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SN Q&A with Jean-Gabriel Pageau on new coach, new teammates and contract, 'I love representing the Senators

Sporting News caught up with Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau to discuss his comeback from injury, the upcoming training camp and more.

Murray Pam

Ranking the top 25 NHL defensemen in 2019-20

With the NHL season just around the corner, it's time to countdown which 25 defensemen are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

Tommy McArdle

NHL veteran Ben Lovejoy retires after 11 seasons

Lovejoy played defense for four teams and won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2016, but he is perhaps most notable for his future commitment to concussion research.

Tommy McArdle

Sabres' Hunwick likely out for season with neck condition

The 34-year-old blueliner recorded just two points and a plus/minus rating of minus-7 in 14 games with Buffalo last season.

Sammi Silber

Cam Ward retires with Hurricanes after 14 NHL seasons

The 35-year-old goaltender played in 701 NHL games, including 13 seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Sammi Silber

Puljujarvi signs with Finnish club, has NHL opt-out clause

The 21-year-old RFA remains at an impasse with the Edmonton Oilers, leading to his return home to Finland.

Rudi Schuller

Oilers' McDavid aiming for camp

McDavid, 22, spoke about his recovery process Monday at the annual BioSteel camp.

Alexis Mansanarez

Ranking the top 25 NHL forwards in 2019-20

The NHL season is just around the corner, which means it's time to countdown which 25 forwards are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

Tommy McArdle

Lightning sign Pat Maroon

Maroon scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Stars.

Thomas Lott

P.K. Subban, Lindsey Vonn engaged

The NHL All-Star, 30, and the former Olympic gold medalist, 34, are a winter sports power couple.

Bob Hille

Kuznetsov gets 4-year IIHF ban

While the Capitals forward won't be able to represent Russia until 2023, the NHL is still weighing whether to levy league discipline.

Marc Lancaster

Why the Flames will win the West again — and why they won't

The Flames were the West's best team last season — can they stay on top?

Tommy McArdle

Flames roll dice, sign Andrew MacDonald to PTO

MacDonald had nine assists in 47 games with the Flyers last season and was bought out in July.

Sammi Silber

Canucks' Brock Boeser reportedly wants four-year, $28 million extension

The 21-year-old has racked up 59 goals and 116 points in his first three NHL seasons with Vancouver.

Sammi Silber

Former Maple Leaf Dave Bolland on Mitch Marner's contract: 'He should wait out to get what he wants'

David Bolland said that he believes Marner has been Toronto's best player and is deserving of a hefty pay raise.

Dave McCarthy

Is Marner heading to Europe?

A restricted free agent, Mitch Marner may be looking for other options to play hockey in 2019-20.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders lock down third-line center with Derick Brassard

The 31-year-old had 14 goals and 23 points in 70 games split between Pittsburgh, Florida and Colorado last season.

Sammi Silber

Wild tap Bill Guerin as new GM

Less than a month before training camp is set to begin, the Wild have hired a new GM to steer a the teetering ship.

Jackie Spiegel

Wild tap Bill Guerin as new GM

Less than a month before training camp is set to begin, the Wild have hired a new GM to steer a the teetering ship.

Jackie Spiegel

Oilers' Jesse Puljujarvi wants top-6 role. Is it realistic?

The 21-year-old RFA said he wants to move on from the Oilers organization and believes he is still a worthy NHL player.

Sammi Silber

Senators sign Colin White to six-year deal

After seeing more ice time last season, center Colin White signed to a new six-year deal with Ottawa.

Jace Mallory

NHL farm system rankings: Best, worst prospect pipelines for 2019-20, from 1 to 31

Which NHL team has the brightest future? Sporting News lists the top 10 prospects for all 31 teams, ranking their overall farm systems from strongest to weakest.

Steve Kournianos

Is NHL labor peace on the horizon?

Talks between the league and players' association have been ongoing over the offseason.

Lyle Richardson

NHL home jersey rankings: The best and worst looks for 2019-20

There are 31 different home jerseys in the NHL and although some sweaters look put-together and well, others simply do not.

Jace Mallory

Flames, Tkachuk still working toward a 'fair' contract, agent says

Tkachuk's agent Don Meehan told reporters that his camp established a position with Calgary in early June.

Sammi Silber

Islanders sign Michael Dal Colle, Joshua Ho-Sang

The Islanders took both Dal Colle and Ho-Sang in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft.

