NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: September 10, 2026, 9:46 PM ET

Golden Knights Lock Up Bowman

The Vegas Golden Knights have committed to forward Braeden Bowman, signing him to a six-year contract extension Thursday with an average annual value of $3.4M. The deal could cover what shapes up as his first full season in Vegas, giving the club cost certainty on a young forward as training camps open around the league.

Fiala Sidelined After Follow-Up Surgery

The Los Angeles Kings will open camp without Kevin Fiala, who underwent follow-up surgery on the broken leg he sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics. He will miss the start of training camp, leaving the Kings to sort out their top-six forward mix in his absence.

Kreider Placed on Waivers

The Anaheim Ducks placed veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers for the purpose of contract termination, with a source saying he expressed a desire to play closer to the East Coast. The move ends a brief Ducks tenure and sets up the 34-year-old to pursue a landing spot nearer his preferred region.

Preseason Storylines Across All 32 Teams

With camps opening league-wide, the biggest question facing every club is broken down in a 32-team preview, headlined by Quinn Hughes' future and the Sharks' playoff chances. The piece also examines the Panthers' new faces as they retool a roster that has been among the league's most stable in recent years.

Fantasy Hockey: Breakouts and Draft Strategy

Sean identifies the forwards with the right conditions to take a leap this season in a breakout watch, spotlighting Quinn and Coronato as prime candidates. For managers building rosters, an expert guide stresses that winning leagues is less about who you draft and more about everything that happens after — waiver adds, streaming and roster management.

Hockey World Mourns Barry Melrose

Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became a beloved longtime ESPN hockey analyst, has died at, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN's Steve Levy. A tribute remembers him as the unquestioned face and voice of hockey in the U.S., noting that for 27 years the iconic analyst defined the sport for audiences and left a legacy for those he worked with and those who watched.

Red Wings and Blue Jackets News

Alex DeBrincat said he would welcome Dylan Larkin back on the Red Wings despite the captain's trade request, signaling the locker room is prepared to move forward if he stays. In Columbus, Zach Werenski said he expects a positive reception from Blue Jackets fans after a turbulent offseason that put his future with the franchise into question.

Hughes, Atlanta Expansion Latest

Quinn Hughes said he feels no pressure to rush into a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, though he expects talks with general manager Bill Guerin to pick up as training camp begins. Off the ice, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN on Wednesday that the NHL is in talks with a third group seeking to bring an expansion team to Atlanta, adding another suitor to the city's bid.