Monday · October 26, 2026 Vol. I · No. 298
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Kevin Durant thinks LeBron James will turn 76ers into ‘juggernaut’

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has never had a problem with voicing his opinions. So what does KD think about LeBron James and the Sixers?

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Why Canada's NHL Expansion Dreams Are Likely Dead

The NHL is working with potential owners of an expansion team in Texas, and it's becoming less likely that Canadian hockey fans will see an eighth franchise land in their country.

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Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck requests trade: Where three-time Vezina Trophy winner could land

One of the NHL's elite goaltenders is officially on the market with plenty of teams sure to be in pursuit

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Canucks Sign Chris Driedger To PTO

The Vancouver Canucks are bringing a netminder back from Russia to see if he can offer additional goaltending depth for the 2026-27 season. According to a team announcement, the C…

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The Hockey News Wraparound: How Will Hellebuyck’s Trade Request Impact The Winnipeg Jets’ Season?

Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Andre Leal break down Connor Hellebuyck’s formal trade request from the Winnipeg Jets, Erik Karlsson’s potential link to the Toronto Maple Leafs,…

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What's Next For Hellebuyck And Jets After Trade Request Becomes Public?

Connor Hellebuyck just put out a statement saying he has requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. What does that mean for his team and his career going forward?

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Sabres Have One of the NHL’s Most Enviable Long-Term Cores

After missing out on 14 straight postseasons, the Buffalo Sabres have returned to form in a big way. They won 50 games in 2025-26 with a young roster, then went…

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Gary Bettman Has Been Better for Canadian NHL Teams Than Fans Admit

Whenever NHL commissioner Gary Bettman walks onto the ice to present the Stanley Cup, announces a draft pick or appears in front of a crowd, fans know what to do.…

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Canadiens’ Demidov Primed to Break Out in 2026-27

The Montreal Canadiens have spent nearly two decades searching for a dynamic game-changing forward. For years, the narrative in Montreal revolved around structure, low-event effic…

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Caandiens’ Demidov Primed to Break Out in 2026-27

The Montreal Canadiens have spent nearly two decades searching for a dynamic game-changing forward. For years, the narrative in Montreal revolved around structure, low-event effic…

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Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 330: Catching Up

When last we saw the Dallas Stars, they were transitioning from their “everyone scores 20 points” era into one in which a few big stars are responsible for most of the goal produc…

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Jets’ Hellebuyck Confirms Trade Request

While trade rumours have swirled around Winnipeg Jets’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for months, Hellebuyck himself had never confirmed he’d asked to be traded. That’s until today …

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Connor Hellebuyck Publicly Requests Trade From Winnipeg Jets

As the 2026-27 season approaches, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has officially come out and requested a trade.

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Connor Hellebuyck Requests Trade From Jets

A few weeks before the beginning of training camp, Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck has gone public with his desire to be traded from the Jets. Through his agent, Ray Pet…

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The Best Late-Round Steals In Recent NHL Draft History

The best teams in the NHL are able to identify talent on the second day of the NHL draft each year. With some of the league's top stars being selected beyond the fourth round, Jim…

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Adam Benak Commits To Western Michigan University

The Western Michigan University Broncos are adding some more firepower for the 2026-27 season. According to an announcement, the Broncos have officially received a commitment from…

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Where every Flyers prospect is expected to play next season

The Philadelphia Flyers are no doubt going to have an interesting 2026-27 season. They could make the playoffs and build off of their overperformance last season, or take a slight…

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Lakers could reunite with polarizing player after failed Jonathan Kuminga pursuit

After months of speculation and back-and-forth, the Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga. Could they pivot to a familiar face?

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Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 28 A very impressive group of players were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on his date in…

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Canucks News & Rumours: Rossi, Buium & Growing What Works

The Vancouver Canucks have given fans plenty of reasons to look at everything that went wrong and wonder whether they should start over. But rebuilding isn’t really about starting…

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Blueline Age, Forward Depth & Toronto’s Biggest Upgrade

There is a different way to look at the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. Much of the discussion has focused on whether new general manager John Chayka has…

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Klay Thompson's father explains why he snubbed the Lakers

Following a disappointing tenure with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson signed a two-year deal to join the Miami Heat.

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Five NCAA Coaches Most Likely To Land NHL Jobs

In recent years, NHL teams have turned their coaching searches more toward the college ranks than ever before. While one name in particular has been on most teams' wishlists, ther…

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The 'Youngest 30-point playoff scorers' quiz

How many of the youngest 30-point playoff scorers by NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?