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SEATTLE, WA – The French Ice Hockey Federation named its roster for the upcoming Olympic qualifying tournament on Monday. The list of 25 players includes seven from the domestic Ligue Magnus, five from Switzerland’s National League, four from the Czech Extraliga, two from the Finnish Liiga and one each from the NHL, AHL, KHL, German DEL, Swedish […]

VANCOUVER, BC – The grin that flashed across Troy Stecher’s face Tuesday afternoon in the hallway of Richmond’s Minoru Arena when Kevin Bieksa, a star of Stecher’s youth, pointed out that the Richmond defenceman is definitely an NHL veteran, was vibrant. “It’s a bit of a responsibility for us older guys: I’m obviously retired, Troy’s […]

DALLAS, TX – Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed goaltender Magnus Hellberg to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract will begin in the 2024-25 season. Hellberg, 33, has posted a 1-1-0 record with a 2.50 goals-against average and .922 save percentage in three appearances with the Pittsburgh Penguins […]

SEATTLE, WA – Shane Wright’s time to shine in the NHL could be fast approaching. The No. 4 pick by the Seattle Kraken in the 2022 NHL Draft, with nothing left to prove at the American Hockey League level, appears ready for prime time and a role as full-time center with Seattle for opening night […]

NEW YORK, NY – Jacob Trouba is enjoying life as a new dad! While speaking to PEOPLE at the opening of his first solo art exhibit at Harper’s Chelsea 512 in Manhattan, the New York Rangers captain — who welcomed a son with his wife, Kelly Tyson, in January — says fatherhood has changed his […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – After 17 seasons in the NHL, two Stanley Cups, and playing for eight different teams, Ian Cole is reaching the twilight of his hockey career. He’s won big, scored some massive goals, and has had a long career in the NHL. At 35 years old, he could retire and no […]

RALEIGH, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Sean Walker to a five-year, $3.6 million AAV deal at the opening of free agency. The 29-year-old blueliner is a smooth skater and is coming off of his best offensive season yet, having had 10 goals and 29 points last season split between the Philadelphia Flyers and […]

BOSTON, MA – Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm will receive the lion’s share of the media and fan attention as the major July 1 free agency signings hauled in by the Boston Bruins, and that’s rightfully so given the significant impact roles they will fill. But Zadorov and Lindholm don’t amount to the total sum […]

SEATTLE, WA – Shane Wright is still feeling the sting of losing Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals. For the second year in a row, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, lost in the finals, with Wright a part of both playoff runs.

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a two-year contract through the 2025-26 National Hockey League season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today. The contract is a two-way NHL/American Hockey League deal for the 2024-25 season and a one-way NHL deal in 2025-26. […]

BOSTON, MA – Earlier this offseason, the Boston Bruins signed forward Max Jones to a two-year, $2 million contract. With this move, the Bruins have added a 6-foot-3 winger who plays a heavy game to their bottom six. However, it is also fair to wonder if Jones could take his game to a new level with […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Ian Cole said he didn’t need convincing to sign with the Utah Hockey Club. Even though he’s been to the city before, and his brother- and sister-in-law lives there, Cole knew what he could contribute as a veteran voice on a young team. That’s why the Michigan native, a two-time […]