Bernie Parent, the Hall of Famer considered one of the great goalies of all time who anchored the net for the Flyers' only two Stanley Cup championships during their Broad Street Bullies heyday, has died.
Parent backstopped the Flyers to a pair of Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975.
The Blackhawks have settled a second lawsuit claiming the team was negligent in dealing with sexual assault allegations against then-video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010.
A former player had sued the Blackhawks for failing to act when informed of sexual assault allegations against a former video coach in 2010.
These 10 players are poised to improve thanks to new opportunities, bigger roles or age-related growth.
Amid speculation around Crosby's future with the Penguins, we assess how possible a deal involving the star captain might be for each club.
This week's mailbag questions saw a heavy focus on what comes next for a variety of star players whose contracts are up in the air.
Critics recognize EA Sports' attempts at improving NHL 26, but have collectively deemed the efforts as insufficient.
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin said he's in "awe" of his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, who received a heart transplant this summer following a traumatic health scare while on vacation.
Evgeni Malkin isn't sure if this 20th NHL season will be his last -- either with the Penguins or the league at large. All the veteran can say is he's not prepared to hang up his skates.
Matt Petgrave, the player whose skate fatally cut Adam Johnson's neck in a hockey game in Britain nearly two years ago, has signed a contract to play for the Indy Fuel of the minor league ECHL.
The award is given to a person based on their outstanding service to hockey in the United States.
Dahlin shared details of a scary medical emergency his fiancee dealt with while the two were vacationing in France this summer.
NHL players will participate in the Games for the first time since 2014, with rosters revealed in January.
Bruce Bennett via Getty ImagesWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin isn't sure if this coming NHL season will be his final one in the league.
Bruce Bennett via Getty ImagesWashington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin isn't sure if this coming NHL season will be his final one in the league.
Kaprizov's agent was at Day 1 of camp Thursday, and Wild fans can only hope it was because Kaprizov wants him here negotiating.
The prevailing belief is that a short-term commitment to the Oilers is the most likely outcome for McDavid.
New coach Jeff Blashill went through his first practice with the Blackhawks on Thursday, with hopes of starting to build a culture with one of the NHL's youngest teams.
Kirill Kaprizov has begun training camp with the Minnesota Wild without a new contract. His current deal expires next summer. The 28-year-old left wing told reporters after practice that he's not looking to leave the team.
Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger hopes one day to be able to laugh about being pulled in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final vs. the Oilers last season.
With training camps opening around the league Thursday, here's what we're hearing about some of the players who haven't found homes yet.
Kings captain Anze Kopitar, who helped lead Los Angeles to Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014, says he will retire after the 2025-26 season.
Petgrave hasn't played since 2023-24, when Johnson died after an accident in which Petgrave's skate cut him in the neck during a game.
Kopitar is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and the first native of Slovenia to play in the NHL.
The allegations against Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love are "not hockey-related," the team's general manager said on Thursday.
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said he hasn't decided whether 2025-26 will be his final NHL season.
Ducks GM Pat Verbeek says it's "disappointing" to begin preparations for a new season without center Mason McTavish who is not in training camp amid a contract dispute.
Less than eight months after returning to the team that drafted him, Miller has been thrust into the spotlight as its undisputed leader.
The news came as a surprise, considering the vague yet hopeful update about Hyman’s status a day earlier.
GM Bill Guerin said that "things are fine" in negotiations with Kaprizov's agent, who was on hand for the opening day of training camp.
Panarin enters training camp without a contract beyond 2025-26, which will be a major storyline throughout the season.
Predators captain Roman Josi is healthy and available for the start of training camp after being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome, known as POTS, late last season.
Good morning to everyone except that one lazy bum who showed up to training camp in the second-best shape of his life.
"He's entitled to make the comments that he wishes," Dubas said.
From errors on the Stanley Cup to accidental innuendo, plenty of teams' attempts at memorable moments have gone awry.
As the Rangers open training camp, coach Mike Sullivan figures to start Mika Zibanejad -- who has played the vast majority of his NHL career at center -- on J.T. Miller's right wing.
We asked players for one thing players think the new CBA got right and one thing it didn't. Here's what they said.
The offseason is almost over. Time to see what strange things Western Conference teams got up to when we were only sort of paying attention.
A piece of equipment has been introduced at the Women's Rugby World Cup which neurosurgeons and a NASA-trained mathematician helped design.
Wyatt Kaiser has agreed to a two-year, $3.4 million contract with the Blackhawks that clears the way for the defenseman to practice at the start of training camp.
The Chicago Blackhawks finally closed out their offseason business with no time to spare.
The futures of the five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team who have been acquitted of sexual assault are a topic of conversation as NHL training camps open.
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams says goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will miss the start of training camp.
Ingram is only one year removed from an outstanding 2023-24 campaign, but he also has a large salary-cap hit.
Bruins leading scorer David Pastrnak will miss the start of training camp due to tendinitis, GM Don Sweeney said Wednesday. Sweeney did not elaborate on where the tendinitis was located.
Last season, the center scored 15 goals and 32 points in 76 games as the Flames narrowly missed the playoffs.
GM Steve Staios said the Senators will "gauge the market" to see if they can trade Formenton's rights, which Ottawa still owns.