S News Japan Staff

Avalanche take chance on Valeri Nichushkin and it may just work out

The 24-year-old winger racked up 10 assists in 57 games with the Stars last season, his first NHL campaign since 2015-16.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Matt Hornick

Eddie Lack taking break from professional hockey, will work as Arizona State goalie coach

The unrestricted free agent revealed he has been playing through a hip injury over the last six years.

Sammi Silber

Bruins face cap crunch, tough decisions as McAvoy and Carlo await new deals

Boston general manager Don Sweeney has just over $7.2 million to work with and two young RFA defensemen who are expecting hefty pay raises.

Tommy McArdle

Could Ristolainen be on the move?

Training camps are getting closer with key players still available via free agency and the trade market. Lyle Richardson has the latest on Rasmus Ristolainen, Chris Kreider, and the Calgary Flames.

Lyle Richardson

Caps exec scores $1M in Powerball

Capitals VP of communications Sergey Kocharov made a Powerball impulse buy at his dad's urging and it turned into a $1 million winner.

Bob Hille

Hurricanes sign GM Waddell to extension

After interviewing for the vacant GM position in Minnesota, Waddell will remain with Carolina for three more seasons.

Sammi Silber

NHL coaches on the hot seat in 2019-20

Amid a wave of new coach hirings this offseason, here are just some of the names that could potentially be on the outs heading into next year.

Sammi Silber

Panthers to retire Luongo's number

Luongo's number is scheduled to be sent to the BB&T Center rafters March 7 before the Panthers host the Canadiens.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Wayne Gretzky trade tree: 'The Trade' and the many branches that grew from it

In the biggest trade in NHL history, the Oilers received a bounty of players and draft picks. Some panned out, others didn't. But impact of the deal was so profound, it left a trail spanning two decades.

Adam Gretz

Better with age: The top 32 moments of Sidney Crosby's career

Sidney Crosby turned 32 on Wednesday; here are the top 32 moments of his career.

Evan Sporer

NHL free agency 2019: Maple Leafs reportedly eager to get deal done with Mitch Marner

As per The Athletic's James Mirtle, Toronto is willing to pay anywhere from $9 million to $11 million a year to keep Marner, depending on term.

Sammi Silber

NHL prospect rankings: Top 50 players in NHL pipelines for 2019-20

Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko lead the new wave of highly-touted prospects in the NHL. Sporting News ranks the full list of up-and-coming players to watch for this season.

Steve Kournianos

Who's the best fit for Wild? Hextall, Chiarelli, Waddell leading GM candidates

After firing general manager Paul Fenton, the Wild are looking into Peter Chiarelli, Ron Hextall and others to fill his role. From there, the new GM will have a lengthy to-do list.

Lyle Richardson

Blues' Joel Edmundson awarded $3.1 million by arbitrator

An arbitrator helped the Blues and defenseman Joel Edmundson meet in the middle with a contract just north of $3 million.

Jackie Spiegel

Puljujarvi wants to move on from Edmonton

The 21-year-old winger believes Edmonton will trade him before the start of training camp, per reports.

Tommy McArdle

Flames buy out defenseman Michael Stone for cap space

With training camp coming up sooner rather than later, the Calgary Flames needed to find money for two of their key wingers.

Jackie Spiegel

Shark Week 2019: Comparing the San Jose Sharks to... well... actual Sharks

Sporting News dives deep into the blue yonder to give you the best connection between the San Jose Sharks and their mascot.

Jackie Spiegel

Rangers buy out Shattenkirk contract

The 30-year-old had 28 points and a plus/minus rating of minus-15 in 73 games with New York last season.

Sammi Silber

Penguins' Cullen, 42, retires

In his 21-season NHL career, Cullen appeared in 1,516 games, placing the Minnesota native second in games played by an American-born player.

Bob Hille

Avalanche extend defenseman Samuel Girard for seven years

Girard, 21, has one year left on his entry level contract.

Tommy McArdle

NHL rumors 2019: Could a Maple Leafs return be in the cards for Jake Gardiner?

The summer months are heating up with key players still available via free agency and the trade market. Lyle Richardson has the latest on UFA Jake Gardiner and whether Zach Parise and Jesse Puljujarvi will be sporting new jerseys come October.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Draft 2020 prospect rankings: Preseason top 62 players on next year's big board

With talent coming out of the QMJHL, US-NTDP and more, Sporting News' Steve Kournianos ranks the top-62 prospects for the 2020 NHL Draft.

