deal could keep the homegrown power forward with Washington for his entire NHL career.
Kyle Dubas has decided not to hire a general manager to work under him as Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations. Dubas will serve as GM himself.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Connor McDavid’s longtime agent, Jeff Jackson, as their CEO of hockey operations.
All-Star forward Troy Terry agreed to a seven-year, $49 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks.
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been awarded $3.475 million through arbitration on a contract for next season.
The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year, $11.25 million contract that avoids salary arbitration after his strong first season with the club.
The New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Kevin Bahl to a two-year contract worth $2.1 million. Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald said Monday the 23-year-old will earn $900,000 this season and $1.2 million in 2024-25.
The Ottawa Senators signed free-agent right wing Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year, $5 million deal Thursday.
The Arizona Coyotes have signed 2022 first-round draft pick Logan Cooley to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Patrice Bergeron doesn’t have any plans for after his hockey career. He just knows it’s time. Bergeron said he wasn’t feeling the motivation to prepare for what would be a 20th NHL season.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed top center Sebastian Aho to an eight-year contract extension worth $78 million. It’s the richest contract in franchise history.
Rocky Wirtz, who won three Stanley Cup titles as owner of the Chicago Blackhawks and presided over the team during one of the NHL’s biggest scandals, has died.
The Florida Panthers have agreed on a three-year contract extension for forward Eetu Luostarinen, which will put him under contract through the 2026-27 season.
Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron has retired. The six-time Selke Trophy winner announced he won’t return for a 20th season.
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a one-year deal, bringing him back to the team for the second time in three seasons.
Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has signed a two-year contract extension. The deal comes less than a month after he was named GM of the year following the team’s run to the Western Conference Final.
The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Philipp Kurashev have a two-year contract in place after going through salary arbitration. The team announced the decision.
The Seattle Kraken have re-signed top defenseman Vince Dunn to a four-year, $29.4 million contract, locking up one of their core pieces coming off the best season of his career.
The biggest professional sports leagues in the United States have dealt with hazing issues over the past decade.
The New Jersey Devils have signed free agent forward Tomas Nosek to a one-year, $1 million contract.
The Colorado Avalanche have avoided arbitration with forward Ross Colton, signing him to a four-year contract.
Alex Galchenyuk of Coyotes repeatedly used racial slur, intimidated officers after stop, report says
A police report says Alex Galchenyuk repeatedly used racial slurs toward a police officer in training and threatened to have two officers killed during a traffic stop last weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The New York Islanders promoted Rick Kowalsky to head coach of the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois understands why he might not have the best reputation around the NHL after forcing two trades in six years.
Steve Yzerman made a major move to give the rebuildng Detroit Red Wings a desperately needed boost. Yzerman has preached and practiced patience for four-plus years as Red Wings general manager, but the bold move seems to signal a shift in his plan to get the franchise in gear quicker.
NHL great Hašek demands Russians openly condemn war against Ukraine or be banned from Paris Olympics
NHL great Dominik Hašek says Russian and Belarusian athletes must state loud and clear they condemn Russia for the war in Ukraine or be banned from next year’s Paris Olympics.
The Los Angeles Kings have signed captain Anze Kopitar to a two-year extension worth $14 million. Kopitar is now under contract through the 2025-26 NHL season at a salary cap hit of $7 million.