Ice Hockey

7/15/2026 |  Three-time Stanley Cup champion Steve Yzerman stepping down as GM marks needed leadership change for Red Wings (Yardbarker) Former center/forward Steve Yzerman won three Stanley Cups in 22 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings (1983-2006), but he wasn't cut out to salvage hockey in Motown. 

7/15/2026 |  Five most intriguing NHL home openers (Yardbarker) One day ahead of the full release of the NHL schedule, the opening night slate of games and all 32 home openers are now known.
Here are the five most interesting home opener games in the first two weeks of the season.

7/6/2026 |  Flyers sign Ducks C Leo Carlsson to record 5-year, $90 million offer sheet (CBS Sports) The Philadelphia Flyers have signed Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $90 million offer sheet, the team announced on Friday. Regardless of what happens from here, Carlsson will become the highest paid player in NHL history at $18 million per year, passing Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov.

7/2/2026 |  Five worst signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency (Yardbarker) The NHL's free-agent signing period opened on Wednesday, and we already looked at the best fits and the best values. Now it is time to look at some of the worst values and worst signings of the day.

6/25/2026 |  Why Texas? Explaining the ins and outs of the NHL exploring a team for Houston or Austin (Associated Press (AP)) NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL took the first step toward expansion in Texas earlier this week, agreeing to terms with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family to explore the feasibility of putting a franchise in Houston or Austin. Far enough from the Dallas Stars, who relocated from Minnesota in 1993, a new team would not interfere with their territorial rights. And the league has shown no fear of adding one team at a time, so No. 33 does not have to come with No. 34.