The New Jersey Devils and the NHL have announced that international fans can now stream every NHL game, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Stanley Cup Final, on DAZN, as part of a new multi-year partnership.

The deal covers over 200 countries and territories outside of North America, making it easier than ever for fans around the world to follow their favorite teams and players.

DAZN is a British-based sports streaming platform, owned by Access Industries and headquartered in London. Originally founded as Perform Group in 2007, it rebranded as DAZN in 2015. The platform broadcasts a wide range of live and on-demand sports, with a core focus on combat sports like boxing and MMA, available without pay-per-view fees. DAZN is accessible by subscription across various devices.

As part of this agreement, NHL.TV will be integrated into the DAZN platform. This means fans outside the U.S., Canada, and the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden) will now be able to watch NHL games through NHL.TV on DAZN.

For the New Jersey Devils, this partnership is especially significant. The franchise has developed a strong and growing international fanbase, one that stretches far beyond the Prudential Center in Newark.

During last season’s NHL Global Series, the Devils traveled to Prague, Czechia, where they opened their season with a win against the Buffalo Sabres. But beyond the victory, the trip highlighted the team's global reach. According to NHL.com, fans came from across the world, including Scotland, Spain, and even Australia,  to cheer for the Devils.

One fan, Mikaela Mackie from Melbourne, told NHL.com, “We all know each other from Twitter. It’s fantastic to connect with other people and have that common interest. It makes it easy to start that conversation and get along.” 

That common interest, of course, is the New Jersey Devils.

The team’s global appeal is also fueled by its international roster. One standout example is Ondřej Palát, Devils winger and alternate captain, who hails from Frýdek-Místek, Czechia. Palát has a strong fan following in his home country, and thanks to this DAZN partnership, his supporters can now stream all 82 regular-season games, plus the playoffs, with ease.

Globally, nearly 30% of NHL players were born outside North America. Reaching that international audience has become a core part of the league’s long-term strategy.

Steve McArdle, NHL Chief Operating Officer, explained to NHL.com:

“Media distribution is at the core of our global strategy, and we are thrilled to partner with DAZN to continue to expand our global reach and engage with our fast-growing international fan base. Our shared commitment to innovation, gold-standard technology, and providing an exceptional content delivery service will allow us to deliver NHL content to hockey fans around the world on the platforms they prefer.”

This new partnership not only benefits Devils fans abroad, it also supports the NHL’s broader mission to grow the game globally, making hockey more accessible to the next generation of fans, no matter where they live.

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Hockey Canada revealed their roster for the summer camp for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, with 42 players from 20 different NHL clubs. One of the dozen teams that was not represented was the Buffalo Sabres, although two former Sabres and an ex-Buffalo draft choice were named. 

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Sam Reinhart was among five Florida Panthers named, along with Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour. Former Sabres draft pick Brandon Hagel was one of three Tampa Bay players chosen who played at the NHL Four Nations Face-Off for Lightning head coach Jon Cooper. 

 

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Buffalo is expected to have a number of players who will be in the mix for an Olympic bid for their respective countries. Rasmus Dahlin is a shoo-in for Team Sweden, Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch will be in the mix for Team USA, as will Jiri Kulich for Czechia, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Former Sabre JJ Peterka will undoubtedly be a part of Germany’s squad next February, along with Henri Jokiharju for Finland, 

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How in-depth analytics highlight value of Sharks' 2025 NHL offseason additions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Sharks have added many new players this offseason, but are any of them difference makers?

Between trades and free agency, the Sharks have added forwards Adam Gaudette, Philipp Kurashev, Ryan Reaves, and Jeff Skinner, while also addressing the blue line with defensemen John Klingberg, Nick Leddy, and Dmitry Orlov. San Jose also added goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic.

Frankly, most of these veterans probably are a little past their prime, so it’s hard to say if any will be difference makers, but each, in small-but-significant ways, can still make an impact.

Per Stathletes, let’s look at some of the underrated ways that the new Sharks can help their new team.

Adam Gaudette

The 6-foot-1 center-winger should be able to add some scoring to the bottom-six with his net front presence and dangerous one-timer.

Gaudette actually led the Ottawa Senators with 16 5-on-5 goals last year, with a team-leading six off the one-timer.

