July 9, 2022 Wild's Kirill Kaprizov denied entry into US twice amid reports of being wanted in Russia over fake military ID Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov was denied entry into the U.S. recently amid unconfirmed reports that he is wanted in his native Russia over his alleged purchase a fake military ID.
July 8, 2022 NHL Draft: Three Russians selected in 1st round amid concerns Three Russian hockey players were selected in the first round of the NHL Draft on Thursday night amid growing concern over their availability to play in the U.S. and Canada.
July 7, 2022 Penguins sign Kris Letang to six-year contract extension The NHL's Penguins have signed franchise legend Kris Letang to a six-year contract extension that will keep the 35-year-old in Pittsburgh for life.
July 7, 2022 Devils name Kate Madigan assistant GM; first female to hold title in franchise history The New Jersey Devils hired Kate Madigan as their new assistant GM, Madigan was promoted by general manager Tom Fitzgerald a day before the NHL draft
July 6, 2022 NHL Draft: Teams weigh risks of selecting Russian prospects NHL teams approaching the draft are uncertain about selecting Russian players in the first round amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
July 6, 2022 Bryan Marchment, former NHL defenseman and Sharks scout, dead at 53 Bryan Marchment, a former longtime NHL defenseman, has died, the league announced Wednesday. Marchment, most recently a scout for the San Jose Sharks, was 53.
July 6, 2022 Avalanche re-sign Andrew Cogliano as they gear up for their title defense The Avalanche brought back gritty forward Andrew Cogliano on a one-year deal. The Avalanche acquired Cogliano in a trade from the San Jose Sharks.
July 6, 2022 Penguins sign backup goalie Casey DeSmith to a 2-year contract extension The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed 30-year-old Casey DeSmith to a two-year contract extension to be their backup goalie behind Tristan Jarry
July 6, 2022 Mike Grier becomes NHL's first Black GM with Sharks hiring Mike Grier made history Tuesday when he was announced as the San Jose Sharks' general manager.
July 3, 2022 Lightning trade Ryan McDonagh to Predators in cap-clearing move The Tampa Bay Lightning, looking to clear significant cap space, traded Ryan McDonagh to the Nashville Predators for defenseman Philippe Myers and prospect Grant Mismash.