Panthers finalizing extension with Niko Mikkola, sources say - ESPN
The Florida Panthers are finalizing a long-term extension with defenseman Niko Mikkola, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
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Luke Hughes signs 7-year, $63 million contract with Devils - ESPN
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with young defenseman Luke Hughes on a seven-year contract worth $63 million.
Ski jumper Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes takes to the air again for Canada
Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes has returned to ski jumping after a hiatus of two and a half years.
Former Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty retires from NHL after 17 seasons
Veteran forward Max Pacioretty, who spent three seasons as captain of the Montreal Canadiens and spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has retired from the NHL after 17 seasons.
Jets forward Cole Perfetti looks back at 'Manitoba Miracle' Game 7 goal ahead of 2025-26 regular season
Cole Perfetti is missing a special piece of hockey memorabilia.
'Tried to maintain hope': NHL stars poised for Olympic return in 2026 after long wait
Sidney Crosby always held out hope.
Wild sign winger Kirill Kaprizov to richest contract in NHL history, $136M US over 8 years
The Minnesota Wild signed star left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million US extension on Tuesday, giving him the richest contract in NHL history.