Kevin He

Jets sign Kevin He, 1st China-born player with NHL contract

The first-place Winnipeg Jets signed Kevin He -- an 18-year-old forward who was born in Beijing and moved to Canada with his family when he was 6 -- to an entry-level deal on Tuesday, making him the first China-born player to sign an NHL contract.

Source: Maple Leafs trade for Jackets' Kirill Marchenko

The Maple Leafs have acquired Kirill Marchenko in a trade with the Blue Jackets and agreed to a six-year extension with the 26-year-old forward, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.

Penguins GM eyes more certainty from Evgeni Malkin on future

Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said he's "not doing this day-to-day, year-to-year thing with Geno," after Evgeni Malkin waited until May to sign a contract extension that brings the franchise legend back for a 21st year.

Canes, Panthers, Avs favored to win Stanley Cup entering new season

Although sportsbooks are not in consensus over which NHL team should be the stand-alone Stanley Cup favorite in the new season, three stand above the rest -- Carolina, Florida and Colorado.

Matthew Stafford makes cameo in Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' music video

Why, yes, that was Matthew Stafford. Here's why all signs pointed to the reigning NFL MVP's music video cameo.

How the NHL is humanizing its players to reach new fans

Inspired by the success of "Heated Rivalry" and "Off Campus," the NHL is leaning into off-ice personalities, fashion, and even BookTok to build lasting fandom.