NEW for @TheAthletic from me and @ArponBasu, we saw Friday why Finland-Sweden is of one of the greatest rivalries in international hockey. The Finns needed that win, the Swedes now are searching for their ‘A’ game ⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️ https://t.co/Euki9YInc9
THE CAPTAIN IS COMMITTED.
The Penguins have re-signed Sidney Crosby to a two-year contract extension, running through the 2026.27 season and carrying an average annual value of $8.7 million.
Details: https://t.co/13N1vhbR2S
Draisaitl contract front-loaded, includes full no-move clause throughout. Both sides agreed to the bigger parts of this deal late last week. Some finishing touches over the weekend. Draisaitl made sure to get a lot of information this summer en route to this massive decision. Wants to win in Edmonton.
🔒 LEON'S LOCKED IN 🔒
The #Oilers have signed forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension beginning in 2025-26 with an average annual value of $14 million.
The Predators have acquired forward Jordan Frasca from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Cody Glass, Minnesota’s third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
More -> https://t.co/i8liTtJ6kc
#SeaKraken have named Jessica Campbell assistant coach, making her the first woman to hold the role full-time on an #NHL bench.
Campbell and Bob Woods round out Dan Bylsma's coaching staff.