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Cale Makar embraces the pressure of extension with Avs that makes him league's highest paid player August 31, 2026 - 3:17 PM

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The title is still sinking in for Cale Makar — highest paid player in NHL history.
Lateralus Holdings' David Shuman joins the Islanders' ownership group as a limited partner August 31, 2026 - 9:50 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — David Shuman has joined the New York Islanders’ ownership group as a limited partner, subject to NHL approval.
Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with defenseman Kevin Korchinski August 29, 2026 - 4:09 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract with defenseman Kevin Korchinski.
Avs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years August 28, 2026 - 5:49 PM

DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history.
Defenseman Cale Makar signs the richest contract in NHL history, at eight years and $163.2 million with Colorado. August 28, 2026 - 2:37 PM

DENVER (AP) — Defenseman Cale Makar signs the richest contract in NHL history, at eight years and $163.2 million with Colorado.
Edmonton Oilers hire veteran coach Misha Donskov as consultant August 27, 2026 - 2:24 PM

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have hired Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant, the NHL club announced Thursday.
Winnipeg Jets star goalie and U.S. Olympian Connor Hellebuyck goes public with trade request August 27, 2026 - 1:56 PM

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck went public on Thursday in confirming he's asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him.
Star Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck requests trade August 27, 2026 - 1:44 PM

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck, the NHL's Hart Trophy winner in 2025 and a three-time goaltender of the year, has publicly asked for a trade from the Winnipeg Jets.
Vancouver Canucks sign goalie Chris Driedger to professional tryout deal August 27, 2026 - 11:26 AM

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout contract, the NHL club announced Thursday.
Ontario hockey player remains hospitalized after workout collapse, ASU investigating August 26, 2026 - 12:20 PM

ST LOUIS — Arizona State University is reviewing the circumstances surrounding an outdoor workout that left St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich hospitalized last week.
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