Steve Kournianos

Kunitz announces retirement

The four-time Stanley Cup champion spent 15 seasons in the NHL, racking up 619 points in 1,022 career games.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NHL trade news: Devils acquire winger Nikita Gusev from Golden Knights

The team immediately signed the Russian national to a two-year, $9 million contract that will ensure the 27-year-old finally plays in the NHL this fall.

Tommy McArdle

Meruelo buys NHL's Coyotes

The son of Cuban immigrants, Meruelo, who got his start in his father's tuxedo business, bought controlling interest from Andrew Barroway.

Bob Hille

Devils' P.K. Subban's top five quotes: 'I don’t play for New York'

The Devils' newest star defenseman said he is "willing to do anything" to win the Stanley Cup.

Tommy McArdle

Penguins' Alex Galchenyuk ready to fill big skates on offense

Joining one of the most lethal offenses in the league, Pittsburgh's new acquisition Alex Galchenyuk should be able to find his scoring touch with the Penguins.

Sammi Silber

Flames secure goaltending tandem, re-sign David Rittich to two-year deal

The 26-year-old went 27-9-5 in 42 starts with Calgary last season.

Sammi Silber

Phil Kessel excited to begin next phase in Arizona: 'I think it's going to be great'

The 13-year veteran, who will be 32 by the time the Coyotes begin their 2019-20 season, is ready to take on an unfamiliar role.

Matt Hornick

NHL free agency: Rangers bring back Pavel Buchnevich, avoid arbitration

The third-year winger scored a career-high 21 goals last season.

Matt Hornick

Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews on next season, Blues winning Cup: 'No part of me that was happy'

The Blackhawks captain added his take on his career season and how the squad is shaping up for 2019-20.

Jace Mallory

NHL free agency 2019: Sabres' Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract

An independent arbitrator mostly split the difference between the sides' demands.

Matt Hornick

Blues' Ryan O'Reilly brought his 99-year-old grandmother the Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup playoffs' most valuable player celebrated his Stanley Cup victory with his hometown on Thursday.

Tommy McArdle

NHL rumors 2019: Chris Kreider, Kasperi Kapanen and the top candidates to change clubs this summer

As we head into the hottest month of the year, the NHL usually turns cold on the trade front. This year may actually be the opposite. Our Lyle Richardson has more.

Lyle Richardson

Florida Panthers retool lineup, should make deep playoff run in 2019-20

The Panthers haven't made the playoffs in the last three years, but a busy offseason may finally help them climb the standings.

Sammi Silber

Blues add former NHL center Marc Savard to coaching staff

Savard, who officially retired from the NHL in Jan. 2018, joins former Calgary Flames teammate Craig Berube's coaching staff.

Tommy McArdle

Kessel lists Pittsburgh home

But that wasn't the only weird thing about the winger's Pittsburgh home, which recently hit the market.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Maple Leafs find way to create cap space, acquire David Clarkson from Vegas for Garret Sparks

The Maple Leafs will take back the hefty contract they gave David Clarkson in 2013, but the move will end up saving them a significant amount.

Sammi Silber

Golden Knights sign Engelland to one-year extension

The Golden Knights announced Tuesday that they had re-signed the 37-year-old to a one-year contract.

Rudi Schuller

Predators lock up Colton Sissons

The two sides avoided an arbitration hearing that had been scheduled for July 26.

Tommy McArdle

Blues sign Oskar Sundqvist

Sundqvist made just $700,000 last season as he helped the Blues win the Stanley Cup, and avoided arbitration by agreeing to an extension.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Alex Ovechkin is showing no signs of slowing down

The Capitals' captain led the league in goals for the eighth time in his career with 51 last season. His teammates are confident he can keep up the pace moving forward.

Sammi Silber

Rangers' Artemi Panarin speaks out against Russian president Vladimir Putin

In a candid interview, the Russian winger commented on Putin's authority.

Sammi Silber

NHL trade grades: Oilers come out on top in Milan Lucic-James Neal trade

The Oilers acquired forward James Neal from the Flames in exchange for Milan Lucic. Here's how the deal stacks up for both sides.

Sammi Silber

Rangers sign Jacob Trouba to deal

Trouba, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft, tallied a career-high 42 assists and 50 points with the Jets last season.

Arthur Weinstein

Oilers trade Lucic for Neal

The Oilers and Flames are hoping a change of venue for both of these players will produce better results than last season.

Thomas Lott

Marner on contract negotiations

Mitch Marner remains a restricted free agent with the Maple Leafs.

