Zary retruns to Swamp Rabbits
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings and American Hockey League’s Ontario Reign, announced that Josh Zary has re-signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. Zary returns to the Swamp Rabbits after turning professional with the team towards the end of the 2025-26 season. He made his professional debut at Jacksonville on March 13 and registered his first professional point on March 20 in a 4-3 overtime loss at Savannah. Zary later picked up his first professional goal on March 29 vs Jacksonville in his home debut and finished the season with … Continue reading
2026-27 NHL Season, Expanded to 84 Games, Begins Tuesday, Sept. 29, with Opening Night Tripleheader on ESPN and Doubleheader on Sportsnet
NEW YORK– The National Hockey League (NHL) announced today that the 2026-27 regular season, expanded to 84 games with the addition of two more divisional games per team, will open on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with an opening-night tripleheader broadcast on ESPN in the U.S. and a doubleheader on Sportsnet in Canada. At 5 p.m. ET on ESPN, the Florida Panthers will face off against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Prior to the game, Carolina will raise its second championship banner at Lenovo Center. At 7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet, the Montreal Canadiens visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in … Continue reading
Yzerman out as Red Wings general manager, executive vice president
Steve Yzerman is out as the general manager and executive vice president of the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced Wednesday. Yzerman will continue serving the organization as senior adviser to CEO Chris Ilitch. The Red Wings have started a search to find its next leader of hockey operations, led by Ilitch. Internal and external candidates will be considered. “I am sincerely grateful to Chris and the entire Ilitch family,” Yzerman said. “This organization has given me incredible opportunities, from my time as a player to the privilege of returning as general manager. I’ve appreciated every experience throughout the years, … Continue reading
Mantha signs 2-year, $9.5 million contact with Devils
Anthony Mantha signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $4.75 million. The 31-year-old forward was an unrestricted free agent. He had NHL career highs of 33 goals, 31 assists and 64 points in 81 regular-season games for the Pittsburgh Penguins last season and one assist in six Stanley Cup Playoff games. Selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the first round (No. 20) of the 2013 NHL Draft, Mantha has 367 points (179 goals, 188 assists) in 588 regular-season games for the Red Wings, Washington Capitals, Vegas Golden … Continue reading
Rush re-sign Ekström
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the club has re-signed Rasmus Ekström for the 2026-27 season. Ekström, 21, began his professional career with the Rush in October 2025 and spent the entirety of last season in Rapid City. In his first year, Ekström played 47 games and totaled 21 points (10g-11a), finishing as the Rush’s top-scoring rookie. The native of Stockholm, Sweden is no stranger to the United States, having put together two successful junior seasons with the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs before turning pro. Ekström recorded … Continue reading
Bison agree to terms with Kuznetsov
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Bison announced the team has signed forward Artemi Kuznetsov to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Kuznetsov split time between the KHL’s Lada Togliatti and the VHL’s CSK VVS Samara last season. The 21-year-old totaled 21 points (9g-12a) in 36 VHL games and had a +10 rating. In addition to his stint in the VHL during the 2025-26 campaign, the Moskva, Russia native has appeared in 76 career KHL games and registered 12 points (3g-9a). Kuznetsov played parts of four Junior seasons in the MHL, totaling 76 points (29g-47a) in 138 career games and earning … Continue reading
