The New York Rangers named J.T. Miller the 29th captain in franchise history, the team announced ...

The New York Rangers named <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2170" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2170">J.T. Miller</a> the 29th captain in franchise history, the team announced Tuesday.Miller has played seven seasons with New York over two stints. The Rangers re-acquired him in January from the Vancouver Canucks.The 32-year-old tallied 13 goals and 35 points in 32 games last season with New York and 22 goals and 70 points in 72 contests across the full campaign.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Since his arrival last season, J.T. immediately became a leader for our group and exemplifies how we want to conduct ourselves both on and off the ice," Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury said.The Rangers traded the team's previous captain, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2912" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2912">Jacob Trouba</a>, to the Anaheim Ducks in December.Miller was drafted by New York 15th overall in 2011, and he played the first seven seasons of his NHL career with the Rangers. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2018.The Ohio native has accumulated 260 goals and 709 points in 871 career games with the Rangers, Lightning, and Canucks. Miller notched a career-high 37 goals and 103 points in 2023-24 with Vancouver.

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 13: New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller (8) looks on during first period of an NHL game between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild on March 13th, 2025, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN.

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12709" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12709">Lane Hutson</a> rejected the notion that he'd consider switching to play for Team Canada in the future.Hutson's father, Rob, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3338679" href="https://thescore.com/news/3338679">suggested</a> the move recently, expressing his frustration with Team USA for omitting his son from its Olympic orientation camp in August. He pointed out that Lane is a dual citizen and holds a Canadian passport."What clip?" Hutson joked to reporters at the Canadiens' annual golf tournament Monday, per <a href="https://x.com/TVASports/status/1967591673434968177">TVA Sports</a>. "He gets emotional, and sometimes that gets the best of you, and you say things you don't necessarily mean. It maybe gets taken out of context or whatever, but I'm proud to be American. I love USA Hockey; they've done so much for me.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Also, I love playing in Canada. I'm very fortunate, but I'm a USA Hockey player and that's just how it is."Hutson played with the U.S. national development team for two seasons and has represented the United States at the U18 World Championship, world juniors, and World Championship.He'd be in for a lengthy process if he did want to switch his IIHF eligibility to Canada. Since Huston has already played in an IIHF championship for the U.S., he would need to submit a transfer to the IIHF and wait four years without participating in an international event before he'd be eligible to play for Canada.Hutson tallied six goals and 66 points in 82 games last season and won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year. The 5-foot-10 rearguard ranked seventh among defensemen league-wide in scoring.

MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 19: Lane Hutson (48) of the Montreal Canadiens waits for play to begin during the second period of the NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens on Jan 19 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

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Ex-Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer regrets the way he handled postgame questions about goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8282" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8282">Jake Oettinger</a> after his former team was eliminated in Game 5 versus the Edmonton Oilers."Listen, we were all to blame for coming up short again, and it starts with me," DeBoer told <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/coach-pete-deboer-talks-olympics-and-time-with-dallas-stars">NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger</a>. "It was on me. It was on all the coaches. It was on all the players. It was on the organization as a whole. We all created the disappointment. We were all to blame, not just one guy."When all the questions at the postgame press conference were about Jake, I should have redirected the topic to reflect that this wasn't just about him; this was about all of us. We - and I stress the word 'we' - did not get the job done. We were on a run in which we'd lost six of our past seven games against Edmonton in the third round dating back to 2024. In one of my answers, I said he'd lost six of seven to them. But it wasn't just him. It was all of us. That's not on just one guy. I should have made that clearer."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>DeBoer pulled Oettinger after the Oilers scored two goals on their first two shots in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. The veteran bench boss pointed to Oettinger's shaky results against Edmonton after the game."I didn't blame it all on Jake, but the reality is, if you go back to last year's playoffs, he's lost six of seven games to Edmonton," DeBoer <a href="https://thescore.com/news/3293438">said</a>. "And we give up two (goals) on two (shots) in an elimination game. It was partly to spark our team and wake them up, and partly knowing that (the) status quo had not been working. That's a pretty big sample size."DeBoer was fired days after the Stars' third straight exit in the conference final. General manager Jim Nill <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3296824" href="https://thescore.com/news/3296824">called</a> DeBoer's postgame comments about Oettinger a "component" of his firing.Oettinger was happy to hear about DeBoer's recent comments."I mean, I think I feel like he hit the nail on the head," Oettinger told Zeisberger. "I agree with what his reflection was. I'm glad he said what he said."DeBoer has reached the conference final in six of the past seven seasons across stints with the San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Stars. He remains without a team, though he will be behind the bench with Canada's men's team at the Olympics in February as an assistant coach.

