Mike Brehm

Editor, digital producer at @usatodaysports. Love hockey, hiking and my family.

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The start of the NHL regular season is rapidly approaching. Here are the key dates for the 2026-27 season. https://t.co/3DPAEf9fm5

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Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson is the highest-paid player in 2026-27, but Macklin Celebrini and Cale Makar will pass him next season. https://t.co/gXEOMzpM5J

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Colorado Avalanche standout defenseman Cale Makar signed an eight-year extension with an average value topping $20 million. Here are the details: https://t.co/p6z8j3Dv3v

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Cale Makar's contract makes him the NHL's highest-paid player. He's well worth the payout. https://t.co/B6BXJp19Ew

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@mikefreemanNFL Congratulations, Mike!

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Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be the top-paid NHL player in 2026-27, though San Jose's Macklin Celebrini will pass him the following season. https://t.co/CdtBsndIc0

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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini's deal will average $18.8 million a year, topping the $18 million by Anaheim's Leo Carlsson. https://t.co/d3NHn57Jbc

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After leading the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley Cups, veteran winger Patrick Kane is back after signing two-year, $16 million free agent deal. https://t.co/dvB2IOTlkf

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San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini will be on the cover of EA Sports' NHL 27. https://t.co/fIGUraNUMr

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Fifteen restricted free agents filed for NHL salary arbitration this year, Here are their hearing dates and the results. https://t.co/1ZUmV4QIeL

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The New Jersey Devils made a one-year, $4.775 million offer sheet to forward Barrett Hayton on July 1, but the Utah Mammoth matched it. https://t.co/h6uV0lJ40E

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Tributes flow for https://t.co/jURNmf7TQW Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce, who was killed along with her three children in a fire early Saturday morning. https://t.co/Slt1C7vGln

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The Bellinger deal is structured where he will earn $85 million the first 2 years of his contract before the first opt-out.
$20 million signing bonus
2026: $32.5 million
2027: $32.5 million

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What time is USA vs Slovakia world juniors game? How to watch, stream https://t.co/6X6lFQhXIR

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Kyle Palmieri injury update: Islanders F tears ACL, picks up assist https://t.co/smRmmkxY5F

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Injured Kyle Palmieri sets up goal while limping off ice vs. Flyers https://t.co/YKp2YPkjvf

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Injury Update: Nikita Kucherov has sustained an injury and will not return to tonight’s game. #TBLvsWSH

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Canadiens' Lane Hutson lands lucrative 8-year deal after rookie of the year season https://t.co/lgOTL8m3mc

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ESPN signs #NHL Stanley Cup Champion @TJOshie77

Oshie will serve as an NHL studio & game analyst for the '25-'26 season