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New York did not have a captain for much of last season after trading Jacob Trouba to Anaheim in December.

Patrick Roy and Anthony Duclair cleared the air this summer after the Hall of Fame goaltender-turned- New York Islanders coach sharply criticized the winger's play publicly late last season.

The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension on Saturday.

The veteran goaltender, who officially retired last spring following a 21-year career, signed a professional tryout contract with the Penguins on Friday and is going to suit up for the club during Pittsburgh's exhibition game against Columbus on Sept ...

Both acknowledge their contract status and other factors could affect the trajectory of their careers.

Beyond the noticeable changes in the new NHL collective bargaining agreement like expanding the regular season to 84 games and implementing a playoff salary cap is an investment in caring for former players that has not existed until now.

Going into another season at age 38 with little realistic hope of the team contending, the three-time Stanley Cup champion acknowledged the rumors are now part of his reality, even if he'd rather they not be.

Seth Jones nearly made the Olympics at age 19, then was one of three Americans picked for 2022 before the NHL withdrew.

Overlapping for much of their careers, Gomez, Pavelski and Parise combined to play 53 seasons and all represented the U.S. at the Olympics.

The league and Players' Association agreed to those changes as part of a new collective bargaining agreement that begins in September 2026.