Russia must be allowed to return to the ice hockey world championship and other international events, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Friday, overturning an exclusion in place since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
• As Larkin walks away from Red Wings, where does that leave Simon Edvinsson ? • Minnesota's tricky situation with Quinn Hughes • The most fitting endorsement ever The Dylan Larkin Detroit Divorce became official Thursday, with the team’s former captain informing the club he would no longer play for them; the Red Wings responded by suspending him without pay and removing his nameplate from the te
The Dylan Larkin situation is coming to a head, as the former Detroit Red Wings captain will officially no longer play for his hometown team. Between public statements from his agent, Pat Brisson, and team interim GM Shawn Horcoff, news broke on Thursday that the 30-year-old center would sit out until his trade request was met.
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger said in Thursday’s edition of Insider Trading that it sounds as if the Red Wings are willing to wait until Dec. 1, which is the cutoff Edvinsson must have a contract by if he’s eligible to play this season.
The Winnipeg Jets lost their seventh straight game Thursday, falling 6-4 to the Tampa Bay Lightning . After trailing 2-1, the Jets fell behind 5-1 after a disastrous stretch of just three minutes and seven seconds in which the Lightning scored three goals to pull away late in the second period.
The Detroit Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin as he sits out awaiting a trade. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators are shopping around for a scoring forward, while the Chicago Blackhawks are among several clubs interested in little-used Washington Capitals winger Ivan Miroshnichenko.
Reaction to the Red Wings suspending Dylan Larkin and the resulting trade speculation, plus the latest on Simon Edvinsson in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. TSN: The Detroit Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin without pay on Thursday after his agent released a statement indicating the 30-year-old center decided not to play while awaiting a trade.
Hours after reports emerged that trade talks surrounding the Detroit Red Wings ’ disgruntled former captain have intensified, the team announced that the forward has been suspended without pay.
The Montreal Canadiens announced that defenceman Mike Matheson will not play Thursday night against the Dallas Stars due to a lower-body injury. Matheson had two assists in 23:25 of ice time during Tuesday’s 2-0 win over the St. Louis Blues .
The 2027 NHL Draft season is well underway – and for a handful of players seeking second chances, it’s been fruitful. We typically see around 25-30 players selected in their second or third years of eligibility, with most being late-round picks. Josh Doan is one of the most notable picks in recent years, putting up outstanding numbers in 2020-21 before going 37th overall to Arizona. Last year, Et
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer's head-to-head matchup against Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild, Logan Cooley's hat trick in a Utah Mammoth win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, and more.
It’s a scary time of year. Haunted houses and horror movies abound, but perhaps most terrifying is the sight of kids full of sugar after a night of trick-or-treating. There are reasons for some NHL squads to be scared, too. Every off-season plan looks perfect in September, but come Halloween, you start to realize things aren’t going exactly as planned.
It’s the time of year in which we celebrate all things spooky, and that extends to the NHL, which hosts ‘Hockey Halloween,’ a staggered 10-game slate, on Saturday. In honor of Oct. 31, let’s explore the scary side of the game and, this time, the bench bosses who strike fear into players.
The Red Wings announced on Thursday that Larkin had been suspended without pay after the former captain informed the team that he would no longer play while he awaits a trade. "We are disappointed by (Larkin's) decision, particularly given his obligations to the organization and his teammates," interim GM Shawn Horcoff said in a statement announcing the suspension. "We will continue to explore tr
The Detroit Red Wings star will not play Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, head coach Todd McLellan told reporters. He added that interim general manager Shawn Horcoff will address the situation. Larkin requested a trade during the summer. He did report to the team, but was stripped of his captaincy.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel is set to return to game action on Thursday against the the Utah Mammoth less than a week after suffering a medical episode on a team flight. Coach Dan Muse confirmed to reporters on Thursday morning that Kindel, as well as forwards Evgeni Malkin and Egor Chinakhov, are all expected to draw back in.
With a helper on Alex Newhook's goal on Thursday night, the 22-year-old defenceman broke a Canadiens record for most assists recorded before 23 years old. Hutson has 136 dishes before turning 23, breaking the record of 135 set by Henri Richard in 1958.
Nico Daws replaced Stuart Skinner to start the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with the Jets trailing 5-1 Thursday night. Daws was acquired from the New Jersey Devils last week as part of the package for Connor Hellebuyck.
Defenceman Mike Matheson will not play Thursday night's game with a lower-body injury and will be reevaluated when the team returns to Montreal, the Canadiens announced shortly before puck drop. Matheson recently returned to the lineup on Oct. 23 after a four-game absence with a lower-body injury. It's unclear if the injuries are related.
The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that forward Konsta Helenius will miss at least the team’s next two games with an upper-body injury. Helenius, 20, sustained the injury during Buffalo’s 2-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday evening. The Sabres still have two games remaining on their current road trip, but Helenius is heading back to Buffalo early to undergo further evaluation.
Hughes is now available to be claimed by the other 31 teams in the NHL. If he clears waivers, he’ll be eligible to be assigned to Dallas’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Texas Stars. Hughes, 30, has yet to get into game action for the Stars this season after he suffered an upper-body injury during preseason. As a result, he began the year on injured reserve.
Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley remains under evaluation after suffering a lower-body injury during Wednesday's 4-0 loss in Edmonton. The 29-year-old was injured in a collision with Oilers forward Colton Dach in the crease with 12 seconds remaining in the first period.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Aleksander Barkov could return to the lineup for the Florida Panthers in about four weeks after skating for the first time Wednesday since injuring his left knee Oct. 1.
While most eyes will be on Patrick Kane when he returns to Detroit with the Chicago Blackhawks (4-8-0) on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET; Disney+, HULU, ESPN+, SN+), Dylan Larkin will be top of mind for most Red Wings fans. The forward, who requested a trade during the offseason and was stripped of his captaincy before training camp, will not play. Coach Todd McLellan said that general manager Shawn Horco
The Minnesota Wild claimed defenceman Cameron Crotty off waivers from the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Crotty was placed on waivers Wednesday, along with Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Carson Soucy , who cleared waivers Thursday.
The Dallas Stars got confirmation on a couple players’ statuses, as defenseman Kyle Capobianco will miss four weeks with a lower-body injury, while Sam Steel is officially returning to the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens .
The Maple Leafs came away with a disappointing 5-4 loss to the struggling Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night. What’s even more disappointing was how bad goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was. The Vezina Trophy winner faced just 17 shots in the game, with the final two goals he allowed being questionable, at best. For a guy brought in to bring some stability in net, Bobrovsky has been underwhelming, going
Thomas Chabot will return to the lineup Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, head coach Travis Green told reporters after morning skate. Fellow blue-liner Carter Yakemchuk will be a healthy scratch, while Warren Foegele will miss an extended period after leaving Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Minnesota Wild got a couple updates regarding injuries to their defensemen, as Brock Faber has cleared the return to play protocol, while Jared Spurgeon will be out on a week-to-week basis. Faber has missed the entirety of the regular season for the Wild after sustaining a skull fracture when a shot struck him on the left side of his face during their September 25th 2-1 loss to the Dallas Sta
Veteran and franchise legend defenseman Victor Hedman will be back on the ice for the Bolts as they take on the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Winger Brandon Hagel, who has not missed a game but had his status for this contest up in the air, will also play.
Forward Taylor Hall will miss the next few games with an upper-body injury after he tweaked something in practice on Tuesday, Hurricanes’ head coach Rod Brind’Amour told reporters Thursday. Hall, 34, told media on Monday that he expected to return to the lineup after a five-game absence. But the following day, Brind’Amour said the winger suffered a new injury ahead of Carolina’s game against the
The former Toronto Metropolitan University defenceman will make his NHL debut with the Utah Mammoth against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team said after Thursday morning skate. A second-round pick of the Arizona Coyotes in 2022 (36th overall), the Russian-born Duda played the second half of the 2023-24 season with TMU after his appeal to play NCAA hockey at Maine was denied.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Thursday that winger Arthur Kaliyev has signed a 25-game professional tryout deal with the Iowa Wild, the top-level American Hockey League affiliate of the Minnesota Wild . Kaliyev, 25, spent the 2025-26 season in the Ottawa Senators organization. The 6’2″ right wing played primarily with the AHL’s Belleville Senators, scoring 40 goals and 68 points in 70 ga
Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios is working the phones in hopes of adding a scoring winger, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. Garrioch notes that Staios began making calls before Warren Foegele exited the team’s 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, but an injury to the winger could further the general manager’s desire to make a deal.
The Dylan Larkin trade speculation continues, the Senators seek scoring help, and the latest on Capitals winger Ivan Miroshnichenko in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. DETROIT HOCKEY NOW : Dylan Larkin’s absence from practice on Wednesday prompted speculation that the 30-year-old Red Wings center was finally getting traded. However, it turned out to be a false alarm, as Larkin was merely taking a “mainten
According to Chris Johnston and Hailey Salvian of The Athletic , the two women’s hockey superpowers may be forced to wear generic jerseys at the upcoming IIHF Women’s World Championship because of a legal dispute.
Landon DuPont, a freshman defenseman at the University of Michigan, is in a class by himself when it comes to the evaluation of top prospects available for the 2027 NHL Draft, according to NHL Central Scouting director Karl Stewart.
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Jacob Tye break down the latest development around Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings, the Winnipeg Jets’ struggling offense, and more.
OK, that’s a slight exaggeration, but the month begins with pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and ends with the gourds turning ghoulish, hollowed out and illuminated for Halloween. Autumn vistas are dotted by pumpkins’ bright orange hue, making them a can’t-miss part of the entire season.
He’s supposed to be embarking on a career in law enforcement right about now. He’s been paying the bills working at a gun range. Instead, he’s staring down Alex Ovechkin’s one-timer, again and again and again, until ‘Ovi,’ the greatest goal scorer who ever lived, feels like he has it calibrated well enough for the day.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Devin Cooley's injury in the Edmonton Oilers' win over the Calgary Flames, Sergei Bobrovsky's struggles against the Seattle Kraken, and more.
Most NHL fans accept the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights as by far the top two teams in the Pacific Division, but after one month of the season, is there a clear third?
The Red Wings announced on Thursday that Larkin had been suspended without pay after the former captain informed the team that he would no longer play while he awaits a trade.
"We are disappointed by (Larkin's) decision, particularly given his obligations to the organization and his teammates," interim GM Shawn Horcoff said in a statement announcing the suspension. "We will continue to explore tr
Congratulations to Connor Hellebuyck. After a public trade request and holdout, the star goaltender finally escaped the wintry wasteland of Winnipeg to reach the sunny climes of… Newark, New Jersey? OK, Hellebuyck’s move from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils may not have gotten him the palm trees and tax breaks that have been so en vogue for NHL players lately, but the 33-year old might
Zach Hyman was placed on injured reserve by the Oilers because of a neck injury and will not play against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday (8:30 p.m. ET; Prime). Edmonton coach Mike Babcock said the forward sustained the injury when he was hit into the boards by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Andreas Englund at 7:36 of the second period of a 4-3 shootout loss Monday. "We're just being extra cautious,
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin insists that there is no new update involving his star defenceman Quinn Hughes , he told the Chad Hartman Show of WCCO Talk 830 in Minnesota on Wednesday . Hughes, 27, was acquired by the Wild from the Vancouver Canucks in December of 2025 in exchange for forwards Liam Ohgren , Marco Rossi , defenceman Zeev Buium , and a 2026 first-round draft pick.
Devin Cooley’s unexpected play is challenging Dustin Wolf’s starting job, creating a goalie controversy for a Calgary Flames team that no one expected to be winning this many games this early into the season.
On Wednesday, defensemen Carson Soucy of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Cameron Crotty of the Ottawa Senators were placed on waivers. Both players are now available to be claimed by the NHL’s other 31 teams. If they clear waivers, they’ll be eligible to be assigned to the American Hockey League (AHL).
“It should be,” said one Eastern Conference executive, granted anonymity to speak openly about another team’s business. “He’s been a No. 1 centre for almost all his time there, and that has its own price. But factor in his cap hit ($8.7M through 2031) in this landscape, and that’s worth a premium.”
Jeremy M. Jacobs, the Boston Bruins governor of 51 years, announced Wednesday that his son, Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs, will succeed him as governor and will represent the club on the NHL’s board of governors.
Centre Jason Dickinson and defenceman Mattias Ekholm are expected to return against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Dickinson has struggled with injuries this season, missing time on two separate occasions already. He's been sidelined since Oct. 15 with an undisclosed injury suffered in practice, and he also missed the first three games of the season with a foot injury.
The Senators placed defenceman Cameron Crotty on waivers Wednesday, making room for the potential return of Thomas Chabot ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings. Chabot has been out since suffering an upper-body injury against the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 18. However, he's been back practising with the Senators and shed his non-contact jersey at Monday's skate.
The Blue Jackets' ongoing struggles could resurrect speculation about Zach Werenski's future in Columbus, while the Pittsburgh Penguins could be open to offers for some of their veteran players.
After all, these players are the best of the best. We should be accustomed to seeing them put up crazy numbers every season. Heck, Connor McDavid is averaging almost three points a game, and no one is batting an eye because it’s not out of the realm of possibility for a player of his caliber.
DALLAS -- Connor Hellebuyck ’s tenure with the New Jersey Devils began on a high note. The 33-year-old goaltender made 17 saves for his new team in a 5-1 victory against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.
It was Varlamov's first win since Nov. 14, 2024, when he made 24 saves in a 5-2 victory at the Vancouver Canucks. It's been so long, only seven skaters from that night were in the lineup in Nashville. But after the medical marvel proved to Islanders brass in training camp he was physically able to return to the NHL, Varlamov is back.
Alex Ovechkin , the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history, can tie or make some helper history when the Washington Capitals play the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, NBCSP+). Ovechkin needs one assist to tie longtime linemate Nicklas Backstrom for the most in Capitals history. Backstrom had 762 assists, with 279 that led to goals for Ovechkin, the League's
It was the 42nd of 46 saves that Fowler would make, his airtight goaltending in Montreal's 2-0 victory, giving him the Canadiens record for most saves in a game by a rookie. In so doing, he anchored his team's third straight victory on its four-game road trip, which concludes against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Thursday (8 p.m. ET, Prime Video, TSN2, RDS).
When the Detroit Red Wings drafted Michael Brandsegg-Nygård 15th overall in 2024, they knew they were getting a near-NHL-ready winger. His two-way game was mature, his hockey sense was solid, and he knew how to wire a shot better than most his age.
Check out the latest on the Red Wings, Kraken, Predators, and more in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. TSN : Darren Dreger reports the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins are two teams not on Dylan Larkin’s 10-team trade list that are rumored to be interested in the Detroit Red Wings center.
In the message, Wallace, who had just been named an alternate captain on the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team, told Pauls that he, Declan Farmer and Travis Dodson would do everything they could to fill the void that the longtime captain was leaving behind after his recent retirement.
It’s been a long journey for the energetic 9-year-old from the Atlanta area. At four weeks old, he was diagnosed with PHACE syndrome, a rare condition that causes blood capillaries called hemangiomas to grow in his head, brain, down his neck and in his cheek.
The first month of the 2026-27 NHL season is nearly complete, and Connor Hellebuyck's trade to the New Jersey Devils has led to some massive changes around Jason Chen's weekly power rankings.
Even though we are just one month into the 2026-27 season, some teams are looking to explore trade options to better their teams. With every team having played 10 games in the expanded 84-game schedule, organizations have enough of a sample size to gauge where their rosters are, and what they might need to improve on in order to be considered legitimate threats to make it to the Stanley Cup Playo
The NHL’s salary cap is still going through a “smoothing” process as the league comes out of the pandemic-induced flat cap wanting to avoid a sudden jump. But as we get to the end of that process, how high could the upper limit climb? Frank Seravalli has the story.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Connor Hellebuyck's debut with the New Jersey Devils, Jacob Fowler's 46-save shutout for the Montreal Canadiens in their win against the St. Louis Blues, and more.
While the season is still early, it’s not so early for teams to start reacting, especially the ones who are struggling more than expected. Often times, the head coach is an easy move to make to shake things up, especially with how they impact the on-ice product.
Ben Kindel is back on the ice with the Pittsburgh Penguins . His presence was a welcome sight for fans at Tuesday morning's practice after the 19-year-old centre collapsed on the team's flight back from Utah a week ago due to a vasovagal episode.
TEMPE, Ariz. — Dave Hakstol left his job as an NHL assistant coach during the season to lead a college hockey program still reeling from the collapse of a player during an outdoor workout. Hakstol's approach in the 12 days since he took the job at Arizona State has been the same as previous stops during a career spanning more than three decades coaching in the NHL and college.
TSN’s Hockey Insiders on the hurdles Toronto faces in making trades, if the Sharks could be a fit for Simon Edvinsson , Nashville looking for youth and skill, the Flames and Morgan Frost , pending UFA Artturi Lehkonen off to a hot start and the Kraken seeking top line skill.
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm clearly has a hard head or somebody up above was looking out for him, because he could be playing alongside partner Evan Bouchard Wednesday when red-hot Calgary Flames are here.
On Tuesday, it was revealed that former NHL forward Andre Lacroix passed away at the age of 81. The Philadelphia Flyers , who Lacroix broke into the league with, released a statement, paying homage to one of the franchise’s early stars:
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joined Gino Reda on Tuesday to break down the latest on Zach Hyman , the Toronto Maple Leafs ’ injured list, the Seattle Kraken and Nashville Predators being names to watch on the trade market and more.
