NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Team Moves
The Kraken finalized two-year contract extensions Tuesday with forwards Ben Meyers and Ryan Winterton, securing key contributors for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins sent defenseman Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Samuel Girard and a 2028 pick, continuing their rebuilding efforts.
Player Updates
Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will miss an extended period after sustaining a lower-body injury during the Olympics, sidelining him for weeks. Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov targets a season debut soon, aiming to return after missing the entire 2023-24 campaign due to knee surgery.
Team Honors
The gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, honoring their achievements ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Playoff Outlook
With the Olympics concluded, the NHL playoff picture remains fluid, prompting an updated look at the postseason landscape.