'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

NHL free agency opens Monday, less than a week since Commissioner Gary Bettman presented the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers. The offseason comes at you fast, and with all of it packed into a short period of time and more extra money to spend since before the pandemic, general...

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

A scandal has rocked Canadian hockey and led to multiple investigations of several players who were on the nation's gold medal-winning 2018 world junior team, including some who have moved on to the NHL. Charges were filed February in London, Ontario, against five of those players,...

New Jersey Devils acquire goalie Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames

Jacob Markstrom is finally going to the Devils after months of New Jersey trying to trade for him. The Devils acquired Markstrom from Calgary on Wednesday, adding the goaltender they hope will solve their problems in net that contributed to missing the playoffs. They sent 6-foot-6,...

McDavid and the Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton for a Stanley Cup Final Game 6

Connor McDavid wanted the Edmonton Oilers to drag the Florida Panthers back to Alberta, then he did everything in his power to make that happen. McDavid scored twice, including the empty-netter to seal it, and set up two goals to keep the Stanley Cup Final going with a 5-3 victory in...

Sheldon Keefe adds former Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton to his staff with the Devils

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sheldon Keefe has filled out his coaching staff with the New Jersey Devils, hiring former Chicago Blackhawks head man Jeremy Colliton. Devils president and general manager Tom Fitzgerald made the announcement Tuesday, less than three weeks after hiring Keefe...

New coach Sheldon Keefe embraces Stanley Cup expectations with the Devils

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Driving past the Prudential Center for a news conference at which he would be introduced at the New Jersey Devils coach, Sheldon Keefe noticed a statue of Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur in front of the building. It was an instant reminder that the...

New Jersey Devils hire former Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Less than two weeks after being fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sheldon Keefe has been hired by the New Jersey Devils and given the task of turning a young team led by a superstar forward into a Stanley Cup contender. Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald...

Former Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe hired to coach the New Jersey Devils, source tells AP

Senators hire Travis Green as coach. Green leaves the Devils after serving in an interim role

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators have hired Travis Green as coach, signing him to a four-year contract through the 2027-28 NHL season. The team announced the move Tuesday, with Green taking over for interim coach Jacques Martin. Green most recently served as interim coach...

New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier has post-season surgery on his shoulder

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils leading scorer Timo Meier has had elective arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder. The Devils said Meier had the surgery on Tuesday, eight days after their highly-anticipated season ended without a playoff berth. The procedure was performed by...