Hockey

NHL: Avs’ Cale Makar becomes highest-paid player in NHL history

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar inked an eight-year, $163.2 million contract on Friday, becoming the first player in NHL history to earn more than $20 million per year. The deal,...

NHL: Jets star G Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request

Three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets, has...

NHL: Report: Houston or Austin could get NHL team by 2029-30

It appears Houston or Austin could land the NHL's next expansion franchise -- possibly by the end of...

NHL: Blue Jackets G Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery earlier this week to repair an...

NHL: Bruins and Oilers to play games in Germany in 2027-28 season

The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins each will play two regular-season games in Germany in 2027-28, the league...

NHL: Report: Leafs interviewing Patrick Roy, Peter Laviolette

The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly have conducted virtual interviews with 15 candidates in their far-reaching search for a new head coach, including Patrick Roy...

NHL: Golden Knights pull out high-scoring win over Canes in finals opener

The Vegas Golden Knights have already wrested away home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Final after claiming a 5-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes...

NHL: 2027 NHL All-Star Game adopting international format

The NHL is taking cues from the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and Winter Olympics tournaments, introducing an international format to next year's...

NHL: Stars sign letter of intent to move to suburb of Plano

One day after their co-tenants, the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, announced a likely move out of downtown Dallas, the NHL's Stars appear to be following...

NHL: Predators tab Avalanche’s Chris MacFarland as president, GM

The Nashville Predators announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as their president of hockey operations and general manager on Tuesday. MacFarland, 56, previously served as...

NHL: Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski captures Norris Trophy

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was named the Norris Trophy winner on Tuesday for the first time in his career. Werenski edged Colorado Avalanche...