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 27: Head Coach Peter DeBoer of the Dallas Stars addresses the media after his team's loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on May 27, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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The Philadelphia Flyers traded goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13148" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13148">Ivan Fedotov</a> to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2026 sixth-round pick, the teams announced Sunday.Fedotov struggled in his first NHL season last year. The 28-year-old went 6-13-4 and posted an .880 save percentage with a 3.15 goals against average in 26 appearances.The 6-foot-7 netminder has one year left on his contract at a $3.275-million cap hit. Fedotov already received a $2.5-million signing bonus from the Flyers this summer, so the Blue Jackets only have to pay his remaining $775,000 salary.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Fedotov excelled in the KHL before arriving in the NHL at the end of the 2023-24 campaign. He has a career .921 SV% in 133 KHL appearances over eight seasons, and he backstopped Russia, under the name ROC, to a silver medal at the 2022 Olympics.The Flyers have $3.6 million in projected cap space after dealing Fedotov, and the Blue Jackets still have over $12 million to work with, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/">PuckPedia</a>.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - APRIL 13: Ivan Fedotov #82 of the Philadelphia Flyers during a stoppage of play in the second period of game against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on April 13, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario.

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The Chicago Blackhawks signed goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10499" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10499">Spencer Knight</a> to a three-year contract extension with a $5.83-million annual cap hit, the team announced Saturday.Knight posted a .893 save percentage in 15 games with the Blackhawks after being acquired in the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3005" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3005">Seth Jones</a> trade in March. He had a .901 SV% in 38 total games last season, including his 23 appearances with the Florida Panthers.The 24-year-old was set to become a restricted free agent next summer. Knight has one year left at a $4.5-million cap hit on his current contract.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"After joining the team in March, Spencer quickly cemented himself as a crucial piece of our future," Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said. "A talented, young goaltender, he brings athleticism, sound positioning, and a calm demeanor to his game, and we're excited to watch Spencer continue to flourish in Chicago over the next four seasons."Knight's new contract includes a 15-team no-trade clause, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/player/spencer-knight">PuckPedia</a>. He will be an unrestricted free agent at the expiration of the deal.The Panthers drafted Knight 13th overall in 2019. A star with the U.S. national development team and at Boston College, he made the jump to the NHL at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.Knight went 32-17-6 with a .906 SV% over parts of three seasons to begin his NHL career. He left the Panthers in February 2023 to enter the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program as he battled obsessive-compulsive disorder. Knight spent the following 2023-24 campaign in the AHL, and returned to the NHL last season.The 6-foot-3 netminder has a 49-33-9 record with a .904 SV% in 95 career NHL games with the Panthers and Blackhawks.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Goalie Spencer Knight #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center on March 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Los Angeles Kings forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/34" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/34">Corey Perry</a> underwent successful knee surgery and will miss six-to-eight weeks, the team announced Saturday.Perry was injured during a training skate Friday.The Kings signed Perry to a bonus-laden one-year contract July 1. Perry has a $2-million base salary and can earn up to $4 million total through performance bonuses.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Here's the breakdown of Perry's bonuses, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/player/corey-perry">PuckPedia</a>.<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Performance Bonus</th>
<th>Value</th>
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<td>10 games played</td>
<td>$500K</td>
</tr>
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<td>20 GP</td>
<td>$250K</td>
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<td>30 GP</td>
<td>$250K</td>
</tr>
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<td>40 GP</td>
<td>$250K</td>
</tr>
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<td>50 GP</td>
<td>$250K</td>
</tr>
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<td>Win Round 1</td>
<td>$125K</td>
</tr>
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<td>Win Round 2</td>
<td>$250K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Win Round 3</td>
<td>$125K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Perry tallied 19 goals and 30 points in 81 games last season with the Edmonton Oilers. The 40-year-old added 10 goals and 14 points in 22 playoff contests.

