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With training camps opening up around the league, here's the biggest storyline for every club.

The Ducks are placing Chris Kreider on waivers after the veteran forward expressed a desire to play closer to the East Coast, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Alex DeBrincat would welcome Dylan Larkin back on the Wings despite his trade request.

Zach Werenski expects a positive reception from Blue Jackets fans after a turbulent offseason that put his future with the franchise into question.

Quinn Hughes said he doesn't feel pressure to rush into a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild -- but expects conversations to pick up with general manager Bill Guerin heading into training camp next week.

Barry Melrose, a former NHL player and coach who was a beloved, longtime hockey analyst for ESPN, has died, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN's Steve Levy.

The NHL is in talks with a third group seeking to bring an expansion team to Atlanta, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN on Wednesday.

Alex Formenton has signed with the Edmonton Oilers, becoming the third player acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case to receive an NHL contract since the trial ended in July 2025.

The 76ers and Flyers have unveiled renderings of their new fully privately funded arena in South Philadelphia, which is targeted to open before the WNBA season in 2030.

The Bruins have signed forward Fraser Minten to a seven-year, $50.4 million contract.

The Canucks have signed defenseman Zeev Buium to an eight-year contract extension worth $9.38 million per season.

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Matthew Mayich, the Arizona State hockey player and Blues draft pick who collapsed in an offseason workout, suffered exertional heat stroke that reduced the flow of oxygen to his brain, his attorney told ESPN.

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The Blues have named center Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in franchise history just months after his name was heavily circulated in trade rumors.

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The Anaheim Ducks will retire the number of longtime captain Ryan Getzlaf, who retired in April 2022 after a 17-year NHL career spent entirely with the same organization, during a ceremony Jan. 30.

Avs star Cale Makar said he welcomes the pressure that comes with signing a record $163.2 million, eight-year extension.

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