Thomas Lott

Seattle NHL team gets Ron Francis

Francis' deal is reportedly for five years with Seattle, which begins play in the 2021-22 season.

Arthur Weinstein

Ovi to make summer trip to China

"I think it is very important to spend time to help make people all over the world see how great a game hockey is," Ovechkin said.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NHL rumors 2019: Are Mitch Marner, Rasmus Ristolainen, Chris Kreider on the move this summer?

The Maple Leafs, Sabres and Rangers all have big decisions to make in the coming weeks and months as they wade through free agency and trade prospects.

Lyle Richardson

NHL trade grades: Senators win Artem Anisimov-Zack Smith deal with Blackhawks

The Blackhawks acquired Zack Smith from the Senators in exchange for Artem Anisimov. We graded the deal from both sides.

Murray Pam

Capitals re-sign Jakub Vrána

Vrána posted career highs in goals, assists and points for Washington last season.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Wild re-signs Donato to 2-year deal

Donato had four goals and 12 assists after coming over to the Wild in a trade before the deadline for Charlie Coyle.

Thomas Lott

Blues sign Binnington to deal

Jordan Binnington took over as the starter in net for the Blues in January and led them to a Stanley Cup title.

Thomas Lott

Blue Jackets considering offer sheet for Marner

After losing star forwards Artemi Panarin and Matt Duchene to free agency, Columbus has reportedly looked at Mitch Marner as an option after he led Toronto with 94 points last season.

Sammi Silber

Dzingel eager to get started with Hurricanes

Newly-signed Ryan Dzingel feels that the Hurricanes are the right choice for his lifestyle and hockey career.

Rudi Schuller

New Jersey Devils sign Jack Hughes

Hughes has been on the NHL's radar for years during an incredible junior hockey career.

Arthur Weinstein

NHL free agency 2019: Canadiens, Artturi Lehkonen agree to two-year contract

The three-year veteran posted career-highs in points and assists in the 2018-19 season.

Matt Hornick

Rangers sign Kaapo Kakko

Kakko was selected second overall in last month's draft behind Jack Hughes, who went to the Devils at No. 1.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Micheal Ferland ready to continue elevating his game as he begins new chapter with Canucks

The 27-year-old forward said family had a big impact on his decision to return north of the border. He also discussed joining the Canucks and the role he'll play with the team next season.

Sammi Silber

Micheal Ferland ready to continue elevating his game as he begins new chapter with Canucks

The 27-year-old forward said family had a big impact on his decision to return north of the border. He also discussed joining the Canucks and the role he'll play with the team next season.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency 2019: Kings re-sign forward Alex Iafallo to two-year deal

The 25-year-old impressed with 15 goals and 33 points in his sophomore season with the Kings in 2018-19.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency rumors 2019: Canucks sign Micheal Ferland to four-year deal

The five-year veteran posted a career-high 23 assists last season.

Matt Hornick

NHL star Matt Cullen retires

Cullen is best known for playing a key role with the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup winner in 2006 and the Penguins championships in 2016 and 2017.

Arthur Weinstein

NHL free agency 2019: Bruins bring back Danton Heinen on two-year deal

The 24-year-old forward finished his second NHL season with 34 points and a plus-13 rating.

Matt Hornick

Avalanche sign head coach Jared Bednar to two-year contract extension

Bednar has led Colorado to the playoffs twice in his three years as head coach.

Matt Hornick

Sabres add to defensive depth, acquire Henri Jokiharju from Blackhawks for Alexander Nylander

Jokiharju had 12 assists in 38 games with Chicago after making his NHL debut last season, while Nylander had four points in 12 games with Buffalo.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency rumors 2019: Is an offer sheet on the horizon for Patrik Laine, Mitch Marner?

Offer sheets may be coming down the line while the Sabres and Penguins could be looking to move a few pieces before the season opens in October.

Lyle Richardson

Former NHL player Greg Johnson dies

The Predators grabbed Johnson in the 1998 NHL Expansion Draft, and he served as the team's alternate captain or captain for six seasons.

Arthur Weinstein

Blackhawks secure important forward asset, ink Kirby Dach to entry-level deal

The 2019 third-overall pick had 25 goals and 73 points in 62 games with the Saskatoon Blades last season.

Sammi Silber

Blackhawks secure important forward asset, ink Kirby Dach to entry-level deal

The 2019 third-overall pick had 25 goals and 73 points in 62 games with the Saskatoon Blades last season.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency 2019: Sharks hold onto rising forward Kevin Labanc

The Sharks were able to work out a contract with the 23-year-old RFA, who has been a force with San Jose and only continues to improve.

