NewsThe New York Islanders announced today that defenseman Samuel Bolduc has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract. Bolduc, the Islanders' second-round pick (57th overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft, scored 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists) in 61 games this season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The Laval, Quebec native split his fourth QMJHL campaign between the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada and the Sherbrooke Phoenix after a mid-season trade. Bolduc's 43 points marked a career high and were tied for the eighth most amongst QMJHL defensemen. His career year also...…NewsThe New York Islanders announced today that defenseman Samuel Bolduc has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract. Bolduc, the Islanders' second-round pick (57th overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft, scored 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists) in 61 games this season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The Laval, Quebec native split his fourth QMJHL campaign between the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada and the Sherbrooke Phoenix after a mid-season trade. Bolduc's 43 points marked a career high and were tied for the eighth most amongst QMJHL defensemen. His career year also...WW…

NewsThe Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year entry level contract for the 2020-21 season. Lehtonen, 26, appeared in 60 games with Jokerit (KHL) during the 2019-20 season and registered 49 points (17 goals, 32 assists), which led all KHL defencemen. He represented Jokerit at the 2020 KHL All-Star Game and was named KHL Defenceman of the Month in three consecutive months from November to January. He had a goal and three assists in six KHL playoff games prior to the cancellation of the season. Before joining Jokerit,...…NewsThe Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year entry level contract for the 2020-21 season. Lehtonen, 26, appeared in 60 games with Jokerit (KHL) during the 2019-20 season and registered 49 points (17 goals, 32 assists), which led all KHL defencemen. He represented Jokerit at the 2020 KHL All-Star Game and was named KHL Defenceman of the Month in three consecutive months from November to January. He had a goal and three assists in six KHL playoff games prior to the cancellation of the season. Before joining Jokerit,...WW…

NewsWhat a long, strange trip it's been. It's been two years since the Flyers orange fury mascot made its debut and nothing has been the same ever since. For his first birthday, Gritty trekked across Philadelphia, celebrating with the many Gritizens of the city and finding his "truth" along the way. This year, Gritty will be celebrating slightly differently. The mascot has asked for your best insults to be featured in a live "roast" show airing tonight on his Twitter and Instagram Accounts.Until then, check out some of the mascot's best work during his second season since making...…NewsWhat a long, strange trip it's been. It's been two years since the Flyers orange fury mascot made its debut and nothing has been the same ever since. For his first birthday, Gritty trekked across Philadelphia, celebrating with the many Gritizens of the city and finding his "truth" along the way. This year, Gritty will be celebrating slightly differently. The mascot has asked for your best insults to be featured in a live "roast" show airing tonight on his Twitter and Instagram Accounts.Until then, check out some of the mascot's best work during his second season since making...WW…

NewsThe Ducks have signed defensemen and Jani Hakanpaa to one-year contract extensions through the 2020-21 NHL season.Djoos, 25 (8/6/94), owns 5-22=27 points with a +25 rating and 14 penalty minutes (PIM) in 119 career NHL games with Anaheim and Washington. Acquired from the Capitals on Feb. 24, 2020 for Daniel Sprong, the 6-0, 180-pound defenseman helped Washington to a Stanley Cup championship in 2018 with one assist in 22 playoff games.Selected by Washington in the seventh round (195th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft, Djoos combined for 1-2=3 points with a +3 rating in 11 games with the...…NewsThe Ducks have signed defensemen and Jani Hakanpaa to one-year contract extensions through the 2020-21 NHL season.Djoos, 25 (8/6/94), owns 5-22=27 points with a +25 rating and 14 penalty minutes (PIM) in 119 career NHL games with Anaheim and Washington. Acquired from the Capitals on Feb. 24, 2020 for Daniel Sprong, the 6-0, 180-pound defenseman helped Washington to a Stanley Cup championship in 2018 with one assist in 22 playoff games.Selected by Washington in the seventh round (195th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft, Djoos combined for 1-2=3 points with a +3 rating in 11 games with the...WW…

NewsTAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Dmitry Semykin to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2020-21 season, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today.Semykin, 20, skated in 44 games for SKA-1946 of the MHL during the 2019-20 season, posting nine goals and 24 points to go along with 41 penalty minutes. He also appeared in two postseason games, collecting a goal and two points. The 6-foot-3, 201-pound defenseman also played in three games this season with SKA-Neva of the VHL.The Moscow, Russia native has played in 82 games...…NewsTAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Dmitry Semykin to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2020-21 season, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today.Semykin, 20, skated in 44 games for SKA-1946 of the MHL during the 2019-20 season, posting nine goals and 24 points to go along with 41 penalty minutes. He also appeared in two postseason games, collecting a goal and two points. The 6-foot-3, 201-pound defenseman also played in three games this season with SKA-Neva of the VHL.The Moscow, Russia native has played in 82 games...WW…

NewsHard work has paid off for Curtis Lazar. The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that the team has signed the forward to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $800,000. Lazar joined the Sabres as a free agent last season and started the year in Rochester. He moved to center and shortly after, earned a spot on the Sabres roster. From there, he carved out a role as a defensive presence. He was a key penalty killer for Buffalo in 2019-20 and also lined up for critical faceoffs late in games. His determination and positive mindset led the Buffalo chapter of the...…NewsHard work has paid off for Curtis Lazar. The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that the team has signed the forward to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $800,000. Lazar joined the Sabres as a free agent last season and started the year in Rochester. He moved to center and shortly after, earned a spot on the Sabres roster. From there, he carved out a role as a defensive presence. He was a key penalty killer for Buffalo in 2019-20 and also lined up for critical faceoffs late in games. His determination and positive mindset led the Buffalo chapter of the...WW…

NewsBOSTON - Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, June 15, that the team has signed defenseman Victor Berglund to a three-year entry-level contract. Berglund, 20, had a career-best season with MODO Hockey Ornskoldsvik of the Allsvenskan professional ice hockey league in Sweden in 2019-20, posting 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points with a plus-18 rating in 52 games.  The 6-foot, 180-pound blueliner has appeared in 151 career games with MODO, totaling 15 goals and 28 assists for 43 points with a plus-22 rating. He has also skated in four AHL games with the...…NewsBOSTON - Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, June 15, that the team has signed defenseman Victor Berglund to a three-year entry-level contract. Berglund, 20, had a career-best season with MODO Hockey Ornskoldsvik of the Allsvenskan professional ice hockey league in Sweden in 2019-20, posting 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points with a plus-18 rating in 52 games.  The 6-foot, 180-pound blueliner has appeared in 151 career games with MODO, totaling 15 goals and 28 assists for 43 points with a plus-22 rating. He has also skated in four AHL games with the...WW…

NewsSpecial Events2022 Stanley Cup PlayoffsFeatured WritersNEW YORK - In coordination with ESL Gaming, the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced the first-ever NHL Player Gaming Challenge™ presented by Honda - the NHL's Official Automotive Partner - featuring NHL players representing all 31 Clubs. In addition, the NHL's newest franchise, NHL Seattle, will take part in the League's latest #HockeyAtHome initiative. Over the course of four weeks, beginning April 30, each Club will be represented by one or two current players and featured in a one-time matchup against another Club....…NewsSpecial Events2022 Stanley Cup PlayoffsFeatured WritersNEW YORK - In coordination with ESL Gaming, the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced the first-ever NHL Player Gaming Challenge™ presented by Honda - the NHL's Official Automotive Partner - featuring NHL players representing all 31 Clubs. In addition, the NHL's newest franchise, NHL Seattle, will take part in the League's latest #HockeyAtHome initiative. Over the course of four weeks, beginning April 30, each Club will be represented by one or two current players and featured in a one-time matchup against another Club....WW…

NewsNashville, Tenn. (November 9, 2020) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/GM David Poile announced Monday that the team has signed forward Luke Evangelista to a three-year, entry-level contract.Evangelista, 18 (2/21/02), was Nashville's second choice in the 2020 NHL Draft, selected in the second round at No. 42 overall. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound right wing played in 62 games for the OHL's London Knights in 2019-20, tallying 61 points (23g-38a) - 57 of which came at even-strength - and six game-winning goals, the second-most on his team. Compared to his rookie OHL campaign...…NewsNashville, Tenn. (November 9, 2020) - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/GM David Poile announced Monday that the team has signed forward Luke Evangelista to a three-year, entry-level contract.Evangelista, 18 (2/21/02), was Nashville's second choice in the 2020 NHL Draft, selected in the second round at No. 42 overall. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound right wing played in 62 games for the OHL's London Knights in 2019-20, tallying 61 points (23g-38a) - 57 of which came at even-strength - and six game-winning goals, the second-most on his team. Compared to his rookie OHL campaign...WW…