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A look at some renowned players still on the NHL free agency market

It’s been exactly a month since the NHL free agency market opened, and the most attractive names have long since settled into their new homes. Those who remain unsigned into August will likely have to accept a significant pay cut compared to last season, and many well-known players may not find work in the world’s top league at all, instead heading to Europe or retiring from hockey. Let’s take a look at some interesting players still offering their services to general managers.

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Macklin Celebrini pens five-year extension with Sharks to become highest-paid NHL player

Macklin Celebrini penned a five-year, $94 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, making him the highest-paid NHL player.

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Connor Bedard becomes third-highest paid player in NHL after $75 million deal

The Chicago Blackhawks signed Connor Bedard to a five-year, $75 million contract extension on Saturday, making him the third-highest-paid player in the National Hockey League.

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Islanders become first NHL team to allow fans to design new third jersey

The New York Islanders opened a public design website for fans to create the team's new alternate jersey!

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Ovechkin on return: New Caps team 'are Stanley Cup contenders'

Alex Ovechkin, the NHL all-time scoring leader who has signed a one-year deal to return to the Washington Capitals, on Monday refused to commit to this being his final campaign.

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Flyers go full petty on Ducks after tendering offer sheet to Leo Carlsson

The Philadelphia Flyers offered a tender sheet to Anaheim Ducks star Leo Carlsson on Friday, sending the NHL community into a frenzy.

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Alexander Ovechkin pens one-year contract to stay with Washington Capitals

Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin has signed a new one-year contract with the Washington Capitals and will remain in the NHL for what appears to be his final season in the league, as he has previously stated he wants to finish his career at home.

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Liiga champions among three Finnish players picked in first round of NHL Draft

Three Finnish players were selected in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, two of whom played for Liiga champions Tappara last season.

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Stenberg second overall as seven Swedes picked in first round of NHL Draft

Ivar Stenberg of Sweden was selected second overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, as the Frolunda teenager was picked by the San Jose Sharks.

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A look at the Stanley Cup finalists with the longest wait time to taste glory

Only a select few get to win the Stanley Cup - no surprise there. In the 2025/26 NHL regular season, a total of 940 skaters took to the ice, but only a tiny fraction made it to the final group fighting for the coveted trophy. So, it's common for many players to wait years for a chance to win the Stanley Cup. Let's take a look at five finalists this year who have been waiting the longest for their first cup.

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2026 NHL Draft recap: McKenna, the Ruck twins, the tallest player in NHL history

The 2026 NHL Draft is officially over, and history was made throughout the two days!

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Latest NHL trade buzz: Flames deal Blake Coleman & Olli Maatta to Wild

Follow along as we post all of the latest trades from this offseason happening around the NHL!

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Brady Tkachuk traded to Florida Panthers for massive draft pick haul

The Ottawa Senators traded star player Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in exchange for three first-round picks and one second-round pick, according to multiple NHL insiders.

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Vegas' Tomas Hertl 'not a Tortorella favorite', according to brother Jaroslav

Tomas Hertl (32) definitely wasn't coach John Tortorella's (67) favorite, even though he led the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final. At least that's what his brother Jaroslav (36) thinks, who was a guest on the 30th episode of the FORCEK podcast. He discussed the final against the Carolina Hurricanes with NHL.com/cs editors Martin Tomaides from Livesport and Lukas Hron from CNN Prima News.

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Toronto Maple Leafs turn to Jim Hiller as head coach after disappointing season

Jim Hiller, fired three months ago by the Los Angeles Kings, was named on Wednesday as the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the NHL club announced.

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Stanley Cup winner Aho: 'It doesn't matter who scores the winning goals'

After 10 years in the National Hockey League (NHL), Finland's Sebastian Aho has won the biggest prize, lifting the Stanley Cup alongside his Carolina Hurricanes teammates following a 3-0 win in game six of the Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Hurricanes close in on Stanley Cup success as they beat the Golden Knights to take 3-2 lead

Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov scored two power-play goals to help the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Thursday to move within one win of capturing the NHL Stanley Cup.

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov bags Hart Trophy as NHL's most valuable player

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player on Thursday, winning the award for the second time.

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How two outstanding Danes in the Stanley Cup Final defies the odds in ice hockey

Frederik Andersen and Nikolaj Ehlers' status as stars in the Carolina Hurricanes' quest to capture their second Stanley Cup trophy has become a symbol of Denmark's surprising ability to produce NHL players, completely against all the odds.

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NHL to feature new All-Star format to feature four countries and world team

National Hockey League officials announced a revamped format to the NHL All-Star Game starting in 2027 with Canada, Sweden, Finland, the United States and a "World" team.

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Vancouver Canucks announce Manny Malhotra as new head coach after disappointing year

Manny Malhotra, who played 18 NHL seasons before becoming a coach, has been hired by the Vancouver Canucks, who have struggled since reaching the 2011 Stanley Cup final.

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NHL Playoffs R3 Review: Vegas rolls the dice as Presidents' Trophy curse continues

Round 3 of the Stanley Cup playoffs is over, and so only the top two teams remain alive with finals now set to take centre stage. But who picked up the most points in the round just gone, which goalie shone, and what was trending on social media throughout? You can find all that and more in this review!

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Four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux unexpectedly passes away at age 60

Four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux has passed away. The former Canadian hockey forward was 60 years old. Just on Monday, Lemieux carried the torch during the traditional pre-game ceremony at Montreal’s arena before Game 3 of the NHL playoff semifinals against Carolina. News of his death was announced by the NHL Alumni Association on X.

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The phenom of Long Island: Matthew Schaefer's road to NHL Rookie of the Year

The New York Islanders didn’t enter 2026 on the right foot, dropping their first matchup of the year on home ice to the Utah Mammoth. A couple of days later, the Islanders skated in front of their fans once again, with a shot at redemption. Knowing losing twice in a row wasn’t an option, the home team came out gritty and focused.