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The suspense is building on what could be a franchise-defining decision for two teams.

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While many of the best contracts are more on the "solid value" end of things than "outright steal," teams have made good moves this summer.

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard will miss at least the first month of the regular season after having surgery on his left shoulder.

The Hall of Famer spent 17 of his 18 NHL seasons with Ottawa, including parts of three seasons as an assistant coach.

The Islanders wore home blue uniforms and white road ones during the 2025-26 regular season. They have not had a third jersey since 2024.

The Devils made one of July 1's boldest plays when they went the offer-sheet route with Hayton.

It's been an eventful offseason, and more memorable for some fan bases than others ... and more aggravating for some fan bases than others ...

For young hockey players, an NHL development camp is a prime chance to showcase their skills. To team chefs, it's time to get cooking.

Alfredsson captained Ottawa through the peak years of the Battle of Ontario against Mats Sundin, Toronto's new senior executive adviser.