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Yegor Chinakhov's agent on trade request: ‘It’s all about the coach’
Yegor Chinakhov's agent doubled down on the notion that the Columbus Blue Jackets' coach, Dean Evason, is the reason the 24-year-old forward requested a trade. "(Chinakhov) is comfortable with this te...
Jul 19, 2025
Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game. Halak, 40, last played a game on April 13, 2023, ...
Jul 18, 2025
Maple Leafs acquire F Dakota Joshua from Canucks
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. Joshua, 29, recorded 14 points (seven goals, se...
Jul 18, 2025
Ducks ink G Lukas Dostal to five-year contract extension
Goaltender Lukas Dostal reached a five-year contract extension to remain with the Anaheim Ducks, the team announced Thursday. Per The Athletic, the deal is for $32.5 million and carries a $6.5 average...
Jul 17, 2025
Blue Jackets F Yegor Chinakhov requests trade
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov has requested a trade from the team, citing conflict with head coach Dean Evason. The Russian player announced his wish in a statement released Thursday o...
Jul 17, 2025
Report: Ex-NHL coach Gerard Gallant to lead KHL team
Gerard Gallant, who spent 11 seasons as a head coach in the NHL, has accepted a coaching position in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, TSN reported Thursday. An official announcement is expected soo...
Jul 17, 2025
Former NHL goalie, coach, executive Wayne Thomas dies at 77
Wayne Thomas, who spent his entire professional career in professional hockey, died of cancer at his home in Falmouth, Mass. on Wednesday. The eight-year National Hockey League goalkeeper and former S...
Jul 17, 2025
Sabres re-sign D Bowen Byram to 2-year, $12.5M deal
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5 million contract on Tuesday. The 24-year-old restricted free agent is now under contract through the 2026-27 season. The Sabres...
Jul 15, 2025
Group led by Mario Lemieux ‘very interested’ in ownership of Penguins
An ownership group led by Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux has expressed that it is "very interested" in buying his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, as reported by The Athletic on Monday. Lemieux and ...
Jul 15, 2025
NHL season begins with tripleheader on Oct. 7
Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan will make his debut behind the New York Rangers' bench against his former team, part of the NHL's season-opening tripleheader on Oct. 7. The action beg...
Jul 14, 2025
