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Blue Jackets sign Adam Fantilli to six-year contract
Fantilli has missed the entirety of training camp while awaiting a new deal.
Ranking all 32 NHL goalie tandems – or trios – for 2026-27
It’s more important than ever to be deep in net. Which teams are set up best for success this year?
2026-27 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Top 250 Consensus
Our team of fantasy hockey analysts has each compiled their own rankings for the 2026-27 NHL season. You can find each individual list below, along with a consensus Top 250 built from all four. Each analyst’s rankings are based on similar scoring settings, primarily using G, A, PPP, SOG, HITS, and BLK for skaters, while […]
30 NHL players placed on waivers for Sept. 24
More players are seemingly on their way to the minors, if they don’t get claimed.
Penguins’ Ben Kindel’s lower-body injury ‘looking more week-to-week’
Kindel had left Monday’s preseason game with the injury and did not return.
Flyers designate Daniel Spencer as EBUG for 2026-27
The Philadelphia Flyers will want to avoid using Spencer at any point in 2026-27.
Leafs’ Nick Paul out day-to-day with undisclosed injury
The Leafs acquired Paul in a trade with Tampa Bay this summer to add more depth to their bottom six forward group.
Father of Penguins’ Andrei Kuzmenko killed in bear attack
Kuzmenko has taken a leave of absence from the club to return home to Russia.
2026-2027 NHL team preview: Vancouver Canucks
From Cup hopefuls to bottom dwellers in record time, where does Vancouver go from here?
NHL announces consolidation of Winnipeg Jets’ franchises
The original Jets’ records and stats will now belong to the current franchise instead of the deactivated Arizona Coyotes.
Red Wings’ Carter Bear to miss time with upper-body injury
Bear was preparing for his first season of professional hockey, and is expected to join AHL Grand Rapids.
Scoring depth could be a big area of concern for Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs finished 16th in team scoring in 2025-26, a steep decline compared to prior seasons.
Blackhawks sign Oliver Moore to five-year extension
Moore will looke to elevate his game in the final season before his new contract extension kicks in.
Toronto to host 2027 PWHL All-Star Game
This will be the first time the growing league will hold a best-on-best showcase.
Bruins’ Michael DiPietro, finally, set for well-deserved full-time NHL role
Drafted nearly a decade ago, DiPietro will back up – and potentially steal some starts from – Swayman this year.
Former Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr. passes away at 87
Gillett owned both the Montreal Canadiens and Liverpool FC for several years.
Daily Faceoff’s 2026-27 NHL team preview hub
Links to all 32 of our in-depth team breakdowns, located on a single convenient page.
The 10 best value contracts in the NHL for 2026-27
A look at which players are being paid well below their worth for the 2026-27 season.
Are the Devils smart to not invest too much money into goaltending?
New Jersey’s Jake Allen and Nico Daws form the NHL’s least expensive goaltending tandem.
‘I am just horrified about the whole thing’: Mark Messier comments on Oilers’ hiring of Mike Babcock
Edmonton hired Mike Babcock to be their head coach in June.
Torrent sign Abbey Murphy to two-year contract
Murphy was taken by Seattle with the second-overall pick in the 2026 draft.
Are the Sharks a good fit for Connor Hellebuyck?
Hellebuyck is on his way out of Winnipeg, and a rising team in San Jose could be the right fit.
Panthers’ Brady Tkachuk expected to play in season opener despite being out day-to-day
Tkachuk was involved in a fight during the Panthers’ preseason opener on Sunday against Carolina.
What are the early impressions of Jim Hiller with the Leafs?
In his first year as head coach of the Leafs, Hiller is looking to empower players to play to their strengths.
2026-27 NHL team preview: Utah Mammoth
After reaching the playoffs for the first time, can the Mammoth build on it in 2026-27?