Monday Morning Bag Skate 10-5-26
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS How NHL’s salary boom affects Blackhawks’ negotiations with 2027 restricted free agents (Sun-Times) Korchinski…
The Atlantic Current: Week 1
We’re introducing a weekly recap of the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division this year at Raw Charge. Every Monday morning I’ll be putting together a weekly recap of the action aro…
Ducks power past Panthers for 3-2 overtime win
Brad Marchand’s late tally earned the Florida Panthers a point, but the Cats fell 3-2 to Anaheim when Mikael Grandlund scored the Ducks third power-play goal of the night. Cutter …
Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/5/2026
Who: Winnipeg Jets (1-0-1, 4th place Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0, 1st place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally televised game …
Pens Points: Kindel hungry for more
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Forward Ben Kindel returned from a lower-body injury Saturday and scored in his season debut during Pittsburgh’s win over Montre…
Monday Morning Fly By: This time, with gusto
*The Flyers have found themselves off to a pretty brutal start to the season, and everyone is kind of looking around for answers. [BSH] *Truly, there’s no shortage of theories for…
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-2 Loss to Rangers
Less than 24 hours after another display of dominance over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Utah Mammoth lost their first game of the season on Sunday to the New York…
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Heat a glimpse of his most dangerous role yet
It certainly did not take long before Giannis Antetokounmpo got to showcase just how dominant he can be for the Miami Heat. In just 14 minutes of gameplay in their first preseason…
GM 2 Recap: Winnipeg Jets @ Detroit Red Wings
The True Northers opened up their season last Friday at the friendly confines of the Canada Life Centre, but were unable to pick up the first win of the season. So the Winnipeg Je…
Five Key Stories: 9/28/26 – 10/4/26
A rundown of the top stories around the NHL from September 28th to October 4th, 2026.
East Notes: DeBrincat, Veleno, Sanderson
Notes from the East including Alex DeBrincat's reported asking price on an extension, a Rangers center sustains an injury, and more.
Oilers Looking To Add Forward Depth
With several injuries already up front, the Edmonton Oilers are believed to be open to moving a depth defenseman for some help up front.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Concerned With No-Trade Clause Situation
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman recently expressed some concern with some leverage plays players with trade protection have made recently.
The good, the bad, and the ugly from the Flyers’ brutal start
The Philadelphia Flyers have played (at least technically to some diehard skeptics) nine periods of hockey so far, and two overtime sessions. In those three games, they are 0-1-2,…
Snapshots: Lilleberg, Red Wings, Avalanche
Tampa Bay’s Emil Lilleberg did not practice this morning, observed by Eduardo A. Encina of The Tampa Bay Times. He left after 10:30 of ice time during last night’s win over Washin…
Panthers Activate Brad Marchand From Injured Reserve
Ahead of tonight’s game in Anaheim some surprising news has dropped as Florida’s Brad Marchand will play, reported by Jameson Olive, Director of Digital Platforms and later confir…
The Sun Is Dawning On A New Era For The NHL's Three California Teams
The three California NHL teams —the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks—have grown accustomed to the Kings always leading the Ducks and Sharks in the Pacific Div…
Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Shuffling the Deck, Special Teams and More
With another regular season under way, the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves attempting to balance immediate competitive pressure with long-term roster construction. Early-seaso…
Sharks Place Patrick Giles On Waivers
The San Jose Sharks have waived Patrick Giles, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. The winger had been on non-roster injured reserve, dealing with an upper-body injury from th…
Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Defensive Depth Tested, Knies Paying Dividends
The regular season is underway, and the initial double-header at Nationwide Arena provided a stark look at the operational realities facing head coach Rick Bowness. Opening the sc…
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Offensive Depth Shines, Defense Under the Microscope
The opening week of the NHL campaign has provided immediate clarity on the identity of this Pittsburgh Penguins group. They possess enough offensive depth to put teams on their he…
Red Wings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Larkin, Edvinsson and Tactical Adjustments
Opening week in the NHL typically carries an electric atmosphere, but inside Little Caesars Arena, the current environment is defined by distinct operational tension. Interim gene…
Blues Weekly Prospect Report: Dagenais and Korotky Among Prospects Heating Up
With the St. Louis Blues season underway, their prospects are also getting their seasons started across North America and overseas. Several players in the organization have alread…
Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Crease Stability, Depth Scoring and More
For the New York Rangers, the start of October has offered early answers regarding roster composition and secondary depth under head coach Mike Sullivan. Coming off defensive stru…