NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 7:36 PM ET
Contract Extensions
The San Jose Sharks secured forward Ty Dellandrea with a two-year, $3.25 million contract extension, locking up the 25-year-old center through the 2026-27 season. The deal represents a modest raise from his previous $1.5 million annual salary, reflecting his steady two-way contributions since joining the Sharks in 2022.
International Expansion
The NHL announced its European footprint will expand with the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators playing two regular-season games in Germany next season as part of the Global Series. The games, scheduled for November 2025 in Munich and Berlin, mark the league's continued push into European markets, following previous successful international showcases in Sweden, Finland, and the Czech Republic.