2025 NHL Off Season Thread

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NHL teams must be within salary cap during Stanley Cup Playoffs | NHL.com

Clubs can no longer exceed limit in postseason; changes to LTIR also coming

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Flames sign goalie Dustin Wolf to seven-year, $52.5 million extension

Wolf finished second in Calder Trophy voting last season as NHL rookie of the year.

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Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov turns down richest contract offer in NHL history

Kirill Kaprizov wants something more — even if no one is entirely sure what that means.

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Kirill Kaprizov reportedly asked by Minnesota Wild for list of teams he would accept trade to amid contract negotiations

Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild could be headed their separate ways. After reportedly turning down a contract extension offer that would…

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NHL suspends players acquitted in 2018 sexual assault trial until Dec. 1

The NHL and NHLPA have agreed that the five players acquitted in the 2018 sexual assault trial will be suspended until Dec. 1, although they will have the opportunity to sign with NHL teams as soon as Oct. 15, Sportsnet has learned.

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Misa signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Sharks | NHL.com

No. 2 pick of 2025 NHL Draft led Canadian Hockey League with 134 points last season

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Marc-André Fleury signs tryout contract with Penguins, will appear in preseason game

Fleury will get to play one final game in Pittsburgh before making his NHL retirement official.

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Capitals release new Screaming Eagle alternate jersey | NHL.com

Team will wear specialty sweater for 15 games throughout season, starting Oct. 17

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Intriguing NHL training camp battles taking shape ahead of 2025-26 season

Before the first real games begin on Oct. 7, much has yet to be determined. There are roster spots to claim, line combinations to pin down and roles to earn. With that in mind, Sonny Sachdeva takes a look at a few notable storylines set to play out across the league as training camps begin.

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DeBoer discusses Oettinger fallout, time with Stars in sitdown with NHL.com | NHL.com

Former Dallas coach says ‘we were all to blame’ for 3rd straight Western Final loss

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Capitals put assistant coach Love on leave pending NHL investigation

The Washington Capitals put assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending the results of an investigation by the NHL.

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Flyers trade goalie Ivan Fedotov to Blue Jackets

After ending last season in the bottom 10 in goals allowed, the Columbus Blue Jackets are making some changes to their crease.

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Acquitted Ex-Devils Forward Drawing NHL Interest | Report

Recently acquitted ex-New Jersey Devils forward is drawing NHL interest from multiple teams, according to recent reports.

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Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk likely out until at least December after undergoing surgery, per GM Bill Zito

The reigning champs will start the season without one of their top players

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NHL player poll: What they love in the new CBA (no dress code, fitness testing) and what they don’t

We asked players for one thing players think the new CBA got right and one thing it didn't. Here's what they said.

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Panarin focused on this season with Rangers, won't talk contract | NHL.com

Forward can become unrestricted free agent at end of 7-year deal he signed July 1, 2019

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Wild GM Guerin, Kaprizov say they want to work out deal in Minnesota

He may have turned down the richest deal in NHL history, but Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild still say they want an agreement.

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Alex Ovechkin undecided if 2025-26 will be final season

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said he hasn't decided whether 2025-26 will be his final NHL season.

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Alex Ovechkin on if 2025-26 will be his final NHL season: 'We'll see'

Ovechkin is entering the final season of his contract with the Capitals.

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Kopitar to retire from Kings after this season, his 20th in NHL | NHL.com

Captain leads franchise in games, assists; won Stanley Cup in 2012, 2014

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Kaiser signs 2-year, $3.4 million contract with Blackhawks | NHL.com

Defenseman was restricted free agent, had 8 points in 57 games last season

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Josi Returns to Training Camp '100 Percent' Healthy, Ready to Lead Preds Once More | Nashville Predators

Nashville's Captain Back to Full Strength Following Offseason POTS Diagnosis

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Alex Ovechkin on if 2025-26 will be his final NHL season: 'We'll see'

Ovechkin is entering the final season of his contract with the Capitals.

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4 Teams Linked To Matt Grzelcyk Despite PTO With Blackhawks

Grzelcyk should find a team to sign with ahead of the season.

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