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Victor Hedman Says He’s Ready to Return After Mental-Health Leave

Public disclosure of performance anxiety followed by focused recovery leaves the Lightning with their captain available for the Oct. 1 season opener.

Elvis Merzlikins Undergoes Shoulder Surgery and Is Out Indefinitely

Patrik Laine Remains Unsigned as NHL Clubs Weigh One‑Year, Incentive‑Heavy Deals

Blackhawks Sign Connor Bedard to Five-Year, $75 Million Extension

Flyers’ Record $90M Offer Sheet for Leo Carlsson Forces Ducks to Decide by Friday

NHL Free Agency Opens With Blockbuster Trades and High‑Profile Signings

Flyers Sign Dan Vladař and Tyson Foerster to Long-Term Extensions

Corey Perry Returns to Kings on One-Year Deal

Pre‑Market Trades Reorder 2026 NHL Free‑Agent Landscape

Canucks Re-sign Guillaume Brisebois to One-Year, Two-Way Deal

Thatcher Demko Back on Ice After January Hip Surgery

Panthers Acquire Garnet Hathaway From Flyers

NHL Clears Mike Babcock to Return to Coaching, Clearing Way for Oilers Talks

Sabres Trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks to Move Up in 2026 Draft

Golden Knights Name Ryan Craig After John Tortorella Will Not Return

Maple Leafs Trade Joseph Woll to Flyers in First Major Move by GM John Chayka

NHL Buyout Window Opens as Teams Weigh Short-Term Cap Relief Versus Long-Term Dead Money

Hurricanes Win 2026 Stanley Cup With Game 6 Shutout

Darnell Nurse Requests Trade From Edmonton Oilers

Dylan Larkin Requests Trade From Detroit Red Wings