23 h. ago NHL free agency: San Jose Sharks continue their spending by signing Dmitry Orlov

Dmitry Orlov is heading to the spend-happy San Jose Sharks, who have been active in NHL free agency and made a pickup off the waiver wire Thursday to reach the salary floor. Orlov, who turns 34 later this month, signed a two-year contract worth $13 million. A Stanley Cup champion from his time in Washington […]

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27 h. ago NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot

The 29-year-old selected ninth overall at the 2014 draft put up 225 goals and 295 assists for 520 points in 674 regular-season games with the Jets.

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37 h. ago Jets sign Nyquist, Ehlers still unsigned as NHL free agency continues

The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract Wednesday.

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52 h. ago Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned going into Day 2 of NHL free agency

Nikolaj Ehlers could choose his destination as soon as Wednesday after letting the start of NHL free agency pass without signing a contract.

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66 h. ago Winnipeg Jets add 2 forwards via NHL free agency, make Toews signing official

The Winnipeg Jets signed left-wingers Tanner Pearson and Cole Koepke to matching one-year deals for US$1 million on the opening day of NHL free agency.

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3 d. ago NHL Free Agency Live: Canucks extended Demko, Garland but can they do anything else major?

Waiting to see where Brock Boeser will wind up. He's bound to get offers better than what Vancouver can give him.

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3 d. ago NHL Free Agency Live: Brock Boeser’s agent on Canucks deal: ‘Did you expect him to sign anywhere else?’

It didn't look like it would happen, but Brock Boeser is back with Vancouver, with a seven-year deal with a $7.25 million cap hit

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3 d. ago NHL Free Agency Live: Thatcher Demko reacts to Brock Boeser deal: ‘Thank you sweet baby Jesus’

It didn't look like it would happen, but Brock Boeser is back with Vancouver, with a seven-year deal with a $7.25 million cap hit

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3 d. ago NHL Free Agency Recap: Thatcher Demko reacts to Brock Boeser deal: ‘Thank you sweet baby Jesus’

It didn't look like it would happen, but Brock Boeser is back with Vancouver, with a seven-year deal with a $7.25 million cap hit

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3 d. ago Ottawa Senators turn attention to NHL free agency on Canada Day

Will there be any fireworks at the Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday? The light show that will be held downtown on Canada Day is guaranteed, but it will be up to Steve Staios, the Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager, to determine if all the talk will turn to action when the […]

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3 d. ago Wild trade for Tarasenko, Islanders extend Romanov on eve of NHL free agency

The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve of NHL free agency, and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young players to a long-term contract. The Wild acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings on Monday for future considerations. The Islanders re-signed defenceman […]

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4 d. ago NHL Free Agency: Canucks in a frenzy to find a centre, but don’t have ample salary cap space

The Canucks' roster riddle in the middle is likely easier to solve via a trade, but that hasn't worked out. And free agency can be costly

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4 d. ago NHL Free Agency: Canucks in a frenzy to find a centre, but don’t have much salary cap space

The Canucks' roster riddle in the middle is likely easier to solve via a trade, but that hasn't worked out. And free agency can be costly

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5 d. ago FLAMES FREE AGENCY PREVIEW: Who could Conroy target on Canada Day?

While we don’t expect the Flames to be big spenders in unrestricted free agency, we do have a few suggestions for Craig Conroy’s wish-list.

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7 d. ago After only middling results for the Edmonton Oilers in Free Agency 2024, will this be The Summer of Stan?

Will this be the Summer of Stan? Prior to Stan Bowman being hired as the Edmonton Oilers General Manager, CEO Jeff Jackson was at the helm for Free Agency in the Summer of 2024. And he was busy, re-signing and adding multiple pieces to the roster. At the time, the reviews were quite good. Even […]

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7 d. ago Trades, draft a poor second to free agency to improve Maple Leafs

As the Maple Leafs grapple with the ebb and flow of free agents on Tuesday, they likely aren’t trading or drafting their way to re-couping any losses in coming days. Their most marketable players have big contracts, armed with no-movement clauses even if they were approached, and many just arrived here in general manager Brad […]

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8 d. ago Canucks this week: What the rest of the NHL is saying about the Canucks ahead of the draft and free agency

It's common knowledge that the Canucks biggest need is a centre. See what the pundits are saying.

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8 d. ago How will the Calgary Flames tackle the NHL Draft and free agency?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about how the Flames will handle this weekend’s NHL Draft and what they might do once the NHL’s free agency period begins next week.

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8 d. ago Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios studying roster changes as draft week heats up

Steve Staios is keeping his options open as one of the busiest weeks on the National Hockey League schedule kicks into high gear. The Ottawa Senators president of hockey operations and general manager plays his cards close to his vest, but with Round 1 of the NHL draft set for Friday and free agency opening […]

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2 w. ago Forget splashing free agency cash, Maple Leafs should instead follow an NBA model

Taking on contracts from cash-strapped teams could be wiser than signing deals they'll likely regret.

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