General manager Don Waddell has credited Mathieu Olivier with being a big part of the Blue Jackets exceeding expectations and contending for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to a 6-year, $18 million contract extension
Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
Alex Ovechkin now has 46 goals in 76 career games against the Rangers. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
Rantanen dealt to Dallas, lands 8-year contract; Panthers add Marchand at NHL trade deadline
Mikko Rantanen went back West — but with the Dallas Stars this time following a brief stint in Carolina. And Bruins captain Brad Marchand is leaving Boston after 16 seasons to join the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. … [Read more...] about Rantanen dealt to Dallas, lands 8-year contract; Panthers add Marchand at NHL trade deadline
St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko out six weeks after injuring left knee
Parayko, 31, plays more ice time than anyone else on the Blues, averaging nearly 24 minutes over 62 games and recording 35 points. … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko out six weeks after injuring left knee
Utah Hockey Club signs goaltender Karel Vejmelka to latest extension among veteran players
Vejmelka, 28, will count $4.75 million against the salary cap from the time the contract kicks in next NHL season through 2030. … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club signs goaltender Karel Vejmelka to latest extension among veteran players