It was presented as a slice of Canadiana, but American stars played prominent roles as the Montreal Canadiens edged the host Winnipeg Jets 2-1 outdoors at the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic on Sunday. Montreal goalie Jacob Fowler, who won a gold medal with the U.S. at the 2024 World Juniors, delivered 33 saves for the Canadiens. In front of 32,342 fans, the much-anticipated game took place
Paul Maurice doesn't think Winnipeg suddenly has become a bad place to play in the aftermath of the Connor Hellebuyck saga. The Florida Panthers coach, in the Manitoba capital to take on his former team, was asked about Hellebuyck's trade demand and eventual deal last week to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.
The Connor Hellebuyck saga ended last week with a trade to New Jersey. As the Devils set off on a three-game road trip, we're wondering when Hellebuyck will get his first start with the new team.
The newly acquired goaltender will make his starting debut for the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in Dallas against the Stars, the team announced after morning skate. Hellebuyck, acquired from the Winnipeg Jets last week, suited up in his first practice with his new team on Monday.
Taylor Hall could return from an upper-body injury against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360). The forward was activated from injured reserve by the Hurricanes on Monday and practiced for the first time since being injured in the second period of a 4-2 win against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 13 and was considered week to week. Hall, who skated on a line with forwards Jordan
Outside of the Bronx cheers during the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs against Boston , nothing ever seemed to really faze him, which led to him becoming one of the greatest goalies of his generation. He was exactly the type of goaltender that coaches wanted to mold their young stars into, but so few could handle the pressure like Price did.
James Reimer made his New York Rangers debut Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings , but he was pulled after he gave up three goals on eight shots in the opening frame. The Rangers lost 6-3, and head coach Mike Sullivan pointed the blame at himself in the post-game media availability.
With an NHL team's performance on the power play and penalty kill sometimes proving to be a make-or-break factor in their success, which special teams units around the league have put together strong starts?
A look at the teams that tried to acquire Connor Hellebuyck before he was traded to the New Jersey Devils, and the latest on the Washington Capitals after allowing Ivan Miroshnichenko to speak with other clubs about a trade.
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is ready to move on after finally completing the difficult task of finding a suitable trade partner for superstar goalie Connor Hellebuyck . The Jets sent Hellebuyck, who won three Vezina Trophies and one Hart Trophy during his 11 years in Winnipeg, to the New Jersey Devils on Friday in exchange for forwards Dawson Mercer and Nick Bjugstad , goalte
NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League today announced the launch of NHL Monday Night Hockey, a new initiative that will bring NHL games to hockey fans across Europe live in local prime time viewing windows on Monday nights throughout the 2026-27 season. The League and its international media partners will deliver 11 NHL Monday Night Hockey broadcasts to fans across Europe starting Monday, Nov. 30
In a message posted on social media, former NHL defenseman and forward Dustin Byfuglien put out a heartfelt message to fans of the Winnipeg Jets after an exciting weekend that included Byfuglien participating in a very exciting alumni game at Canada Life Centre before being recognized in front of a large crowd at Princess Auto Stadium during the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic, which ultiamtely saw the
With an assist on William Nylander's third-period goal on Monday, the captain became the fastest player in franchise history to reach the 800-point milestone, doing so in just 703 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes goalie is off to a 7-0-0 start and can maintain his perfect record when the defending Stanley Cup champions host the Boston Bruins at Lenovo Center on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360).
Check out the latest on the Maple Leafs and Flames in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. SPORTSNET : Luke Fox reports that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka still wants to improve his club’s defensive play. However, he doesn’t necessarily think a trade is necessary, citing the club’s internal improvement in recent games.
Janos Basa, an important figure in Romanian hockey as a player, coach, and school teacher, passed away on 23 October after a lengthy illness. On the international level, he played at the 1968 Olympics in Grenoble as well as nine World Championships (eight B Pool, one C Pool). Domestically, Basa played for 15 years, winning two national titles. He later coached at the national and international lev
LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart left the team's morning skate with an undisclosed injury, and Adin Hill will start Tuesday night's game against the Ottawa Senators. “He's in good hands,” coach Ryan Craig said. “We've got a plan here moving forward either way. We'll be ready for tonight.”
Chris Sinclair joins Emma Lingan and Michael Augello to discuss the upcoming IIHF Women’s World Championships before Andre Leal joins to discuss Kirill Marchenko’s injury, the Chicago Blackhawks’ struggles, and more.
The Devils acquired the Hart Trophy winner from the Winnipeg Jets , another notable small market in the NHL, last week. It led many to believe hockey players seek markets where they won’t be recognized and are willing to move outside Canada. However, that might just be the way hockey players are built compared to athletes from the other three major sports in North America.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 29 of 32 shots faced, but two of the goals he gave up came in a two-minute span midway through the first period, as well as a power-play goal early in the second frame.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Devin Cooley's impressive run with the Calgary Flames, Zach Hyman's injury in the Edmonton Oilers' shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, and more.
What caused these post-hype breakouts for highly touted first-round picks? Lafreniere needed an increase in coach trust . Wallstedt played much better once he had NHL defensemen protecting him rather than AHL ones. The reasons are numerous. But these four players offer hope for any fan base wondering if their top prospects are ever going to become go-to players. And they aren’t the only examples o
Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Draisaitl scored a league-best six goals and added three assists over three games as the Oilers won twice and moved into first place in the Pacific Division.
NEWARK, N.J. – Sheldon Keefe and his New Jersey Devils’ staff added it all up. Since the start of training camp in September, Connor Hellebuyck spent 29 days on the ice honing his game in Michigan against NHL shooters like Robby Fabbri, which is one more than his new tandem mate, Jake Allen, worked with the Devils.
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Sunday they signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year contract that will pay him $3 million. “We’re glad that Alexander is returning to our group,” said Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky in a news release . “This has been a long process, but we look forward to him re-entering our locker room ready to contribute with the Hurricanes, as he did during
The longtime Jets defenceman returned to Winnipeg ahead of Sunday's Heritage Classic for the alumni game against former Montreal Canadiens players, an experience Byfuglien called "a goodbye we never really got to have." "Winnipeg, you gave us something this weekend that I didn't realize how much I needed," Byfuglien wrote in a statement released by the Jets on Monday . "The way our chapter in Win
Defenceman Thomas Chabot shed his non-contact jersey during Monday's practice and is trending in the right direction, head coach Travis Green told reporters . "I'm not sure if he's going to go tomorrow (against the Vegas Golden Knights), but he's definitely close to playing," Green said.
Even without a game on Sunday, the Hurricanes still scored a ‘W’ by inking 25-year-old defenceman Alexander Nikishin — a restricted free agent who had not played this season — to a one-year deal worth $3 million.
The Carolina Hurricanes have activated the forward from injured reserve, the team announced on Monday. Hall missed the last five games with an upper-body injury he suffered against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 13.
At some point I will run out of words to describe how devastating a player Connor McDavid is on the ice, but that day is not today. One of the reasons McDavid is so captivating as a player is he continues to raise the bar of what we consider exceptional play. His scoring explosion early this season has been something to behold.
Despite the fact that the trade happened almost a year ago, Quinn Hughes finally played his first game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver after he was dealt to the Minnesota Wild . There were some expectations that it would carry similar weight to Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa earlier in the week, but at the same time, it was a much less volatile situation. In the end, Canucks fans had
Some pundits suggest Dylan Larkin could change his mind and add the Montreal Canadiens to his list of trade destinations. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins and Los Angeles Kings aren't on Larkin's list, but do they really need him?
The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman participated in his first full skate on Monday since suffering his upper-body injury on Oct. 10. The 36-year-old was considered week-to-week after going down in a victory over the Colorado Avalanche earlier this month. He had one assist in six games before his injury.
When speaking to reporters, Los Angeles Kings head coach Peter Laviolette announced that forward Mats Zuccarello is dealing with an upper-body injury and will not be in the lineup when the Kings visit the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 Sunday at the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium, home of the CFL’s Winnipeg Jets. While the game itself wasn’t the most exciting, the atmosphere and scenery gave fans inside Princess Auto Stadium a sight to behold, and those watching at home a memorable viewing experience.
Defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen is out approximately two weeks after re-aggravating a left hand injury, the team announced on Monday. Ristolainen, 31, missed nine game with the ailment before returning Saturday in a 5-4 loss against the Anaheim Ducks and playing 14:34.
Quinton Byfield could return for the Kings at the New York Rangers on Monday (7 p.m. ET; ABTV, NHLN, MSG, TVAS). Coach Peter Laviolette said he is “hopeful” the center is able to play; Byfield has missed the past two games and wore a noncontact jersey at practice Sunday. He has two points (one goal, one assist) in seven games this season. … Mats Zuccarello (upper body) will not be available; the f
And there he goes! Connor Hellebuyck steps onto the ice for his first practice with the NJDevils pic.twitter.com/UUhmEEWaR6 Reimer is the first goalie off, so looks like he'll make his NYR debut tonight vs. LA.
Could Dylan Larkin accept a trade to the Canadiens? Should the Lightning pursue him? Could trade rumors about Zach Werenski start up again? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. NHL ON TNT: Jackie Redmond asked Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman if there was any chance that Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin might expand his 10-team trade list.
During Hellebuyck’s hold out to start this season, veteran Stuart Skinner grabbed the reigns, starting eight of the Jets’ 11 games while posting a 3-2-3 record with a solid .911 save percentage and a 2.60 goals-against average. Clay Stevenson has gotten three starts as Skinner’s backup, going 1-2-0 with a .893 SV% and a 3.08 GAA. As part of the Hellebuyck trade, Winnipeg also received netminder Ni
Landon DuPont, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, was one of 28 players to earn an A rating on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list released Monday. The list is a compilation of draft-eligible prospects from all the major development leagues throughout North America and Europe. It will be updated throughout the season as scouts evaluate players.
The New Jersey Devils and their front office led by new general manager Sunny Mehta made the biggest of splashes last Friday when they came somewhat out of left field to acquire three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets .
The 2026-27 NHL regular season is in full swing, with all but two of the league’s 32 member clubs having played double-digit games across the first four weeks of the schedule. To say the past seven days contained multitudes would be an understatement. We saw what will go down as one of the biggest mid-season trades in recent memory, along with an outdoor game, multiple extended winning and losing
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jacob Fowler's impressive performance for the Montreal Canadiens at the Heritage Classic, Quinn Hughes' return to Vancouver as a member of the Minnesota Wild, and more.
With 32 teams, games every night and countless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to miss out on the weekly storylines. Not to worry; every Monday from October to April, I’ll map out the major events, games, plotlines and milestones on tap for the next seven days.
Alexander Nikishin signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. The 25-year-old defenseman has yet to play this season. He became a restricted free agent July 1 after he had 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) and averaged 18:11 of ice time in 81 regular-season games as a rookie last season. His 11 goals set a Carolina/Hartford Whalers record for a rookie at his pos
Welcome to the NHL Chat Room, NHL.com's weekly Q&A feature where we talk to key figures in the game, gaining insight into their lives on and off the ice. This week, we feature Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty.
On Sunday, the Winnipeg Jets will play host to the Montreal Canadiens in an outdoor regular-season matchup at Princess Auto Stadium, home of the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The game is available to watch on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT.
Forward Jared McCann is expected to miss 10 weeks with a lower-body injury, the Kraken announced on Sunday. McCann has three goals and five assists for eight points in 11 games this season with Seattle.
David Perron could make his Stars debut against the New York Islanders on Sunday (6 p.m. ET; Prime Video, MSGSN). The 38-year-old forward has been practicing with the team since signing a one-year contract Oct. 16. … Forward Radek Faksa (lower body) is also possible to play after he left in the third period of a 3-2 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. … Sam Steel (undisclosed) will
Get cozy and watch the Winnipeg Jets host the Montreal Canadiens in a rustic Canadian cottage. Well, Princess Auto Stadium will be decorated to look like one, at least, for the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN, TNT, truTV, HBO MAX), complete with a roaring fire. "Off Campus" star Ella Bright will host a special first intermission presented by Ticketmaster with musical per
SALT LAKE CITY -- Nikita Kucherov became the Tampa Bay Lightning’s all-time leader in points with an assist, but the Utah Mammoth rallied for a 5-4 overtime win at Delta Center on Saturday. Kucherov has 1,138 points (405 goals, 733 assists) in 890 games with Tampa Bay, breaking a tie with Steven Stamkos, who now plays for the Nashville Predators. Stamkos had 1,137 points (555 goals, 582 assists)
In the Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup: the Hurricanes tried to acquire Connor Hellebuyck , the latest on Dylan Larkin , and the Capitals granted permission for Ivan Miroshnichenko to speak with other teams. SPORTSNET : Elliotte Friedman reports the Carolina Hurricanes really wanted to acquire Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets . However, the Jets wanted immediate forward help, and the Hurricanes
Several players have been off to a great start, and some of these starts lead to questions of whether it is sustainable. Here are some suspects to having a lucky start to the 2026-27 NHL regular season.
Connor Hellebuyck is settling into New Jersey after his blockbuster trade from Winnipeg, with his Devils debut potentially coming as early as this week. Here’s what we learned about the deal, his preparation, the salary-cap implications and why New Jersey believes the three-time Vezina winner can help turn it into a Stanley Cup contender.
The Connor Hellebuyck saga with the Winnipeg Jets has come to an end after his trade to the New Jersey Devils. Hellebuyck came out Saturday and tried to mend fences with Jets fans who feel betrayed, but his words ring hollow.
New Jersey Devils general manager Sunny Mehta and goalie Connor Hellebuyck will meet with media Saturday in wake of the netminder’s trade from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Watch it live here.
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that defenseman Victor Hedman will not play in Saturday’s game against the Utah Mammoth and will be day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Hedman left Friday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche after he took one shift in the second period and did not return. The team did not provide a reason for his absence during the game, and head coach Jon Cooper didn’t bring
"They tried to reach out to other teams to figure out forwards that the Jets might have interest in, and they were going to trade for those players, and flip that player to the Jets to get Hellebuyck," Friedman said.
SEATTLE — Relationships are complicated. Except for the relationship between Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators’ fan base, which was focused in sharp simplicity this week by the player’s return to bedlam — one smirking black hat wading into a sea of white ones.
Connor Hellebuyck has been taken off the goalie trade market after his trade to the New Jersey Devils. Here are three netminders who could be next on the trade block.
The Connor Hellebuyck trade caught the attention of many in the hockey world, with a host of opinions and reactions. The Winnipeg Jets finally parted ways with the three-time Vezina Trophy and Hart Trophy winner Friday, ending months of speculation by trading him to the New Jersey Devils for a package of players and picks.
A trio of NHL players hit the waiver wire on Saturday, as the Ottawa Senators waived left winger Kurtis MacDermid, the Colorado Avalanche waived Georgii Merkulov and the Nashville Predators waived Jack Ahcan.
San Jose Sharks center Adam Gaudette is set to make his season debut on Saturday against the Boston Bruins . Gaudette had initially missed game action due to an upper-body injury he had at the start of training camp. He did not play any preseason games, and began the regular season on non-roster injured reserve, but was activated after four games. He has since missed the previous seven games as a
The Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals both claimed players off the NHL’s waiver wire on Saturday. According to The Athletic ‘s Michael Russo, the Predators claimed defenseman Daemon Hunt from the Minnesota Wild. Additionally, Winnipeg Free Press writer Ken Wiebe reported that the Capitals claimed defenseman Jack St. Ivany from the Winnipeg Jets.
The Seattle Kraken announced that forward Jared McCann is being evaluated for a lower-body injury and will not be available for Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Wild . The Kraken also announced that forward Jani Nyman from the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds has been recalled.
It’s been a start of early struggles for the Philadelphia Flyers since the puck dropped on the 2026-27 NHL regular season, but they’re set to get a little bit healthier as defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen nears his return to the lineup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will continue to be without one of their veteran defensemen for the time being, as the team announced on Saturday that it has placed Sam Girard on injured reserve. Girard has been out of the lineup since he suffered an injury during Pittsburgh’s loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 17 when he was injured while trying to get back to make a play on defense.
On Friday night, the Hartford Wolf Pack, the American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Rangers , picked up a 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins’ top farm team, the Providence Bruins. In net for the Wolf Pack was James Reimer, who became the oldest goaltender to pitch a shutout in league history in almost two decades.
When speaking to the media, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that forwards Pierre-Luc Dubois and Justin Sourdif are set to return to the lineup on Saturday night, when the Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres .
Forward Andre Burakovsky is slated to replace Hayden Hodgson, while veteran goalie Jonas Johansson will man the crease, the head coach told reporters before puck drop (Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT).
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips. Lines from Sens morning skate ahead of their game against the NY Rangers: Zetterlund-Stützle-Giroux Foegele-Cozens-Batherson Greig-Pinto-Amadio Cousins-Halliday-Burakovsky Sanderson-Zub Kleven-Spence Matinpalo-Yakemchuk Chabot-Crotty
A look at the fallout from the Connor Hellebuyck trade, plus the latest on the Penguins and Devils in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. THE ATHLETIC : Pierre LeBrun examined how Winnipeg’s trade of Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils could affect the goalie trade market.
Mattias Ekholm will be sidelined against the Toronto Maple Leafs (7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+) with a concussion, head coach Mike Babcock told reporters on Friday. Ekholm suffered the concussion in a collision with Carolina's William Carrier in the third period of the Oilers' win over the Hurricanes on Thursday. He appeared to hit his head on the ice as he attempted to play
A quick mix of the things we gleaned from the week of hockey, serious and less so, and rolling four lines deep. Composed by an unconscious brain. 1. Morgan Rielly , who played his best hockey under Mike Babcock, considers the question.
Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
The New Jersey Devils pulled off a blockbuster trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck Friday. But a bigger move could be in the cards for the Devils in superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes. It will take patience to land Hughes, but the stars are slowly aligning to make that happen.
