Johnny Boychuk's contract going to LTIR should give the New York Islanders enough salary cap space to re-sign Mathew Barzal and finish building the rest of their roster for this season.

The NHL free agent market opened Friday, Oct. 9.

It is a three-year, $14.8 million contract for the defenseman.

Johnny Boychuk was injured in March when he was hit in the face by a skate blade requiring 90 stitches.

A condensed season and playoffs set for Jan. 23 through Feb. 5, 2021.

Realignment featuring an all-Canadian division and regional play in the U.S. appears likely and should push the thorny issue of cross-border travel back to the playoffs.

Wednesday's collection of links.

The former Blackhawks player had been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.

The sooner the Ducks embrace the reality of their situation, the better.

The players have been placed in quarantine at Hockey Canada's team hotel.

It is the 10th anniversary of the Blue Jackets unveiling Boomer, their lovable cannon shaped former mascot.

The teams revealed off-ice facilities have closed since learning players were affected.

The 48-year-old said he still has some hockey left in him.

Tuesday's collection of links.

With DeBrusk now re-signed the Bruins offseason is pretty much complete.

This week we rank the NHL's top 25 players under the age of 25, starting with Connor McDavid.

Checking in on some NHL rumors, including more on the start of the 2020-21 season and the Blue Jackets' search for more offense.

Part of her duties will include evaluating players and scouting possible prospects.

Lacking proper export paperwork, the Canucks goaltender finally made it through.

Monday's collection of links.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore created his charity, "Kay's Power Play" to raise awareness on breast cancer and honor his late grandmother.

The Colorado Avalanche acquired Brandon Saad from the Chicago Blackhawks earlier this offseason but keeping him beyond this season when his contract expires could prove to be difficult due to the salary cap...

The St. Louis Blues will have two big decisions to make over the next year with two of their most important players.

We take a look at all of the winners and losers from the NHL offseason including free agent signings, trades, contracts, and players.

He's been a key part of the team for nearly 15 years and is entering the final year of his contract.

Friday's collection of links.

Your one-stop shop for every NHL trade this offseason.

The international soccer star said he'd play for the team if fans bought 100,000 virtual tickets.

What should the 2020-21 NHL schedule look like?

While the ceremony has been delayed a year, the six inductees got a special treat this week.

Thursday's collection of links.

This could get messy, but these are messy times for the NHL. And the world.

Yes, there was some classic hyperbole. But nothing compared to predictions of "unparalleled success."

Atlanta and Norfolk already opted-out in October.

Wednesday's collection of links.

The fancy version of how people dress for "Zoom" meetings.

The former player agent gets to "reignite a boyhood dream of chasing the Stanley Cup."

The Avalanche captain should see a big raise with his next contract.

Tuesday's collection of links.

The layoffs represent less than 10% of the team’s workforce.

We rank all 31 "Reverse Retro" jerseys from the best to the missed opportunities.

NHL exec Bill Daly still points to Jan. 1 as hopeful start date, but who knows?

These “reverse retro” jerseys were several years in the making but are being launched at a time that’s usually hockey season and while revenue is being lost without ticket sales.

Teams will wear the jerseys multiple times next season.

Monday's collection of links.

Maybe Nashville needs to take a step back, anyway?

After having one of the best goaltending duos in the league a year ago the Chicago Blackhawks are set to enter this season with the most unproven duo in the league.

Keeping Ryan Nugent-Hopkins should be the top priority for the Edmonton Oilers as he prepares to enter the final year of his current contract.

After 2020-21, contracts for Hamilton, Svechnikov, and others expire. What will Carolina do?

What EA Sports can and cannot do to get more out of dusting off those old video games.