NHL Expands to 84-Game Regular Season for 2026-27 The National Hockey League has officially released its complete 1,344-game schedule for the 2026-27 regular season, marking the first time the league has utilized an 84-game format since the 1993-94 campaign. This expansion represents a significant shift in the hockey calendar, with the season set to begin … Read more
The Washington Capitals have signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year, $4.25 million contract extension for the 2026-27 season. The deal includes a $1 million salary, a $4.75 million games-played bonus, and a $3.25 million signing bonus. Ovechkin, who turns 41 in September, enters his 22nd NHL campaign with the franchise. Contract Structure and Financial … Read more
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the acquisition of right wing Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche, according to a team press release. The trade was confirmed by the National Hockey League’s (NHL) transaction log, which listed the swap as finalized. No further details about the terms of the deal were … Read more
The Buffalo Sabres traded forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade deal on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Tuch, 30, signed an eight-year contract with a $10.5 million average annual value. In exchange, the Sabres received forward David Kämpf and a 2027 third-round draft pick from Washington. Terms of the Eight-Year Deal and … Read more
The Vegas Golden Knights have named Ryan Craig as their new head coach, ending John Tortorella’s 79-day tenure and marking a historic promotion from the organization’s American Hockey League affiliate. The move, announced on June 17, 2026, represents a bold departure for the franchise, which has traditionally hired veteran NHL coaches. Craig, 44, replaces Tortorella … Read more
The family of NHL legend Claude Lemieux announced Saturday that his brain will be donated to the Boston University CTE Center to advance research into the long-term effects of repetitive head trauma. Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion who played nearly 1,500 games between 1983 and 2009, died of suicide on Thursday at age 60. … Read more
Clarifying Reports Regarding Claude Lemieux: Examining the Facts In the world of professional hockey, few names carry the weight of a four-time Stanley Cup champion. Recently, reports originating from various international media outlets have circulated regarding the death of former NHL forward Claude Lemieux. As Editor-in-Chief at Archysport, I believe it is vital to cut … Read more
The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, with the best-of-seven series beginning Tuesday, June 2, at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Carolina earned home-ice advantage for the championship round after dispatching the Montreal Canadiens in five games, setting up their first appearance in the final since 2006. The … Read more
The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially re-signed franchise icon Evgeni Malkin to a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension, securing his future with the team through the 2026-27 season. At 39, Malkin—one of the NHL’s most decorated players—has spent his entire 20-season career with the Penguins, a tenure only matched by Sidney Crosby in franchise history. The … Read more
The main hockey stadium for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan is still not ready. However, this is not the only thing that causes embarrassment about the tournament with the participation of overseas NHL stars. The unusual dimensions of the playground are also discussed a lot. When the NHL players gathered under the five rings … Read more