Wednesday · October 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 293
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Japanese companies stay in Russia, awaiting chance to expand presence — business ombudsman Nvidia turns OpenShell into a full hardware stack for safe AI agents 'Mentality Issue': PlayStation Founder Waves Away Disc Ownership Anger Trump promises more than $5,000 checks and Russia frees U.S. citizen: Morning Rundown Here’s why pitching is Cubs’ top priority this offseason Witkoff says he brought documents outlining proposals for Ukrainian settlement South Korean shippers to boost cargo transportation over Northern Sea Route Bereaved civil service families could face ‘unjust’ tax bills due to pension scheme delays Japanese companies stay in Russia, awaiting chance to expand presence — business ombudsman Nvidia turns OpenShell into a full hardware stack for safe AI agents 'Mentality Issue': PlayStation Founder Waves Away Disc Ownership Anger Trump promises more than $5,000 checks and Russia frees U.S. citizen: Morning Rundown Here’s why pitching is Cubs’ top priority this offseason Witkoff says he brought documents outlining proposals for Ukrainian settlement South Korean shippers to boost cargo transportation over Northern Sea Route Bereaved civil service families could face ‘unjust’ tax bills due to pension scheme delays

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New York Rangers Sign James Reimer To AHL Tryout Amid Goaltending Injuries

With Igor Shesterkin out for the season and Joonas Korpisalo out for the next few weeks, the New York Rangers have turned to veteran goaltender James Reimer for some insurance bet…

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Wild Recall Carson Lambos; Reassign Justin Kirkland

The Minnesota Wild are dealing with more injuries to their defensive corps. Needing reinforcements, the Wild announced they recalled defenseman Carson Lambos from the AHL’s Iowa W…

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Suggested Trade Sees Maple Leafs Land Flames’ Zach Whitecloud

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a busy offseason, bringing in a new coach and adding a few new players, but their start to the 2026-27 season hasn’t been ideal. They…

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NHL Sour Rankings: Flames And Flyers Among Floundering Teams To Open The Season

Tony Ferrari's NHL Sour Rankings return with an early assessment of all seven teams below .500 to start the season.

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Sabres’ Owen Power Is Turning Into a Number One Defenseman

The Buffalo Sabres have opened the season 3‑3‑1. It’s still early, but their recent four‑game stretch against Atlantic Division opponents has been encouraging; grabbing three out …

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Alexis Lafreniere’s Breakout Is Contributing to the Rangers’ Impressive Start

The New York Rangers have been one of the more surprising teams in the NHL to start this season. After finishing last in the Eastern Conference a season ago, they…

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Mavericks have a surprising reason to root for Kyrie Irving to dominate

No one knows what Irving could look like after his long sabbatical due to his ACL tear.

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Bronny James should go to G League in wake of JJ Redick comments

When your father is considered to be one of, if not the greatest player in NBA history, expectations can be hard to live up to. 

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Porter Martone is struggling, but the Flyers aren’t helping him

Matvei Michkov just missed the Calder trophy a couple seasons ago. Martone could see the same fate.

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Kings Interested In Connor Hellebuyck

A new team has entered the chat for Connor Hellebuyck. According to Sportsnet’s Frank Seravalli, the Los Angeles Kings have contacted the Winnipeg Jets about what it would take to…

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How The Los Angeles Kings' Slow Start Could Spark Major Changes

You don't hire Peter Laviolette and expect to struggle, but as the Kings' misery continues into mid-October, all options have to be on the table.

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Take Me Home Please: Blackhawks vs. Jets Preview

One of the NHL’s teams off to a hot start is visiting the United Center on Thursday night, with the Winnipeg Jets in town to face the Hawks. We’re going to start with the Blackhaw…

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Elliotte Friedman weighs in on Travis Konecny drama and Flyers trade rumors

Things are spiraling out of control for the Philadelphia Flyers, and when that happens, trade rumors start to spin up. The Flyers have yet to make any real impactful moves, instea…

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Jets’ Morrissey Downgraded to “Week to Week” With Upper-Body Injury

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is now “week to week” with the upper-body injury he suffered last week that was originally classified as “day to day.” Head coach Scott Arn…

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Devils Game Day Preview: First Hudson River Rivalry Matchup of 2026-27

The New Jersey Devils return to the Prudential Center Thursday night to face their Hudson River rivals, the New York Rangers, for their first matchup of the season. New Jersey…

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Central Notes: McLean, Johnston, Back

The Colorado Avalanche quickly hired an assistant coach after Dave Hakstol took the head coaching job at Arizona State University earlier this morning. According to a team announc…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Swing, Kings and Hellebuyck, Edvinsson and Larkin Updates

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with another defensive injury and could be waiting for the right opportunity to make a significant trade. Meanwh…

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 15

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 16 The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of…

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The Hockey News Wraparound: Can Lafreniere Lead The Rangers To The Playoffs Without Shesterkin?

Emma Lingan and Michael Augello are joined by Kelsey Surmacz to discuss Alexis Lafreniere's hot start to the season with the New York Rangers, Alex DeBrincat's seven-year extensio…

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Oilers Need More Offence From Their Depth Forwards

The Edmonton Oilers‘ season has gotten off to about as good of a start as possible. Sure, there were some defensive warts that popped up early in their first two…

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Oilers Face Tough Decisions as Injured Stars Return

The Edmonton Oilers have opened the 2026-27 season with a 5-0-1 record, winning five consecutive games despite missing several important forwards due to injury. However, their big…

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The Blackhawks’ Rebuild Could Be At A Standstill

The Chicago Blackhawks are once again at the bottom of the NHL standings, a place they have unfortunately become quite familiar with over the past 5-10 years. The team has been in…

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Hurricanes’ Depth Will Be Tested Without Staal, Jarvis, & Hall

The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders after winning their last six games. They are 6-1-1 this season and about to begin a six-game road trip during the North…

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Could Tim Stutzle End Up In The Hart Trophy Conversation?

The Ottawa Senators have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026-27 regular-season, and a key reason for that is the play of star center Tim Stutzle. Could he be in the conversat…