Hockey

Panthers' 2nd Stanley Cup banner raising set for Oct. 7 before hosting Blackhawks to open NHL season

NEW YORK (AP) — The Florida Panthers are set to raise their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner before beginning the NHL season against the Chicago Blackhawks. The back-to-back champions play at 5 p.m. EDT on Oct.

Jul 14, 2025 11:13 AM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Morgan Barron to two-year, US$3.7M extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Morgan Barron to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1.85 million, the club announced Monday.

Jul 14, 2025 10:20 AM Read more >

Canucks ship goaltender Silovs to Penguins for forward Stillman, 2027 fourth-rounder

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks traded goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team announced Sunday. In exchange, the Canucks received forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.

Jul 13, 2025 2:55 PM Read more >

Jets sign defenceman Isaak Phillips to two-year, two-way contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Isaak Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Friday. The deal has an average annual value in of US$812,500 at the NHL level. The 23-year-old from Barrie, Ont.

Jul 11, 2025 1:35 PM Read more >

Olympic figure skating champion Pelletier joins NHL's Stars as assistant coach

DALLAS — Former figure skating star David Pelletier is getting his first shot at being an NHL assistant coach. The Dallas Stars announced Friday that Pelletier is joining new head coach Glen Gulutzan's staff. The 50-year-old from Sayabec, Que.

Jul 11, 2025 11:57 AM Read more >

Josh Manson signs 2-year contract with Colorado Avalanche after injury-plagued season

DENVER (AP) — Josh Manson has signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche after missing nearly half the regular season with injuries. The 33-year-old defenseman was limited to 48 regular-season games in his fourth year with the Avalanche.

Jul 11, 2025 10:07 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Henry Thrun from Sharks in exchange for Ryan Reaves

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks, the team announced Thursday. In exchange, Toronto is sending forward Ryan Reaves to San Jose.

Jul 10, 2025 10:36 PM Read more >

Canucks sign goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to three-year entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. The 17-year-old from St.

Jul 10, 2025 5:18 PM Read more >

Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins in swap of defensemen as Pittsburgh also gets draft pick

DALLAS (AP) — The Stars traded Matt Dumba to Pittsburgh in a swap of defensemen Thursday, with Dallas getting Vladislav Kolyachonok while sending a 2028 second-round pick to the Penguins. Dumba never had an impact after signing a $7.

Jul 10, 2025 4:50 PM Read more >

Braeden Cootes signs entry-level deal with Canucks after being drafted 15th overall

VANCOUVER — Forward Braeden Cootes has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver selected Cootes in the first round, 15th overall, of this year's NHL Entry Draft.

Jul 9, 2025 8:20 PM Read more >