So, Roundtable: Who will be the first NHL coach fired this season? MATT LARKIN: Does it count if the coach fires himself? There’s a non-zero chance Rick Bowness does that and walks away as Columbus Blue Jackets coach this season. He’s the oldest active bench boss in the league at 71, and he seems beyond fed up with his players’ compete level, regularly calling them out in post-game pressers going
The Winnipeg Jets have traded Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for goaltender Nico Daws, forwards Nick Bjugstad and Dawson Mercer, prospect Alexander Command, a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick, the Jets announced.
Trade rumors continue to swirl around Travis Konecny despite the Philadelphia Flyers' recent improvement, while the Columbus Blue Jackets' early-season struggles could resurrect some of the trade speculation that dogged them during the off-season.
Mike Matheson will return to the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks, per Sportsnet's Eric Engels. The defenceman has missed the past four games with a lower-body injury. Prior to his injury, Matheson led the team in time on ice and had one assist over five games played.
It’s been about four months since the news went public that the former captain of the Detroit Red Wings , Dylan Larkin, had requested a trade away from the organization that picked him in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft.
The dynamic duo had a combined 10 points in the Oilers’ 6-5 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night, a game that saw the two former Hart Trophy winners go toe-to-toe with the defending Stanley Cup champions.
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Washington Capitals defenceman Vincent Desharnais is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a successful appendectomy surgery on Thursday. The 30-year-old, who is in this first season with the Caps, has three assists over nine games in 2026-27.
In today’s NHL Rumor Mill: Red Wings center Dylan Larkin remains linked to the Canadiens, plus the latest on Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck , Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin , and Blue Jackets winger Dmitri Voronkov.
James Duthie is joined by TSN Hockey Insiders Chris Johnston, Pierre LeBrun, and Darren Dreger to discuss the latest trade speculation on Connor Hellebuyck , Dylan Larkin , and Alexander Nikishin , what the Pittsburgh Penguins may do if their season goes south, and more on Insider Trading.
In celebration of the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ between the Winnipeg Jets and Montréal Canadiens at Princess Auto Stadium on Oct. 25, 2026, the announcement includes $150,000 to establish and support a girls-only Learn to Play program with the Winnipeg Jets, as well as a $30,000 grant from the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund and support for the second annual Women’s Hockey Advancement
DALLAS -- The Winnipeg Jets are looking forward to "an unreal atmosphere" when they play the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium on Sunday (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN, TNT, truTV, HBO MAX), coach Scott Arniel said.
Toronto has also placed defenseman Marshall Rifai on injured reserve. In corresponding moves, the Leafs have called up defensemen Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Toronto Marlies. Blankenburg, 28, suffered an upper-body injury during Thursday’s 5-4 win over the New York Rangers . The injury occured when he was checked hard into the boards by Rangers
So, what are the Jets getting in forward Alexander Command, the prospect included in the deal? Command entered the 2026 NHL Draft as one of the safest center options available. A tag like that can sound concerning to some fans, as “safe” picks often lack high-end upside. But many scouting departments see things differently. They prioritize reliable players with a clear developmental trajectory to
One thing we can be sure of when evaluating the evolution of NHL hockey is: nobody’s getting less talented. Fourth-line “grinders” have hands that rival your average skill player from the '80s, speed keeps ramping up each year, and goalies keep getting savvier and more athletic.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Connor McDavid's incredible five-point game against the Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs' depth stepping up in a win over the New York Rangers.
That’s the popular sentiment when it comes to Connor McDavid ’s theoretical race to 200 points this season. This isn’t something McDavid is openly chasing, but his hot start has people dreaming that the seemingly impossible could be realistic for the greatest player in the world.
The Winnipeg Jets have traded Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for goaltender Nico Daws, forwards Nick Bjugstad and Dawson Mercer, prospect Alexander Command, a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick, the Jets announced.
On Thursday, it was announced that former NHLer Ron Duguay passed away at the age of 69 following a two-year cancer battle. The news was broken by Duguay’s girlfriend, former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Amanda Kessel (Madison, Wis.), Phil Kessel (Madison, Wis.), T.J. Oshie (Warroad, Minn.), Ryan Suter (Madison, Wis.) and Stan Wong (Boca Raton, Fla.) will be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026 it was announced today by USA Hockey.
Connor Hellebuyck is holding out. Alexander Nikishin and Simon Edvinsson are RFAs without a contract. Dylan Larkin returned to play in Detroit, but still wants a move out. What is life like for players who sit out games, and the agents guiding them? John Matisz asked those who’ve been involved in these types of situations before.
Mitch Marner is unavailable to play against the St. Louis Blues due to a family matter, the team announced. Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Marner and his wife are expecting the birth of their second child.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday's episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast that the Red Wings are seeking young centres in trade talks for Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson . "Detroit, whatever they're considering out there, whether it's Larkin or Edvinsson ... but the one thing I think they are doing, and I've heard this a little bit, is they're starting to ask about young centres.
Luke Glendening signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the New York Rangers on Thursday. The 37-year-old forward split last season between the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers, putting up nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 70 games.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas discussed the latest in the star goaltender's trade-request saga on Thursday's episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast . "You're hearing that (Carolina is) entertaining another offer to try and lure the Vezina and Hart Trophy winner out of Winnipeg that would not involve a package including Alexander Nikishin ?" Bukauskas asked Friedman.
San Jose Sharks center Alex Wennberg is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury and will miss the remaining two games of the club’s current road trip, head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Thursday. Wennberg, 32, logged a season-low 16:29 of ice time in San Jose’s 3-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday and sat out the club’s 4-3 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens the following
Bryan Rust’s poor injury luck continues, as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse announced on Thursday that the winger will be out for at least six weeks with a lower-body injury. The six-week timeline is less a certainty that he will return at the end of it, just that the team will re-evaluate the injury and go from there. This timeline will keep Rust out of the lineup until at least the begi
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston gives us the latest on Canadiens’ captain Nick Suzuki ’s injury, what could happen when Connor Hellebuyck ’s suspension with the Jets finishes Friday, what Dylan Larkin ’s expanded trade list means and more.
Nick Suzuki will be out 2-4 weeks for the Canadiens because of an upper-body injury, ending his ironman streak. The injury means the Canadiens captain will miss the first game of his NHL career; he has played 546 consecutive games, the second-longest active streak in the NHL behind Brent Burns (1,017). It is also the 20th longest streak in NHL history.
Senators head coach Travis Green confirmed that Ullmark suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday’s 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers . With 16:25 remaining in the game, and the Senators leading 3-1, Ullmark extended his leg to make a routine deflection on a puck sliding toward the net.
On Thursday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has been fined $5,000 for roughing Ottawa Senator s forward Dylan Cozens, while Senators forward Nick Cousins has been fined $4,091.49 for unsportsmanlike conduct towards an opponent while he was on the bench.
The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman was at morning skate as a full participant on Thursday and expected to play against the New York Rangers. McCabe exited Tuesday after taking a stick to the face from Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson just over 13 minutes into the first period. The Leafs officially ruled him out during the second intermission.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (lower body) will make his season debut against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday (9 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNW, CARNHL, HHN), Oilers coach Mike Babcock said after a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. The forward has yet to play because of an injury sustained at practice Sept. 28. He had 56 points (20 goals, 36 assists) in 72 games last season.
Penguins forward Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh after collapsing on the team's plane on Tuesday. General manager Kyle Dubas told reporters on Thursday that Kindel suffered a vasovagal episode — a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure reducing blood flow to the brain — about 10 minutes after departing from Utah and regained consciousness after receiving oxygen from the team's medical staf
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is expected to return Thursday night as the club hosts the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. He was placed on injured reserve prior to the start of the season after sustaining a lower-body injury during a pre-game skate on Sept. 29.
Contract talks between the Detroit Red Wings and Simon Edvinsson continue amid trade rumors, while Zach Whitecloud and Morgan Frost could be valuable trade chips for the rebuilding Calgary Flames.
The latest on Flyers winger Travis Konecny , the Rangers’ goaltending, and Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. DAILY FACEOFF : Anthony Di Marco reports Philadelphia Flyers sources recently told him the club’s newfound success could lead to roster changes, like a trade to address their logjam of wingers.
The Ottawa Senators faithful were loud and boisterous, raining boos and co-ordinated chants down on the ice at their former captain, Brady Tkachuk. Despite the most hated player in the arena opening the scoring for the Florida Panthers , it was the Senators who had the last laugh, winning with a final score of 5-1 and outshooting the Panthers 30-19.
Connor McDavid is continuing to redefine what hockey fans thought was statistically attainable in the modern NHL with a historic start to the 2026-27 season.
That is not unusual in today’s league, where player movement, salary-cap pressure, and social media speculation can turn a slow start into a full-blown crisis. Still, not all trade rumours are created equal. Some are driven by unhappy players, while others are fuelled by struggling teams starting to explore potential answers.
With that in mind, we’re focusing this week’s Power Rankings on the new guy. (You’ll notice, we’re not including rookies in our roundup.) From blockbuster trade targets and significant summer hauls to depth signings and under-the-radar additions, we’re checking in on how newcomers are faring thus far.
When determining which team has been the most pleasant surprise so far this NHL season, the nod has to go to the New York Rangers , who have overcome the loss of star goaltender Igor Shesterkin to achieve a 7-3-1 record through 11 games. Right behind them, however, are the Boston Bruins , who sit atop the competitive Atlantic Division with 15 points in 10 games.
When appearing on the latest edition of Ozzy and Keats , co-hosted by former Detroit Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood and reporter John Keating, Red Wings alternate governor Jim Devellano explained how the team is back on level terms with Larkin.
The 24-year-old appeared in 71 games for the Hurricanes last year, totalling 32 goals and 34 assists for 66 points. He also played in all 19 playoff games, tallying 11 points (four goals, seven assists) en route to Carolina's Stanley Cup victory.
Marat Khusnutdinov signed a three-year, $11.85 million contract with the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. It begins next season and has an average annual value of $3.95 million. The 24-year-old forward is in the final season of a two-year, $1.85 million contract ($925,000 AAV) he signed with Boston on June 29, 2025. He could have become a restricted free agent on July 1, 2027.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel has been hospitalized after a medical episode on the team plane. The 19-year-old is in stable condition at the University of Utah Hospital.
Even by Connor McDavid’s lofty standards this is the greatest start to a season in his 12-year NHL career. The Edmonton Oilers captain enters Thursday’s contest at Rogers Place against the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes with 26 points in just nine games. With three assists in Tuesday’s victory over Minnesota he became the fastest player to ever register 20 helpers in a season.
The Buffalo Sabres will be getting a big boost to their lineup on Wednesday, as veteran forward Jason Zucker has been activated off IR and will make his season debut against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 34-year-old Zucker is entering his 16th season in the NHL, and third with the Sabres. He played in 62 games a season ago and finished the campaign with 24 goals and 45 points. He contributed two g
The NHL's only winless team entering Tuesday's action, the Los Angeles Kings broke out offensively, producing a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals to improve to 1-6-2, though they lost center Quinton Byfield in the first period to an upper-body injury.
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin expanded his trade list while rumors suggest he could be moved soon. Meanwhile, some Montreal pundits suggested Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett could be a good fit with the Canadiens.
"I'm done, yeah," Vlasic responded when asked if he was done playing hockey by reporters on Tuesday. Vlasic, 39, has not suited up for NHL action since playing 27 games during the 2024-25 season.
The Minnesota Wild picked up another point on Tuesday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers, and, unsurprisingly, the dynamic duo of Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes led the way. The Wild are currently tied for first place in the Central Division with a 6-2-2 record and 14 points through 10 games. Kaprizov leads the entire NHL with 11 goals in 10 games, while Hughes is logging more ice
When speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery stated that goaltender Logan Thompson will not be a participant in the day’s practice and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. While Carbery didn’t go into detail about exactly what is ailing Thompson, there was an incident where the right-handed netminder seemed to have been shaken up during the
Jake Sanderson will return from a lower-body injury against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET; Prime, SCRIPPS). The defenseman practiced with the Senators on Monday; he was injured during their season opener Oct. 3, missing eight straight games. He was paired with Artem Zub at the morning skate Wednesday. "I'm fired up," Sanderson said. "Long few weeks for me, frustrating for sure. B
OTTAWA -- For days leading into Brady Tkachuk ’s return to Ottawa, he has tried to focus his mind elsewhere, on the games and practices that were ahead, on the details of his daily life as a member of the Florida Panthers, on everything that wasn’t the Ottawa Senators.
Matvei Michkov will look to extend his goal streak and help the Philadelphia Flyers (2-6-3) to their third win in a row at the Buffalo Sabres (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT). The 21-year-old forward has scored in three consecutive games (four goals, one assist) and can became the first Flyers player age 21 or younger with a goal in four straight since Nolan Patrick in 2017-18. Michkov scored t
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reported Tuesday that the 23-year-old blueliner and his agent met with Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff late last week to ‘lay their cards on the table.’ “It’s a clear understanding, especially where the player is. He feels this has dragged out so long that the most logical option for him is probably a trade,” LeBrun said on Tuesday’s Insider Tradin
Following the Oilers’ 4-3 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild in a showdown between two of the Western Conference’s top teams, head coach Mike Babcock announced that veteran forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will make his season debut when Edmonton welcomes the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes to Rogers Place on Thursday night.
Check out the latest on the Red Wings and Kings in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. DETROIT FREE PRESS : Helene St. James reports Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has expanded his list of preferred trade destinations to 10 teams.
McDavid recorded three assists in Tuesday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild , bringing his total to 20 on the season. He became the fastest player in NHL history to hit the 20-assist mark, doing so in just nine games.
Forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be back in the Oilers' lineup Thursday when they host the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Mike Babcock told reporters after Tuesday's win over the Minnesota Wild. Nugent-Hopkins has yet to lace up this season after suffering a lower-body injury in practice ahead of the team's season opener in late September. He was placed on the injur
Brady Tkachuk is set to return to his old stomping grounds for the first time since forcing his way out of Ottawa over the off-season as the Florida Panthers get set to visit the Senators on Wednesday night.
There is still no resolution in sight for the Detroit Red Wings and former captain Dylan Larkin , but TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun confirmed Tuesday that Larkin’s list of teams he would accept a trade to does not include any Canadian clubs.
The 2026-27 NHL schedule, and maybe fate, has the Florida Panthers in Chicago for off days on Friday and Saturday, putting general manager Bill Zito about a 90-minute drive or a brief flight away from where the Milwaukee Brewers will host the Tampa Bay Rays for the first two games of the World Series.
Another eventful week of the NHL season has come and gone, which means it's time for Jason Chen to update his NHL Power Rankings with a new team at the top.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Easton Cowan's impressive effort against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mikko Rantanen's hat trick against the Boston Bruins, and more.
Ryan Kennedy, Eric Cruikshank and Frank Zawrazky break down Jayden Perron and Michael Hage's hot start to the college hockey season with the Michigan Wolverines, Daxon Rudolph's impressive first few showings with the Denver Pioneers, and more.
On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that the team’s flight from Utah had to return to Salt Lake City International Airport, following a ‘medical episode’ involving forward Ben Kindel. According to the release, team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas and the rest of the team’s medical staff treated Kindel. When the Penguins landed, an ambulance was on the scene to take Kindel to the University
Dylan Larkin has reportedly opened up his trade request to include more teams. Helene St. James of The Detroit Free Press reports that Larkin's trade list now includes the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Utah Mammoth, Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche.
Gino Reda is joined by TSN Hockey Insiders Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun, and Chris Johnston to discuss where the trade situations are with Connor Hellebuyck and Simon Edvinsson , what to expect from Brady Tkachuk ’s return to Ottawa, the status of some struggling teams, and more on Insider Trading.
CALGARY — Two sleeps after going viral with his post-game theory on the merits of shutting off his brain, Devin Cooley has had to shut off his phone as well. The Flames netminder said the response to his wildly entertaining verbal dissertation on his ‘conscious and unconscious brain’ has been more overwhelming than an Avalanche power play, prompting him to shield himself from the predictable resp
Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund is day-to-day with an upper-body injury he sustained in the club’s 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, according to head coach Ryan Huska. Backlund, 37, left the ice gingerly and did not return after absorbing a hit along the boards from Hurricanes winger William Carrier late in the third period of Sunday’s game at the Saddledome.
On Tuesday afternoon, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reported that the Bruins are “closing in on a multi-year extension” with forward Marat Khusnutdinov . Breaking News 🚨 📰 Per sources, I’m told the versatile F Khusnutdinov and the @NHLBruins are closing in on a contract extension. HockeyX pic.twitter.com/32mqpybGQH
Head coach Ryan Huska told reporters Tuesday that Mikael Backlund is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, per Sportsnet's Eric Francis. Backlund exited in the final minutes of Sunday's 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes after taking a hit from William Carrier.
Tuesday morning, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters including NHL.com’s Robert Tiffin that Esa Lindell will be out for about a week with a lower-body injury that he sustained as a result of blocking a shot.
Winning cures all, right? It may not make up for the Philadelphia Flyers ‘ 0-6-3 start just yet, but after their second consecutive victory, against the Colorado Avalanche no less, it may make things more complicated roster wise for GM Danny Briere.
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins Gino Reda to discuss the latest with the Red Wings and Simon Edvinsson, where things stand with Connor Hellebuyck and his suspension, the surprise timing of Travis Green’s extension in Ottawa and the level of panic for the winless Kings.
The Florida Panthers are hardly fan favorites when they visit opposing arenas, but the crowd for Wednesday’s road game against the Ottawa Senators should be especially antagonistic. Wednesday will be former Senators captain Brady Tkachuk’s first game back in Ottawa since requesting and getting granted a trade to the Panthers this past offseason.
