NHL's Expanded Schedule: A New Era for Rivalries and Growth The NHL's expansion to an 84-game season aims to enhance rivalries and engage international markets, marking a significant shift in the league's strategy. NHL Expands Regular Season to 84 Games O... See more
The NHL released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, as the league expands its campaign from 82 to 84 games this season. Opening night moves to the end of September for the first time. The Carolina Hurricanes open the season at 5 p.m. ET Sept. 2... See more
The Winnipeg Jets and center Cole Perfetti have avoided salary arbitration with a new 5-year, $30-million contract, an NHL source told ESPN. Perfetti's new deal will carry a $6 million salary cap hit. He will be eligible for unrestricted free agency when ... See more
It's good to be Macklin Celebrini these days. The 20-year-old San Jose Sharks star was revealed as the youngest cover athlete in the history of EA Sports' NHL series, gracing both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition of "NHL 27" when they release later... See more
Star center Macklin Celebrini said he has considered taking less than market value on a contract extension to give the San Jose Sharks more financial flexibility to build a winner. "Yeah, 100%. I mean, that's why all of us play. We want to win. We're comp... See more
