NHL 2025/2026 Hockey

10.7.26 Anaheim Ducks: Transfers

The Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' record five-year, $90 million offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, ensuring the 21-year-old center remains with the team on a deal that makes him the NHL's highest-paid player at $18 million annually. Anaheim was surprised by the size of the offer but said retaining its franchise cornerstone was an easy decision.

9.7.26 Chicago Blackhawks: Injuries

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the 2026-27 NHL season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder. The team expects a full recovery in about four months following an injury suffered during an offseason training session. Bedard, who led the Blackhawks with 75 points last season, is also a restricted free agent as contract negotiations continue.

7.7.26 Calgary Flames: Transfers

The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25 million contract after acquiring his rights from the New Jersey Devils in a trade last month. The 22-year-old former No. 2 overall draft pick joins Calgary on a deal carrying a $7.25 million annual cap hit, with the Devils saying the move gives Nemec a better opportunity to develop in a larger role.

6.7.26 Anaheim Ducks: Transfers

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year contract worth an average of $7.2 million per season, ending speculation he could receive an offer sheet. The 22-year-old has recorded 69 points in 204 NHL games and posted career highs in goals and blocked shots last season.

5.7.26 Nashville Predators: Transfers

The Nashville Predators signed newly acquired center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract after trading with the Dallas Stars for his negotiating rights. Bourque, who scored 20 goals and 21 assists last season, joins Nashville as a key addition under new general manager Chris MacFarland after Dallas moved him due to salary cap constraints.

15.6.26 Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes captured their first Stanley Cup championship since 2006 with a dominant 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6. Led by playoff MVP Jordan Staal, a shutout performance from goaltender Brandon Bussi, and goals from Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake, and Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina's defense stifled Vegas to secure the series. Coach Rod Brind'Amour guided the franchise to the title after years of playoff heartbreak, while the Golden Knights' surprising postseason run ended with questions about the future of interim coach John Tortorella.

14.6.26 Vegas Golden Knights: Injuries

The Vegas Golden Knights will be without center William Karlsson for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes after he suffered an apparent arm injury in Game 5. Karlsson, a key contributor on both special teams and a top linemate for playoff scoring leader Mitch Marner, left Friday's game after taking a hard hit and did not return.