Connor Ingram and the Mammoth have agreed to part ways, and the veteran goaltender will not participate in training camp.
Tkachuk is recovering from summer surgery for injuries sustained in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
John Tortorella was among the coaches named Wednesday to round out Mike Sullivan's staff for the 2026 Olympics men's hockey team.
Prepare for your fantasy hockey draft with these defensemen in the right situation to have a break out season.
In 2024-25, Walker was a key member of the Blues' fourth line, scoring eight goals and 16 points in 73 games.
Stolarz doesn't want talks to bleed into the regular season in three weeks, according to league sources. Here's where things are at.
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk is expected to be sidelined until December while he recovers from offseason surgery to deal with a sports hernia and torn adductor muscle, general manager Bill Zito said Wednesday.
Leafs captain, who has said he played through injury for much of last season, will seek to ‘manage’ his health ‘as the season goes along.’.
With training camps opening up around the league, here's the biggest storyline for every club.
Will these recent first-rounders under 23 finally put it together and reach their NHL potential this season?.
Sturm thinks the Bruins can attack better rosters by being connected, committed and opportunistic. Here's how he plans to do it in 2025-26.
The offseason is almost over. Time to see what strange things teams got up to when we were only sort of paying attention.
Teammates say Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's career goal-scoring record gave the whole team a boost in 2024-25. So what now?.
A deep dive into each team’s current place in the league, future trajectory and projected upside over the next five years.
Also: Should the league have an award for defensive defensemen? And what do players think of going to an 84-game schedule next season?.
The biggest story in the league is McDavid heading to camp without an extension, but it's hardly the only tough negotiation right now.
McDavid will not have an extension in place before the team opens training camp Wednesday, according to league sources. What does it mean?.
Flyers general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday that the agent for free agent Carter Hart told the team the goalie has ruled out signing with the franchise when he is eligible to return to the NHL next month.
If your league uses category scoring, like Roto or H2H, here are the best players to win those categories.
Ovi's Great Crunch will be available exclusively at Giant Food stores in the Washington, D.C., area.
J.T. Miller, who was reacquired by the Rangers in January and became one of their leading scorers, was named captain Tuesday.
Plus: What I'm hearing about an ownership update and under-the-radar players to watch this season.
The patch, a first for the Rangers, will be featured on the jerseys beginning Sept. 21, their first preseason game at the New Jersey Devils.
These tournaments are a valuable opportunity for prospects — from top draft picks to potential free agents — to make lasting impressions.
In the past decade, 10 of the NHL's top 13 scorers have each played for just one team. Is that changing?.
In a very early assessment, the 2026 draft class looks about average in terms of pure talent.
Senators owner Michael Andlauer spoke to The Athletic about his team's new arena deal, the rising salary cap, Steve Staios and more.
Patrick Roy and Anthony Duclair cleared the air this summer after the Hall of Fame goaltender-turned- New York Islanders coach sharply criticized the winger's play publicly late last season.
Crosby spoke at length on Monday about the trade speculation hovering over him.
A Hall of Famer, he led the N.H.L. in shutouts and single-season victories three times and was stunned when the Rangers let him go in his 10th season.
Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin has died. He was 86.
Ed “Eddie” Giacomin, a Hall of Fame goalie and New York Rangers legend whose No. 1 jersey was retired by the team in 1989, has died at age 86, the team and the NHL Alumni Association announced on Monday.
Drop your questions here, and The Athletic’s Chris Johnston will answer a selection in his upcoming mailbag.
The uniforms feature several Easter eggs that honor Washington's local fan base.
Everything you need to know, all in one place, before you head into your fantasy hockey drafts.
Shake up your league with these suggestions to add rewards, penalties, or more fun into your fantasy hockey league.
Our reporters checked in with dozens of big-name stars ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Senators prospect Djibril Touré wore a durag during an exhibition game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday afternoon.
The Jets star won the Vezina and the Hart last season and could start at the Olympics, but his focus right now is closer to home.
With expansion likely on the way, the percentage of teams making the playoffs would go down unless the NHL adds a play-in like the NBA's.
The goal here is to project where the league's young players and prospects will eventually end up in the Player Tiers.
Washington assistant coach Mitch Love, 41, who has been with the Capitals since June 2023, has been placed on a team-imposed leave pending results of an NHL investigation, the franchise announced on Sunday.
The Capitals said they would not comment on Love’s situation until the NHL completes its investigation.
Bob Goodenow, the former head of the NHL Players' Association, has died. He was 72.
The Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension.
Kings forward Corey Perry will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery.
Which season produces the best six-man roster of players who played their last game that year?.
With camps right around the corner and the preseason set to open in one week, here’s what we have our eyes on.
League sources say Hart's priorities are to find a team that offers a chance at a meaningful number of starts and can win.
Marc-Andre Fleury, who officially retired last spring following a 21-year career, signed a professional tryout contract with the Penguins and is going to suit up for Pittsburgh's exhibition game against Columbus on Sept. 27.
Dave Sandford via Getty ImagesMarc-André Fleury isn't hanging up his skates just yet. The longtime goaltender has signed a professional tryout contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins and will play in parts of the team's Sept.
Fleury, 40, will play in parts of the Penguins' exhibition game against the Blue Jackets on September 27 at PPG Paints Arena. .
