Jets sign star forward Kyle Connor to 8-year, $96M extension - ESPN
The Winnipeg Jets took care of business ahead of their regular-season opener, signing top forward Kyle Connor to an eight-year, $96 million extension on Wednesday.
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Penguins pounce in opener, spoil Sullivan's return to Rangers - ESPN
NEW YORK — Mike Sullivan coached the Pittsburgh Penguins for 10 seasons, leading them to two Stanley Cup championships. On Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, he watched them ruin his debut as the New York Rangers' latest head coach.
'We want to win here': McDavid says contract extension shows commitment to Oilers
For Connor McDavid, signing a two-year, $25-million US extension with the Edmonton Oilers was an expression of his commitment to winning and bringing the Stanley Cup back to the city he and his wife have come to love.
Vancouver Canucks focused on bouncing back after troubled season
Adversity blanketed the Vancouver Canucks like a storm cloud last season.
A new NHL season starts tonight - here's a catch-up on some Canadian teams
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After coming oh-so-close, Calgary Flames seek step forward into NHL playoffs
The Calgary Flames need to pick up where they left off, and do more, to return to the NHL playoffs.
No consensus Stanley Cup betting fave; Panthers still in mix - ESPN
Bookmakers across the sportsbook marketplace don't see one consensus Stanley Cup favorite as the Florida Panthers gear up to attempt a very rare NHL three-peat.
NHL 2025-26 season picks: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards - ESPN
The 2025-26 NHL season begins on Tuesday night with a tripleheader on ESPN: Chicago Blackhawks-Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET (including the Stanley Cup banner-raising), Pittsburgh Penguins-New York Rangers at 8 p.m., and Colorado Avalanche-Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 p.m.