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 27: Corey Perry #90 of the Edmonton Oilers warms up prior to Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars at Rogers Place on May 27, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins signed franchise legend <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1010" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1010">Marc-Andre Fleury</a> to a professional tryout, the team announced Friday.Fleury will play part of the Penguins' preseason home game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sept. 27.The 40-year-old goaltender retired in May following 21 NHL seasons, the first 13 of which were with Pittsburgh.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"The entire Penguins organization is honored to welcome Marc-Andre Fleury back to the ice in Pittsburgh," Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas said in a statement. "This past year, everyone witnessed how beloved and respected Marc is in the game of hockey, but the adoration goes beyond his accolades and career. Marc means so much to our team, our fans, and the city of Pittsburgh because of the person he is and the example he set. The Penguins feel he and his family are most deserving of this opportunity to celebrate this full-circle moment back where it all started in front of the back and gold faithful."Fleury won three Stanley Cups with the Penguins in 2009, 2016, and 2017. He owns franchise records for games played (691), wins (375), and shutouts (44).Over 1,051 career games with the Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks, and Minnesota Wild, Fleury accumulated 575 wins, 76 shutouts, and a career .912 save percentage. Only Martin Brodeur has won more games than Fleury in NHL history.

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 13: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins protects the net against the Ottawa Senators in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on May 13, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. *** Local Caption ***

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New Jersey Devils forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8594">Jack Hughes</a> wants to play with his brother Quinn at some point in their NHL careers."Honestly, I'm not afraid to say it. Yeah, I would love for Quinn to - eventually I'd love to play with him," Hughes told reporters at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour Tuesday, including <a href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1965461882929856847">TSN's Pierre LeBrun</a>. "And whether that's in New Jersey or at what time that takes, at some point, I want to play with Quinn. But yeah, that's the question going around. They talk all day about it up in Vancouver, you know? But yeah, I'd love to play with Quinn at some point."Jack is signed with the Devils through the 2029-30 season, and his younger brother, Luke, is currently a restricted free agent after playing 155 games for New Jersey over the last three years.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Quinn, the oldest of the three, has two years left on his contract with the Vancouver Canucks and is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. The Canucks can't sign him to an extension until July 1.Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3272109" href="https://thescore.com/news/3272109">said</a> in April that it would be easier to re-sign Hughes if Vancouver "brought his brothers here."The three brothers donned the cover of EA Sports' NHL 25 together.Jack has compiled four straight point-per-game campaigns and notched a career-high 43 goals and 99 points in 2022-23. Quinn won the Norris Trophy in 2023-24 with a career-best 92 points.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 30: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils and Quinn Hughes #43 of the Vancouver Canucks waits for a face-off during the first period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on October 30, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1002" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1002">Sidney Crosby</a> has an added appreciation for the success in his career amid the Pittsburgh Penguins' three-year playoff drought."You'd rather be talking about who we're getting at the deadline or where we're at as far as, are we one, two, or three in the division," Crosby told reporters at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour Monday, including theScore's John Matisz. "But it's one of those things where that's the hard part about losing. Everybody thinks that the losing is: The buzzer goes, you lose the game, and that sucks. But there's so much more than that."It's the turnover. It's the unknown, the uncertainty, the question marks. That's the stuff that's tough. It makes you appreciate the years, all of those years when we were competing and going after that big acquisition every single trade deadline. I don't think I took it for granted, but I definitely appreciate it that much more now."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Crosby's agent, Pat Brisson, hopes the Penguins "have a great season and the speculation will go away," he told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6613059/2025/09/09/sidney-crosby-penguins-canadiens-future/">The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun</a>. However, he acknowledged that prolonged time in the league's basement could lead to Crosby's departure from Pittsburgh."I mean, I'm answering something that - let's put it this way, it's always a possibility, you know?" Brisson said when asked if Crosby would entertain a trade. "It's been three years they haven't made the playoffs. It all depends on how Sid is going to be and how the team is going to do. I maintain the same position that I do believe that he should be playing playoff hockey every year, in my opinion."Montreal Canadiens fans are among those clamoring for Crosby, something the Nova Scotia native fully understands."I get it," Crosby said, according to Matisz. "Trust me. Growing up a Montreal fan and being not too far from there, I understand just how passionate they are. Whether it's those experiences or guys I've played with who have played there, playing there in the playoffs, 4 Nations - all of these different things - I get it. ... They're so into it, and I get as to why (speculation) would come up and that sort of thing. It doesn't make it any easier when you're losing, for sure, to hear those things."But at the same time, to know that a team like that wants you, it's not the end of the world. It could be worse. I just think that's part of it."

