Crunch, Lightning announce four-year affiliation extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Syracuse Crunch have announced a four-year affiliation extension that will allow Tampa Bay’s top prospects to continue to develop their talents in Syracuse through the 2029-30 season. Since the start of the affiliation in 2012, … Continue reading

Perfetti signs 5-year, $30 million contract with Jets

Cole Perfetti signed a five-year, $30 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. The 24-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) in 68 games for the Jets … Continue reading

Zegras signs 4-year, $36.5 million contract with Flyers

Trevor Zegras signed a four-year, $36.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. It has an average annual value of $9.125 million. “We’re thrilled to have Trevor committed to our organization for the next four … Continue reading

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