SAN JOSE, Calif. – Anaheim Ducks visited their interstate rival the San Jose Sharks for a pre-season game. The Ducks scored an empty net at the end of the game for a 5-2 win. Here are a few of the … Continue reading
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2025-26 NHL Season Preview
It’s a nine-month journey to crown a Stanley Cup champion, but first, the puck drops on the 2025-26 regular season with an ESPN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports tripleheader on Oct. 7. The Panthers will raise a championship banner to the … Continue reading
Mikkola signs 8-year contract with Panthers
Niko Mikkola signed an eight-year contract with the Panthers on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for the deal, which begins with the 2026-27 season. The 29-year-old defenseman had NHL career highs in goals (six), assists (16), points (22), plus-minus … Continue reading
Bartnick’s Metro predictions have some surprises
LOS ANGELES – The Metropolitan Division hockey teams in many ways mirror the cities the teams play in. The Metro is filled with historical monuments and national treasures. Ok, not America’s but Canada’s and Russia’s. It’s filled with franchises trying … Continue reading
Luke Hughes signs 7-year, $63 million contract in New Jersey
Luke Hughes signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $9 million. The 22-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, had 44 points (seven goals, 37 assists) … Continue reading
Pacioretty retires from NHL after 17 seasons
Max Pacioretty announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday after 17 seasons and joined the University of Michigan as a special assistant to the head coach. The 36-year-old forward had 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 37 regular-season … Continue reading