Jacob Markstrom will be out 1-2 weeks for the Panthers after sustaining an upper-body injury in practice. The goalie, who was acquired in a trade with the New Jersey Devils on June 30, is 3-1-1 with a 2.21 goals-against average and .897 save percentage in six games this season. Akira Schmid is expected to start against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; Prime, SCRIPPS), with Cooper Black
As the San Jose Sharks travelled to The Six to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, the focal point going into the game is the matchup between the first- and second-overall picks at the 2026 Draft: Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg. It’s an often overblown narrative, as the stakes are as high as a blade of grass and sometimes neither rookie contributes in that game. But, hey: narratives are fu
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback Ed Trefzger: Welcome to our rotation of TMQ writers, JD! Let’s start out with our new No. 1 on the USCHO.com men’s Division I poll, Michigan, which garnered 47 out of ...
Could Red Wings center Dylan Larkin be traded soon? Should the Canadiens pursue a trade for Flyers winger Owen Tippett ? Did Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon reject a trade? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.
SECAUCUS, N.J. -- NHL Network™ today announced that its longest-running signature show, NHL Tonight™, will celebrate its 5,000th episode on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. ET. The milestone marks 5,000 episodes since the program began broadcasting from NHL Network’s Secaucus, N.J., studios in October 2015.
New IIHF President Franz Reindl is optimistic about the future of the game, from the highest levels of competition, featuring NHLers at the Olympics, to teams at the Division level looking to enhance their skills and player pool through development. Here is Part 2 of IIHF.com’s exclusive interview (part 1 you can read HERE ): AP : Before, there were two women on Council and now there are four. Doe
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Matvei Michkov's two-goal effort in a win for the Philadelphia Flyers, Gavin McKenna's bounce-back effort in a win for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more.
If you’re a long-time reader of this site or my work, you’ve probably picked up that I’m a pretty big Tottenham Hotspur fan. I’ve written a bit about it before, in fact back in 2023, I somehow connected Shohei Ohtani, fandom, and Tottenham in this piece here:
Welcome to the NHL’s week of awkward homecomings. On Wednesday, Brady Tkachuk returns to Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa to face the Senators for the first time since they traded him to the Florida Panthers at his request. Tkachuk played eight seasons in Ottawa, including five as captain, but he also hurt the fan base by asking out only months after stating he was committed to the franchise. That m
The Florida Panthers forward was named the NHL's first star of the week after a goal-filled seven days of action, the league announced on Monday. Tkachuk became the third player in league history and the first in 40 years to record back-to-back natural hat tricks.
Travis Green signed a multiyear contract through the 2030-31 season with the Ottawa Senators on Monday. The 55-year-old was hired as Senators coach on May 7, 2024, and has guided them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of his first two seasons.
EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid is off to the best offensive start in his NHL career, but his focus is elsewhere. “I care more about how the game looks overall, and how it feels out there,” the Edmonton Oilers captain said Monday. “It’s been good at times, and there’s been times where I feel like I can do more and everyone can do more. That’s more important.”
CHICAGO -- Jamie Benn is feeling great these days, the Dallas Stars captain smiling ear to ear eight games into his 18th NHL season. But he hopes this one ends better than last, which ended after one round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Danault rejoined the Canadiens in a trade from the Los Angeles Kings last December and remembers initially feeling “overwhelmed” under coach Martin St. Louis, who introduced concepts and details he had never experienced before.
Rasmus Dahlin told reporters on Monday that he's "ready" to return after missing the team's last three games with an upper-body injury. The Sabres defenceman took part in practice on Monday for the first time since Oct. 11 and is expected to suit up against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.
The NHL unveiled a rendering of Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg for Sunday's outdoor game between the Jets and the Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+). "The NHL will convert the stadium into a larger-than-life Canadian cabin retreat, with the rink serving as the centrepiece of an immersive NHL Heritage Classic experience," the NHL wrote in a statement . "At th
On Monday, the Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Owen Tippett on injured reserve. In response, the team called up forward Jacob Gaucher from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Tippett was last seen in the lineup last Thursday, when the Flyers visited the Detroit Red Wings . It isn’t clear whether the 27-year-old was hurt during the team’s 2-1 loss, as he played the
Hellebuyck, who did not attend training camp amid a trade request, will have his unpaid suspension end Friday, two days before the Jets host the Montreal Canadiens in the Heritage Classic. If the Vezina Trophy-winning goalie isn't dealt by then, however, then things could get sticky.
When speaking to the media on Monday, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar stated that forward Logan O’Connor is expected to make his season debut on Friday night, when the Avalanche host the Tampa Bay Lightning .
Stars general manager Jim Nill expects to re-open talks with Robertson in December after the two sides settled for a one-year, $12 million contract to avoid arbitration in July.
Their voyage from Southern California to New York took 15 hours with a three-hour time difference tossed into the mix. It included having to change airports -- and airplanes -- because of rerouting and mechanical issues.
The Florida Panthers forward will return to Ottawa for the first time since being traded to take on the Senators. Tkachuk spent the first eight years of his career with the Senators and the final five as captain. He was traded early in the off-season to the Panthers after he requested a trade.
After missing the team’s past three games due to an illness, winger Luke Evangelista will be back in action and presumably resume his role in the Devils’ re-worked top six forward unit. “He feels good,” New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe told team reporter Amanda Stein after the team’s practice Monday. “Talked to him, looked good in practice, and I expect him to give us a little push tomorrow.”
Newly extended head coach Travis Green told reporters on Monday that the forward was "going to be out, probably ... a week to two weeks," with an upper-body injury. Chabot left Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers with the injury and was seen shaking his hand in the penalty box during the first period before exiting. He was a minus-1 with one shot on goal in 12:03 of ice time through th
The impending end of Connor Hellebuyck's suspension raises questions about the Winnipeg Jets' next steps. Meanwhile, another injury to Chris Tanev has some observers wondering if the Toronto Maple Leafs might seek help through the trade market.
Both Maccelli and Ritchie suffered lower-body injuries that forced them out of action in the middle of New York’s 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Ritchie, 21, is a key figure for the Islanders moving forward. New York acquired the Brampton, Ontario native in the trade at the 2025 deadline that sent Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche . The No. 27 overall pick in the fir
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips. F Vinni Lettieri and G Artur Akhtyamov have been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Monday morning that they have placed veteran left winger Taylor Hall on injured reserve. Hall, who put up five points in eight games to start the season, is out on a week-to-week basis after he sustained an upper-body injury that forced him out of a key divisional showdown against the Washington Capitals .
The first and only deaf NHL player says deaf Canadian athletes who wear the Maple Leaf internationally deserve equitable funding. Jim Kyte played almost 600 NHL games while wearing hearing aids that shorted out during games because of perspiration. He applied a blow dryer to them between periods.
McDavid recorded his second five-point game of the fledgling season on Saturday during Edmonton’s 6-2 smashing of a good Mammoth club in Utah. McDavid is up to 23 points through eight contests, and the only player in the history of the league to better that pace is Mario Lemieux.
William Nylander did not participate in the Maple Leafs’ morning skate because of an illness and is questionable to play against the San Jose Sharks on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN+, NBCSCA). The forward has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in nine games for Toronto, which is already without John Tavares because of a lower-body injury. Tavares is week to week.
The New York Rangers signed veteran forward Luke Glendening to a professional tryout agreement on Monday. Glendening, 37, split the the 2025-26 season between the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers. He had four assists in 52 games with the Devils before being waived.
With 32 teams, games every night and countless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to miss out on the weekly storylines. Not to worry; every Monday from October to April, I’ll map out the major events, games, plotlines and milestones on tap for the next seven days.
Should the Mammoth attempt to acquire Connor Hellebuyck ? Will the Flyers consider trading Travis Konecny ? Can the Maple Leafs find an impact defenseman? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. SPORTSNET: Michael Amato believes the Utah Mammoth are a goaltender away from being a Stanley Cup contender.
The man accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew will stand trial early next year. Sean Higgins is facing two counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter, two counts of second-degree reckless vehicular homicide, and one count each of tampering with physical evidence and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Two NHL prospects on Tyler Kuehl’s list of top Hobey Baker candidates have been off to electric starts, with Michael Hage and Ethan Wyttenbach living up to expectations early. This is the time of year when a lot of the top college programs get their footing against some of the weaker schools. That will change as the season wears on, but that’s partly why we’ve seen some inflated offensive numbers
NHL.com correspondent Kevin Woodley wrote a piece last week on how EBUGs can help full-time netminders with load management throughout the season. Several NHL teams have their EBUGs travel with them on the road, and others used theirs to take the majority of shots in practice.
The top two picks from the 2026 draft clash on Monday. And while Gavin McKenna has received a lot of attention in the big Toronto market so far, how has Ivar Stenberg’s career started? Scout Jason Bukala looks closer at his impact.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Connor McDavid's incredible start to the season, the Florida Panthers' recent scoring spree, and more.
With another week of games in the books, we’re finally starting to see a bit of separation between the top and bottom teams in the NHL, whether it’s in the standings, on the ice, or, most importantly, in our power rankings.
Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
Goaltending in the NHL is a tough gig. You’ve got to stop a piece of vulcanized rubber coming at you speeds of 60 to 90 miles per hour about 30 times per game, and if you don’t do so often enough, you’ll get the lion’s share of blame for your team’s struggles. It’s no wonder, then, that the mental toll for a starter is much different than that of a backup.
Ottawa Senators defenceman left Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers after the second period and did not return for the third period. According to head coach Travis Green, the Sens’ captain is nursing an upper-body injury.
Forwards Tyson Foerster and Sean Couturier will be game-time decisions when the Flyers host the Colorado Avalanche on Monday (7 p.m. ET; NBCSP, ALT). Neither player practiced Sunday. Foerster missed the final 3:59 of the first period of a 3-1 win against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday after being hit in right hand/wrist area by a Drake Batherson shot, but returned in the second. "Evaluated after
The latest on Connor Hellebuyck and updates on the Maple Leafs, Penguins, and Capitals in the Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup. SPORTSNET: Elliotte Friedman reported that Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension from the Winnipeg Jets will end on Friday, Oct. 23.
Verhaeghe’s trio of goals made the Panthers the first team in NHL history with natural hat tricks in three consecutive games, after Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick in Florida’s previous two games. Verhaeghe scored twice late in the first period, then again midway through the second. Panthers forward Sam Bennett also recorded a hat trick in Saturday’s game.
NYMBURK, Czechia – The U.S. National Sled Hockey Team will open its 2026-27 season against Canada here today (Oct. 18) at 3 p.m. local time/9 a.m. ET at Nymburk Winter Arena in the preliminary round of the 2026 IPH Cup .
There are still 2026 NHL restricted free agents who haven't signed contracts yet, but that shouldn't stop teams from looking at their 2027 RFA class and locating who is due for massive pay raises.
As you may have read earlier this week, I was headed to Sweden this week for some work with Elite Prospects . It’s been a whirlwind, I worked a few days in downtown Stockholm, diving through the final stages of a new magazine project for EP, went to multiple games at Hovet Arena, jumped into the Baltic Sea, and recorded my first-ever Gordie Howe hat trick in the EP company game on Saturday morning
We’re only 10 or so games into the 2026-27 season, but it’s never too early to look at next summer’s pending free agent class. OK, maybe it’s a bit too early. Despite some big names on the list of players who may be available July 1, 2027, there’s still close to nine months for pending …
According to multiple sources, Hellebuyck informed the Jets before their first game of the season (Oct. 2) of his intention to end his absence and report to the team. Since he did not have permission from the organization to stay away from training camp, Winnipeg had some additional power under the CBA.
Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic broke the Internet on Saturday night with his wild beat down of Utah forward Jack McBrain in one of the roughest, wildest hockey fight in a few years. Frederic took a few punches but landing even more against big McBain.
The Pittsburgh Penguins could look quite different sooner rather than later. On Hockey Night in Canada Saturday, Sportsnet reporter Elliotte Friedman reported that the Penguins’ general manager is ready to make the franchise-altering move to trade veteran players in exchange for future assets.
"(The Maple Leafs) have said that they will pay a premium asset if they believe that they are getting a difference-maker on the blue line," Friedman reported on the latest segment of Saturday Headlines . "They've told people they're not moving what they consider 'A-assets' for a B-level replacement."
On Saturday, the Washington Capitals announced that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois has been placed on injured reserve due to an illness. In response, the team has recalled Johnny Brodzinksi from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
The Dallas Stars are getting a boost to the lineup, as center Wyatt Johnston is set to return for Saturday night’s road clash against the Chicago Blackhawks . Johnston missed the Stars’ last two games with illness and is poised to re-enter the top six, as well as his power-play role against the Blackhawks, in front of expected starting goaltender Jake Oettinger.
After missing the Ottawa Senators ' last eight games, head coach Travis Green told reporters that he expects Sanderson to play Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. Sanderson last played in Ottawa's season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs, suffering a lower-body injury after logging just 4:29 of ice time.
Bernard-Docker, 26, has yet to appear in a game for Detroit this season. In 63 contests last year, he had one goal and four assists with an even rating. The Canmore, Alta., native spent the first five seasons of his career with the Ottawa Senators after being drafted 26th overall to the nation's capital in 2018.
The team announced on social media that forward Oliver Kapanen and defenseman David Reinbacher will make their 2026-27 regular-season debuts Saturday night when they host the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre. Kapanen, 23, is coming off a 2025-26 rookie campaign that saw him finish with 22 goals and 15 assists for 37 points and was a key reason for the team’s run to the Eastern Conference Final.
CHICAGO -- The Dallas Stars will soon be ready to begin contract negotiations with Jason Robertson , general manager Jim Nill said on Saturday. “I’m going to wait until probably around the first of December,” Nill said before Dallas faced the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center (7 p.m. ET; Prime Video, CHSN).
TORONTO -- Gavin McKenna is ready to move forward after the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft was benched by Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller on Thursday. The 18-year-old left wing sat the final 32:54 of a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. McKenna played just 6:36 and had one shot on goal.
The 67-year-old actor had come to Little Caesars Arena for two reasons: One, he grew up a huge Red Wings fan in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Two, Detroit was hosting Hockey Fights Cancer Night. Coulier is a cancer survivor. He and Barber wore special Red Wings Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys to a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, raising awareness and money for the cause.
The Toronto Maple Leafs got a tough update on one of their key players, as they announced on Saturday that center John Tavares is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Tavares sustained the injury during Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres . Nick Paul and Josh Norris were tangled with each other in the middle of the ice, and when Paul shoved Norris onto the ice, Norris fell into a
Defenceman David Reinbacher and centre Oliver Kapanen have been inserted into the lineup ahead of the team's game against the Buffalo Sabres, the team announced Saturday. The Canadiens recalled Reinbacher from the AHL's Laval Rocket ahead of the second half of a back-to-back against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, but he did not appear in the game.
Seth Jarvis could make his season debut this weekend for the Hurricanes, who begin a five-game road trip at the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET; SNE, SNO, SNW, CARNHL, HHN) before visiting the Calgary Flames on Sunday. The forward has yet to play after having shoulder surgery in June. He led Carolina with 32 goals last season and had 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 19 games during
Brady Tkachuk has a shot at making NHL history as the only player to score a hat trick in three consecutive games when the Florida Panthers (4-2-2) host the Seattle Kraken (5-2-1) at Amerant Bank Arena (6 p.m. ET; Prime Video, SCRIPPS, KONG). The Florida forward scored all three goals in a 3-2 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. It followed a three-goal, four-point performance
In today’s NHL Rumor Mill: some potential late-season trade candidates and the latest on the Flames. THE ATHLETIC : Harman Dayal recently listed five NHL stars who could become late-season trade candidates.
Following the Detroit Red Wings signing forward Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year contract extension , it was another notable player off the list for free agency next summer. Players like Cale Makar and Mark Stone also have signed contracts. That leads many to wonder how many big names will be available to be signed on July 1, 2027.
Unbeknownst to almost anyone inside Little Caesars Arena, chills coursed through the veins of linesperson Onni Hautamäki as he carved into the ice for the first time on Tuesday night. Yes, the solo rookie lap tradition extends to the officials’ ranks, too — and it just hits different when you’re the first Finnish official to make your NHL debut, on your 31st birthday no less.
Kyle Clark suffered a scary injury when he was hit by a car while riding a bike. Through training and rehab, Clark's journey back to playing hockey is an emotional story of perseverance.
October has always statistically been the worst month for NHL attendance, and numerous NHL markets across the U.S. are failing to sell out their arenas despite previously being able to do so.
A few days from now, we’ll reach the three-week mark of the 2026-27 NHL season, and every franchise will have played at least half a dozen games, give or take. Let’s assess what we’ve seen so far. Roundtable members: What’s an early-season overreaction you truly believe in?
Apparently suspension ends 10/23, but both player and team prefer a trade to him coming back in the room...
According to multiple sources, Hellebuyck informed the Jets before their first game of the season (Oct. 2) of his intention to end his absence and report to the team. Since he did not have permission from the organization to stay away from training camp, Winnipeg had some additional power under the CBA.
As expected, Elmer Soderblom was part of line rushes, but so was Ville Koivunen . The player missing was winger Egor Chinakhov , who is being evaluated for a lower-body injury. Per the team, his prognosis is unknown as he is being evaluated.
On Friday, Edmonton radio host Jason Gregor reported that left winger Zach Hyman is set to make his return against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday. At the same time, Colton Dach and Jake Walman are also “very likely” to play.
At the time, it was unclear whether Yzerman made the call himself, but team owner Chris Ilitch revealed Thursday he made the “difficult but necessary decision” to demote the franchise legend. Ilitch spoke to Max Bultman of The Athletic on the state of the franchise, including his reaction to chants of “Sell the team” being heard at Little Caesars Arena.
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips. Rasmus Dahlin won’t join the Sabres in Montreal, Lindy Ruff said, but he’s progressing. Ruff is hoping Jiri Kulich can get to Montreal tonight and be an option for tomorrow.
