Defenceman News & Breaking Stories

Avalanche's Makar gets hat trick, MacKinnon shines, team scores six straight goals, welcomes back former players, makes trades.

Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, and Colorado Avalanche make major trades to improve roster depth ahead of NHL trade deadline.

Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat led the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks at the United Center.

Devils' McLeod, Foote on leave due to 2018 sexual assault investigation. Five players directed to surrender. NHL players placed on leave.

The Philadelphia Flyers proved they can compete with any team after a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh Penguins to 6-5 win over Boston Bruins, Nathan MacKinnon scores twice in Colorado Avalanche's OT victory.

Marshawn Lynch leads Seattle Kraken off the bus, Elvises enter, and Joey Daccord posts a shutout in the 15th NHL Winter Classic.

Connor Bedard scores his first OT goal, leading Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 win over Winnipeg Jets. Rookie's goal was game-winner.

The Bridgeport Islanders lost 5-4 to the Providence Bruins, continuing their struggles in the AHL and falling to last place.

Blues stun Blackhawks with 5 unanswered goals, Blackhawks' loss snaps three-game winning streak. Faulk scores go-ahead goal in final minutes.

Simon Edvinsson, 2021 top pick, called up by Red Wings before Christmas break. Opportunity to prove himself and earn spot.

Patrick Kane scored two goals in the first period, leading the Red Wings to a 7-6 shootout win over the Flyers.

Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers 5-1 with Carter Verhaeghe scoring two goals and an assist. Sergei Bobrovsky had 38 saves.

New Jersey Devils beat Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime. Jack Hughes scores with 2:13 left. Dawson Mercer also scored.

The 35-year-old forward is expected to sign a deal for the remainder of the NHL season with the Detroit Red Wings.

Minnesota Wild fires Dean Evason after losing seven straight games, replaced by John Hynes. General manager Bill Guerin announced the moves.

Golden Knights are Stanley Cup champions and don't need anything for a hangover. They're one of the best teams in the NHL.

Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark led the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers with 27 saves.

Rangers lose key players Adam Fox and Filip Chytil to injuries, but still find ways to win. Team makes moves to adjust.

Rangers lose star players to injury, but still find ways to win. New flexibility for the team as they face challenges.

Rangers lose key players Fox and Chytil due to injuries, but still find a way to win. Team makes roster adjustments for replacements.

Kaapo Kakko makes a plea for more ice time and better usage, recognizing the need to improve and seize his opportunity.

The San Jose Sharks avoided making ignominious history, securing their first win of the season by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson surprises fans with his impressive speed, which he uses to keep up with opposing stars defensively.

Alex Pietrangelo is out for the Vegas Golden Knights after taking a puck to the head, while Mattias Ekholm makes his season debut for the Edmonton Oilers.

The Boston Bruins won their second game of the season by killing penalties and scoring on the power play.

The New Jersey Devils beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in their season opener, with Dougie Hamilton scoring the winning goal.

"7 Burning Questions for the 2023-24 NHL Season: Will McDavid Win? Can the Penguins Contend? Is Bedard the Next Rookie Sensation?"

18-year-old Bedard, the top pick in the NHL draft, played alongside his idol Crosby as the Blackhawks won an impressive victory over the Penguins.

The Chicago Blackhawks are willing to burn defenseman Kevin Korchinski's rookie season to assess his progress and development.

Former NHL player and coach Barry Melrose is retiring from his career as a hockey analyst after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier showed patience in trading Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a multi-player, three-team trade. The Sharks received forwards Mike Hoffman and Mikael Granlund, defenseman Jan Rutta, and Pittsburgh's first-round pick next season. The trade benefits the Sharks in the long term as they come out of their rebuild.

The Penguins made a critical trade, acquiring defenseman Erik Karlsson from the Sharks in a three-team deal.

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired right wing Matvei Michkov in the NHL Draft.