Wednesday · October 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 293
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Lions, Packers Week 7 injury report: Bye week helps Detroit get healthy Ex-England defender Bertrand eyes £87m AFC Wimbledon deal Officer who found man dead in Florida home allegedly moved in, renovated and assumed his identity f… Red Sox in need of new first- and third-base coaches (source) Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation What’s new in Homeland Security’s updated AI policy - FedScoop Conflict in Ukraine now closer to ending than ever before, Trump says Bucs list Baker Mayfield as full participant on Wednesday Lions, Packers Week 7 injury report: Bye week helps Detroit get healthy Ex-England defender Bertrand eyes £87m AFC Wimbledon deal Officer who found man dead in Florida home allegedly moved in, renovated and assumed his identity f… Red Sox in need of new first- and third-base coaches (source) Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation What’s new in Homeland Security’s updated AI policy - FedScoop Conflict in Ukraine now closer to ending than ever before, Trump says Bucs list Baker Mayfield as full participant on Wednesday

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Metro Notes: Barzal, Lafreniere, Bezeau

The New York Islanders could get one of their best forwards back from injury at some point soon. Head coach Peter DeBoer told the media today, including Stefen Rosner of The Elmon…

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Blues Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Lineup Instability, Young Wings Fly High and More

The initial stretch of an NHL regular season often generates more noise than actionable signal. Early record tracking can be deceiving, but the structural habits a team establishe…

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Panthers can’t keep up in 5-3 loss to Sabres

The Florida Panthers dropped a 5-3 decision to the Buffalo Sabres in an odd holiday matinee game at KeyBank Center that saw both starting goalies depart for different reasons. Aft…

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Kings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Defensive Adjustments, Looking for Chemistry and More

As the NHL calendar shifts into mid-October, the Los Angeles Kings find themselves at an early season crossroads. Head coach Jim Hiller’s squad is working to balance the integrati…

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Golden Knights Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Top of the Pacific, Top Line Pressure and More

The Vegas Golden Knights enter mid-October sitting atop the Pacific Division, but early-season standings rarely tell the full structural story. A five-win stretch over six games p…

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Devils Gameday Preview: Homestand Finale Against the Senators

On Monday, Oct. 12, the New Jersey Devils are on the hunt for their third home win of the season, facing the Ottawa Senators. This game marks the finale of…

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Logan Stankoven’s Shorthanded Success Offers Hurricanes Versatility

The Carolina Hurricanes’ penalty kill has long been the envy of the league and frequently sits among the best in the NHL. Generating offence and denying the opponent chances by…

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Blackhawks Bits: Is Bedard coming back? Great question!

The Blackhawks remained vague about the status of their superstar’s increasingly imminent return on Monday, but all signs are pointing to Connor Bedard making his season debut on …

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Darnell Nurse's Oilers Reunion Offered Glimpse Of Fresh Start With Sharks, Old Feud Reignited

Saturday was the first chance for Darnell Nurse to take on his former Edmonton Oilers teammates since he was traded, and it gave fans an opportunity to see that the 31-year-old is…

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Flyers Reportedly Not Considering Coaching Change

The Philadelphia Flyers’ immense early-season struggles have been one of the more surprising storylines in the NHL in the early portion of 2026-27. Philadelphia enjoyed a stellar …

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 12

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 13 Oct. 12 was another very busy date in NHL history. The laundry list of milestones that occurred includes…

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Celtics' starting lineup questions don't need just one answer

An embarrassment of riches isn't a bad spot to be in, and that seems to be where Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics find themselves with a new season just a week away.

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Dodgers vs. Brewers, Bills vs. Rams on MNF and more

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

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Flyers place Helge Grans on waivers — what it could mean for others

The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday placed defenseman Helge Grans on waivers, according to multiple reports. If Grans, who played in Philadelphia’s 5-1 loss to Boston on Saturday af…

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NHL Injury News: Shesterkin, Bedard, Duchene, Tanev, Gauthier

In today’s NHL injury news rundown, the Dallas Stars are preparing to be without Matt Duchene for three months, the New York Rangers are searching for goaltending help, and the…

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Flyers Place Helge Grans On Waivers

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed defenseman Helge Grans on waivers, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The Flyers have a full 23-man active roster, so placing Grans on wai…

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Winnipeg Jets’ Prospects: Early Season Update

I realize that it is pretty early into the hockey season to start wondering how our team’s prospects are doing….but with no games scheduled for the Winnipeg Jets over the Canadian…

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Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Lankinen, Pettersson & Bad PK/Team Defence

There was a tiny sliver of positivity from the fanbase when the Vancouver Canucks began the season 2-1-0, playing firewagon hockey with the Edmonton Oilers in their opening home-a…

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CHL USA Prospects Challenge: Predicting Team CHL's Roster Ahead of NHL Draft Showcase Event

With the first four players named to Team CHL ahead of the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, Tony Ferrari projects which remaining forwards, defensemen and goaltenders could be named t…

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Central Notes: Bedard, Morrissey, Stars

Chicago Blackhawks superstar Connor Bedard is “trending” towards playing tomorrow against the Pittsburgh Penguins, head coach Jeff Blashill told the media today. (via Ben Pope of …

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Injury Updates: Honzek, van Riemsdyk, Brazeau

The Calgary Flames announced today that forward Samuel Honzek has suffered a lower-body injury and will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis. Honzek had not skated since the team’…

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Pacers are right to be careful with Tyrese Haliburton — but it could be costly

But with the East expected to have a tight race, the price to pay for this otherwise justified approach could be steep.

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Evaluating the Flyers’ reluctance to trade Tyson Foerster

The Flyers justifiably like Tyson Foerster, but are they potentially overrating his long-term value?

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Fantasy Hockey Who's Hot, Who's Not: Matthews, Nylander Lift The Maple Leafs, Panthers Stars Struggle

In this week's fantasy hockey roundup, the Maple Leafs have found their scoring touch and the Stars and Panthers continue to struggle. Meanwhile, Dylan Garand takes over Broadway.