The Columbus Blue Jackets coach continued his public tirade over his team's defence on Friday three days after it suffered a 7-3 loss to the Floridaa Panthers. "Right now, we should all be very angry at where we are," Bowness told reporters .
Seth Jarvis could make his season debut for the Hurricanes this weekend. The forward has been out after having shoulder surgery in June. He led the Hurricanes with 32 goals last season and had 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in the playoffs. Carolina begins a five-game road trip at the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET; SNE, SNO, SNW, CARNHL, HHN) and also plays at the Calgary Flames o
Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia buddies Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby go head-to-head for the first time this season and the 21st time in their NHL careers when the Colorado Avalanche host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ball Arena (9 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, KTVD, ALT, SN+, TVAS). MacKinnon brings a five-game point streak (12 points; four goals, eight assists) against the Penguins dating back to March 24, 2024
Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament organizers asked retired NHL forward Georges Laraque if he wanted to skip a game to rest his achy joints after he pulled double duty playing on two teams during last year's annual charity event.
Taylor Hall is week to week for the Carolina Hurricanes because of an upper-body injury. The 34-year-old forward left in the second period of a 4-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
David Perron signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Dallas Stars on Friday. The 38-year-old forward had 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 65 regular-season games for the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings last season, including three goals in 16 games with Detroit after he was acquired in a trade on March 5.
Check out the latest on Jets holdout goalie Connor Hellebuyck , Red Wings center Dylan Larkin , and Canadiens winger Josh Anderson in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. TSN: Darren Dreger reports the recent talk suggesting Connor Hellebuyck could return to the Winnipeg Jets is speculation. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff remains focused on getting the 33-year-old goaltender traded for a fair return.
Brady Tkachuk became the second player in almost 40 years and the third player in NHL history to score a natural hat trick -- three consecutive goals without another player from either team scoring -- in back-to-back games.
Oscar Hemming endured a draft-eligible season few, if any, have dealt with. But the Columbus Blue Jackets prospect didn't let it bring him down, and now he looks to dominate at the NCAA level for Boston College.
On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Florian Xhekaj is going to be out for the next two weeks with a lower-body injury. The team didn’t specify how the younger of the two Xhekaj brothers was hurt to begin with. However, after missing last Saturday’s shootout win against the Detroit Red Wings , the 22-year-old reportedly had noticeable pain in practice on Monday and left the ic
The annual IIHF World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend (WGIHW) is back for its 15 th edition over the weekend of Oct. 16-18, 2026. The event has grown into a truly global affair, with more than 30 countries across six continents taking part last year. It’s a time when rinks open their doors to thousands of girls and women, inviting them to take part in hockey events – often trying the game for the first
Just saw that the 2nd Brady Tkachuk hat trick came in a span of 11:12!
On another note, this week I lost my "souldog" Lucy, who'd been by my side for most moments over the last 14 years and really grew up with my wife and me as we built our family. She had the energy of a puppy, even toward the end when her body didn't want to cooperate with that enthusiasm. I could wax poetic about her all day, but the reason I thought to share it on the site is because connection is a great counter to sadness, not just for me, but for any of us feeling that right now, and I would love for this site to become a community.
I've been reading recently that connection is what most of society is craving, even if outwardly displaying desires for money and fame, so if this post can create even a little connection, that's a win in Lucy's name. Love and miss her deeply. Hockey is a great distraction - go enjoy some puck. -Jeff
The NHL is a gate-driven league. You may have heard this said a time or two before. While leagues like the NFL and NBA generate a major portion of their revenue from broadcasting deals, the NHL still relies much more heavily on in-person attendance. It can’t be a great sign, then, that teams around the league have been failing to sell out early in the season.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna in the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Brady Tkachuk's historic hat trick in his second straight game, and more.
We’re still less than three weeks into the 2026-27 campaign and it’s easy to jump to conclusions about things that may turn out to be silly a month from now. Still, it’s fun to look around the league at some anomalies and ponder if they could become trends.
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane earned another career milestone in becoming the NHL’s career leader in assists among U.S.-born players. The 37-year-old from Buffalo, New York, earned his 895th career assist on Connor Bedard’s game-opening power-play goal against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. In doing so in his 1,377th game, Kane surpassed the American-born record hel
Arizona State has announced that it has hired Dave Hakstol as the new head coach for its men’s hockey program. On September 30, Arizona State placed former head coach Greg Powers on leave , just prior to the start of its 2026-27 season. Assistant coach Mike Corebett has been acting as the program’s interim head coach in Powers’ absence.
The 38-year-old forward is joining the Dallas Stars for his 20th NHL season, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday. The Sherbrooke, Que. native has 1,239 NHL games under his belt, with 332 goals and 812 points across his two-decade career. He was drafted 26th overall in 2007 by the St. Louis Blues and played three stints with the team — from 2007-2013 then a single season in 2016-17,
The Red Wings entered the season already with the longest active playoff drought, but off-season turmoil on multiple fronts created plenty of noise as the team returned to the ice in September. That turmoil included an unresolved trade request from former captain Dylan Larkin, a prolonged contract negotiation with top-pair defenceman Simon Edvinsson and Ilitch's decision to fire general manager S
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that they have acquired forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr. Räty, 23, cleared waivers earlier on Thursday and will now be eligible to go between the NHL and AHL freely until he appears in 10 NHL games or spends 30 days on an NHL roster. The 6’2″ center has one goal in four games with the C
TSN’s Hockey Insiders with the latest on the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck , Chris Tanev ’s injury status, why a Josh Anderson extension is more likely than the UFA market, the Alex DeBrincat extension, Vegas’ non-sellout streak continuing and Landon DuPont’s start to the NCAA season.
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Gino Reda to discuss speculation around Connor Hellebuyck ’s return, the price tag for Dylan Larkin , Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev being ruled week-to-week, Josh Anderson ’s future in Montreal and Rick Bowness calling out his team again.
The 38-year-old goaltender has signed a professional tryout agreement with the AHL's Hartford Wolfpack, the New York Rangers ' affiliate announced Thursday. The Rangers are trying to bolster goaltending depth in the organization after star netminder Igor Shesterkin was ruled out for the season on Saturday.
On Thursday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that captain Mikael Granlund is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. While the team didn’t specify what is exactly ailing the veteran forward, there’s a chance that Granlund might not be in the lineup on Friday night, when the Ducks play host to the Boston Bruins .
Count the Los Angeles Kings among teams who have recently kicked the tires on Connor Hellebuyck . While the depth of these trade talks is difficult to qualify, the belief is Kings GM Ken Holland at the very least has ascertained an understanding on the price required to pry the three-time Vezina Trophy winner out of the prairies. And yes, the Kings have received affirmation that Hellebuyck appare
Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil is slated to make his 2026-27 season debut Thursday after missing the first eight games while recovering from a shoulder injury. Chytil, 27, skated on a line with Paul Cotter and Brock Boeser in the Canucks’ morning skate ahead of their matchup with the Florida Panthers on Thursday. The 6’2″ center initially rejoined the club for practice on Tuesday, midway t
When speaking to the media, Chicago Blackhawk s head coach Jeff Blashill announced that defenseman Bowen Byram will not be in the lineup on Thursday night, when the Blackhawks take on the Winnipeg Jets . Blashill noted that Byram is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
On Thursday, the Avalanche announced that they have hired Brett McLean as an assistant coach. McLean, 48, comes in to replace Dave Hakstol, who leaves Colorado after accepting the head coaching position for the troubled Arizona State men’s hockey program on Thursday.
Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund is set to miss 10-to-12 weeks after undergoing surgery on a torn ankle tendon. Eklund was injured in the first period of the Senators’ 2-1 victory over the Flyers last week after taking a hit from defenceman Simon Benoit while chasing the puck into the corner in the offensive zone.
Suggestions that the New York Rangers should pursue Connor Hellebuyck likely won't result in the Winnipeg Jets goalie landing in the Big Apple. Meanwhile, efforts by Montreal Canadiens fans to convince Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin to join their team appear to have been unsuccessful.
On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs revealed that the veteran defenseman is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Tanev was hurt during the first period of the Maple Leafs’ matchup with the Colorado Avalanche this past Saturday night. It has yet to be reported exactly what led to the 36-year-old’s departure, but the injury is severe enough that he was placed on injured reserve on Mo
In today’s NHL Rumor Mill: the Red Wings aren’t interested in trading Simon Edvinsson , the Maple Leafs could be looking for a defenseman, and the latest on the Canucks. DETROIT HOCKEY NOW : Kevin Allen reports Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff told reporters yesterday that he has “zero interest” in trading Simon Edvinsson . The 23-year-old restricted free-agent defenseman remains u
The 23-year-old forward can now freely be assigned to Vancouver's AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, after being made available to all 31 other teams on Wednesday. Raty has struggled to start the season. He has scored one goal over four games and was a healthy scratch for Vancouver's first two games of the season. The Finn was scratched again on Tuesday for the Canucks' game against the New Y
Through the first fortnight of the 2026-27 NHL season, the Ottawa Senators' No. 1 goaltender is flashing the form that won him a Vezina four seasons ago. “He’s so big, he takes away the whole net and it’s pretty awesome,” Tim Stutzle said after one of Ullmark’s recent starts, a shootout triumph against the Nashville Predators.
More and more teams are employing a 1-A / 1-B system, with goalies splitting starts at a rate closer to 50-50 than ever before. Even teams with top-tier starters have reliable No. 2 keepers, including Charlie Lindgren of the Washington Capitals and Casey DeSmith of the Dallas Stars .
Emma Lingan and Michael Augello are joined by Kelsey Surmacz to discuss Alexis Lafreniere's hot start to the season with the New York Rangers, Alex DeBrincat's seven-year extension with the Detroit Red Wings, and more.
To be fair to the casual follower, it’s sometimes difficult to properly enjoy a defensive masterclass. If you want to appreciate an elite goal scorer or intelligent playmaker, you just have to watch for when the puck is on their stick and witness them work their magic. Defensive players thrive when nothing is happening. Kind of hard to follow along with nothing, right? Unless these players accumul
When Connor Bedard made his season debut this week, he became the eighth player to serve as a new full-time captain for his club. Ryan Dixon uses this week’s Power Rankings as a captain check for all 32 squads.
Auston Matthews is tied for fifth in NHL scoring, was last week’s first star, and has 12 point sin his past five games. What’s behind this production? Adam Vingan takes a look at the numbers to see how Matthews has performed.
Often, the numbers lie to us when the NHL calendar hasn’t yet exited October. As of Week 3 in the 2025-26 season, the Chicago Blackhawks held down a playoff spot. They missed the big dance by 18 points. Recency bias could’ve steered you wrong if you thought they were suddenly a competitive team after half a dozen games.
Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jakub Dobes' struggles for the Montreal Canadiens, the Dallas Stars' standout tandem after a huge outing for Casey DeSmith, and more.
Between now and next June there is certain to be a lot of movement within the NHL Draft rankings. But judging by what I witnessed last weekend at the University of Michigan, I don’t anticipate that Landon DuPont will relinquish his hold on being the top-rated pre-season prospect.
The Detroit Red Wings locked up one of their highly skilled forwards on Tuesday, signing Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year contract extension that will carry a cap hit of $13 million. The deal locks up the Farmington Hill, Mich., native through the 2033-34 season and gives the Red Wings some stability in the long term. But with the team struggling out the gates in 2026-27 and former captain Dylan La
Detroit Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff said Wednesday he has “zero interest” in trading Simon Edvinsson as the restricted free agent remains unsigned more than two weeks into the season. “Not something I’m entertaining,” Horcoff said of moving the defenceman, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. “We want to sign him.”
Schlossman also reported what had been circulating since Monday. Brett McLean, who played for the Avalanche from 2005-07, will replace Hakstol on Jared Bednar’s staff before Colorado returns to action Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Carolina Hurricanes veteran forward Taylor Hall, 34, who has three goals and five points this season, suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday night and did not return to his team's 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center.
The shifty defenceman scored a goal and set up another with a breathtaking assist as the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout after blowing a two-goal lead. “His competitiveness is always there, and I thought his offensive touches ... were excellent,” St. Louis said. “He had his fastball.”
NEW YORK (AP) — The puck dropped just after 6 p.m. in Detroit, and the hum of activity had long been underway inside the NHL Player Safety room at league headquarters in Manhattan. Someone was assigned to every game, and this was the busiest night of the season so far with all 32 teams in action. The room is a hockey lover’s paradise with five giant television screens and more than a dozen other
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier has been assessed a $5,000 fine, the maximum allowable under the terms of the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, by the NHL Department of Player Safety for the slashing infraction he committed against Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis on Tuesday night.
On Wednesday, the Vancouver Canucks placed forward Aatu Raty on waivers, and the San Jose Sharks center Alex Barre-Boulet also being made available to the other 31 teams in the NHL. If both players clear waivers on Thursday, they’ll be eligible to be assigned to their respective American Hockey League affiliates.
NEW YORK – The National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced details for the 2026 Scotiabank NHL PreGame, the official fan festival of the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™. This event will take place Sunday, Oct. 25 from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT at the University of Manitoba's U Lot in Winnipeg for 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic ticketholders.
While NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is worried about the number of no-trade clauses around the league, NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh doesn't see it as an immediate issue. The NHL has an unprecedented number of players with trade protections built into their contracts in comparison to other major North American sports.
The upper-body injury Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall sustained in a 4-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday "doesn't look good," coach Rod Brind'Amour said. Hall left the game in the second period; he had three shots on goal in 15:26 of ice time. He has five points (three goals, two assists) in eight games this season. He had 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff
The Philadelphia Flyers' early-season struggles have prompted calls for a coaching change or a blockbuster trade. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are believed to be among several teams with an interest in Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary.
The New York Rangers are off to a hot start as they won for the sixth time in eight games to start the season Tuesday night. But they were on the receiving end of some bad news over the weekend when it was announced that starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury.
Les Canadiens ont rappelé le défenseur David Reinbacher du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled defenseman David Reinbacher from the Laval Rocket. GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/pwj98V3VDq
The Edmonton Oilers capped off a three-game road trip in California with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, marking the team’s fifth consecutive win. The Oilers’ only loss on the season came at home in the opener against the Vancouver Canucks - a 6-5 defeat in overtime. In the following game, the Oilers picked up a 9-7 win over those same Canucks.
The Detroit Red Wings forward has expanded his approved trade list as he continues to look for a move, but TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports the list still does not include the Canadiens. “I can tell you that I checked on this day to see if there was perhaps a little change of heart from Dylan Larkin as far as adding a new team to his list, i.e. Montreal. No, his list has not changed despi
Could the Flyers make a blockbuster trade to save their season? What’s the latest on Dylan Larkin , Simon Edvinsson , and Connor Hellebuyck ? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. DAILY FACEOFF: Anthony Di Marco reports no coaching changes are planned for the struggling Philadelphia Flyers . That has him wondering what roster changes might be in store.
The Montreal Canadiens have recalled the defenceman from the AHL's Laval Rocket ahead of the second half of a back-to-back against the Washington Capitals, the team announced on Wednesday. The Canadiens are down to six defenders after Mike Matheson missed Tuesday's game with a lower-body injury that has been classified as day-to-day. Noah Dobson also missed time during Tuesday's game after gettin
The Colorado superstar’s recent brawls prove he won't be bullied, but risking an injury-induced absence threatens to derail the Avalanche's championship ambitions and their offensive engine.
The Vegas Golden Knights hold on to the No. 1 spot in this week's NHL power rankings, while the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers are quickly challenging for top spots with their recent performances.
The United States has enjoyed a dominant 16-year run as the gold standard in Paralympic sled hockey, but that wasn’t always the case. The U.S. used a last-place world ranking 26 years ago, a surprise gold medal two years later in 2002 and help from USA Hockey to start a powerhouse dynasty that continues to this day.
So today, we’ll look at seven players placed in these opportunistic roles to start the season who could be in store for unexpected campaigns. Whether you’re a fantasy hockey manager scouring the waiver wire for a potential breakout, or you’re just a fan of the game looking for the next deep cut, this list is for you (although for the former situation, you may already be too late). However, this wo
Welcome to the National Hockey List. Each week, NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen will provide a list dealing with important topics around the NHL. Today, Rosen lists and analyzes his seven surprises, pleasant and otherwise, through the first two weeks of the regular season.
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Rob Hutson called his son Cole Hutson after a recent game only to find the Washington Capitals rookie defenseman was already on the phone with one of his brothers. “Cole sends me a text, ‘Just jump on the call when Lane calls you,’” Rob said last week. “And then it's all of us talking because they were already talking.”
The Detroit Red Wings and star winger Alex DeBrincat have agreed on a seven-year, $91 million contract extension, according TSN Hockey Insider and Athletic writer Chris Johnston.
TSN’s Hockey Insiders on Toronto dealing with Chris Tanev ’s injury, the Habs keeping tabs on the Dylan Larkin situation, the latest on Simon Edvinsson , the NYR’s goalie options, and the tough start by the Flyers.
WINNIPEG -- The NHL’s mobile ice plant is a technological marvel, designed to build NHL-ready outdoor ice surfaces across a variety of challenging climates. Whether in Southern California or in the outdoor hockey hotbeds across the Canadian prairies, the modern creation of outdoor hockey ice brings the game full circle and back to the historic roots of the game.
Defenceman Jared Spurgeon will not play Tuesday night's game against the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury, the Wild announced shortly before puck drop. The 36-year-old had been off to a hot start for the Wild to begin the season, scoring one goal and registering five points in six games, while averaging 22:22 of ice time per game.