Sammi Silber

Hurricanes retain Sebastian Aho

The deal is worth $42.27 million over five years with an average annual value of $8.454 million, running through the 2023-24 NHL season.

Bob Hille

NHL free agency rumors 2019: Live updates, news on signings, trades and more

NHL free agency kicks off on July 1 at 12 p.m. ET. Stay up to date on all the latest rumors, news and analysis right here with our live updates.

Sammi Silber

Penguins, Mike Sullivan agree to four-year extension

The Penguins bench boss won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the team in 2016 and 2017.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency 2019: Maple Leafs sign trade acquisitions Kerfoot and Ceci

Toronto has Kerfoot locked up for three years while Ceci only agreed to one year with the Leafs.

Matt Hornick

Montreal, Chiarot reach 3-year deal

A 6-3, 219-pound left-hander, Chiarot has the size teams want along the blueline and the ability to use it as well.

Bob Hille

The best & worst NHL UFA signings

Some teams made some good moves to shore up their rosters, while others made additions that could be considered risky — or even downright bad.

Lyle Richardson

NHL free agency winners, losers: Canadiens, Rangers go big; Oilers still lack depth

The opening day of free agency boded well for some teams, while others failed to address key needs. Here's the winners and losers from Day 1.

Jackie Spiegel

Hurricanes and Canadiens go back and forth on Twitter over Sebastian Aho's offer sheet

Carolina tweeted out its intention to keep the 21-year-old center and had a little fun doing it.

Matt Hornick

NHL free agency 2019: Goalie carousel takes Lehner, Varlamov to new homes, Mrazek staying put

Four netminders signed new deals on July 1.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs acquire Barrie, Kerfoot

The Avalanche received forward Nazem Kadri, defenseman Calle Rosen and a third-round selection in the deal.

E.Jay Zarett

Lee signs big deal with Islanders

The Islanders already lost out on big names like Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky, but the team stuck with their captain.

Alexis Mansanarez

Rangers find a new star winger, game-changer in Artemi Panarin

The Russian winger's new deal pays him $81.5 million over seven seasons.

Mike Murphy

NHL free agency 2019: Canadiens go big, sign Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho to offer sheet

It's been a few years but an offer sheet has been submitted and it's a doozy. Now the question is, will Carolina match?

Jackie Spiegel

Predators add Matt Duchene, gain depth at center

The 28-year-old center had 31 goals and 70 points in 73 games split between Ottawa and Columbus this season.

Murray Pam

Stars add Pavelski, Perry

Pavelski had spent his entire NHL career in San Jose and Perry in Anaheim, but the pair will team up in Dallas this season.

Marc Lancaster

Rangers land Artemi Panarin

The Blue Jackets reportedly made the 27-year-old a massive offer to stay, but he's on the way out of Columbus.

Marc Lancaster

Penguins sign Brandon Tanev

Tanev, 27, is coming off a career year with the Jets in which he had 14 goals with 15 assists.

Travis Durkee

Penguins sign Brandon Tanev

Tanev, 27, is coming off a career year with the Jets in which he had 14 goals with 15 assists.

Travis Durkee

NHL free agency 2019: Wild sign Mats Zuccarello, add special teams depth

The diminutive forward stays in the Western Conference, joining the Minnesota Wild for at least five years.

Mike Murphy

Sabres acquire Rangers' Vesey

Vesey, 26, is coming off of a season in which he scored a career-high 35 points while matching his best goal-scoring output of 17.

Thomas Lott

NHL free agent primer 2019

There's a lot going on in the NHL right now and free agency hasn't even started yet.

Thomas Lott

NHL free agency 2019: Ranking the top UFA players by position, starting with Artemi Panarin

Free agency officially kicks off at noon ET on July 1. Here's the top unrestricted free agents available for each position.

Lyle Richardson

NHL free agency rumors: Wild making big push for Mats Zuccarello, Ryan Hartman

Adding Zuccarello and Hartman would help Minnesota add more depth at right wing.

Sammi Silber

NHL free agency 2019: Tracking the initial buyout period

The NHL's buyout period began on June 15. Here's a list of players who've been bought out so far.

Drew Nantais

Matt Duchene to the Predators

Nashville will offer a contract with an $8 million average annual value to the center.

Alexis Mansanarez

Joe Pavelski free agency rumors: Veteran center expected to sign three-year deal with Dallas

The 34-year-old is on his way to the Lone Star State after 13 years in San Jose.

