2026-27 NHL Season, Expanded to 84 Games, Begins Tuesday, Sept. 29, with Opening Night Tripleheader on ESPN and Doubleheader on Sportsnet

NEW YORK– The National Hockey League (NHL) announced today that the 2026-27 regular season, expanded to 84 games with the addition of two more divisional games per team, will open on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with an opening-night tripleheader broadcast on … Continue reading

Yzerman out as Red Wings general manager, executive vice president

Steve Yzerman is out as the general manager and executive vice president of the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced Wednesday. Yzerman will continue serving the organization as senior adviser to CEO Chris Ilitch. The Red Wings have started a … Continue reading

Mantha signs 2-year, $9.5 million contact with Devils

Anthony Mantha signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $4.75 million. The 31-year-old forward was an unrestricted free agent. He had NHL career highs of 33 goals, 31 … Continue reading

Robertson signs 2-year, $6.5 million contract with Penguins

Nicholas Robertson signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. It has an average annual value of $3.25 million. The 24-year-old forward was acquired by the Penguins in a trade with the … Continue reading

Schneider signs 1-year, $5.5 million contract with Rangers

Braden Schneider signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the New York Rangers on Monday. The 24-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, avoided a salary arbitration hearing. He had filed for arbitration on July 5, though a date … Continue reading

2026 NHL Draft 1st-round pick signings tracker

The 32 players picked in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft have NHL hopes. Some have gotten a start toward that goal by signing a three-year, entry-level contract. More could sign as we make our way toward the … Continue reading