NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, Hurricanes and the Kings
Some NHL teams value Alexander Nikishin at $6 million, and not $9 million. Plus, the Hurricanes, Canadiens, Predators and Drew Doughty's future.
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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, Hurricanes and the Kings
Some NHL teams value Alexander Nikishin at $6 million, and not $9 million. Plus, the Hurricanes, Canadiens, Predators and Drew Doughty's future.
Tuesday Morning Fly By: Another crack at it
The Philadelphia Flyers host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, aiming to snap a losing streak against the Metropolitan Division’s lowest‑ranked team. Defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is sidelined for at least two weeks with a re‑aggravated hand injury, prompting rookie Hunter McDonald to step up under coach Rick Tocchet, who is also leaning on Travis Sanheim. Trade chatter swirls around 22‑year‑old winger Ivan Miroshnichenko, a potential add‑on after his stint with the Capitals. Meanwhile, the Flyers’ 2023 draft class—Matvei Michkov, Oliver Bonk, Denver Barkey, and Cole Knuble—are already contributing, with goaltender Yegor Zavragin still pending. Elsewhere, the Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin, and the Flames upset the Maple Leafs.
NHL Injuries: Flames, Hurricanes, Stars, Oilres, Kings, Flyers, Maple Leafs and More
Zach Hyman needed help exiting the game. Kirill Marchenko leaves with a lower-body injury. Thomas Chabot might be in the lineup tonight.
NHL Injuries: Flames, Hurricanes, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Flyers, Maple Leafs and More
Zach Hyman needed help exiting the game. Kirill Marchenko leaves with a lower-body injury. Thomas Chabot might be in the lineup tonight.
Devils Daily: Hellebuyck Ready, McDavid’s 33, Geekie’s Slump
The Devils finally got goalie Connor Hellebuyck on ice Monday, and he’s eager to start – coach Sheldon Keefe hints his debut could come in the upcoming Dallas or Colorado trips. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid rockets ahead with 33 points in 11 games, while Boston’s Morgan Geekie remains goal‑starved after a 39‑goal rookie season. The Carolina Hurricanes resolved Alexander Nikishin’s holdout with a one‑year, $3 million deal far below his $8‑9 million ask, sparking trade‑rumor chatter involving Hellebuyck. The preview looks to the Devils‑Stars matchup Tuesday at 8 PM ET.
Preview: Bruins travel to Raleigh to face the Hurricanes
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Bruins Game 13: Notes, Lines, and How to Watch vs. Hurricanes (UPDATED)
The Boston Bruins (9‑2‑1) head to Raleigh on Oct. 27 to face defending champs Carolina Hurricanes (9‑2‑2), with the Hurricanes holding a one‑point edge for the NHL’s top spot. Both clubs ride hot streaks—the Bruins on a 7‑0‑1 road run and the Hurricanes after a 4‑0 shutout win by Pyotr Kochetkov, who’s 7‑0‑0 with a 1.70 GAA. Expected lineups feature Pastrnak, McAvoy and Swayman for Boston, and Aho, Svechnikov and Kochetkov for Carolina. The Bruins’ power play sits at 22.2% (12th) while the Hurricanes are 25.5% (8th). Game airs at 8 PM on ESPN (US) / SN360 (CA) and streams on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Carolina Hurricanes Game 14: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. Bruins
The Carolina Hurricanes return home for a three-game homestand, opening against the Boston Bruins at 8:00 PM EDT on Oct. 27. After a seven‑point Western Conference road trip despite injuries to Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall and Mark Jankowski, the Hurricanes re‑activate Hall and anticipate Jankowski’s return, while adding defenseman Alexander Nikishin on a one‑year, $3 M deal. The Bruins sit atop the Atlantic Division, just one point behind the Hurricanes, riding a 7‑2‑1 stretch and an eight‑game point streak. Goalie options include Pyotr Kochetkov (24‑save shutout) or Brandon Bussi for Carolina, and Jeremy Swayman for Boston. Both teams’ power‑play and penalty‑kill stats are listed, and the game streams on ESPN/ESPN+.
Rod Brind’Amour appears to criticize Alexander Nikishin’s former agents over ‘not so good advice’ after lengthy holdout, trade request
Alexander Nikishin officially ended his holdout on Sunday, signing a one-year, $3 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Nikishin’s deal came after he reportedly asked for a trade shortly after the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup last season and was looking to sign a long term contract worth around $9 million per season. The Winnipeg
NHL Notebook: Oilers fall in power rankings, Kucherov sets record
The Edmonton Oilers sit 8-2-1 after a month of the 2026-27 NHL season but slip to ninth in Daily Faceoff’s power rankings, despite recent OT wins over Minnesota (4-3) and Carolina (6-5) and a 7-2 loss to Toronto. Analysts praise Connor McDavid’s projected 200‑point pace but warn the team’s depth and defense remain concerns. Upcoming home games include Detroit and Calgary, followed by road trips to the Islanders and Rangers. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov becomes the franchise’s all‑time points leader with 1,138 career points, surpassing Steven Stamkos, and the Carolina Hurricanes sign defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one‑year, $3 million deal.
Hurricanes Face Difficult Roster Decisions With Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s Return to Form
Since returning to the lineup at center against the Philadelphia Flyers, Jesperi Kotkaniemi has looked rejuvenated. On the five-game road trip that took place while the North Carolina State Fair…
Flames’ Devin Cooley named NHL’s second star of the week
Calgary Flames rookie goalie Devin Cooley earns NHL’s second star of the week after back‑to‑back wins that extend the Flames’ streak to three games. He posted a .971 save percentage, stopping 66 of 68 shots, with a 2.46 GSAx in a 2‑1 win over Minnesota and a .966 GSAx in a 4‑1 victory over Detroit. This marks his third consecutive game‑saving performance, following a 3‑2 win over the Stanley Cup champions Carolina. Cooley’s .913 season save percentage ranks 11th league‑wide among goalies with five+ games, placing him among elite netminders despite a rocky start.
