The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, sending defenseman Tucker Poolman and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft in exchange. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said his team will retain 20 percent
The lessons learned from an extended playoff run have helped many teams reach their Stanley Cup dreams. Last year’s champions, the Florida Panthers, lost in the 2023 Final but responded with a winning push this past spring. History tends to
ANAHEIM DUCKS Head coach: Greg Cronin (second season) Last season: 27-50-5, 59 points, seventh place in Pacific Division This season: After bottoming out in 2021-22, the Ducks will continue to climb out of the throes of a rebuild, albeit likely
Restricted free-agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman signed an eight-year, $66 million contract with the Boston Bruins on Sunday morning. The deal comes on the heels of Swayman declaring that he wants to “be a Bruin for a long time.” It also
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS Head coach: Luke Richardson (third season) Last season: 23-53-6, 52 points, eighth place in Central Division This season: Now comes the attempt for the long climb out of the basement. After bottoming out two seasons ago and being
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins signed Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year contract on Sunday that will pay him $66 million, getting their No. 1 goalie back on the ice just two days before the season opener. A restricted free
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Kevin Labanc to a one-year, $775,000 contract on Saturday. Labanc, 28, recorded six goals and an assist during four games in the preseason with the New Jersey Devils, however he did not receive a
PRAGUE (AP) — Newcomer Paul Cotter proved his value, scoring again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday for a sweep of their regular-season-opening series in the Czech capital. Cotter, among New Jersey’s
Paul Cotter broke a tie in the third period to help the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres in the second game of the 2024 NHL Global Series in Prague, Czechia, on Saturday. Cotter registered