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Mike Babcock’s injury update didn’t make for optimistic listening as the Edmonton Oilers begin the 2026-27 regular season. In the morning scrum before the home opener, he surprised reporters by saying that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would not play tonight versus the Vancouver Canucks. But his follow-up reports on other injured Oilers weren’t the most optimistic. “He…
Several teams were interested in Kirill Marchenko, but no one had or would give up to the equivalent to Matthew Knies.
As the National Hockey League opens its 2026-27 season, the American Hockey League is proud to have 602 graduates across the NHL’s 32 opening-day active rosters, making up more than 83 percent of the NHL’s initial player pool to begin its campaign.
The Florida Panthers face the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Tuesday evening in NHL action, opening up the 2026-27 regular season. How to Watch Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Florida enters the opener after finishing the preseason with a…
The rodeo may be coming to a close following the end of the season for the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome, but these historic moments will live on forever. …
Steve Peters broke down what kind of coach Craig is, and the impact he’ll have in Vegas, on Daily Faceoff Live.
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, Chris Sinclair and Andre Leal break down the CBC’s new partnership with the PWHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ blockbuster trade to acquire Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets, and more.
Kirill Marchenko is IN for a season opener between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens that is jam-packed with intrigue: Gavin McKenna’s NHL debut, Marchenko’s Leafs debut, Sergei Bobrovsky’s Leafs debut, Darren Raddysh’s Leafs debut, on top of the many other new faces in the Toronto lineup. (7:00 p.m.EST, Sportsnet) Can the Buds gel quickly enough […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens – Game #1 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Hershey Bears have signed goaltender Cal Petersen to an American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season.
Carlsson was offered his $18 million AAV from the Flyers before Anaheim matched the deal.
Relative to the lofty expectations of being the second overall draft pick, David Bailey’s first three games with the New York Jets have been somewhat underwhelming in certain ways. The explosive edge rusher already has two sacks, which looks good on paper, but both were chase-downs on scramble drills for one-yard losses. Outside of those, ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT What NY Jets fans are probably missing about David Bailey | Jets X-Factor
A frightening update from the Minnesota Wild on star defenseman Brock Faber. He has undergone surgery after suffering a fractured skull in the Wild's final preseason game on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Brock Faber suffered a skull fracture here on this play during the Stars vs Wild preseason game. #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/xWlwAkaco7 — DailyDallasHockey (@DallasStarsDDH) September 29, 2026 Faber was struck in the head by a shot from Dallas forward Sam Steele and was i...
The training camp roster that the Clippers announced on Monday includes two players who were previously said to have reached contract agreements with the team. One of those players is 2022 first-round pick Blake Wesley, whose deal with L.A. was just reported on Monday. Wesley is still just 23 years old but has four years […]
On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs swung a major deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets, acquiring forwards Kirill Marchenko and Miles Wood, along with goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. In return, they sent forwards Matthew Knies and Steven Lorentz, depth defenseman Emil Andrae, and a 2027 second-round draft pick back to Columbus. Additionally, Marchenko signed a six-year, […] The post Trade grades for Kirill Marchenko, Matthew Knies blockbuster between Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets appeared first on Cl...
It’s finally a real Vancouver Canucks game day! And that means it’s also time for a real edition of Scenes from morning skate, live from Edmonton! The Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight in Edmonton as both teams kick off their 2026-27 regular seasons. We travelled with the Canucks for this…
The New York Jets added two interior offensive linemen to their practice squad in the wake of LG Dylan Parham's injury, bolstering their depth.
Ben Simmons didn’t hold back when asked about his readiness to play for the Sacramento Kings this upcoming season. The three-time All-Star reiterated that he’s fully recovered from injuries that almost derailed his NBA career. During the Sacramento Kings’ Media Day, Simmons said he cannot wait to play in the NBA after sitting out the [...]
The newly acquired Russian forward will be on the ice at Scotiabank Arena for the first of a season-opening back-to-back set.
Teravainen had 14 goals and 21 assists in 75 games for Chicago last season.
The following article " SMW FAQ: A complete guide to NHL local broadcasts in 2026-27 " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . When the NHL season begins Tuesday, viewers will know exactly where to go to watch games on national television. Local games are another story. The NHL faces the same local broadcast instability that has vexed Major League Baseball and the NBA. During the offseason, the NHL unveiled a centralized production hub providing support for local […] Visit Sports Media...
Welcome to the start of the 2026-27 regular season, hockey fans! We’ve officially made it. After a 10-day training camp […] The post Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights: Opening Night, Lineups, Preview, & Watch Game 1 appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
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Despite being one of the league's most overlooked players, Joel Eriksson Ek has been a core Minnesota Wild player since his NHL debut in 2016-17. Eriksson Ek is set to play a crucial role again this season on a Wild team that hopes to contend for a Stanley Cup. While the centerman has continued to s...
The 2026-27 NHL season isn't even underway for the New York Rangers, yet Mike Sullivan has already had to explain his lineup decisions to the fans. Mike Sullivan and the New York Rangers are entering the 2026-27 NHL season with revamped expectations. However, the team’s high hopes also bring drama and heavier scrutiny from the fanbase over every decision made throughout the year. In case Sullivan forgot, he was reminded right away —before the Broadway Blueshirts even took to the ice. As...
The Blackhawks look to start the 2026-27 season off strong, and storylines, including the penalty kill, will be ones to watch.
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