Dave Hakstol received a new two year contract after taking the Seattle Kraken from 30th in the NHL to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in their first two seasons as an expansion team.But this is about the future. The coach's contract now runs through 2025 26."It's the next step for us, " Hakstol said Thursday, the day after the contract was announced. "Obviously, we want to try to work to build a...

Each Friday, NHL Network and ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes will provide readers with three games he is looking forward to that weekend:New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders Friday, 7:30 p. m. ET; MSGSN, NHLN, MSG It's been a bit of a slow start for the Devils 1 1 1 , but I'm still a believer. I think Timo Meier needs to be in and around the net more; the forward scored 40 goals last season and...

NHL. com is providing in depth analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1 Sept. 1. Today, three important questions facing the New Jersey Devils. 1. Are the Devils better than they were a season ago?New Jersey signed restricted free agent forwards Timo Meier eight years and Jesper Bratt eight years and re signed unrestricted free agent Erik Haula three years. Additionally, defenseman Luke...

Welcome to the NHL Buzz. Each day during the regular season, NHL.com has you covered with all the latest news.Seattle KrakenJaden Schwartz is expected to be out about six weeks because of an upper body injury. The forward was placed on injured reserve Thursday."Not available today, " Kraken coach Dave Hakstol said Thursday prior to Seattle's 4 3 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. "We...