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“I would like to try my luck again”: Former Oiler Klim Kostin interested in reunionKostin spent one season with the Oilers in 2023-24, where he had 11 goals and 21 points in 57 games.

Former NHLer Ryane Clowe steps down as Sharks assistant GM

Former NHLer Ryane Clowe steps down as Sharks assistant GMClowe also spent eight seasons with the Sharks as a player, scoring 101 goals and 271 points.

Hunter Crowther

Report: Hurricanes sign Kevin Labanc to PTO

Report: Hurricanes sign Kevin Labanc to PTOThe Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Kevin Labanc to a professional tryout (PTO), according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Labanc, 29, played 34 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2024-25, scoring two goals and adding 10 assists for 12 points. Through nine NHL seasons with...

Hunter Crowther

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Top 10 PWHL player ratings on EA Sports NHL 26Poulin will hold a 93 rating and is the league’s top-rated player for the second straight season.

Hunter Crowther

Alex Formenton signs contract in Switzerland, remains ineligible for NHL

Alex Formenton signs contract in Switzerland, remains ineligible for NHLFormenton was with Ambri-Piotta before leaving the team after facing sexual assault charges.

2026 NHL Trade Deadline set for March 6

2026 NHL Trade Deadline set for March 6The deadline will come 42 days before the end of the regular season.

Ken Dryden, hockey’s noble scholar, did things his way

Ken Dryden, hockey’s noble scholar, did things his wayDryden’s Hall of Fame legacy goes beyond Stanley Cups and Vezina Trophies.

Senators to host bobblehead night honoring Ridly Greig’s empty-net slapshot against Leafs

Senators to host bobblehead night honoring Ridly Greig’s empty-net slapshot against LeafsThe bobblehead night is teased to be taking place on Jan. 10.

2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule

2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Strength of ScheduleIn Fantasy Hockey, one of the keys to victory is maximizing the number of games played. It’s not always about who you draft, but when and who your players are playing against can play a key role. A soft schedule or a few extra “light...

Hockey Hall of Famer Ken Dryden passes away at 78

Hockey Hall of Famer Ken Dryden passes away at 78Dryden won the Stanley Cup six times in an NHL career that spanned less than a decade.

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Flames sign Connor Zary to three-year contract extensionZary recorded 27 points in 54 games in his second season in the NHL.

Canadiens trade Carey Price’s contract to Sharks

Canadiens trade Carey Price’s contract to SharksThe Sharks also receive a 2026 fifth-round pick for taking on the contract, while the Canadiens receive Gannon Laroque in return.

Devils sign four players to tryout contracts

Devils sign four players to tryout contractsKevin Rooney, Luke Glendening, Adam Scheel and Georgi Romanov have joined the New Jersey Devils on PTOs.

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Derek Ryan retires after 10-season NHL careerRyan played 606 regular season games and 60 playoff games with the Hurricanes, Flames and Oilers in his career.

‘My boys are also Canadian’: Lane Hutson’s father reacts to son’s USA Olympic orientation snub

‘My boys are also Canadian’: Lane Hutson’s father reacts to son’s USA Olympic orientation snubHutson was not one of the 15 defensemen invited to USA Hockey’s orientation camp in August.

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