Blues’ Krug could miss season with pre-arthritic changes in ankle
Jul 16, 2024, 05:21 PM ETST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is in danger of missing the entire 2024-25 NHL season after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle.The team announced Tuesday that...
Calder Trophy watch for 2024-25: Top rookies to know now
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 18, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Is Macklin Celebrini about to follow Connor Bedard in becoming the latest No. 1 pick to win the Calder Trophy? Or...
Hurricanes to terminate Evgeny Kuznetsov’s contract
Jul 17, 2024, 12:27 PM ETThe Carolina Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers Wednesday for the purpose of terminating his contract, a move that brings an abrupt end to the talented but inconsistent center's NHL career.Kuznetsov was...
Canucks sign goalie Arturs Silovs to two-year contract
Jul 16, 2024, 03:13 PM ETThe Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with goaltender Arturs Silovs on a two-year contract Tuesday.Silovs, 23, went 3-0-1 with a 2.47 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage with the Canucks in 2023-24.He...
New York Islanders sign Simon Holmstrom to one-year contract
Jul 16, 2024, 05:33 PM ETNEW YORK -- The New York Islanders have signed forward Simon Holmstrom to a one-year contract.The Islanders announced the signing with the 23-year-old restricted free agent from Sweden on Tuesday.Holmstrom had 15 goals...
Which NHL teams added, or lost, most value this offseason?
Neil PaineJul 16, 2024, 07:45 AM ETCloseNeil Paine writes about sports using data and analytics. Previously, he was Sports Editor at FiveThirtyEight.The 2023-24 NHL offseason moves fast. Consider the following: The Florida Panthers had not yet even hoisted...
Kings, Quinton Byfield agree to five-year, $31.25 million extension
Jul 15, 2024, 07:49 PM ETEL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Forward Quinton Byfield has agreed to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.The Kings announced the deal Monday for Byfield, the No. 2 overall pick...
2024 NHL draft grades: Which teams aced, whiffed their picks
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJun 30, 2024, 04:15 PM 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...
NHL schedule release: Avalanche, Bruins lead top reveals
With the 2024 draft and the first wave of free agency in the books, the NHL released its 2024-25 regular-season schedule.The defending champion Florida Panthers will raise their first Stanley Cup banner in the rafters in a segue...
New York Rangers agree to extension with Braden Schneider
Jul 13, 2024, 03:44 PM ETNEW YORK -- The New York Rangers and up-and-coming defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension.General manager Chris Drury announced the deal with the 22-year-old Schneider on Saturday,...