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl named NHL’s first star of the week
Leon Draisaitl earns the NHL’s first star of the week for the Oct. 23‑25 stretch, tallying six goals and nine points in three Oilers wins and a loss. He posted a three‑game multi‑goal streak, netting two goals in a 4‑3 OT win over Minnesota, two goals and three assists in a victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, and both goals in a 7‑2 defeat to an unspecified opponent. With 12 goals and 23 points in Edmonton’s first 11 games, Draisaitl ranks second in the league in both categories, trailing only Kirill Kaprizov. The other stars are Flames goalie Devin Cooley and Canadiens netminder Jacob Fowler.
Hurricanes Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Kochetkov Sets the Tone, Nikishin Signs and More
Carolina enters the week with a 9-2-2 record, good for first place in the Metropolitan Division and 20 points in the standings. The Hurricanes have established themselves as a difficult…
Bruins Practice: Sturm Eyes Cup Champions; Geekie Talks Scoring Struggles
The Boston Bruins head into a two‑game road swing, opening against defending Stanley Cup champions Carolina Hurricanes. Coach Marco Sturm stresses that beating the Cup winners is the goal, not a measuring stick, as the Bruins sit atop the Atlantic Division with a 7‑0‑1 streak. Forward Morgan Geekie, a former Hurricane draft pick, struggles with his scoring – just one goal in 12 games (8.3% shooting) after a 39‑goal season last year – but remains unfazed. Sturm highlights the third line’s success (Lindholm, Mittelstadt, Hagens) against top competition, noting strong 5‑on‑5 performance and expected‑goals edge. The preview previews a key test for Boston’s early‑season ambitions.
Ex-Rangers coach Laviolette returns to MSG, recalls ‘tale of 2 years’
Peter Laviolette returns to Madison Square Garden on Oct. 26, 2026, this time as Los Angeles Kings coach. After being fired by the Rangers on April 19, 2025, he now leads a Kings team that sits 2‑5‑2 in its first nine games under him. Laviolette’s résumé includes a 2006 Stanley Cup with Carolina and three finals appearances with the Flyers (2010) and Predators (2017). He guided the Rangers to a Presidents’ Trophy and franchise‑record 55 wins in 2023‑24, but the team fell short in the Eastern Conference Final and missed the playoffs the following season. A win at MSG would tie him with Ken Hitchcock for sixth all‑time NHL coaching victories.
Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky talks about why Alexander Nikishin’s contract extension took so long
Nikishin’s absence from the Hurricanes ended Sunday with a one-year, $3 million contract.
Hurricanes sign controversial contract with holdout from Stanley Cup victory
Carolina finally ends it's contract standoff with Stanley Cup-winning defenseman.
NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck Has More to Say, Nikishin Timing, Only One Way Montreal Gets Larkin
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Winnipeg Jets may have traded Connor Hellebuyck to avoid a public confrontation. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed Alexander Nikishin after a difficult contract…
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall expected to return following five-game absence
The Hurricanes went 3-1-1 on their five-game road trip in Hall’s absence.
Flames Goaltender Devin Cooley Becoming Must-See TV—On & Off The Ice
Devin Cooley leads the Calgary Flames to a fourth straight win on Oct. 26, 2026, posting a .912 save percentage in five starts and an impressive .961 over his last three games (98 saves on 102 shots), including victories over the Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild. Off the ice, his quirky, philosophical post‑game interviews—highlighted by Elliotte Friedman’s reaction to a 4‑1 win over Detroit—have gone viral, prompting analysis from a behavioral scientist on NHL Network Radio. Cooley’s blend of elite goaltending and captivating media moments makes him a must‑watch on‑ and off‑the ice.
CHN Daily: Blackhawks Lose Again; Roobroeck Hat Trick; Nikishin Signs
The Chicago Blackhawks fall to a 3-2 loss against the Florida Panthers, extending their skid to three games and leaving them with just three goals scored in that span. Chicago blows a 0-for-7 power‑play effort despite matching the Panthers in shots and expected goals, while Kevin Korchinski posts a strong defensive night. Prospect Ryan Roobroeck nets his first hat trick, tying for the OHL lead with 12 goals, and the Rockford IceHogs shut out the Toronto Marlies 3‑0. Elsewhere, the Carolina Hurricanes sign RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one‑year, $3 million deal, Quinn Hughes scores for the Wild in Vancouver, and Seattle’s Jared McCann is out for about 10 weeks with a lower‑body injury.
Monday Mailbag: The Flames are going streaking
The Calgary Flames have snapped a winning streak, clinching three straight victories over Carolina, Minnesota and Detroit, and now gear up for a packed week featuring games against Toronto, Edmonton, Seattle and Colorado. The Monday Mailbag tackles key topics: goalie Devin Cooley’s rare three‑game start streak, Yan Kuznetsov’s steady defensive play and his partnership with Zayne Parekh, and the latest buzz on Parekh’s pending contract extension. Readers also get a quick look at the top‑20 prospect rankings, with Chase Harrington and Jonathan Castagna highlighted as the season’s biggest movers.
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, and New York Rangers
No contract talks planned for the Hurricanes and Jalen Chatfield. Blue Jackets listening on Dmitri Voronkov. The Rangers could look at forward and not in net.
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