Wednesday · October 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 293
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Countries other than US to receive Russian diesel depending on refineries’ capabilities Chinese Premier calls China-Russia relations model of trust between two major powers Damaged Nord Stream lines can technically be repaired — Novak Prized wild pepper at risk in Madagascar's shrinking forests Subaru is dropping gas cars for EVs in Europe by the end of 2027 Russia’s FSB says it detained German citizen who fought for Ukraine Citadel air defense system AI components ensure 99% target engagement rate — Rostec Russia to send first tanker with diesel fuel to US on October 22 — Novak Countries other than US to receive Russian diesel depending on refineries’ capabilities Chinese Premier calls China-Russia relations model of trust between two major powers Damaged Nord Stream lines can technically be repaired — Novak Prized wild pepper at risk in Madagascar's shrinking forests Subaru is dropping gas cars for EVs in Europe by the end of 2027 Russia’s FSB says it detained German citizen who fought for Ukraine Citadel air defense system AI components ensure 99% target engagement rate — Rostec Russia to send first tanker with diesel fuel to US on October 22 — Novak

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Let’s see what Nicholas Robertson can do

Sometimes it can be really, really baffling to try and figure out what NHL teams see in certain players, and what they don’t see in others. Let’s take Pittsburgh Penguins Nicholas…

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Josh Norris, John Tavares Injured After Mid-Game Collision

Joshua Norris and John Tavares had a tough tie-up last night. In the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, there were a lot of happenings that warranted he…

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Will The Winnipeg Jets Trade Or Welcome Back Connor Hellebuyck?

Recent reports suggest Connor Hellebuyck might end his holdout and return to the Winnipeg Jets, but it appears they've already moved on without him.

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Lightning Morning News: Victor(y) Hedman!

Lightning News What a game by captain Victor Hedman last night! His struggles and triumphs over the last year have been well documented but last night, Hedman scored one of the mo…

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Canadiens Need More From Jakub Dobes Moving Forward

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their goaltending situation. After an impressive playoff run last spring, Jakub Dobes appeare…

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Musings on Madison, Episode 219 — Better?

Bedard returns and things feel a little less bleak around here, don't they?

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3 Takeaways From Devils’ Explosive 7-1 Victory Over Rangers

On Thursday, Oct. 15, the New Jersey Devils hosted the New York Rangers for their first matchup of the 2026-27 NHL season. The first period got a little chippy, with…

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Top 5 KHL Prospects Off to a Great Start of 2026/27

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season is now more than a month old and some young players already left their mark on it. Here are five NHL drafted prospects whose…

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Does Danny Briere regret the trades the Flyers didn’t make?

This summer was all about taking the next step forward for the Philadelphia Flyers. What they actually did was a lean forward instead of the leap that they wanted. Does the team, …

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3 Takeaways from Blackhawks’ 4-3 Overtime Win over Jets

The Chicago Blackhawks won in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets 4-3. It’s their first game that went past regulation and it ends with a win on home ice. The forward…

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Are Rick Bowness' Harsh Comments Actually Beneficial For The Blue Jackets?

The Columbus Blue Jackets are already off to a subpar start to the 2026-27 NHL season. And coach Rick Bowness has already torn into his team. This isn't the first time Bowness has…

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3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-4 Over the Maple Leafs

Though it was nice to get a point on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have been struggling to find a groove. On Thursday night, they got…

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3 Reasons Oilers’ Podkolzin Has Had Early Season Success

The Edmonton Oilers may be battling the injury bug in the early stages of the season, but it hasn’t looked that way through seven games as the team has lost…

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Brandon Montour Sustained Lower-Body Injury

The Seattle Kraken announced that defenseman Brandon Montour would not return as he sustained a lower-body injury. Three minutes into the second period of the Kraken’s contest aga…

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3 Takeaways From the Blues’ 5-4 Loss to the Wild

The St. Louis Blues‘ two-game winning streak came to an end Thursday night with a 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Jonatan Berggren, Mason McTavish, Robert Thomas and Dylan Hollowa…

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The Hockey News Morning Skate: McKenna Benched In Maple Leafs Loss, Tkachuk Posts Back-To-Back Hat Tricks

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 t…

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Patrick Kane Tallies Most Assists By U.S.-Born NHL Player

Patrick Kane has become a leader in another statistical category. In last night’s 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets, Kane recorded his 895th career assist to pass Phil Housl…

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Future Flames: Chase Harrington’s Explosive Start to 2026-27

The Calgary Flames selected Chase Harrington with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 203 pounds, Harrington brings a physical presence, with 1…

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Bruins Fans Need to Reframe Expectations for Elias Lindholm in 2026-27

Seven games into the 2026-27 NHL regular season, the Boston Bruins have found new life as the team has been reconstructed around its core: Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman, and Davi…

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Shanahan’s New Job & Matthews’ New Training

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories to follow, and they touch on two different sides of the hockey business. One involves a familiar face from the…

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Friday Morning Bag Skate 10-16-26

This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Jets 3 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) Inside Blackhawks prospect John Mustard’s college ret…

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Brady’s bunch gives Panthers 3-2 overtime win over Canucks

Brady Tkachuk’s second consecutive hat trick lifted the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 overtime decision over the struggling Vancouver Canucks, giving the Cardiac Cats their first vict…

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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Colorado Avalanche 10/16/2026

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (3-3-1, 7 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) @ Colorado Avalanche (4-2-1, 9 points, 4th place Central Division) When: 9 p.m. eastern How to Watch: L…

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Pens Points: Girard finally finding his groove

Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… The Penguins’ top line of Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell has struggled to produce offense and has been a defensive…