Matt Hornick

Artemi Panarin free agency rumors: Blue Jackets reportedly make massive offer to keep winger

Only Connor McDavid's contract would have a higher AAV if Panarin were to accept this offer.

Matt Hornick

NHL trade news: Canadiens trade Nicolas Deslauriers to Ducks; clear cap space

The trade bumps Montreal's cap space up to $4.85 million.

Matt Hornick

NHL free agency rumors: Mike Smith set to sign with Edmonton Oilers

The 37-year-old has been with the Calgary Flames over the last two seasons.

Sammi Silber

NHL trade news 2019: Blackhawks acquire Andrew Shaw from Canadiens for draft picks

The 27-year-old recorded 47 points in 63 games with Montreal last season.

Matt Hornick

Flyers waive David Schlemko, plan to buy out his contract

The 32-year-old blueliner didn't play in any games with the Flyers after being traded to Philadelphia in early February.

Sammi Silber

Panthers trade James Reimer Canes

Florida reportedly received fellow goalie Scott Darling and a 2020 sixth-round pick in return.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Pegula wants to end playoff drought

"The one thing I think about is it's time to start winning. That's why we're here," Pegula said.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Pens deal Kessel to Coyotes

The Coyotes have been trying to make moves this offseason and this one certainly qualifies as a big one.

Thomas Lott

Sens, Leafs working on Zaitsev deal

Nikita Zaitsev has five years remaining on a seven-year, $31.5 million deal and the Maple Leafs want to pay Mitch Marner.

Thomas Lott

As the Rangers seek redemption, New York turns to Kaapo Kakko

The Finnish right wing is coming into the Rangers organization with hefty expectations, but he said he doesn't feel the pressure as he looks to become part of the team's new core.

Sammi Silber

Sabres' Dylan Cozens suffers apparent hand injury at development camp

Following a heavy hit during a scrimmage, Dylan Cozens left the ice and headed straight to the locker room after suffering a scary-looking injury to his hand.

Sammi Silber

Ryan Hartman oblivious to trade

Hartman is off the grid in Canada fishing, meaning he has no clue he has been traded from the Flyers to the Stars.

Gabrielle McMillen

Pavelski leaning toward new team

The 34-year-old center has spent all 13 seasons of his NHL career in San Jose, but the Sharks may not have enough cap space to re-sign him.

Ameer Tyree

Sabres acquire Miller from Vegas

Colin Miller had three goals and 26 assists in 65 games for Vegas last season.

Thomas Lott

NHL free agency rumors: Panthers looking to trade James Reimer

Florida is hoping to trade the nine-year veteran to avoid buying him out.

Matt Hornick

Avalanche get Burakovsky from Caps

The 24-year-old winger scored 12 goals for the Caps in each of the last three seasons.

Marc Lancaster

Leafs sign Johnsson, Kapanen

The two extensions — Johnsson's for 4 years, Kapanen's for 3 — have average annual values of more than $3 million each.

Bob Hille

Canes buying out Marleau

Marleau was traded from the Maple Leafs to the Hurricanes last weekend for a 2020 sixth-round draft pick.

Gabrielle McMillen

New AHL affiliate in Palm Springs

Seattle's unnamed NHL team will reportedly have its AHL affiliate in Palm Springs as the city proposed a new arena.

Gabrielle McMillen

Blues team pup celebrates with Cup

Named for franchise icon Barclay Plager, he grew from a puck-chasing puppy as the Blues also matured into worst-to-first NHL champions.

Bob Hille

NHL Draft picks 2019: Complete list of results for Rounds 1-7

Looking for a no-frills list of who was picked during the 2019 NHL Draft? Here are the full results for Rounds 1-7.

Sammi Silber

NHL Draft results 2019: Final grades, analysis for all 31 teams

With the 2019 NHL Draft in the books, here's how all 31 teams fared with their selections.

Steve Kournianos

Vegas trades Erik Haula to Carolina

Erik Haula played in just 15 games for Vegas last year scoring two goals, but he put 29 shots in the net the previous year in 76 games.

Thomas Lott

NHL free agency rumors: Matt Duchene meeting with Canadiens, Predators

The pending unrestricted free agent met with Montreal on Wednesday and will meet with Nashville on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

Sammi Silber

Brett Leason's 'most fun year of hockey' now continues with the Capitals

The 20-year-old is coming off an outstanding season that led him to finally being drafted after a two-year wait. Now, it's time to take the next step forward.

