Results of the first round of the NHL entry draft

In Las Vegas, the latest cohort of young hockey players were drafted in the first round of the NHL’s entry draft on Friday night. The next round of players on whom the hopes, dreams, expectations, demands, criticism, praise, and honor … Continue reading

Suter has final year of contract bought out by Stars

Ryan Suter had the final season of his contract bought out by the Dallas Stars on Friday. The 39-year-old defenseman will become an unrestricted free agent July 1. Suter signed a three-year, $14.6 million contract with the Stars on July … Continue reading

Zadorov, Canucks to part ways

Nikita Zadorov will not be back with the Canucks next season. General manager Patrik Allvin said Friday that the pending unrestricted free agent will be signing elsewhere. “I can’t overpay one single player and Nikita Zadorov was extremely good for … Continue reading

Texier traded to Blues by Blue Jackets, signs 2-year contract

The Blues acquired Alexandre Texier in a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Texier, who could have become a restricted free agent on July 1, signed a two-year, $4.2 … Continue reading

Organizations building for the future at 2024 NHL Draft

Thirty-two National Hockey League teams are preparing to take part in this weekend’s 2024 NHL Draft, and their top affiliates are ready and waiting for the next wave of young American Hockey League stars to begin their professional careers. In … Continue reading

Atkinson to have final year of contract bought out by Flyers

Cam Atkinson will have the final season of his contract bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers, general manager Daniel Briere said Friday. The 35-year-old forward will be an unrestricted free agent July 1. He signed a seven-year, $41.125 million contract … Continue reading