Emily Kaplan

It's no longer enough to draft a franchise player. Now you have to keep him. Across hockey, you'll often hear the adage: "Even Wayne Gretzky was traded." But today's NHL has entered a new era -- one in which stars have more influence and more tools than e... See more

The New York Rangers are finalizing a deal to send Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. In exchange, the Rangers received defenseman Sean Durzi, prospect Cole Beaudoin, and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. The 32-... See more

The Edmonton Oilers traded defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, keeping the veteran in the Western Conference. The Oilers acquired defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp in the deal. Nurse, 31, is entering the fifth year o... See more

Veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced Wednesday, a deal that will average about $7 million per season, sources told ESPN. Bobrovsky, who will turn 38 before next season, was unable to... See more

The Detroit Red Wings and Viktor Arvidsson have agreed on a two-year, $5 million deal, sources told ESPN. Arvidsson thrived last season on Boston's second line with mates Pavel Zacha and Casey Mittelstadt. In 69 games, Arvidsson, 33, posted 25 goals and 5... See more