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: Avs star D Cale Makar misses practice ahead of Game 1 vs. Vegas

The status of Cale Makar for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals is up in the air after the Colorado Avalanche's star defenseman...

NHL: Top-seeded Avs expecting long Western Conference final series vs. Vegas

The Colorado Avalanche expected to be in this position when they started training camp in September, and the mission has not changed -- a...

NHL: Report: Sheldon Keefe to return as Devils coach

New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe will remain behind the bench, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. The club announced that goaltending coach Dave Rogalski...

NHL: Canucks fire coach Adam Foote along with 3 assistants

The Vancouver Canucks cleaned house on Tuesday by firing head coach Adam Foote after one season on the job and also relieving three assistant...

NHL: Reports: Knights lose appeal of punishment for media violations

The Vegas Golden Knights were unsuccessful in their appeal to commissioner Gary Bettman to adjust the punishment handed down by the NHL for violating...

NHL: Alex Newhook, Canadiens find Game 7 success again, oust Sabres in OT

Just call Alex Newhook "Mr. Game 7." Newhook scored at 11:22 of overtime on Monday, lifting the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory against...