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Seattle Kraken hope offseason additions will help avoid 3rd straight losing season
Seattle Kraken Last season: 35-41-6, missed playoffs. COACH: Lane Lambert, hired May 29. SEASON OPENER:…
Hughes, Sasson lead Canucks to 8-1 thumping of Flames in pre-season action
CALGARY — Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, Max Sasson scored twice and…
‘Sky’s the limit’: NHLers happy to be focusing on hockey’s future, not labour talks
Jordan Eberle remembers the roller-coaster. It wasn’t an enjoyable ride. Unsettled about the present. Unsure…
Erik Johnson retires after 17-season NHL career, highlighted by 2022 Stanley Cup win with Avalanche
DENVER (AP) — Defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement Wednesday after a 17-season career that…
Edmonton Oilers pick up Utah Mammoth goalie Ingram for future considerations
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday…
Old guard still runs the Metropolitan Division, though times could be changing soon
The winds are beginning to change in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division, though not before the…
The Stanley Cup still runs through Florida and an Atlantic Division as dominant as ever
Of the NHL’s four divisions, the Atlantic has stood above all recently and that is…
Mikko Rantanen now settled in with the Dallas Stars after topsy-turvy season with 3 teams
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mikko Rantanen can really settle in now, knowing where he will…
Start to the NHL season is crucial for players on the Olympic bubble
During the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year, Hockey Canada officials figured maybe three-quarters of…
NHL fines Senators’ Cousins, Hodgson after chippy pre-season game against Canadiens
NEW YORK — The NHL issued fines to Ottawa Senators forwards Nick Cousins and Hayden…
Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans out approximately 6 to 8 weeks with upper-body injury
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans will be out for six to eight…
Talented Tampa Bay Lightning are aiming for playoff success and another run at the Stanley Cup
Tampa Bay Lightning Last season: 47-27-8, lost to Florida in first round. COACH: Jon Cooper…
Oilers acquire goalie Connor Ingram from Mammoth for future considerations
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired goalie Connor Ingram from the Utah…
After a 111-point season that included Ovechkin’s record, the Capitals try for an encore
Washington Capitals Last season: 51-22-9, reached second round of playoffs. COACH: Spencer Carbery (91-53-20 in…
New York Islanders in a transition period get an infusion of hope with No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer
New York Islanders Last season: 35-35-12 (82 points), missed the playoffs. COACH: Patrick Roy (second…
New Jersey Devils get Jack Hughes back healthy and hope to make a deeper playoff run
New Jersey Devils Last season: 42-33-7 (99 points), lost in the first round to Carolina.…
Devils agree with defenseman Luke Hughes on a 7-year, $63 million contract
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with young defenseman Luke Hughes on a…
Devils agree with defenseman Luke Hughes on a 7-year, $63 million contract
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with young defenseman Luke Hughes on a…
Four years after hitting waivers, Montembeault enjoying life as Canadiens’ No. 1
BROSSARD — Samuel Montembeault wears one of hockey’s highest-pressure jobs lightly. Rather than cracking under…
Once playoff fixtures, Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are in the midst of a rebuild
Pittsburgh Penguins Last season: 34-36-12, missed playoffs. COACH: Dan Muse (first-time NHL head coach), hired…
Even without Barkov, the Florida Panthers expect they have enough for another Cup run this season
Florida Panthers Last season: 47-31-4, won second consecutive Stanley Cup. COACH: Paul Maurice, 4th season…
Philadelphia Flyers hire fan favorite Rick Tocchet, but will it end their playoff drought?
Philadelphia Flyers Last season: 33-39-10; missed playoffs. COACH: Rick Tocchet, first season with Flyers (286-265-87…
Boston Bruins aim for a comeback with new coach Marco Sturm
Boston Bruins Last season: 33-39-10, missed playoffs. COACH: Marco Sturm, hired June 5. First-time NHL…
Expectations remain low in Buffalo, where Ruff-coached Sabres seek to snap 14-season playoff drought
Buffalo Sabres Last season: 36-39-7, extended NHL-record playoff drought to a 14th season. COACH: Lindy…