NHL News
Marshall Rifai signs Leafs extension through 2026-27 season
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai, who made his NHL debut last season, signed a two-year extension through the 2026-27 season, the team announced Thursday.
Gaudreau brothers' funeral to be held Monday in Philadelphia
The funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau is Monday at a church in suburban Philadelphia; the driver charged with killing them remains in jail awaiting his next court appearance.
Marc Staal follows brother Eric into retirement
Defenseman Marc Staal announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL on Thursday and joined the New York Rangers as a player development assistant.
Olympian Brianna Decker headlines U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class
Olympian Brianna Decker, former NHL players Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen, late Blackhawks founder Frederic McLaughlin, and the 2002 Olympic gold-medal-winning Paralympic sled hockey team are being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
Blue Jackets fans, players mourn Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau at vigil
Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team's arena Wednesday night to remember Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew.
Rangers' Matt Rempe learning to 'fight on my own terms'
Entering his first full NHL season, the Rangers' Matt Rempe is focused on being a better player but admits he enjoys the fighting.
Judge approves Diamond Sports Group's deals with NBA, NHL
A federal judge approved Diamond Sports Group's deals with the NBA and NHL on Tuesday, but the development came with strong pushback from MLB.
![Marshall Rifai signs Leafs extension through 2026-27 season](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2016/0202/r50224_600x400_3-2.jpg&w=360&h=144&scale=crop&cquality=100&location=origin)
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai, who made his NHL debut last season, signed a two-year extension through the 2026-27 season, the team announced Thursday.
![Gaudreau brothers' funeral to be held Monday in Philadelphia](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0905/r1382384_600x400_3-2.jpg&w=360&h=144&scale=crop&cquality=100&location=origin)
The funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau is Monday at a church in suburban Philadelphia; the driver charged with killing them remains in jail awaiting his next court appearance.
![Marc Staal follows brother Eric into retirement](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2017/0418/r200991_600x400_3-2.jpg&w=360&h=144&scale=crop&cquality=100&location=origin)
Defenseman Marc Staal announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL on Thursday and joined the New York Rangers as a player development assistant.
![Olympian Brianna Decker headlines U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2023/0302/r1138554_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=360&h=144&scale=crop&cquality=100&location=origin)
Olympian Brianna Decker, former NHL players Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen, late Blackhawks founder Frederic McLaughlin, and the 2002 Olympic gold-medal-winning Paralympic sled hockey team are being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
![Blue Jackets fans, players mourn Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau at vigil](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0905/r1382122_600x400_3-2.jpg&w=360&h=144&scale=crop&cquality=100&location=origin)
Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team's arena Wednesday night to remember Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew.
![Rangers' Matt Rempe learning to 'fight on my own terms'](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0218/r1292989_600x400_3-2.jpg&w=360&h=144&scale=crop&cquality=100&location=origin)
Entering his first full NHL season, the Rangers' Matt Rempe is focused on being a better player but admits he enjoys the fighting.
![Judge approves Diamond Sports Group's deals with NBA, NHL](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0729/r1365321_600x400_3-2.jpg&w=360&h=144&scale=crop&cquality=100&location=origin)
A federal judge approved Diamond Sports Group's deals with the NBA and NHL on Tuesday, but the development came with strong pushback from MLB.