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Canada's Macklin Celebrini named IIHF's male player of the year

Canada's Macklin Celebrini added another milestone to his standout 2025-26 season Thursday, earning International Ice Hockey Federation male player of the year honours.

The Canadian PressJul 9, 2026 • 1 min read

Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers' $90 million offer sheet for young center

The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.

The Canadian PressJul 9, 2026 • 5 min read

Mammoth match Devils' offer sheet to Barrett Hayton, sign him for $4.775 million for next season

The Utah Mammoth matched New Jersey’s offer sheet to Barrett Hayton on Wednesday, signing the 26-year-old center to a $4.775 million contract for next season.

The Canadian PressJul 8, 2026 • 3 min read

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after he had surgery on his left shoulder on Wednesday.

The Canadian PressJul 8, 2026 • 2 min read

Senators re-sign veteran forward Claude Giroux to one-year contract

The Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that they have re-signed forward Claude Giroux to a one-year contract.

The Canadian PressJul 7, 2026 • 2 min read

Calgary Flames sign defenceman Simon Nemec to five-year contract

The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Simon Nemec to a five-year, US$36.25 million contract.

The Canadian PressJul 6, 2026 • 1 min read

Predators sign newcomer Mavrik Bourque to 6-year, $33 million contract

The Nashville Predators signed newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, US$33 million contract Saturday.

The Canadian PressJul 5, 2026 • 1 min read

Flyers sign Ducks center Carlsson to 5-year, $90 million offer sheet; Anaheim has 7 days to match

The Philadelphia Flyers are prepared to pay Anaheim center Leo Carlsson the highest annual salary at $18 million since the salary cap era began in 2005, now giving the Ducks seven days to match the offer.

The Canadian PressJul 3, 2026 • 2 min read

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