10:01 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN The Winnipeg Jets signed captain Blake Wheeler to a five-year, $41.25 million contract extension Tuesday. The deal has an average annual value of $8.25 million. Wheeler, a 32-year-old right wing, was due to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2018-19 season. Wheeler, a 10-year NHL veteran, is coming off
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7:00 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN Job pressure in hockey can come in all forms. Some is dire: Get results or you’re out of work. Some is a bit more nuanced: It would be great if you preformed at or above expectations, and you can rest a little easier at night, but your job isn’t necessarily
12:22 PM ET Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt has been suspended for the first 20 games of the season for violating the NHL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, but the team and the player are disputing that he cheated. Schmidt is permitted to take part in training camp but will not be allowed to dress
11:14 PM ET Associated Press CALGARY, Alberta — The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Noah Hanifin to a six-year, $29.7 million contract Thursday. The 21-year-old Hanifin had 10 goals and 22 assists in 79 games for the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He joined the Flames along with forward Elias Lindholm in a June 23 deal that
7:00 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN For Tyler Seguin, Artemi Panarin and Taylor Hall, it’s a matter of “want.” Tyler Seguin wants a new contact. That much is clear. The 26-year-old forward showed up at the BioSteel Camp in Toronto this week and lamented the fact that he didn’t have a fat new extension with the
7:00 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN One of the astonishing aspects of sports wagering is the bookmakers’ uncanny ability to choose a number for points spreads and over/under bets. I’ve always imagined that they’re the product of a room of MIT grads working on NASA supercomputers. Or a sports almanac imported back from the future. One
7:27 AM ET Martin Brodeur is coming back home. The former goaltender, who became a household name by leading the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cup titles in his 21 seasons in New Jersey, will be named the team’s executive vice president of business development on Wednesday, a source told ESPN. Former Devils goaltender
2:00 PM ET Picking players just before they become NHL fantasy superstars is crucial to giving your fantasy team a leg up on the competition. It’s not required to take home the championship, but every breakout player you manage to select a little later in draft is a little more strength added to your title
9:32 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Zach Parise has worn a few jerseys in his career. That of a North Dakota Fighting Sioux. That of a New Jersey Devil. His current one with the Minnesota Wild. And over the course of 10 tournaments, he’s also worn a sweater representing USA Hockey. That includes
3:35 PM ET Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers have agreed to terms with veteran right winger Troy Brouwer to a one-year contract. General manager Dale Tallon announced the move Monday, saying Brouwer adds depth and should provide leadership for Florida’s young core. Brouwer became a free agent when the Calgary Flames bought