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He signed one of the richest contracts ever handed to a defenceman, got traded halfway through it, and kept producing at an elite level anyway. In 2026, Erik Karlsson's bank account reflects a career that refused to slow down.

He took a shot off the knee in Game 3, had to be helped off the ice, and still came back to play. Now, with Colorado staring down elimination, Nathan MacKinnon is confirmed for Game 4 tonight in Las Vegas.

This blockbuster trade from Vancouver to Minnesota has nothing on Quinn Hughes finances. The NHL star defenseman could now be in the mix to become one of the League's highest-paid players with a projected mega-extension in 2026.

He was drafted 15th overall, ranked as the top goalie prospect in hockey, and has played exactly one NHL game. Now Sebastian Cossa is sitting at the centre of the summer's most talked-about trade rumor, and Detroit has made their asking price clear.

Geoff Molson paid $575 million for the Montreal Canadiens in 2009. The franchise is now valued at $3.3 billion. That gap tells you almost everything you need to know about where Geoff Molson's wealth comes from.

Alex Tuch is set to hit unrestricted free agency on July 1, and the two sides are reportedly still far apart on a deal. If Buffalo cannot bring him back, here are the targets they should be chasing.

The Montreal Canadiens shocked the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1, adding fuel to the ongoing debate regarding NHL playoffs momentum vs rest. Did the Canadiens expose a weakness of Carolina’s?

The Anaheim Ducks came out with injury updates for six players after their playoff exit, and it includes Troy Terry surgery and Cutter Gauthier playing through a fractured back.

The Edmonton Oilers are getting linked to this huge offer sheet idea, involving Pavel Dorofeyev, and his upcoming deal could top $70 million.

Pavel Dorofeyev might end up being an NHL offer-sheet target, as the Vegas Golden Knights keep wrestling with cap pressure. At the same time, Jesper Wallstedt is still in the mix when it comes to trade speculation around the Minnesota Wild.

Sidney Crosby has shut down Pittsburgh Penguins trade rumors, confirming he wants to keep playing for as long as possible. With $42.54 million in cap space available, the Penguins can now build around their captain one last time.

While the Colorado Avalanche entered as strong favorites last night in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, defensive mishaps caused the Golden Knights to sneak in a quick victory and Nathan MacKinnon wasn't in the mood to let it go.

Mitch Marner leads the 2026 playoffs with 19 points in 13 games, topping the NHL in points, primary assists and plus-minus. The Vegas Golden Knights forward is one series win from a Cup Final in his first year away from Toronto.

Macklin Celebrini produced 115 points in his sophomore season and is now skating alongside Sidney Crosby at the World Championship. Brady Tkachuk has already called him Sidney Crosby 2.0 for the next 20 years.

Buffalo Sabres seem to focus on re-signing Alex Tuch, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are still facing trade speculation involving Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Darren Raddysh is the most coveted player in 2026 NHL free agency. Five teams are pursuing him, his power play value is elite, and someone is going to overpay on July 1.

Jakub Dobes has gone from doubted backup to Montreal Canadiens playoff hero, winning back-to-back road Game 7s to send the team to the Eastern Conference Final. The fifth-round pick is writing franchise history.

The Vegas Golden Knights lost their appeal regarding NHL sanctions that were connected to playoff media violations involving coach John Tortorella. The league kept both the $100,000 fine and the loss of a draft selection.