Jackie Spiegel

Pavelski meeting Stars, Lightning

Pavelski may not be able to go back to San Jose after the Sharks gave Erik Karlsson an eight-year deal.

Thomas Lott

Luongo announces NHL retirement

Luongo, 40, said he needed to listen to his body, which is why he decided to call it career after 19 NHL seasons.

Gabrielle McMillen

Wickenheiser headlines HHOF class of 2019

The Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2019 includes Team Canada women's hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser and Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford.

Sammi Silber

Blues give Craig Berube 3-year deal

Craig Berube helped take the Blues from worst to first in the middle of the 2018-19 season.

Thomas Lott

Karlsson to sign 8-year extension

The deal is the maximum amount of years that Karlsson can re-sign with the Knights for.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Brooks Orpik announces retirement

Brooks Orpik played 16 NHL seasons with the Penguins and Capitals and more than 1,000 career games.

Thomas Lott

NHL Draft 2019 winners and losers: Best, worst moves from a surprising, strange first round

The first round of the 2019 NHL Draft took place Friday in Vancouver, and while some picks were predictable, others were surprising. SN identifies the winners and losers of Day 1.

Sammi Silber

NHL Draft: Grades, analysis from Round 1

The first round of the 2019 NHL Draft is complete, officially signalling the start of league's offseason.

Steve Kournianos

Mats Zuccarello to test open market

The Stars acquired Mats Zuccarello for a second- and third-round pick from the Rangers at the trade deadline.

Thomas Lott

NHL Draft: Wisconsin coach Tony Granato on newest Canadiens forward Cole Caufield

Badgers' bench boss and former NHLer Tony Granato took the time to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' prospect and incoming freshman Cole Caufield, who was taken 15th overall at the NHL Draft on Friday.

Jackie Spiegel

Panthers meeting with Panarin

The Panthers are prioritizing a goalie in free agency, but if they can get both Blue Jackets' free agents they'll be happy.

Thomas Lott

Devils trade for P.K. Subban

Subban, the 2013 Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman, helped lead the Predators to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017.

Arthur Weinstein

Maple Leafs trade Patrick Marleau to Hurricanes

The 21-year NHL veteran spent the last two season in Toronto. He finds a new home in Carolina.

Drew Nantais

NHL Draft prospect rankings: Final big board of top 62 players in 2019 class

The 2019 NHL Draft features the deepest class of scoring centers since 2015, along with a handful of other can't-miss prospects. Here's a look at the top 62 players who will be picked Thursday.

Steve Kournianos

NHL Draft order 2019: Complete list of picks for all seven rounds

From No. 1 overall to Mr. Irrelevant at No. 217, here's the complete order of picks in the 2019 NHL Draft.

Sammi Silber

Best, worst picks from first round

The Red Wings took a big reach while the Canadiens got a steal.

Thomas Lott

What time does the NHL Draft start today? Live TV coverage, pick order for Day 2

Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 NHL Draft, including when it is, how to tune live on TV and stream online plus the full, updated draft order.

Sammi Silber

What channel is the NHL Draft on today? Day 2 start time, TV schedule for 2019 NHL Draft

The 2019 NHL Draft is upon us. Here's what you need to know to watch Rounds 1-7 on Friday and Saturday, including the TV channel, start time and the complete draft order.

Drew Nantais

Rangers select Kaapo Kakko No. 2

The Rangers knew they were going to get a good player at No. 2 no matter who the Devils selected ahead of them.

Thomas Lott

Devils select Jack Hughes No. 1

Jack Hughes scored 34 goals and added 78 assists for the United States National Team Development Program in 50 games played.

Thomas Lott

Hurricanes shopping defenseman Justin Faulk

There is said to be tension between Carolina and Faulk's camp, and now, the Hurricanes are reportedly shopping the 27-year-old blueliner.

Sammi Silber

Penguins listening to offers for Letang

While the Penguins aren't actively shopping Letang, they are listening to offers from other teams on the veteran defenseman.

Drew Nantais

NHL Mock Draft 2019, final edition: Devils sort Jack Hughes vs. Kaapo Kakko dilemma; Blackhawks go blue line again

The 2019 NHL Draft will bring closure to critical questions we’ve been asking ourselves for the last several months, including the big one: Hughes or Kakko? Here's our best guess on how the first two rounds will unfold.

Steve Kournianos

NHL Draft 2019: Biggest sleepers, risers and fallers to watch when your team picks

There are no guarantees when it comes to drafting young talent. Here are some players making their best impressions at the right time and others whose careers might outplay where they were drafted.