Goaltender Jacob Markstrom and defenceman Radko Gudas are day-to-day and won't play against the Columbus Blue Jackets, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters Tuesday. Markstrom was pulled after the first period of Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
On Tuesday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that forward Ryan Poehling has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to an MCL sprain. Poehling going on IR opened the door for 2025 first-round pick Roger McQueen to be called up from the Ducks’ American Hockey League affiliate, the San Diego Gulls.
The Avalanche announced that defenseman Cale Makar will miss Tuesday’s road game against the Dallas Stars as he is back in Denver with his wife awaiting the birth of their twins. Makar, 28, has been his typically dynamic self to start this season, as he’s put up three goals and four assists for seven points in five games played while averaging 21 and a half minutes of ice time.
Featuring all 32 NHL teams, tonight’s ‘NHL Frozen Frenzy’ on ESPN2, Disney+ and the ESPN App (in the U.S.) will drop the puck on this season’s Hockey Fights Cancer campaign, spotlighting stories from across the League for the third straight season and raising funds for the V Foundation in support of Hockey Fights Cancer. In celebration of Frozen Frenzy, Hockey Fights Cancer™ and the V Foundation a
The Colorado Avalanche defenceman is out Tuesday against the Dallas Stars as his wife is due to give birth, a team spokesman told reporters . Makar, 27, holds three goals and four assists in five games this season. The two-time Norris Trophy winner has played at least 75 games in three of the last four campaigns.
CHICAGO — Connor Bedard is expected to make his delayed debut tonight as Blackhawks captain when Chicago hosts the St. Louis Blues. Bedard said he was "pumped" to play when he addressed reporters hours before the game's opening faceoff.
Rasmus Dahlin is day to day because of an upper-body injury and is not expected to play for the Sabres at the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday (6:30 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, MSG-B). The defenseman appeared to sustain the injury while taking a slap shot early in the second period of a 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Monday. "They (can) treat him better here," coach Lind
There are 16 games on the NHL schedule for the "NHL Frozen Frenzy" on Tuesday, including three nationally televised in the United States. Here are five things to watch today, along with the complete game schedule.
Nico Sturm will be out of the Minnesota Wild for at least a week after a scary moment on Monday. The forward was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday after he was hit in the head by a puck in their game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Wild announced.
On Tuesday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour revealed that center Jordan Staal will miss the next one to two months with a tear in his calf. The injury occured during warmups prior to Carolina’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.
Trade rumors continue to swirl around Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson and Carolina Hurricanes blueliner Alexander Nikishin, but are either players close to getting moved?
Bruce Cassidy is still hoping to get behind an NHL bench after being fired by the Vegas Golden Knights late last season, but his fate still remains in the hands of his former club. Cassidy was sought after in the off-season by the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings , but the Golden Knights blocked both clubs from speaking to him. Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon said in June the team gave
The team announced that defenseman Mike Matheson will not be in the lineup against the Buffalo Sabres and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Forward Owen Beck will be jumping in the lineup, as the Canadiens are expected to trot out a lineup of 12 forwards and eight defensemen against their Atlantic Division rivals.
CHICAGO -- Connor Bedard could make his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET; CHSN, SN-PIT). The Blackhawks captain practiced fully again Monday, one day after doing so for the first time this season. Bedard had surgery on his left shoulder a few days after he was injured during an offseason training session in Vancouver on
Will the struggling Flyers make a coaching change or a trade? Will Connor Hellebuyck be traded to the Rangers or return to the Jets? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. THE ATHLETIC : Kevin Kurz looked at the free-falling Philadelphia Flyers’ options to reverse their fortunes.
More than 600 players will take the ice in 16 arenas across the NHL on Tuesday when all 32 teams play in the first Frozen Frenzy night this season. ESPN not only has a tripleheader, which starts when the New Jersey Devils visit the Detroit Red Wings (6 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN+) at Little Caesars Arena, it also will have a whiparound show starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Ullmark had a tough time through the 2025-26 season, playing well below his normal level before ultimately taking a leave from the team to address his mental health. He was much sharper after he returned, and he was by far the Senators’ best player in their first round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite getting swept by the Carolina Hurricanes , Ullmark gave his team a chance to win in al
The former college hockey player and son of NHL legend Mario Lemieux qualified for the PGA Tour’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship this week after he shot a 66 — the same number his father wore throughout his Hall of Fame career — in Monday’s qualifying event at The Country Club of Winter Haven in Winter Haven, Fla.
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Gino Reda to discuss the pressure mounting on Rick Tocchet with the Flyers off to their worst start in franchise history, the expectations on Connor Bedard as he approaches his return to the Blackhawks, how the Leafs are dealing with Chris Tanev ’s injury, and more.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Tim Stutzle's big night against the New Jersey Devils, Quinn Hughes extending his point streak in a win over the Vegas Golden Knights, and more.
Well, technically, greetings from the Schiphol Airport. I’m not leaving the airport and currently waiting for my connecting flight to Stockholm, where I'll be spending the rest of this week connecting with colleagues from Elite Prospects and also watching some Swedish hockey in person.
Two weeks ago today, the 84-game NHL season began. In that short time, we've seen some wild games (the 9-7 Oilers-Canucks result comes to mind), some concerning injuries (Igor Shesterkin is out for the season) and a number of trade possibilities yet to be consummated.
Tools like Puckpedia’s Puckdoku and events such as the Spengler Cup have made it fun to Remember Some Guys. And that’s exactly what we’re doing today. The NHL season is still in its infancy, but most leagues around Europe have been fully active for weeks now. If you’re a true hockey sicko, you start your day with a couple of games overseas before capping things off back in North America.
The Detroit Red Wings and star winger Alex DeBrincat have agreed on a seven-year, $91 million contract extension, according TSN Hockey Insider and Athletic writer Chris Johnston.
Colorado Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol is in negotiations with the school to take over as coach of the Sun Devils team currently embroiled by the fallout from defenceman Matthew Mayich's collapse during an Aug. 20 workout, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday.
Matthews led the league with nine points (three goals, six assists) across three games, including a pair of four-point outings. He had a goal and three assists, scoring the overtime winner, in a 5-4 comeback win against Nashville last Tuesday. It was his 15th career overtime goal, good for second on the Maple Leafs all-time list.
Matt Duchene had surgery to repair a core injury and is expected to be out three months, the Dallas Stars announced Monday. The 35-year-old was dealing with a lower-body injury throughout training camp and was placed on long-term injured reserve Oct. 1.
The Buffalo Sabres acquired defencemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Ryan Johnson on Monday afternoon. Jones, 29, had been skating with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this season, recording three assists in four games.
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Canadiens and is day-to-day after suffering an upper-body injury in Monday's win over the Panthers.
With New York Rangers starting goalie Igor Shesterkin sidelined for the season, there's plenty of speculation and suggestions of replacement options, but are any of them viable?
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips. L'attaquant Oliver Kapanen et le défenseur Mike Matheson (journée de traitements) ne participeront pas à l'entraînement d'aujourd'hui. Forward Oliver Kapanen and defenseman Mike Matheson (therapy day) will not participate in today's practice.
On Monday, general manager Chris Patrick announced that defenseman Rasmus Sandin has been placed on long-term injured reserve, while fellow blueliner Matt Roy was put on injured reserve. In response, the Capitals have recalled defender Justin Holl from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
Could Montreal Canadiens fans be making Dylan Larkin think twice about a possible new destination for his hockey career? After "We want Larkin" chants were heard at the Bell Centre on Saturday during Montreal's game against Detroit, the disgruntled Red Wings centre at least has a new team to ponder.
After missing Saturday's game against the Colorado Avalanche to celebrate the birth of his son, Tucker, John Tavares rejoined the team in Salt Lake City on Monday ahead of the team's tilt Tuesday with the Utah Mammoth, Sportsnet's Luke Fox reported .
Carolina Hurricanes center and captain Jordan Staal missed the team’s win over the Philadelphia Flyers on the road on Sunday night, and head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s postgame update suggested a possibility that he may not immediately return to the lineup.
Tyson Foerster slid headfirst on the ice chasing a puck in a scoreless game and got tangled with Carolina's Jordan Martinook. Martinook did to Foerster what the Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes and the rest of the NHL have done to the Flyers.
According to reports, Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is a game-time decision for Tuesday night’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins . Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill was coy about Bedard’s when speaking to the media after practice on Tuesday.
Welcome to the NHL Chat Room, NHL.com's weekly Q&A feature where we talk to key figures in the game, gaining insight into their lives on and off the ice. This week, we feature ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes, who will be part of the on-air team for the Frozen Frenzy on Tuesday.
Neither Jake Sanderson nor Artem Zub participated in the morning skate and remain out for the Senators against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday (7 p.m. ET; MSGSN, NHLN, SN+, TVAS). Sanderson, Ottawa’s top defenseman, has not played since its season opener at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 3 because of an undisclosed injury. He led Senators defensemen las
The international ice hockey community has lost one of its most dedicated leaders. Lars G Karlsson has passed away at the age of 73 following an illness. Over several decades, Karlsson devoted his life to the development of ice hockey, making a lasting contribution in Sweden and internationally. His journey began in Vendelsö and continued through leadership roles within the Stockholm Ice Hockey As
Anaheim Ducks star forward Cutter Gauthier was ruled out of their game against the Calgary Flames on Saturday after suffering an upper-body injury. Gauthier departed early in the contest against Calgary, logging just 2:18 of ice time in five shifts before he headed for the locker room. The team later ruled him out with the injury.
Each Monday throughout the 2026-27 NHL season, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes will provide fans with a guide of games that will be nationally televised. Today, a look at games for the third week of the regular season.
With 32 teams, games every night and countless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to miss out on the weekly storylines. Not to worry; every Monday from October to April, I’ll map out the major events, games, plotlines and milestones on tap for the next seven days.
Patrice Bergeron played in six international tournaments during his remarkable career. He won five, notably Olympic gold in both 2010 and 2014. In 19 NHL seasons, all with Boston, he played in 1,294 regular-season games, and in 2011 he led the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup since 1972. Bergeron was the star of Game 7, against Vancouver, scoring twice. In so doing, he became the 25th member of t
How will the Rangers address the loss of Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending leg injury? Which goalies could they target in the trade and free-agent markets? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. NEW YORK POST: Mollie Walker examined how the Rangers intend to cope with the absence of starting goalie Igor Shesterkin , who suffered a season-ending leg injury on Friday against the Washington Capitals .
The team announced Monday that defenseman Parker Wotherspoon will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. It wasn’t revealed how or when Wotherspoon sustained the injury. He played with the team during their 2-1 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday and finished the night with three hits and one blocked shot in 19:05 of ice time.
The Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday at Ball Arena. Sunday is a day off for the team. Defenceman Chris Tanev left Saturday’s game in the first period with what the Toronto Maple Leafs are calling an upper-body injury.
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that the team has placed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk on injured reserve. The 35-year-old appeared in the first five games of the 2026-27 season, but wasn’t in the lineup this past Saturday night, when the Penguins hosted the Dallas Stars . Van Riemsdyk was ruled out with the lower-body injury and was originally listed as day-to-day.
If Grans clears waivers on Tuesday, he’ll become eligible to be assigned to the Flyers’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The 24-year-old has appeared in just one game so far this season, jumping in the lineup on Saturday, when Philadelphia fell to the Boston Bruins by a score of 5-1. Grans registered a plus/minus of -1 while logging 12:26 of ice time in the defeat. It
We’ve got our first full week of the regular season done, and even though it’s just been 13 days, it hasn’t been short of interesting storylines. Whether it’s continued trade request drama, significant injuries or surprising starts, early-season hockey is as chaotic as it’s always been.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down the Philadelphia Flyers' continuous struggles, William Nylander's milestone game with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more.
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by reacting to a busy Thanksgiving Saturday night across the league. They talk about the Leafs’ impressive win over the Avs, Dylan Larkin’s Montreal trip, the status of Connor Hellebuyck and much more.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have ruled out defenceman Chris Tanev from their game against the Colorado Avalanche after the veteran suffered an upper-body injury. Tanev skated in five shifts in the first period, registering a minus-1 rating in 3:29 of ice time.
The Carolina Hurricanes will be without their captain as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night. Jordan Staal was ruled out ahead of the contest with a lower-body injury by the team.
CHICAGO -- Connor Bedard was a full-contact practice participant for the first time this season Sunday and the Chicago Blackhawks captain is closer to returning from offseason shoulder injury. “There's no real official date or anything, but obviously a good step today, getting to practice with the team and feel contact and be in battle drills, 5-on-5, stuff like that,” Bedard said. “I felt really
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that the team has placed forward Travis Konecny on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. In response, the Flyers have called up defenseman Oliver Bonk from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips. Sounds like Connor Bedard has been cleared for some practice contact, but not a full go just yet. pic.twitter.com/t7CKtsr1SD
Detroit Red Wings center, and their former captain, Dylan Larkin may not have gotten a warm reception when he was introduced at Little Caesars Arena this season, but he sure did at the Bell Centre on Saturday night when the Red Wings visited the Montreal Canadiens .
The Rangers announced on Saturday that goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season with a lower-body injury. Shesterkin sustained the injury during Friday night’s game against the Washington Capitals . Midway through the second period of the game, a defensive scramble caused him to leave the net aggressively, and then as he was returning to the crease, he wiped out into the post.
NEW YORK -- New Jersey Devils forward Evan Rodrigues has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for high-sticking Vancouver Canucks forward Marco Rossi during NHL Game No. 71 in New Jersey on Saturday, Oct. 10, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
Could the Rangers pursue Connor Hellebuyck ? What’s going on with Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson , Hurricanes blueliner Alexander Nikishin , and Flames forward Connor Zary ? Find out in the Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup.
Patrik Laine still hasn't signed with an NHL team to this point. Why can't the Finnish sniper find a home, and what does the future hold for the 28-year-old in the NHL?
If you asked someone who the best defenseman in the NHL is, you would likely hear the usual suspects: the Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar, the Minnesota Wild’s Quinn Hughes or Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets .
NEW YORK — New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is out for the season after injuring his right knee Friday night in a game at Washington, the team announced Saturday. Shesterkin did not put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the ice by teammates after an awkward fall into his own net against the Capitals.
Following Edmonton's win on Saturday in San Jose, Oilers head coach Mike Babcock told reporters that he expects Zach Hyman to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings. Hyman has not played since Edmonton's season-opener due to an upper-body injury suffered in the team's pre-season finale against the Calgary Flames.
The Canucks are among the teams that are interested in Calgary Flames centre Connor Zary , Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday Headlines . "I do think Vancouver is one of the teams that has looked at Zary," Friedman said. "I think there's a few more, obviously, but I've heard the Canucks are one of the teams that are considering it, and it makes sense."
The 22-year-old, who’s without any prior suspension in his young career, and not even a single fine, said he’s still processing the NHL Department of Player Safety’s ruling, which admittedly felt harsh. While Nazar’s hit on Horvat was dangerous and avoidable, a fine seemed more appopriate as the first-time offender.
According to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, former NHL goaltender Jonathan Quick could return from retirement to help the New York Rangers , who are dealing with a mess of injuries between the pipes. In the last few hours, the Rangers have announced that star goaltender Igor Shesterkin is going to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season due to a lower-body injury, while his backup, Joonas Korpisalo, is ex
Head coach Mike Babcock told reporters he is looking for a “more assertive” game from Mukhamadullin, who will have an opportunity to show what he can bring to Edmonton’s defence against the San Jose Sharks on Rogers Saturday Night Hockey (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 4 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. MT).
The forward sustained an upper-body injury in a 6-1 win at the Calgary Flames in the team's opening game of the season on Oct. 1. On Saturday, it was announced that it had been diagnosed as an anterior mediastinum hematoma with vascular pseudo aneurysm.
The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Jared Wright to a two-year, $1.85 million extension that carries an annual cap hit of $935,000, the team announced on Friday. Wright, 23, has yet to appear for the Kings this season and has two goals and three points in two games in the AHL this year.
It was a long road back to the NHL for Gabriel Landeskog — only for the Avalanche to be swept in last season’s conference. The Colorado captain dove into all of that and more in a sitdown with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox.
St. Louis Blues forward Dillon Dube will be re-evaluated in eight weeks after suffering a neck injury, the team announced Saturday. Dube was injured in the Blues’ overtime loss against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night after he was hit into the boards.
The team activated Burakovsky off injured reserve ahead of its game against the Nashville Predators on Rogers Saturday Night Hockey (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT), head coach Travis Green told reporters .
Kaiden Guhle will make his season debut for the Canadiens against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNE, DSN). The Canadiens announced on Sept. 16 that the defenseman had a minor surgery to his adductor muscle this offseason and would be out 4-5 weeks. He had 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 39 games last season.
What’s the latest on Simon Edvinsson ? Could the Maple Leafs make another big move this season? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. THE ATHLETIC : Max Bultman, Shayna Goldman, and Corey Pronman looked at the Detroit Red Wings’ options in Simon Edvinsson contract negotiations and the trade market.
On Saturday, the New Jersey Devils announced that the team has activated defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic off injured reserve. Kovacevic is eligible to make his season debut on Saturday night, when the Devils host the Vancouver Canucks .
The 2026-27 NHL season may have just gotten underway, but you could forgive fans of clearly rebuilding teams like the Calgary Flames or Vancouver Canucks to already have an eye on the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. The headliner and presumptive first-overall pick in the 2027 class is defenseman Landon DuPont, playing for the University of Michigan this year after two excellent seasons in the Western Hockey
1. There is a brief off-ice moment caught by the Toronto Maple Leafs ' Blueprint cameras after the club’s thrilling OT comeback win over the Nashville Predators Tuesday that speaks volumes on the state of Auston Matthews .
Zooming out at the entire sports world: Which major sports franchise is the saddest right now? We’re not talking overall history. We’re talking which team is the hardest to cheer for today if you’re one of its fans.
