NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

Player Movements

Kraken agreed to two-year contract extensions with forwards Ben Meyers and Ryan Winterton.

Injury Updates

Panthers captain Barkov is targeting a "soon" return after missing the entire season following September knee surgery. Meanwhile, Stars forward Rantanen will be out for weeks after suffering a lower-body injury at the Olympics.

Trades

The Penguins traded defenseman Kulak to the NHL-best Avalanche for Samuel Girard and a 2028 draft pick.

Off the Ice

U.S. hockey team visited President Trump at the White House before attending his State of the Union address.