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He’s not as adept at passing or carrying the puck, but he should be able to shoot it.

Philipp Kurashev

Kurashev, on the other hand, is happy to carry the puck and dish it.

Per Stathletes, in 2023-24, Kurashev’s breakout campaign for the Chicago Blackhawks, he led all forwards in 5-on-5 Successful Passes and Puck Carries Per 60.

This playmaking mentality could make him a nice fit next to shooters Tyler Toffoli, Jeff Skinner, or Gaudette.

Ryan Reaves

Reaves is still one of the NHL’s most-feared enforcersm and should provide a degree of protection for the Sharks’ young guns.

He’s also still a guy who’s likely to come up with the puck along the boards: The 38-year-old led the Toronto Maple Leafs in Puck Battles and Puck Battles Won, suggesting he can still keep up with the league.

Jeff Skinner

The six-time 30-goal scorer still has a gift for getting open.

In limited playing time, the 33-year-old sniper led the Edmonton Oilers in 5-on-5 Cycle Shots Per 60.

Where’s Jeff Skinner Most Dangerous? Who Should Sharks Play With Him? (+)

What does this look like? Skinner will be trying to get open around the middle of the offensive zone, while his linemates dig for the puck.

Could he score 20 or 30 goals with more playing time on the Sharks? That doesn’t seem far-fetched, considering his track record.

The Sharks will need to pair Skinner with a strong playmaker to maximize his success.

John Klingberg

The offensive blueliner can still carry and dish the puck.

During the Oilers’ run to the Stanley Cup Final, the 32-year-old blueliner was second among defensemen behind kingpin Evan Bouchard in both 5-on-5 Puck Carrys and Successful Passes Per 60.

Don’t count on him to shoot the puck much though, he’s more a playmaker.

The Sharks are hoping for a renaissance campaign from the oft-injured former star, and his work during the post-season suggests that it could happen.

Nick Leddy

Leddy, 34, struggled with the St. Louis Blues last year, but before that, he was a top-four stalwart.

Two areas where the smooth-skating 6-foot-0 defenseman declined last year?

The banged-up veteran won a blueline-low 37.7 percent of his 5-on-5 Puck Battles last year. He was just fifth in Zone Entry Attempts.

Compare that to a healthy 2023-24, when he won a robust 66.4 percent of his Puck Battles and was third in Zone Entry Attempts.

Some improvement in both areas will go a long way for the Sharks.

Dmitry Orlov

The Sharks haven’t had a defenseman like Orlov in a while.

He actually led a deep Carolina Hurricanes blueline in 5-on-5 Offensive Zone Possession Time Per 60: The two-way defenseman should help the Sharks to sustain OZ time, a glaring weakness for San Jose since they traded Erik Karlsson.

In the last two seasons, the Sharks have been dead-last in the NHL in OZ Possession Time, “one-and-done” being an appropriate adjective for their pop gun offensive attack.

Orlov should help keep the puck cycle alive, which should free up shooters like Toffoli and company.

Alex Nedeljkovic

It’s a small sample size, but last year, Nedeljkovic and his Pittsburgh Penguins battery mate Tristan Jarry had the worst 5-on-5 Rush Shot Save % in the league.

So it’s incumbent on a veteran Sharks’ blueline and developing forward group to improve their OZ puck possession time, puck management in all zones, and kill more plays at the blueline, so not to expose Nedeljkovic in the same way.

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The Chicago Blackhawks, the last time the Olympics had NHL players participating, were swarmed with Olympians all over their roster. Things are a little bit different coming into 2025-26, which will finally be a year where the NHL takes a break to go to the Olympic Games in Italy. 

One player that the front office, fans, and the league would like to see work his way onto Team Canada's roster is Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard. If he made it, that would mean that he had a tremendous start to the year, and he looks like the marketable player that everyone was hoping he'd be when he was selected first overall in 2023. 

Bedard didn't make the Four Nations Face-Off roster last season, but he didn't earn it. In all honesty, he probably wasn't even one of the first four or five off. With that said, his potential is what makes people think he has a shot at the Olympics. 

On Wednesday, Canada announced their roster for the 2026 Olympic Orientation Camp, which will take place in August. Connor Bedard made the camp. 