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 11: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on April 11, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey.

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The Calgary Flames signed goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9990" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9990">Dustin Wolf</a> to a seven-year contract extension with a $7.5-million cap hit, the team announced Tuesday.Wolf went 29-16-8 with a .910 save percentage in 53 games last season in his first full NHL campaign. He finished second in Calder Trophy voting to Montreal Canadiens rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12709" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12709">Lane Hutson</a>.The 24-year-old was set to become a restricted free agent next summer. Wolf's $7.5-million cap hit will make him the 10th-highest-paid goaltender in the league during the 2026-27 campaign.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"They took a swing on giving me a chance to play a lot of hockey last year, and every time I step on that ice, I want to prove them right," Wolf said, according to <a href="https://x.com/EricFrancis/status/1965420174187917742">Sportsnet's Eric Francis</a>. "I'm really glad that they believe in me to help lead the team from the back end."Wolf helped Calgary contend for a playoff spot down to the final game of the season. The Flames missed out on the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference due to a tiebreaker with the St. Louis Blues."We want to create our own destiny and not have to rely on outside sources to help (secure a playoff spot)," Wolf said Monday at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour, according to <a href="https://x.com/MatiszJohn/status/1965136978871288257">theScore's John Matisz</a>. "There's certainly games you look back on last year - you lose one point, lose two points - where we could have gotten in significantly easier. That's the learning curve. You have to figure out how to manage that."Wolf accrued an impressive resume before breaking into the NHL last season. He was twice named Goaltender of the Year in both the WHL and AHL, and he won AHL MVP in 2022-23.The Flames drafted Wolf 214th overall in 2019 after he slipped to the seventh round due to his 6-foot frame. He has a .906 SV% and a 2.73 GAA in 71 career games over parts of three seasons.

CALGARY, ALBERTA - FEBRUARY 01: Dustin Wolf #32 of the Calgary Flames skates against the Detroit Red Wings at the Scotiabank Saddledome on February 01, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta.

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Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is prepared to back up the Brink's truck to re-sign star forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7294" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7294">Kirill Kaprizov</a>."This will be a huge deal - likely the biggest in the NHL ever," Leipold told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6595567/2025/09/03/wild-kirill-kaprizov-extension-craig-leipold/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nhltw&amp;source=nhltw">The Athletic's Joe Smith</a>. "There's no better human being or better hockey player or better person than Kirill. I think it will be a good conversation that we'll have with him. I'm very anxious and looking forward to that conversation. I think we'll move quickly after that."Kaprizov is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The 28-year-old has established himself as one of the league's best wingers since inking a five-year contract with a $9-million cap hit following his rookie season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kaprizov ranks fourth in goals per game since the 2022-23 campaign and was a Hart Trophy candidate early last season before being sidelined with a lower-body injury. He finished the year with 25 goals and 56 points in 41 games, a 50-goal, 112-point pace over 82 contests. Kaprizov added five goals and nine points in six playoff games as the Wild lost in the first round to the Vegas Golden Knights.Leipold <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3089391" href="https://thescore.com/news/3089391">said</a> in October, "Nobody will offer more money than us, or longer."The largest contract in NHL history was signed by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1280" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1280">Alex Ovechkin</a> in 2008. The Washington Capitals superstar inked a 13-year pact worth $124 million. The highest cap hit is owned by Leon Draisaitl at $14 million. He signed an eight-year, $112-million extension with the Edmonton Oilers in September 2024.Leipold is confident the deal with Kaprizov will get done soon."I just feel like we're not that far off," Leipold said. "I kind of think we're there. I like to believe when Kirill comes over (from Russia) and gets a sense again for the excitement and the love of the city, I think we'll be moving forward in a good direction."Kaprizov was drafted 135th overall by the Wild in 2015, but he didn't join the NHL until 2020 after a prolific career in the KHL. He's racked up 185 goals and 386 points in 319 games over six seasons. Kaprizov already ranks fourth in franchise goals and fifth in scoring.