Despite the NHL showing significant interest in expansion, including adding a second team in Texas, the league is in no rush to make it happen, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. During Thursday’s edition of Insider Trading , Dreger mentioned expansion has been put on the “backburner” for the time being due to concern from owners regarding competitive balance.
Frank Nazar will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday. The Chicago Blackhawks center is facing discipline for an illegal check to the head against New York Islanders center Bo Horvat on Thursday.
Dumba appeared in 748 career games for the Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins. He totalled 85 goals and 176 assists for 261 points across his NHL tenure. The 32-year-old spent the bulk of his career with the Wild from 2013-23 and was with the team for eight playoff appearances. He also won the 2019-20 King Clancy Award while in Minnesota.
NEW YORK – Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar has been suspended for two games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat during NHL Game No. 62 in New York on Thursday, Oct. 8, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
The announced attendance at T-Mobile Arena for Thursday’s game between the Golden Knights and Maple Leafs was well-below capacity. There were more empty seats than normal at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, especially for a Vegas Golden Knights game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The veteran goaltender suited up for his ninth NHL team on Friday when he started in net for the Columbus Blue Jackets . That sets a new record for the most different franchises a goaltender has played for.
SAN JOSE -- Darnell Nurse knows it will be strange facing the Edmonton Oilers for the first time, but the new San Jose Sharks defenseman is looking forward to taking on his old team here Saturday (4 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, SNW, SN1).
The Montreal Canadiens traded the defenceman to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick, the teams announced Friday. Struble, 25, has appeared in three games this season for the Canadiens, going pointless and playing 12:05 minutes per game.
The Minnesota Wild placed goaltender Filip Gustavsson on LTIR on Friday in a move that many had expected after the netminder had hip surgery during the offseason. The team recalled defenceman Matt Kiersted from the AHL’s Iowa Wild in a corresponding move.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without centre John Tavares for at least one game — for good reason. Tavares and his wife, Aryne, welcomed a new addition to their family Friday: baby boy Tucker.
Macklin Celebrini will be a game-time decision for the San Jose Sharks when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday (4 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, SNW, SN1) after missing two games because of a lower-body injury.
The Blue Jackets announced that they have activated defenseman Damon Severson off the injured/non-roster list, which will allow him to make his season debut in Friday’s home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins . Severson, 32, suffered a shoulder injury in March, and underwent surgery that forced him to miss the end of last season and Columbus’ first two games this season.
Bo Horvat continues to be evaluated after an illegal check to the head by Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar in the closing moments of a 4-1 win at UBS Arena on Thursday. Horvat, who scored twice in the game, did not return after the infraction at 18:27 of the third period. Nazar received a five-minute match penalty on the play. Horvat was scheduled to be examined by doctors on Friday. The cent
On Friday, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that winger Brad Marchand will be out for six weeks with a leg injury, and that he should be back skating in three weeks. Marchand, 38, suffered the injury during Tuesday’s 2-1 road win over the Los Angeles Kings . Late in the second period, Marchand drove to net and awkwardly twisted down to the ice after seeming to trip over the skate of King
Coach Travis Green announced Friday that forward William Eklund will be out “for an extended period” with an ankle injury he suffered during Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers . There’s no timeline for his return.
The star defenceman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, head coach Scott Arniel told reporters Friday before the Jets' game against the Anaheim Ducks (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT). Arniel added Morrissey was feeling better Friday after exiting Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche.
Head coach Martin St. Louis announced on Friday that Sam Montembeault will be sidelined 10 to 14 days with a lower-body injury. A native of Becancour, Que., Montembeault has yet to play this season. Jakub Dobes had started the team’s first three games of the season before Jacob Fowler, called up in Montembeault’s absence, started in goal in Thursday night’s 5-2 defeat to the Nashville Predators.
Which clubs could the Red Wings target as potential destinations for defenseman Simon Edvinsson ? What’s the latest on Bruins center Pavel Zacha ? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. SPORTSNET : Ryan Dixon looked at which players the Detroit Red Wings might target in any trade involving restricted free-agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson .
Only a specific set of circumstances would get Darryl Sutter off the family ranch and behind an NHL bench or into an owner’s box again. He’s a walking NHL textbook after 45 years in the league as a player, coach, general manager and advisor, with two Stanley Cup titles under his belt buckle as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings .
On Thursday evening, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the Bruins are “among a long list of teams” showing interest in Detroit Red Wings RFA Simon Edvinsson . The 23-year-old left-shot defenseman remains unsigned and returned home to Sweden after spending training camp on a PTO with Detroit.
Gino Reda : The Jets are just about a week into the regular season and Connor Hellebuyck is already hundreds of thousands of dollars in the hole. Speaking on that and more, here are the Insiders, Chris Johnston, Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun. So Dregs, any news on the Hellebuyck front?
Just hours after being elected President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), Franz Reindl sat down with IIHF.com to reflect on the journey that brought him to the helm of international ice hockey and share his vision for the future of the sport. As the IIHF enters a new chapter, Reindl discusses the achievements and foundations established under his predecessor, Luc Tardif, the impo
SAN JOSE — Filip Hallander (pronounced HAUL-and-er) hails from Sundsvall, Sweden, the gulf town of roughly 75,000 that gave the hockey world such names as Henrik Zetterberg, Fredrik Modin and Vancouver centreman Elias Pettersson. Hallander arrived at Edmonton Oilers practice and skated on a regular line Friday, looking forward to a new start in a new town with a new team.
The 2026-27 NHL season will be the last one that Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin plays in the NHL. The NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer made that official with an announcement earlier this week, and now a big question looming over his final NHL season is whether or not he will join the likes of Derek Jeter and Kobe Bryant to be showered with gifts from opposing teams as he embarks on a
If you’re a follower of the NBA of NFL, players ‘holding out’ for either a trade or a new contract is nothing new. In the NHL, though, it hasn’t been as commonplace to see players use their leverage to induce a desired outcome. That was, however, until this past offseason, when Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck requested trades from their respecti
Player salaries took a sudden and significant jump in the NHL this summer, sparked by the five-year, $90 million offer sheet Leo Carlsson signed with the Philadelphia Flyers on July 3. The Anaheim Ducks matched on Carlsson and signed defenceman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year, $36 million contract as the threat of another offer sheet loomed. The Ducks later signed winger Cutter Gauthier to a six-y
Part of the reason hockey media and fans alike make pre-season predictions is to establish a baseline for our expectations. When my co-host Nick Kypreos picks Utah to represent the West in the Final, it’s less of a “prediction,” and more of a statement: “I, more than most other people, believe Utah is going to be genuinely very good this season.”
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down the Vegas Golden Knights' comeback over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Juuse Saros' standout effort against the Montreal Canadiens, and more.
Of them, Carolina’s Justin Robidas, Colorado’s Fabian Lysell and New Jersey’s David Rittich all found themselves on the wire but went unclaimed. The other two – Boston’s Matthew Poitras and Chicago’s Ethan Del Mastro – remain in the NHL, and both have seen some NHL duty. According to PuckPedia , nearly 250 players have been placed on waivers since the start of the season. A total of six have been
If you wanted to put together a strong core of an NHL team, you could do pretty well just by selecting players who are on the sidelines with an injury right now. We’ve seen a rash of injuries across the league already and the season is barely a week old. Whether it’s due to the short pre-season or simply bad luck is anyone’s guess, but it’s hard to remember a time when so many big names went down
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The beginning of Alex Ovechkin 's farewell to the NHL provided another memorable moment for the Washington Capitals with a 5-3 victory against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins is his final home opener on Wednesday.
It’s becoming an annual tradition at this point for the start of the regular season in all levels of hockey to be a time where some cold water is poured on the hype of the upcoming NHL Draft class.
The Colorado Avalanche will be without Logan O’Connor for the time being, as the team announced on Thursday that the right winger would be away from the team to spend time with his family. The news comes in the wake of the passing of Logan’s father, Myles, which the team also announced on Thursday. Myles was also an NHLer, having played 43 games with the New Jersey Devils and Anaheim Mighty Ducks
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins Gino Reda to discuss free agent forward Vladimir Tarasenko ’s search for a new team, the possible timeline for Brad Marchand ’s return and the transparency between management and players in Nashville.
Detroit Red Wings defenceman Simon Edvinsson is generating interest from around the league as the restricted free agent remains without a deal in the early days of the 2026-27 season. TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reported Thursday that the Boston Bruins are one of at least 10 teams that have checked in on Edvinsson as he remains away from the team amidst contract negotiations.
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- A week ago Thursday, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov limped off the ice, his left leg giving way while he fought for the puck in a road game against the San Jose Sharks.
On Tuesday, New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen, San Jose Sharks winger Brett Leason and Detroit Red Wings forward Chase Stillman were placed on waivers, making them available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.
Vegas Golden Knights head coach Ryan Craig announced Thursday that forward Victor Olofsson is out week-to-week after sustaining an injury during the team’s recent 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken . Olofsson, 31, scored a pair of goals in 10:48 of ice time before leaving Tuesday’s game midway through the third period after being checked awkwardly into the boards by Kraken forward Ben Meyers, who wa
The New Jersey Devils placed veteran defenceman Stefan Noesen on waivers Thursday. The 33-year-old blueliner is without a point in two games this season while carrying a cap hit of $2.75 million as he approaches unrestricted free agency this summer.
The first three days of the earliest leaguewide start in NHL history delivered scores straight out of the 1980s. Edmonton and Vancouver played 6-5 and 9-7 games. Pittsburgh routed Philadelphia 7-0. Colorado beat Los Angeles 8-4.
On Thursday night , the Ottawa Senators will host the Philadelphia Flyers in their first home game of the 2026-27 season. Along with the traditional pregame festivities – special video package, full roster introduction, etc. – the Senators will hold a special ceremony honoring the late Ray Emery and his family.
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Seth Jarvis wore a regular jersey for the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday for the first time since having offseason surgery on his right shoulder, the forward's next step in his recovery. Jarvis, who was on the ice with the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center for their morning skate prior to their game against the Philadelphia Flyers (7 p.m. ET; HHN, CARNHL, SNP), had surgery to repair a
Macklin Celebrini is a game-time decision for the San Jose Sharks against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; Disney+, HULU, ESPN+, SN+) because of a lower-body injury.
Speaking to reporters Thursday, Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said Celebrini would be a game-time decision to play against St. Louis, and that seeing him out on the ice was a "good sign." Celebrini was a late scratch on Monday against the Dallas Stars despite taking warm-ups, dealing with a lower-body injury.
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green told the media that goaltender Linus Ullmark will return to the net Thursday night, when the team hosts the Philadelphia Flyers . Many Sens fans feared the worst when Ullmark left a game on Monday night against the Boston Bruins with an undisclosed injury. During the second period, Ullmark was bumped by Bruins forward William Eklund, which led to a brief sc
Cautioning that the team is still awaiting MRI results, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun said Thursday that the “early word” is Marchand will be out week-to-week rather than multiple months or the entire season. LeBrun added on Early Trading that Marchand’s timeline could still extend beyond six weeks, but it is not the worst-case scenario that may have been feared when Marchand was first injured
Jacob Fowler will make his first start of the season for the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, just one day after being recalled from the AHL’s Laval Rocket. Fowler’s promotion came after after Sam Montembeault left practice early on Wednesday with an apparent lower-body injury. He is now in line to start against the Nashville Predators , while Montembeault has yet to play this season.
Goalie Sam Montembeault sustained an undisclosed injury at practice Wednesday and will see a doctor Thursday to determine the length of his absence. "You never want to see anybody go down with an injury, and especially a guy like that, that's worked to get his game back and looked pretty good. So hopefully it's not too long and we can get him back up here," Canadiens forward Cole Caufield said. Ja
Will Smith could take center stage -- literally -- when the San Jose Sharks face the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center (8 p.m. ET; Disney+, HULU, ESPN+, SN+). With center Macklin Celebrini a game-time decision with a lower-body injury and in jeopardy of missing his second straight game, Smith has been skating at the position during practice, which Celebrini missed Tuesday and Wednesday. Celebri
On Thursday, the league revealed the jerseys for the four expansion franchises set to take the ice for the 2026-27 season. Fans already knew the basic colors for Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas and San Jose. Now, they’ll know what to expect when they see them in game action for the first time this fall.
The Winnipeg Jets are waiting to learn the severity of the upper-body injury defenceman Josh Morrissey suffered in Wednesday’s win over the Colorado Avalanche. Morrissey left Wednesday’s game in the first period with the injury, returned to play one shift to start the second period and was then ruled out.
What’s the latest on Simon Edvinsson , Dylan Larkin , and Alexander Nikishin ? Are the Flyers and Panthers looking for help? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. SPORTSNET: Frank Seravalli reports sources say the Detroit Red Wings still want NHL-ready talent in return for Simon Edvinsson . However, they’re also open to the right package of draft picks and prospects for the 23-year-old restricted f
On the occasion of his final NHL home opener, Alex Ovechkin described it as "pretty cool" when his sons, Ilya and Sergei Ovechkin, were given the microphone to announce their father in player introductions Wednesday.
Hoyt Stanley was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday and will make his NHL debut against the Philadelphia Flyers, the team announced. The 21-year-old defenceman played 35 regular-season games in 2025-26 as a junior at Cornell University in the NCAA, recording three goals and 12 assists.
This October in Japan, Asia’s top four hockey nations will gather for the third edition of the IIHF Women’s Asia Championship. Officially, the tournament is part of the 2027 IIHF season. All games will be held at the Tsukisamu Gymnasium in Sapporo, Japan. With the top-level 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship added to the calendar this year from 6-16 November, this tournament is taking place thre
The Winnipeg Jets are dealing with goalie Connor Hellebuyck's trade demand, and the Detroit Red Wings are dealing with center Dylan Larkin's trade demand. But Jets and Wings brass are pushing back. What future is ahead for the two stars?
Speaking recently as part of her State of the Conference address, NCHC commissioner Heather Weems rolled out the red carpet for the league’s 14th season. Weems also noted that 14 is her lucky number. She runs a conference that’s had plenty of luck. Eight of the last 10 NCAA Division I men’s hockey national champions ...
With a little more than a week of meaningful games now in the books, these players have already laid strong foundations to build upon over the rest of the new campaign. Here’s a closer look at some of the new faces in new places who are tearing it up to start the year.
What happens when you go two, three or maybe even four games without finding the back of the net when that’s supposed to be your calling card? Ryan Dixon looks at one player from every NHL team still waiting for their first goal.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Evan Bouchard's torrid offensive pace with the Edmonton Oilers, Kyle Connor's late game-winning goal over the Colorado Avalanche, and more.
The Big Ten Conference has big budgets, big atmosphere and big recruits. The conference boasts seven of the top 14 programs in college hockey for total expenses. All seven institutions are in the top twenty for average attendance and this year the league will host an outdoor game at Lambeau Field where the Ohio State ...
If the Detroit Red Wings ’ most recent game reminded us of anything, it’s that you never know which way a saga might swing. Playing his first game of the season on Tuesday, Dylan Larkin not only turned jeers to cheers with a 1-1-2 performance in the Wings’ 5-3 win over the Senators, he acted like the captain he used to be when he physically engaged Ottawa forward Ridly Greig after the latter hit
The Edmonton Oilers added to their forward depth on Wednesday, acquiring forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney.
It didn’t take long for him to figure it out, and some 19 seasons later, the 36-year-old is still filling the net for the Nashville Predators . Stamkos scored twice in Tuesday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs , breaking a tie with Joe Sakic and Jarome Iginla for 17th on the league’s all-time list with the 626th goal of his career before also bagging his 627th.
We’re just over a week into the NHL’s 2026-27 regular season, and while teams get settled in, some players are sitting at home. Veteran skaters like Patrik Laine, David Perron and James van Riemsdyk remain unsigned, despite the league’s salary cap projected to rise in the next few years and younger players signing record-breaking deals.
Defenceman Alexander Romanov will be sidelined for the next six to eight months after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday. Romanov suffered the injury in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers. The incident occurred midway through the third period when he collided awkwardly with Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad.
NEW YORK — A series of audiobooks the NHL launched recently to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre was no longer available online this week. “Hot for Hockey” episodes about the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes, among other topics, were on Spotify last week when the season began. A Spotify search for the name of the series now leads to an error message. The NHL said the episodes
One week into the new campaign, there have been 21 fights in 52 games, a rate of 0.403 fights per contest. Last season, there were a total of 307 fights in 1,343 games, or 0.23 fights per game, a rate nearly half of what’s being seen early
Florida centre Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a left leg injury and will not require surgery, Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday. Barkov was hurt in the Panthers’ overtime loss at San Jose on Thursday. It appeared his left knee – not the knee that needed to be surgically rebuilt last year – buckled on the play, and the Finnish captain immediately left the ice
DETROIT -- When it was over, Dylan Larkin stood in the Detroit Red Wings dressing room and spoke to reporters for about eight minutes, a long time for a postgame interview session. The last question: Did he think he would remember this game, for better or for worse, when looking back on his career?
Elias Pettersson's strong start to this season has prompted speculation about his value to the Canucks. Meanwhile, it's rumored the Edmonton Oilers could be eyeing a promising forward in the Eastern Conference.
Panthers forward Brad Marchand, who just made his season debut Sunday night, sustained a left leg injury in the second period of his club's 2-1 victory over the Kings on Tuesday night and was helped off the ice by his teammates.
CALGARY — Alberta’s move to permanent daylight time will turn the Calgary Flames and their fans into night owls a few times this NHL season. The puck drops at 9 p.m. on eight Flames games, including two at the Saddledome.
Veteran left winger David Perron is still interested in playing in the NHL as the unrestricted free agent is looking for the right fit, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Perron, 38, finished last season with the Detroit Red Wings after he was acquired from the Ottawa Senators for a draft pick prior to the trade deadline.
