Defense team alleges Gaudreau brothers were intoxicated before fatal crash, seeks to have charges dropped

The Philadelphia Flyers are focusing on goalie Sam Ersson, who struggled with experience and support last season, finishing with a 22-17-5 record. With the addition of Dan Vladar to share the workload, the Flyers aim to set Ersson up for success in the 2025-26 season, despite fans' calls for the return of Carter Hart, who has been out of competitive play for 18 months. Want More Context? 🔎

THN.com’s Summer Splash series highlights the Nashville Predators, ranked 23rd, after a disappointing 2022-23 season. General Manager Barry Trotz made minimal changes, adding Erik Haula, Nicolas Hague, and Nick Perbix while losing a few lower-tier players; the team aims for improvement in 2025-26, banking on a stronger defense and the return of star defenseman Roman Josi. Want More Context? 🔎

The St. Louis Blues have re-signed forward Nikita Alexandrov to a one-year, two-way contract worth $750,000 at the NHL level and $300,000 at the AHL level, with a $350,000 guarantee. At 24, Alexandrov had an impressive season with the Springfield Thunderbirds, scoring 21 goals and 49 points in 48 games, but faces competition for a roster spot with the Blues. Want More Context? 🔎