Canucks send Tucker Poolman, pick to Avs for Erik Brannstrom
The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, sending defenseman Tucker Poolman and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft in exchange.Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said his team will retain 20%...
Kevin Labanc signs one-year deal with Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday added veteran forward Kevin Labanc to the roster before the regular-season opener, signing him to a one-year, $775,000 contract, the club announced.The deal comes on the heels of one of the more...
Devils sweep season-opening series vs. Sabres in Prague
PRAGUE -- Newcomer Paul Cotter proved his value, scoring again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday for a sweep of their regular-season-opening series in the Czech capital.Cotter, among New Jersey's...
Golden Knights sign Tanner Pearson to 1-year contract
Forward Tanner Pearson signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday.Pearson, 32, recorded two goals and an assist and was a plus-4 in four games during the preseason. He had been participating in the...
Devils top Sabres 4-1 in NHL regular-season opener in Prague
PRAGUE -- Paul Cotter had a goal and an assist in his Devils debut as New Jersey beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Friday in the NHL regular-season opener played in the capital of Czechia (widely known in...
Red Wings’ Jack Campbell enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program
NEW YORK -- Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jack Campbell has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.The league and union said Friday that Campbell will be away from the Red Wings organization indefinitely while he receives care. He may...
Kings D Drew Doughty month-to-month following ankle surgery
Los Angeles Kings star defenseman Drew Doughty underwent surgery to repair his fractured left ankle on Friday and is out month to month, the team announced.Doughty, 34, sustained the injury during a collision with Tanner Pearson in the...
Fantasy hockey draft board – Who you should take in the first two rounds
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyOct 4, 2024, 02:00 PM ETCloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010Player projections are great. In presenting a loose roadmap, they help steer fantasy managers in a rational direction while navigating through the all-important...
The NHL 2024-25 season guide: Key players, teams, stories
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 4, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.The 2023-24 NHL season had goal-scoring fireworks, thrilling playoff races and a championship final in which the best player in the world led his team...
NHL players projected to leap forward in 2024-25
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNOct 4, 2024, 06:55 AM ETCloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She's worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the...

