“I’m trying to be a man and face it, and I understand why that’s happening,” Larkin said. “But again, like I said to you guys at the start of the season, I was going to try to show up with my play, and it was nice to be out there with the guys and get a win.”
The Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets will take to the ice with familiar, but unique jerseys for this month’s Heritage Classic. The two teams will play at Princess Auto Stadium, the home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, on Sun. Oct. 25.
Check out the latest on Dylan Larkin , Simon Edvinsson , Connor Hellebuyck , and more in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. TSN : Pierre LeBrun reports the news that Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will be sidelined for six to eight weeks should quiet trade speculation linking them to Detroit Red Wings wing Dylan Larkin .
The Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings are among the teams who have considered signing unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine as the veteran winger continues to wait for a deal, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports.
These are dark days indeed for Hockey East. Sort of. It’s all relative, of course, perhaps with a little hyperbole thrown in. Hockey East obviously remains one of the premier conferences in Division I men’s college hockey, but the specter of qualifying only two at-large teams for the 2026 NCAA tournament looms large entering this ...
Perhaps one of the hardest things to pull off when signing players to contracts is locking them in at exactly their market values. Considering the peaks and valleys of NHL players’ careers, they often get signed during high or low points, so their contracts are disproportionate to their on-ice values.
The Red Wings got Dylan Larkin back in the lineup Tuesday, but Simon Edvinsson still hasn’t been signed. As trade talks continue on both players, Frank Seravalli writes that the game plan in Detroit might be changing. Plus the latest on Alexander Nikishin, Edmonton’s search for a centre, and more.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Gavin McKenna's two-point effort for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dylan Larkin's return tot he Detroit Red Wings' lineup, Brad Marchand's injury against the Los Angeles Kings, and more.
Alex Ovechkin will play his final home opener for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, TNT).
Last season continued to prove that ECAC is rarely as straightforward as the broken record surrounding its paper preview. Yes, Quinnipiac is the defending regular season champion for the sixth consecutive year, and yes, the Bobcats failed to win a postseason’s Whitelaw Cup for the sixth time over those six years. And yes again, they ...
Welcome to the National Hockey List. Each week, NHL.com Senior Writer Dan Rosen will provide a list dealing with important topics around the NHL. Today, Rosen lists his favorites to win the Hart Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Calder Trophy, Norris Trophy and Jack Adams Award this season.
Recapping Tuesday’s action, including a big game for Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere, Dylan Larkin’s season debut with the Red Wings, Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna’s first NHL points, and more. NHL.COM : Winger Alexis Lafreniere had a hat trick and collected an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-2 win over the New York Islanders. Oliver Bjorkstrand tallied twice, and Mika Zibanejad ha
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips. Dylan Larkin taking part in Red Wings' morning skate, ahead of game tonight against Sens. Should know soon if Larkin will play; missed first 2 games with upper-body injury. pic.twitter.com/VzdSYYIKq9
The Flyers will look to Bunting for a spark amid an 0-2-2 start to the season. Bunting, 31, finished last season with the Dallas Stars after he was acquired from the Nashville Predators for a draft pick before the trade deadline. He had gone unsigned over the summer and into the season.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Jansen Harkins and Columbus Blue Jackets winger Mikael Pyyhtia have each been placed on waivers by their respective teams. The two forwards are now available to be claimed by any of the NHL’s other 31 teams. Should they go through waivers unclaimed, they’ll be eligible to be assigned to the American Hockey League (AHL).
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joined Gino Reda on Tuesday to discuss how the Toronto Maple Leafs are handling Gavin McKenna , and discuss updates on Linus Ullmark , the struggling Philadelphia Flyers , Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings and more.
A couple of key players went down with injuries on Monday night, with their respective clubs holding their breath. The San Jose Sharks were a little shorthanded in their matchup with the Dallas Stars , as captain Macklin Celebrini was ruled out with a lower-body injury. The only silver lining is that Celebrini was reportedly held out for precautionary reasons. Out east, Ottawa Senators goaltender
After Ovechkin announced Monday that this will be his final NHL season , it’s certain that the great on-ice-rivalry-turned-friendship between Ovechkin and Crosby will come to an end this season. That gives additional meaning to each of their remaining meetings, beginning with the Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals hosting Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena on Wednesday (7:30
Aleksander Barkov will be out 6-8 weeks for the Florida Panthers because of a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old captain was injured in a 4-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 1.
Red Wings forward Marco Kasper will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, while forward Mason Appleton will be out week-to-week with an undisclosed injury. Forward J.T. Compher, meanwhile, is out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
The ongoing uncertainty over the contract negotiations for Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes and Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha could make them trade candidates if new deals aren't in place by the March 1 trade deadline.
NEW YORK -- Semyon Varlamov will successfully complete his journey back to the NHL, making his first start in nearly two years with the New York Islanders against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday (7:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN+).
The team announced Tuesday that forward Ivan Demidov will be out two-to-four weeks with a lower-body injury. The news comes one day after Demidov, 20, missed practice due to what the Canadiens called a “therapy day.”
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin stood in front of the media, flanked by his sons Sergei, 8, and Ilya, 6, and tried to describe what he’ll take away from having them watch him chase history through their formative years.
Ted Leonsis will receive the 2026 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States, the NHL announced Tuesday. Leonsis, the controlling owner of the Washington Capitals since 1999 and founder, chairman, managing partner and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, will be honored as part of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction celebration in Washington on Nov. 30.
While some have speculated that the Edmonton Oilers could be a suitor for Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck , TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun has thrown cold water on the goaltender joining the Oilers or any of Canada’s six other teams.
Check out the latest on Canucks center Elias Pettersson and Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. THE PROVINCE : Ben Kuzma pondered whether Elias Pettersson’s strong start to this season might change his value to the Vancouver Canucks .
There is no such thing as absolute certainty when it comes to NHL goaltenders. The likes of Igor Shesterkin and Andrei Vasilevskiy are the exceptions; it’s more common to see heroes become zeros and vice-versa every season. A year ago, for instance: Anthony Stolarz and Filip Gustavsson had signed fresh extensions as the No. 1 goalies on Stanley Cup contender teams; Darcy Kuemper was the Vezina Tro
Quinton Byfield spent the past few seasons with the Los Angeles Kings learning from Anze Kopitar , their longtime No. 1 center and captain who retired in April after the Kings were swept by the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference First Round.
Justus Annunen was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. The goalie was injured in practice Thursday and has not played yet this season. He was 10-12-2 with a 2.68 goals-against average and .907 save percentage in 28 games (23 starts) for Nashville last season. Goalie Matt Murray was recalled from Milwaukee of the American Hockey League and is expected to back up Juuse Saro
As the drama in Hockeytown continues, some are starting to wonder where a potential landing spot could be for Simon Edvinsson. The Detroit Red Wings are still without the big Swedish blueliner. The two sides haven’t agreed on a new contract, and Edvinsson reportedly wants to be traded .
There’s been five seasons of the re-formed Central College Hockey Association, and in many ways, the league is going back to basics as it embarks on its sixth. Instead of the relative uncertainty that has been a feature of the conference — changes in coaches, conference membership and the big change in what kind of ...
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down the news regarding Macklin Celebrini's injury ahead of the San Jose Sharks' matchup against the Dallas Stars, Tim Stutzle's three-point night for the Ottawa Senators, and more.
Recapping Monday’s games, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will retire after this season, the three stars of the week are revealed, the NHLPA responds to league commissioner Gary Bettman’s comments about no-trade and no-movement clauses, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.
Another busy offseason brought more change to college hockey and the NCAA landscape in general. Atlantic Hockey saw more upheaval at the end of last season with the end of the Mercyhurst’s men’s program, leaving the conference with nine members. That means a change to the number of conference games (from 26 to 24) as ...
"I love this game so much, but I know in my heart it's the right decision," Ovechkin said in a statement. "I am excited about this season with my teammates, and we will do everything we can to make this year special. I am going to enjoy every moment with my family, my boys, our fans and everyone who has been part of my hockey career."
Igor Shesterkin is well on pace to break the record for most points by a goalie in a season, and to prove it, he's already earned himself some recognition. The New York Rangers goaltender was named the NHL's first star of the week after a Shohei Ohtani-esque two-way opening week, the league announced Monday.
In an interview with Sportsnet's The FAN Hockey Show, Bettman said no-move clauses were "not a good thing" amid the rise in targeted trade requests. NHLPA assistant executive director Ron Hainsey pushed back on that notion in an interview with Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic published Monday.
Macklin Celebrini did not play for the San Jose Sharks at the Dallas Stars on Monday because of a lower-body injury. Celebrini participated in warmups for the Sharks, but prior to puck drop the team announced that their star forward would not play because of the injury.
Samuel Ersson, making his Senators debut, took over the crease for the final 20 minutes. Ullmark did eventually return to the bench during the final frame. Prior to exiting, Ullmark stopped all 10 of the shots he faced. He also made 27 saves on 29 shots in the Senators' season-opening win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
On Monday, Front Office Sports reported that the NHL pulled each “Hot for Hockey” series from streaming platforms and cancelled the series, which reportedly was previously set to roll out throughout the 2026-27 season. Looking to cash in on the popularity of hockey romance books and television shows, including “Heated Rivalry” and “Off-Campus,” the NHL commissioned several authors to write and re
New Jersey Devils fans looking to see Alex Ovechkin in Newark during his final NHL season are already facing a significantly higher price on the resale market. Just hours after Ovechkin announced Monday that the 2026-27 season will be his final NHL season, resale prices for the Washington Capitals’ two visits to Prudential Center surged — part of a much larger spike occurring across the NHL.
The Detroit Red Wings are trying a new strategy in an effort to get Simon Edvinsson under contract. After initially looking for a bridge deal with the restricted-free-agent defenceman, the Red Wings have now made some longer-term offers, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast on Monday.
Even with immense pressure on his shoulders, Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson seems to be fitting the bill so far. This summer, Carlsson made headlines by signing an offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers , with the deal carrying an AAV of $18 million across five seasons. The Ducks were able to match the contract, making the Swede the highest-paid player in the league (for now) .
After being a healthy scratch on Saturday, the Calgary Flames placed the 25-year-old centre on waivers on Monday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported. Zary, who had an assist in the season opener last week, did return to the lineup in Seattle on Monday.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo . – USA Hockey announced today the programs invited to be a part of the USA Hockey Development League , which will begin play in 2027-28. "The DL is the next evolution of player development in the United States, and we are thrilled to provide another pathway for players to reach the USHL, NAHL, college hockey and the NHL," said Kris Knauss , vice president of USA Hockey and
No two players have defined the last 20-odd years of NHL hockey quite like Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin , but their intertwined story will pen its final chapter this season. Ovechkin, in a video posted by the Washington Capitals early on Monday, announced that this season would be his last, setting the stage for a showdown against Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings are still dealing with Dylan Larkin's trade request, and now comes word that unsigned defenseman Simon Edvinsson prefers a trade.
Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch reports that Sanderson was sent back to Ottawa on Sunday to undergo further testing on an undisclosed lower-body injury. He left the team’s season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs with the injury on Saturday night.
Each Monday throughout the 2026-27 NHL season, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes will provide fans with a guide of games that will be nationally televised. Today, a look at games for the second week of the regular season.
With 32 teams, games every night and ceaseless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to fall behind on the weekly storylines. Every Monday from October to April, I’ll map out the major events, games, plotlines and milestones on tap for the next seven days.
On behalf of the National Hockey League Players’ Association, former defenceman Ron Hainsey blasted NHL commissioner Gary Bettman for his recent comments on potentially tweaking no-trade and no-movement clauses around the league. Bettman expressed his belief last week that some players are using their no-trade and no-move clauses to force deals to specific locations and he said the possibility ex
In today’s NHL Rumor Mill, we have suggested destinations for Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson and the reasons why the Oilers won’t acquire Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck . THE HOCKEY NEWS : Eric Cruickshank referenced Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reporting Saturday that unsigned Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson would prefer a trade.
The NHL has experienced a surge of offense in the first week of the 2026-27 season, with talented shooters thriving and goalies and coaches wondering where things went wrong. Adam Proteau breaks down why it's happening and what we can expect throughout the rest of the season.
ZAGREB, CROATIA and NEW YORK – Sofascore , the sports-tech company behind one of the world's most popular sports platforms, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a multiyear global partnership granting Sofascore the tools to develop Sofascore’s next generation of NHL statistics.
Heading into the NHL season, it was seen as a virtual certainty that for the third year in a row, both of the wild card spots available in the Eastern Conference would go to teams from the much-deeper Atlantic Division.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Joel Hofer's hot start for the St. Louis Blues, Porter Martone's early struggles with the Philadelphia Flyers, and more.
As you may recall, Scott and I sorted the league’s teams into nine categories last week in our final pre-season rankings . This time around, we’re back to ranking them all from No. 1 to 32 based on what we’ve seen from them on the ice. Fair warning: Scott’s newfangled analytical model has a tendency to overreact to small sample sizes, so get ready for some wild takes!
NHL.COM : An overtime goal by Mikael Granlund lifted the Anaheim Ducks (2-0-0) to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers (1-0-2). Cutter Gauthier had two goals and an assist, linemate Leo Carlsson collected three assists, and goalie Lukas Dostal stopped 29 shots. Carter Verhaeghe and Brad Marchand replied for the Panthers.
"I love this game so much, but I know in my heart it's the right decision," Ovechkin said in a statement. "I am excited about this season with my teammates, and we will do everything we can to make this year special. I am going to enjoy every moment with my family, my boys, our fans and everyone who has been part of my hockey career."
Florida Panthers defenseman will miss Sunday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks with an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, defenseman Gustav Forsling will return to the lineup after missing the Panthers’ game Thursday against the San Jose Sharks .
The three California NHL teams —the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks—have grown accustomed to the Kings always leading the Ducks and Sharks in the Pacific Division standings. But is LA's place at the top of the California teams about to come to an abrupt end?
Brad Marchand will make his season debut Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters . Marchand has not played since early March, when he was shut down for the season. He revealed in August that he underwent surgery after being dogged by a lower-body issue for much of last season. Florida's hopes of contending for what would have been a third consecutive Stanley Cup l
Player control in the NHL is happening like never before, with stars demanding hefty contracts and taking control of their destiny through no-trade clauses and nontraditional approaches to their commitments, despite some details already being signed.
Two players have been placed on the NHL waiver wire for October 4th, as the Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks are sending down center Michael Eyssimont and right winger Patrick Giles to the minor leagues, respectively.
St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko suffered an upper-body injury in their season opener on Friday against the Dallas Stars and will miss at least six weeks, according to The Athletic ’s Jeremy Rutherford. Toropchenko left Friday’s game in the second period after he was hit by two Stars behind the net with what was reported at the time as a shoulder injury.
Skaters in the Red Wings’ Little Wings Learn to Play presented by the Rams Hockey Association and other rink patrons were surprised when a much-needed new Zamboni rolled onto the ice, a donation by the NHL and NHL Players’ Association Industry Growth Fund (IGF).
HAMDEN, Conn. — Ethan Wyttenbach is not the first freshman in recent memory to lead the NCAA in scoring. Last season, the Quinnipiac winger went from being a relatively obscure freshman and a fifth-round pick of the Calgary Flames to the nation's points leader with 25 goals, 34 assists, and 59 points. He beat out first-round picks, top prospects, players several years his senior, and more to join
EDMONTON -- Devon Levi has taken a winding road to the NHL and is still looking to prove he can be a quality starting goalie at the sport’s highest level. The Edmonton Oilers acquired the 24-year-old from Buffalo Sabres on July 1, the same day they signed Frederik Andersen , who just helped the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup. The plan was to use a three-goalie rotation this season with T
Leo Carlsson will try to build on his 2026-27 debut in the Anaheim Ducks’ home opener against the Florida Panthers at Honda Center (8 p.m. ET; Prime Video, SCRIPPS, KCOP-13, TVAS). The 21-year-old center had a goal and an assist for the Ducks in their first game of the season, a 4-3 win at the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday. Carlsson is out to prove his worth after Anaheim (1-0-0) matched the five
Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson exited his team’s season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an apparent injury on Saturday night. Sanderson only skated 4:29 on six shifts, blocking a shot and giving out one hit before exiting the game in the first period. He left after getting tangled up with Maple Leafs forward Nick Paul and colliding into the boards.
IRVINE, Calif. -- The Anaheim Ducks were ready for Radko Gudas when he returned to Orange County with his new team on Saturday. The veteran defenseman walked into the visitor's locker room at Anaheim's practice facility with his Florida Panther teammates and quickly saw his skate laces were wound tightly together. Then he noticed the cup of water teetering inside his helmet.
In the Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup: Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson prefers a trade, Aleksander Barkov’s injury resurrects speculation linking Red Wings center Dylan Larkin to the Panthers, and the latest Oilers speculation. SPORTSNET : Elliotte Friedman reports that word is “around the league” that unsigned Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson would “prefer a trade.”
On Saturday, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman provided darker news for the Detroit Red Wings, reporting that Simon Edvinsson prefers a trade away from the organization. With that in mind, we look at three potential trade destinations for the 23-year-old defenseman.
Recaps of Saturday’s games, the Panthers place Aleksander Barkov on LTIR, former Blue Jackets captain Lyle Odelein passed away, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines. NHL.COM : Buffalo Sabres winger Jiri Kulich snapped a 3-3 tie to give his club a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist for the Sabres. Anton Frondell and Alex Vlasic each collecte
The 2026-27 NHL season is underway, and it might already be feeling like doomsday for some teams, while others enjoy perfect starts to the campaign. While every team’s locker room will have its eyes on the Stanley Cup come spring, only a handful face massive expectations to win this season. From the ticking clock on Connor McDavid’s deal in Edmonton to the demand on the Buffalo Sabres to take the
