Ice hockey
Nichushkin Bids Farewell to Colorado Avalanche
Traded to Columbus in June after seven seasons, Valeri Nichushkin thanked the Avalanche organization and Denver, the city he called home.
NHL
Maple Leafs Sign Nick Blankenburg to PTO
Toronto add defenceman Nick Blankenburg on a professional tryout deal; a roster spot must open before a full contract can follow.
Kovalchuk: Ovechkin Should Become Hockey Ambassador
Shanghai Dragons president Ilya Kovalchuk says Alexander Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, should serve as an ambassador for hockey after retiring.
Chris Kreider Joins Montreal on One-Year Deal
Montreal have signed 35-year-old forward Chris Kreider for 2026/27 after he posted 22 goals and 28 assists in 75 games with Anaheim last season.
Alexei Morozov: KHL Targets Concerts as Main Rival for Fans
KHL president Alexei Morozov says concerts, not the NHL, are the league's key competitor for new audiences under its strategy through 2028/2029.
Rotenberg: Ovechkin Can Still Outplay Younger Rivals
Russia 25 coach Roman Rotenberg says Alexander Ovechkin, who turns 41 on 17 September, could reach 1,000 NHL goals and outperform younger players this season.
Tretyak Cool on KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Idea
FHR president Vladislav Tretyak doubts the KHL's plan to settle ties with a shootout before puck drop, suggesting a pre-season trial first.
Connor Ingram Retires from Hockey at 29
The goaltender is stepping away after five NHL seasons with Nashville, Arizona, Utah and Edmonton to pursue a career in psychology.
Crosby: Ovechkin's Scoring Touch Isn't Fading at 41
Crosby says Ovechkin's shot remains lethal entering his 22nd NHL season, pointing to his 32-goal campaign and record 929 career goals.
Alexander Ovechkin Reports to Capitals Camp
Ovechkin arrived in the US and visited the Capitals' rink, greeting team-mates ahead of training camp, which opens on his 41st birthday.
John Klingberg Retires After 12 NHL Seasons
The 34-year-old defenceman, mainly known for his years with Dallas, hangs up his skates after closing his career with the San Jose Sharks.
Tretiak Urges NHL Stars to Speak Up on World Cup 2028
The Russian federation chief says players like Ovechkin, Malkin and Kaprizov should publicly demand a spot at the 2028 World Cup to boost Russia's return.
Dylan Larkin Stripped of Red Wings Captaincy
Larkin will attend Detroit's training camp despite requesting a trade in June; the club opened talks on captaincy and his future only once new hockey operations leadership is named.
Alexander Nikishin Draws Interest From Nashville
Insider Elliotte Friedman says the Carolina defenceman, a restricted free agent, could use Zeev Buium's $9.38m-a-year Vancouver deal as a benchmark.
Kevin Fiala Has Second Surgery on Injured Left Leg
The Kings forward underwent another procedure on the leg fracture from the 2026 Winter Olympics and will miss the start of training camp indefinitely.
Bill Daly: No Decision Yet on NHL Texas Franchise
NHL deputy commissioner says expansion to Houston or Austin with Friedkin Group isn't guaranteed, pending Board of Governors support on 22 September.
Vegas Golden Knights Extend Braden Boumann
The 23-year-old forward signed a six-year, $3.4 million cap hit extension starting in 2027/28 after 26 points in his rookie NHL season.
Mike Reilly Re-Signs with Carolina Hurricanes
The 33-year-old defenceman, part of Carolina's Stanley Cup-winning roster, agreed to a new one-year, two-way deal worth $850,000 in the NHL.
Kovalchuk: Ovechkin Will Break Gretzky's Record This Season
Ilya Kovalchuk says he has no doubt Alexander Ovechkin will score the 11 goals needed to surpass Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring mark of 1,016.
Metallurg Confirms Talks Over Malkin Return
Club director Alexei Zhloba says Metallurg weighed bringing Malkin home before he re-signed with Pittsburgh, calling the chances '50-50' at the time.
Barry Melrose, former NHL coach and ESPN analyst, dies at 70
The ex-Kings coach led Los Angeles to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final and spent decades as an ESPN hockey analyst before retiring in 2023 with Parkinson's disease.
Ovechkin Heads to US Ahead of 22nd NHL Season
Alexander Ovechkin will fly to the United States on 10 September to start preparations, with Washington opening the season at Carolina on 3 October.
NHL in Talks to Expand Franchises to Atlanta and Phoenix
Deputy commissioner Bill Daly says at least two investor groups are pursuing Phoenix, while a full market study is planned for Atlanta before any decision.
McDavid Praises NHL's Rising Salary Trend
Edmonton's captain says he's fine with peers out-earning him, noting at least 10 NHL players will top his AAV by 2027/28 as pay scales climb.