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - APRIL 26: Kirill Kaprizov #97 of the Minnesota Wild skates with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center on April 26, 2025 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Golden Knights defeated the Wild 4-3 in overtime.

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The NHL is implementing a playoff salary cap effective for the 2026 postseason, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6592725/2025/09/02/nhl-cba-changes-playoff-salary-cap-2026/">The Athletic's Chris Johnston and James Mirtle</a> report.The 20-man lineup that dresses for a playoff game, plus any dead cap space a team has incurred, must be salary cap compliant. The cap for the 2025-26 season is $95.5 million.The NHL and NHLPA agreed on the playoff salary cap structure as part of the new collective bargaining agreement that commences for the 2026-27 campaign. The change will be put into place a season early, coinciding with a rolling implementation of new rules in the CBA.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Florida Panthers' Game 6 lineup in the Stanley Cup Final was $5 million over last season's $88-million salary cap, according to <a href="https://puckpedia.com/news/upcoming-LTIR-changes">PuckPedia</a>.The long-term injured reserve system is also being altered one season early. Teams will receive relief for a player's full cap hit only if that player misses the remainder of the regular season and playoffs. If a player returns during the regular season or the playoffs, the team will only get LTIR relief of the average salary for the season.For example, the Panthers would've had $3.8 million of relief after putting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5591" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5591">Matthew Tkachuk</a> on LTIR last season, rather than his full $9.5-million cap hit.Other immediate changes include eliminating deferred salary in contracts and restraints on double salary retention in trades.

MONTREAL, CANADA - NOVEMBER 05: A closeup view of the NHL crest is seen on a referee jersey during the second period between the Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames at the Bell Centre on November 5, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Calgary Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime.

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Family was a key aspect of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a>'s decision to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs and sign with the Vegas Golden Knights."It's going to be a new life," Marner said Thursday at Hockey Canada's Olympic orientation camp, according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/mitch-marner-excited-for-new-chapter-with-family-in-las-vegas">NHL.com's Derek Van Diest</a>. "I'm really excited for it. Having the newborn now, my wife and I are very social. We like going out for dinners. We like being out with our friends. We like being around our teammates. It was tough to do that in Toronto."We're looking for a new chapter, a new peaceful way of life sort of way, and we're going to enjoy watching our son grow up outside more, too. We'll have to bring him back (to Toronto) a couple of times in the winter just so he can see the snow, but we're looking forward to the relaxed side of things for sure."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Marner inked an eight-year, $96-million contract with the Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade hours before he was set to become an unrestricted free agent, a decision which he called "bittersweet," according to Van Diest.The 28-year-old eclipsed 100 points for the first time in his career last year. Marner departs his hometown Maple Leafs ranking fifth in franchise scoring with 741 points in 657 games, but his time in Toronto was tumultuous.The Maple Leafs won only two playoff series in Marner's nine seasons and failed to advance past the second round. Marner struggled to match his regular-season production in the playoffs, managing 13 goals and 63 points in 70 total postseason contests.The team's playoff struggles, compounded with Marner's individual woes, led to vitriol in the final years of his tenure in Toronto.Marner required full-time security at his house for two weeks after the Maple Leafs' second-round exit versus the Florida Panthers in May, when his address was posted online, he told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1lzYgdHU3k">TSN's Mark Masters</a>."We kinda dealt with it for the last two years, in a way," Marner detailed to Masters. "The market's very passionate. They love their team. I know it, I was born and raised there. I've been a part of Leafs nation for a long time. But, when your family safety comes into question, especially having a new son, I don't think it's acceptable."Marner will make his Golden Knights debut Oct. 8 against the Los Angeles Kings. He returns to Toronto on Jan. 23.

TORONTO, ON - April 17: Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) is seen before an NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 17, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.

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The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder/designated hitter George Springer from the seven-day ...

