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Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft

Lightning and Capitals make significant trades on 2nd day of NHL draft

It is retooling time around the NHL before the start of free agency, and a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference used the second day of the draft to shake up their roster for next season and beyond.
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Steven Stamkos remains on course to become a free agent, Lightning GM and agent confirm

Steven Stamkos remains on course to become a free agent, Lightning GM and agent confirm

Steven Stamkos is still on course to become a free agent even after the Tampa Bay Lightning cleared significant salary cap space with trades made at the NHL draft .
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Utah Hockey Club makes NHL draft splashes by trading for Sergachev and Marino

Utah Hockey Club makes NHL draft splashes by trading for Sergachev and Marino

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Whether it’s owner Ryan Smith’s contagious drive , the excitement of adding two centers in the first round of the NHL draft, or the new blue suit, tie and Utah Hockey Club pin on his lapel he wore, general manager Bill Armstrong woke
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Lightning deal Sergachev, Jeannot; Maple Leafs acquire Tanev's rights at NHL draft

Lightning deal Sergachev, Jeannot; Maple Leafs acquire Tanev's rights at NHL draft

LAS VEGAS — The Utah Hockey Club made a big splash on the NHL draft's second day. The Tampa Bay Lightning cleared a big chunk of salary cap space in a matter of minutes.
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Connelly seeks to put past mistake behind after being selected 19th in NHL draft by Golden Knights

Connelly seeks to put past mistake behind after being selected 19th in NHL draft by Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It meant little to Trevor Connelly what spot he was selected in the NHL draft — first round or beyond — due to the regrettable decision he made in the past .
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Sphere wows draft picks, GMs and fans on the opening night of the NHL Draft

Sphere wows draft picks, GMs and fans on the opening night of the NHL Draft

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Incredible. Amazing. Unreal. That was the consensus Friday about the opening night of the 2024 NHL Draft as the $2.3 billion Sphere wowed draft picks, general managers and fans.
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Macklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix

Macklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Macklin Celebrini headlined the NHL draft by going first overall to the San Jose Sharks on a Friday night hockey and Las Vegas royalty mixed company under the visual spectacle of the Sphere.
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'Amazing feeling': Sharks select Macklin Celebrini with first pick at NHL draft

'Amazing feeling': Sharks select Macklin Celebrini with first pick at NHL draft

LAS VEGAS — Macklin Celebrini insisted he had to suit up in all of his brand-new hockey gear. It was the youngster's first skating lesson — not even a game. His passion for the sport was there in plain sight for parents Rick and Robyn to see.
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Oilers sign backup goalie Calvin Pickard to 2-year contract extension

Oilers sign backup goalie Calvin Pickard to 2-year contract extension

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers signed goalie Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension Friday with an annual average value of $1 million. The 32-year-old Pickard was 12-7-1 with a 2.45 goals-against average and .
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Oilers sign goaltender Calvin Pickard to two-year contract extension

Oilers sign goaltender Calvin Pickard to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension with an annual average value of US$1 million. The six-foot-one, 205-pound goalie had 12-7-1 record with a 2.45 goals-against average and .
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