7:22 PM ET The NHL has rejected the free-agent contract the Seattle Kraken signed with goaltender Philipp Grubauer, a source confirmed on Sunday. Grubauer, an unrestricted free agent from the Colorado Avalanche, signed a six-year, $35.4-million deal with the expansion team on July 28, with an average annual value of $5.9 million against the salary
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11:55 AM ET Reigning Vezina Trophy winner Marc-Andre Fleury has agreed to play for the Chicago Blackhawks, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan. The Blackhawks posted a flower emoji on their Twitter account early Sunday morning, then multiple reports said Fleury had decided to play for Chicago. The Blackhawks had acquired Fleury from the
8:55 AM ET ESPN News Services San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane on Sunday vehemently denied allegations made by his wife that he bet on his own games and has intentionally tried to lose for gambling profit — claims which are being investigated by the NHL. Kane responded Sunday morning to allegations made the previous
7:51 PM ET ESPN News Services The NHL said it will investigate an allegation seemingly made by Evander Kane‘s wife that the San Jose Sharks forward bet on his own games and has intentionally tried to lose for gambling profit. The league said Saturday night on Twitter that it was made aware of the social
10:51 PM ET Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Eichel‘s representatives released a statement Friday night saying “the process is not working,” deepening the rift between the Buffalo Sabres captain and the team. In an email to The Associated Press, agents Peter Fish and Peter Donatelli contradicted general manager Kevyn Adams in saying they were
1:55 PM ET One of the NHL’s biggest stars, Alexander Ovechkin, is launching an NFT collection. The longtime Washington Capitals captain signed a five-year, $47.5 million contract on Tuesday to remain with the Caps until he reaches age 40. The Russian superstar was inspired by other major athletes who have dabbled in the digital collectible
1:36 PM ET David Krejci announced he will not return to the Boston Bruins next season, leaving the NHL after 15 seasons to return home to Czech Republic. “Since the end of the season, as I have thought about my future, it has become clear that I need to make a difficult decision for my
12:08 AM ET The New York Rangers acquired Vegas Golden Knights winger Ryan Reaves on Thursday night as they continue to muscle up in the offseason. The Rangers sent a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft to Vegas. Reaves, 34, played in 37 games last season for the Golden Knights. He had one goal,
10:31 PM ET Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Zach Werenski to a six-year, $57.5 million contract extension Thursday through the 2027-28 season. The 24-year-old Werenski, from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and the University of Michigan, has 65 goals and 124 assists in 335 career NHL games, all with the Blue
5:16 PM ET Associated Press Veteran forward Corey Perry has signed a $2 million, two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, it was announced Thursday. General manager Julien BriseBois said Wednesday that he expected to be done making moves, but “if something falls onto our lap that makes sense and improves our team and we