Pro Hockey Talk

When Alex Ovechkin was asked what he is most looking forward to on opening night this season, his answer was a subtle reminder that the 40-year-old version of the star forward is different than the player who entered the NHL two decades ago. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40

Among the highlights of the ring: A play on the speeches that Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett gave at the Stanley Cup parade, where they both gleefully pointed out that they apologize to no one for the Panthers being the Panthers. … [Read more...] about The Panthers hand out their Stanley Cup rings, with the ‘apologize to no one’ credo immortalized

The NHL’s season-opening rosters are in, and they include three of the top five picks from the most recent draft. … [Read more...] about Matthew Schaefer and other top draft picks make NHL season-opening rosters

Zdeno Chara is set to become the 13th player in franchise history to have his number raised to the rafters and the first since Willie O’Ree in 2022. … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins to retire former captain Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 in January

Connor McDavid will count $12.5 against the salary cap from 2026-28, the same he has had since 2019. … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid signs a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers