Monday · October 19, 2026 Vol. I · No. 291
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Pacific Notes: Klepov, Stefan, Zuccarello

Notes from the Pacific including the Oilers sending a now-healthy prospect to the minors, an update on Kings winger Mats Zuccarello, and more.

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Penguins Recall Ilya Solovyov

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Ilya Solovyov from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

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Maple Leafs Recall Vinni Lettieri, Place John Tavares On IR

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Vinni Lettieri from AHL Toronto while placing center John Tavares on injured reserve.

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Sunday Night Stats: Checking in on some ex-Bolts

Ahh. The ones that got away. Be it an ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend or former member of your favorite team, there is something about checking in on how they’re doing once they’ve …

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Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback on pause after injury during Kings’ practice

Former NBA Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons was touted as a generational talent before he entered the league. His rare blend of size, athleticism, power, defense and passing ability…

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Warriors' fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Stephen Curry injury scare

The last thing the Golden State Warriors need is another injury to their lineup. Golden State is already going to be without Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis for a good portion…

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Flyers Announce Several Roster Moves

The Philadelphia Flyers are a little banged up after earning their first victory of the 2026-27 campaign. According to a team announcement, the Flyers recalled defenseman Hunter M…

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Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Defensive Disconnects, Penalty Kill Woes and More

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the third week of the NHL season searching for traction. A difficult early-season road swing through the Western Conference exposed systemic defensiv…

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Flyers recall prospect Hunter McDonald to bolster blue line

The Philadelphia Flyers finally got their first win on Saturday night, but the injury bug kept biting. Owen Tippett missed the victory due to an upper-body injury, and Tyson Foers…

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Red Wings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Managing the Roster, Western Swing and More

Entering the third week of the campaign, the Detroit Red Wings sit at three wins, three regulation losses and two overtime/shootout losses. While a .500 record is never the ideal…

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Penguins Reassign Ryan Johnson

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned defenseman Ryan Johnson to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The roster move opens the door for P…

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David Perron's NHL Experience, Timely Scoring Is The Depth The Dallas Stars Need

The Dallas Stars were hit by the injury bug early this year, and this week, they added help by signing veteran winger David Perron to a one-year contract. The afffable Perron is e…

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Wild Make Multiple Roster Moves

The Minnesota Wild recalled some depth ahead of tonight’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Minnesota announced they’ve recalled forward Hunter Haight and defenseman Cars…

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Oilers Should Keep Penguins Veterans on Their Trade Radar

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ willingness to move veteran forwards gives the Edmonton Oilers reason to call Kyle Dubas. It does not necessarily give them reason to make a trade immedia…

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Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Garand Steps Up, Five-on-Five Struggles and More

Ten games into the campaign, the New York Rangers sit at 6-3-1, holding down second place in the Metropolitan Division with 13 points. On paper, a 60% win percentage points…

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Flyers’ Foerster, Couturier, Tippett to be game-time decisions vs. Avalanche

Though the Flyers were able to bear down in a big way to collect their first win of the season Saturday night over the Senators, the high of that accomplishment may well have come…

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Blackhawks Reassign Dominic Toninato

According to a team announcement, the Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Dominic Toninato to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs. Toninato is expected to play for the IceHogs tonight…

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Flames Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Searching for Consistency and the Scoreboard

The Calgary Flames find themselves navigating familiar waters: a system still settling into place, roster configurations being tested on the fly, and a record that reflects a team…

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Senators Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Upcoming Home Stand, Early Successes and More

Nine games into the schedule, the Ottawa Senators sit at 6-3-0. While the top-line results look positive on the surface, the coaching staff faces immediate personnel management ch…

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Linus Karlsson Is Making the Most of His Ice Time With the Canucks

The last seven games have been brutal for the Vancouver Canucks, going 0-6-1. Even with their recent 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on Oct. 25, they are now…

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Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Top Line Offence, Injury Woes Already and More

Sitting at a 4–3–1 record, Martin St. Louis’ Montreal Canadiens have demonstrated brief periods of structural progress punctuated by defensive lapses that highlight an ongoing lea…

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Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Rough Patch, Roster Adjustments and More

The initial optimism of the fresh regular season has quickly hit a patch of operational turbulence in Toronto. Heading into the third full week of October, the Toronto Maple Leafs…

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Do The Colorado Avalanche Have A Goaltending Problem?

The Colorado Avalanche arguably have the best roster on paper in the NHL, but they still appear to have goaltending issues. Although they committed long-term to MacKenzie Blackwoo…

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Capitals Reassign Justin Holl

According to beat reporter Sammi Silber, the Washington Capitals have reassigned defenseman Justin Holl to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Although they have two days until their next ga…