National Hockey League (NHL)

NHL: Canes raising Stanley Cup banner at Sept. 29 opener

The Carolina Hurricanes will raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner ahead of their Sept. 29 season opener against the Florida Panthers. The 5 p.m. ET matchup in Raleigh, N.C.,...

NHL: Devils sign F Anthony Mantha to 2-year, $9.5M contract

The New Jersey Devils signed free agent forward Anthony Mantha to a two-year, $9.5 million contract. Mantha, 31, will...

NHL: Red Wings legend Steve Yzerman ends tenure as GM

Franchise legend Steve Yzerman's tenure as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings ended abruptly on Wednesday. The team...

NHL: Penguins sign F Nick Robertson to 2-year, $6.5M deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed veteran forward Nick Robertson to a two-year, $6.5 million contract on Tuesday. Robertson, acquired on...

NHL: Avalanche sign F Fabian Lysell to 1-year deal

After spending last season in the minors, Fabian Lysell is getting another crack at the NHL with the...

NHL: Three-time Cup champ, ex-Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews retires

Three-time Stanley Cup champion and longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews officially announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons. Toews, 38, who sat out two...

NHL: Two-time Cup winner Ron Francis rejoins Pens as advisor

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Ron Francis rejoined the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday as a special advisor for hockey operations. The Hall of Fame forward played...

NHL: Leafs add D Darren Raddysh in sign-and-trade deal with Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday in a sign-and-trade deal, taking the defenseman off the upcoming...

NHL: Ducks F Troy Terry to miss start of 2026-27 season

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry is expected to be sidelined for five to six months after undergoing surgery last week to address a hip...

NHL: NHL clears Mike Babcock for return to coaching

The NHL issued a statement Thursday clearing Mike Babcock to return to coaching following an investigation into his brief 2023 stint with the Columbus...

NHL: F Pierre-Edouard Bellemare retires after 700 games

Forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare officially has retired after 700 NHL games over 10 seasons with five teams. Bellemare, who last suited up for the Seattle Kraken...