Steve Kournianos

Maple Leafs warn Mitch Marner

GM Kyle Dubas said Thursday that If Marner signs an offer sheet with another team, the Maple Leafs may not match it and let him walk.

Arthur Weinstein

NHL rules changes focus on coaches' challenges, video review, player safety

The league expanded what coaches are allowed to challenge and what calls must be reviewed by officials.

Matt Hornick

Hockey Hall of Fame 2019: Five players who should be inducted into this year's class

There are a number of worthy contenders for this year's Hockey Hall of Fame class. Here are our picks for the top five.

Sammi Silber

Callahan diagnosed with degenerative back disease

The 13-year veteran is coming off a 17-point season in 2018-19.

Matt Hornick

Oilers reached out about Mrazek

Petr Mrazek was a star in the playoffs for the Hurricanes, but the team has to make a decision about his future soon.

Thomas Lott

Leafs listening on Kadri, Kapanen

The Maple Leafs are willing to part with some of their forwards this offseason.

Thomas Lott

NHL trade rumors: Capitals' GM Brian MacLellan 'talking to some teams' about Andre Burakovsky

The Capitals general manager said they are "still talking to some teams" about trading the 24-year-old winger.

Sammi Silber

Panthers' Roberto Luongo faces tough decision on future

The 40-year-old netminder is signed through 2022, but may choose to retire after 19 NHL seasons due to ongoing injury woes.

Sammi Silber

Lightning players didn't like Kenan Thompson's playoff joke at NHL Awards show

A camera was on several Lightning players during the joke — and they seemed a bit annoyed.

Price surprises young fan

11-year-old Anderson Whitehead couldn't have gotten a better surprise than his favorite player showing up at the NHL Awards.

Matt Hornick

Lehner gives heartfelt speech

Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner brought a moment of solemn self-reflection to the stage when accepting the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy at the 2019 NHL Awards on Wednesday night.

Rudi Schuller

Flyers reach deal with Kevin Hayes

The seven-year contract carries an average annual value of $7.14 million.

Arthur Weinstein

NHL free agency 2019: Corey Perry to hit the market after Ducks' buyout

The 14-year veteran, who was drafted by Anaheim back in 2003, will be a free agent.

Drew Nantais

Joe Thornton to return next season

Thornton is set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1, one day before his 40th birthday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Top RFAs in Pacific Division

Between now and July 1, Sporting News will break down the NHL's top free agents. Here's a look at the top restricted free agents in the Western Conference's Pacific Division.

Lyle Richardson

NHL trade rumors: Wild's Jason Zucker wants 'to be somewhere I'm wanted'

The eight-year veteran is a finalist for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy this year.

Matt Hornick

Jacob Trouba trade grades: Rangers jump on Jets' changing reality for new No. 1 defenseman

The Rangers acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the Jets in exchange for defenseman Neal Pionk and the 2019 20th overall pick. Who won the trade?

Sammi Silber

Pens GM: Team not shopping Kessel

Jim Rutherford confirmed the veteran winger vetoed a recent trade, which was rumored to involve the Wild.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Sharks lock up Erik Karlsson

Karlsson, who turned 29 in May, logged three goals and 42 assists in 53 regular-season games in his first year with the Sharks.

Travis Durkee

Ducks to hire Eakins as next coach

Eakins, former coach for Anaheim’s AHL affiliate San Diego Gulls, was reportedly the "last man standing" in the Ducks' head coach search.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Sabres looking at Rangers' Vesey

Jimmy Vesey has one year remaining on his contract with the Rangers.

Thomas Lott

Kings buy out Phaneuf's contract

The buyout of Dion Phaneuf's final two years reportedly will save the Kings $2.8 million and open up $4 million of cap space next year.

Bill Marx

St. Louis, the Blues and the Stanley Cup come together in perfect harmony

Fifty-two years in the making, St. Louis is now the home of the Stanley Cup champions.

Jackie Spiegel

Chara had 'multiple' jaw fractures

Now that the season is over, the Bruins defenseman also will check on an injury from the previous round of the playoffs.

Marc Lancaster

Who's next? Raptors, Blues championships leave 41 pro teams still looking for first title

We ranked all the pro sports teams without a championship based on their likelihood of becoming the next team to win its first title.

Bill Bender

Jordan Eberle's new Islanders contract keeps him in NY for five more years

The 29-year-old's deal is worth $27.5 million.

Drew Nantais

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