B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) on XMacklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, and Quinton Byfield among the newcomers joining Canada's 2026 Olympic orientation camp, which will take place in August 👀 Full roster ⬇️

Bedard joins other young stars like Quinton Byfield of the Los Angeles Kings and Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks as newcomers. A lot of stars that have made Team Canada so great over the years are also going to be there, like Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand, Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, and Nathan MacKinnon, among others. 

Canada will enter the Olympic Games with as good a chance as anyone to win the Gold Medal. When the young players mentioned are bubble guys for the roster, that speaks to the depth of Hockey Canada. 

Heading into the latter stages of the NHL off-season, this will be a great experience for Bedard. Learning from some of the game's most prolific stars can be great for development. 

Connor Bedard opted to miss the IIHF World Championships earlier in the off-season. That may make him have to work extra hard to catch Hockey Canada's eye, but they won't deny the best chance to win. It's up to Bedard, through his play at the camp and with the Blackhawks, to prove that he can help them. 

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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has won two Olympic Gold Medals throughout his legendary career and will have the chance to win a third at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. 

Crosby was one of 42 NHL players invited to Canada's orientation camp to prepare for the 2026 Olympics. He is joined by the likes of Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner, Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, Brayden Point, Brandon Hagel, Sam Bennett, and many more. 

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be the first to feature NHL players since the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. 

Hockey Canada has invited 42 NHL players to orientation camp in preparation for the 2026 Italy Olympics:

26 Forwards: Bedard, Bennett, Byfield, Celebrini, Cirelli, Crosby, Hagel, Horvat, Hyman, Jarvis, Johnston, Konecny, MacKinnon, Marchand, Marner, McDavid, Nugent-Hopkins,…

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After winning a Gold Medal for his country at the 2005 World Juniors, Crosby guided Team Canada to Olympic Gold Medals in 2010 and 2014. He also helped his country win a Gold Medal at the 2015 World Championships and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey before assisting Canada to win this year's 4 Nations Face-Off. 

The 4 Nations Face-Off served as an appetizer for the 2026 Olympics and was a major success for the NHL. 

Canada's Olympic orientation camp will take place in Calgary from August 26-28. 

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With it now being August, things around the NHL have naturally slowed down significantly. It is not surprising, as most of this year's unrestricted free agents (UFAs) have been signed. However, there are still some veterans who are UFAs at this point in the summer, and one of them is former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto. 

The Penguins elected not to re-sign Nieto this off-season after he spent each of the last two seasons with the team. In 32 games this past season with Pittsburgh, the Long Beach, California native recorded one goal, two assists, three points, 39 hits, and a minus-8 rating.

Nieto was also placed on waivers by Pittsburgh in February. After clearing them, he joined the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League (AHL). In 15 games with the AHL squad, he recorded three goals, four assists, seven points, and a plus-2 rating.

While the 2024-25 season was a tough year for Nieto, it is fair to wonder if a team out there could consider inviting him to training camp on a professional tryout (PTO). The 2011 second-round pick has plenty of experience and can be a serviceable bottom-six forward when playing at his best. Thus, he could be a decent veteran for a club to bring in to improve their forward depth.

In 54 games over two seasons with the Penguins, Nieto recorded two goals, five assists, seven points, 53 hits, and a minus-3 rating. 

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New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat is one of 42 NHL players who were invited to Team Canada's Orientation Camp, which will be held in Calgary from Aug. 26-28. 

9⃣2⃣ players from 🇨🇦's men's, women's and para hockey programs have earned invites to National Teams Orientation Camp in Calgary.

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Per Hockey Canada, the National Teams Orientation Camp is a three-day, off-ice event with players and staff from all three programs, which will include presentations, team-building opportunities, team meetings, and media opportunities in preparation for the upcoming season.

Also included on this list is former Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson, who was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens on June 27 ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft. 

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Both represented Team Canada at the 2025 World Championships, with Horvat leaving the tournament early due to an injury which he has fully recovered from. 

Not included on this list is Islanders forward Mathew Barzal, who is still working his way back from a lower-body injury. 

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The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, beginning on Feb. 11, concluding with the gold medal game on Feb. 22

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