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder/designated hitter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2931" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2931">George Springer</a> from the seven-day concussion injured list and optioned outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14273" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14273">Joey Loperfido</a> to Triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Saturday.Springer will be active for Saturday's game versus the Texas Rangers. He played two games with Triple-A Buffalo on a rehab assignment and hit a home run Friday.The 35-year-old had been out since July 28 after taking a 96-mph pitch to the head from Baltimore Orioles right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15602" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15602">Kade Strowd</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
George Springer walks off the field after taking a fastball to his helmet. <a href="https://t.co/rDpgW6qJcw">pic.twitter.com/rDpgW6qJcw</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1950007116132946357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Springer is in the midst of one of the best seasons of his career, slashing .291/.383/.506 with 18 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 12 steals in 101 games.Loperfido had been on the Blue Jays' roster since July 6. The 26-year-old slashed .358/.409/.506 with three home runs, 10 RBIs, and one steal in 30 contests.

TORONTO, ON - JULY 3: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a two-run home run against the New York Yankees in the third inning at Rogers Centre on July 3, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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The Washington Commanders activated wide receiver Terry McLaurin off the physically unable to per...

The Washington Commanders activated wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87889" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87889">Terry McLaurin</a> off the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Saturday.McLaurin has been holding in amid a contract standoff. He initially didn't report, but after a four-day holdout, he arrived at camp and was placed on the PUP list.Washington head coach Dan Quinn confirmed McLaurin coming off the PUP list is "definitely separate" from his contract situation, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamKilgoreWP/status/1956727820560093397">The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury pushed McLaurin to end his hold-in Friday, voicing concern over the offense's lack of on-field time as a complete group.McLaurin has one season left on a three-year, $68.2-million contract signed in 2022. His $23.2-million average annual salary ranks 17th among wide receivers across the NFL. New teammate <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87611">Deebo Samuel</a>, who the Commanders acquired in March, will earn $23.85 million in 2025, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/position/wide-receiver">Over The Cap</a>.McLaurin snagged a career-high 13 touchdowns and racked up 82 receptions for 1,096 receiving yards. His 23.2% team target percentage in 2024 ranked seventh in the NFL among wideouts, per <a href="https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/advanced-stats-wr.php">Fantasy Pros</a>.Washington has two preseason games remaining before its season opener against the New York Giants on Sept. 7.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 14: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders looks on prior to an NFL Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Atlanta Braves activated superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list, ...

The Atlanta Braves activated superstar outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8292" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8292">Ronald Acuña Jr.</a> from the 10-day injured list, the team announced Friday.Acuña will start in right field and bat fourth versus the Cleveland Guardians.The 27-year-old sustained a Grade 1 right calf strain against the Kansas City Royals on July 29. He appeared to suffer the injury while chasing down a foul ball.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Acuña has played only 55 games this season and didn't make his season debut until May as he recovered from a torn ACL. Despite his late start, Acuña was named to his fifth NL All-Star team, and he owns a .306/.429/.577 with 14 homers and 26 RBIs across 238 plate appearances.The Braves went 8-7 while Acuña was sidelined. Atlanta is 53-68 and is 16 games out of first in the NL East.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 4: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on between pitches in the sixth inning during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park on June 4, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, the...

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17570" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17570">Jacob Misiorowski</a> was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, the team announced Friday.Misiorowski will start Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds in an abbreviated outing, reports <a href="https://x.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/1956430827769757785">MLB.com's Adam McCalvy</a>. He didn't go on a rehab assignment. The Brewers have a chance to tie their all-time winning streak of 13, which the franchise set in 1987.The 23-year-old rookie sensation was hit by a liner and sustained a left tibia contusion in his last outing against the Chicago Cubs on July 28. He remained in the game but only pitched four innings.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Misiorowski owns a 2.70 ERA with 12.7 K/9 over 33 1/3 innings (seven starts) this season with the Brewers. He was selected for the All-Star Game after five starts, making his journey from MLB debut to the Midsummer Classic the fastest ever.Right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14024" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14024">Grant Anderson</a> was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.The Brewers lead the National League with a 76-44 record.

MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 25: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers delivers a pitch during an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 25, 2025 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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The Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman Travis Hamonic to a one-year contract worth $1 million, t...

The Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/763" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/763">Travis Hamonic</a> to a one-year contract worth $1 million, the team announced Friday.Hamonic, who turns 35 on Saturday, tallied one goal and seven points in 59 games last season with the Ottawa Senators. He averaged 17:04 and was a team-worst minus-16. Hamonic didn't play in the Senators' first-round series versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.Detroit has eight defensemen on its projected NHL roster after bringing in Hamonic. He's the second blue-liner the Red Wings have added this offseason after signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10497" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10497">Jacob Bernard-Docker</a> on July 1.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Hamonic has totaled 53 goals and 242 points in 900 games over 15 seasons with the New York Islanders, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and Senators.The Red Wings have $11 million of cap space after signing Hamonic.

OTTAWA, CANADA - APRIL 17: Travis Hamonic #23 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at Canadian Tire Centre on April 17, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri feels he should be in the mix to make Canada's men's Olympic h...

Calgary Flames forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1182" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1182">Nazem Kadri</a> feels he should be in the mix to make Canada's men's Olympic hockey team after being left off the 42-player orientation camp roster earlier in August."I feel like I deserve a chance," Kadri told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6554054/2025/08/15/nazem-kadri-2026-olympics-hockey-canada-roster-nhl/">The Athletic's Julian MacKenzie</a> on Thursday. "I think over the last few seasons, I've certainly proven that with my statistics and the winning pedigree. I think it speaks for itself."Kadri tallied 35 goals and 67 points in 82 games last season. He was tied for seventh among Canadians in goals and 19th in scoring. Kadri hasn't played in the postseason since 2022 with the Colorado Avalanche, and he has 19 goals and 44 points in 52 career playoff contests.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 2026 Games are likely the last opportunity for the 34-year-old to represent Canada at the Olympics. Kadri most recently donned the Canadian jersey at the 2014 World Championship."Honestly, man, it would be an absolute dream come true to somehow crack that team," Kadri said. "I've been a long shot before. I'm looking forward to giving myself an opportunity, but I understand I'm going to have to play well."After setting a new career high in goals last season, Kadri said he feels like he's playing some of the best hockey of his career.Kadri not so subtly showed his displeasure after being left off the roster by commenting "???" on an Instagram post after Hockey Canada's announcement.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Nazem Kadri comments on being left off Canada's Orientation Camp roster. HT (IG/43kadri) <a href="https://t.co/5O4MoEjIb7">pic.twitter.com/5O4MoEjIb7</a>— BarDown (@BarDown) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarDown/status/1951455009419436154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Kadri was blunt when asked if his comment would hurt his chances of being considered by Team Canada."Who cares?" he said. "It could help, or hurt, I'm not quite sure. It's not as serious as most people thought it was. I just thought I'd create a little stir. Like I mentioned, I would absolutely love to be on that team. I think I should be in consideration."Olympic rosters will be finalized in early 2026 before the tournament begins Feb. 11 in Milan-Cortina. It's the first time NHL players will be at the Olympics since 2014.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Calgary Flames during the second period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on April 09, 2025 in Anaheim, California.

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Rickie Fowler is among five golfers who played their way into the BMW Championship by reaching th...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/924" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/924">Rickie Fowler</a> is among five golfers who played their way into the BMW Championship by reaching the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings after the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday.On the flip side, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/55" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/55">Jordan Spieth</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4453" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4453">Wyndham Clark</a> were among those eliminated from the PGA TOUR postseason.Fowler jumped 16 spots from 64th to 48th with his T-6 finish in Memphis. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/2892" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/2892">Kurt Kitayama</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1719" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1719">Bud Cauley</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1522" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1522">Jhonattan Vegas</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4156" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4156">J.T. Poston</a> also played their way into the top 50 and will tee off in Maryland in hopes of vaulting into the top 30 and vying for the TOUR Championship.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>All players in the top 50 are qualified for next season's signature events.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/6823" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/6823">Aldrich Potgieter</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1941" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1941">Jake Knapp</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4299" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4299">Min Woo Lee</a> were also eliminated after failing to maintain their positions in the top 50, in addition to Spieth and Clark.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: Rickie Fowler hits an approach shot on the first hole during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 10, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

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