Gold named GM of Hammers

The New York Islanders have hired Evan Gold as assistant general manager of the Islanders and GM of the Isles’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers. Gold will be involved in all facets of the club’s hockey operations, including … Continue reading

Hunt announces retirement from pro hockey

Three-time AHL All-Star defenseman Brad Hunt announced his retirement on Saturday. Hunt played 14 seasons of professional hockey, including 422 regular-season games in the AHL with Chicago, Oklahoma City, Bakersfield, Colorado and Hershey. In addition to playing in three AHL … Continue reading

Griffins Ink Jonathan Lemieux to One-Year Contract

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins signed goaltender Jonathan Lemieux to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. Lemieux competed in 26 games last season with the ECHL’s Kalamazoo Wings, totaling an 11-9-4 record with a 2.95 … Continue reading

Celebrini signs 5-year contract worth NHL-high $18.8 million annually with Sharks

Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. The average annual value of $18.8 million makes the 20-year-old forward the NHL’s highest-paid player per season, surpassing Leo Carlsson, a 21-year-old forward averaging $18 … Continue reading

Novak signs 3-year, $13.95 million contract with Penguins

Tommy Novak signed a three-year, $13.95 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. It begins with the 2027-28 season and has an average annual value of $4.65 million. The 29-year-old forward has one season remaining on a three-year, $10.5 … Continue reading

Olczyk leaving Kraken broadcasts after 4 seasons

Eddie Olczyk is stepping down as the color analyst on Seattle Kraken television broadcasts after four seasons, the team announced on Tuesday. Olczyk had been with the Kraken since September 2022 while also serving as the top analyst for games on … Continue reading