Jets’ Bjorck & Bauer Set to Make NHL Debuts
The Winnipeg Jets’ 2026-27 home and season opener will feature a double debut as centre Viggo Bjorck and defenseman Tyrel Bauer are both set to play their first NHL games.…
Hockey Canada Ousted From IIHF Council In Shocking Vote
Hockey Canada will not have a seat on the IIHF council for the first time in nearly 30 years after Franz Reindl was elected president. Hockey Canada president and CEO Katherine He…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies, Robertson & the Patience of Toronto Fans
There is something funny about the first week of an NHL season. Everybody spends months talking about what teams might become, then two games happen, and suddenly we’re supposed t…
Top Five Hobey Baker Candidates Heading Into The 2026-27 NCAA Season
The college hockey season begins this weekend, and many of the sport's top prospects will compete for the Hobey Baker, given annually to the NCAA's most outstanding player. Here a…
NHL Rumors: Barkov Injury Links Larkin, Bettman on No-Trades, Walman in Oilers Doghouse?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, some analysts wonder whether an injury to Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov could have major implications for Dylan Larkin and the Detroit …
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 2
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 3 This has been a very busy day in NHL history. The greatest offensive defenseman ever took his place…
Takeaways from Nashville Predators 3-1 Loss to Minnesota Wild
The Nashville Predators (0-1-0) started their season with a dud at home against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, losing 3-1. The Wild were spurred on by a good start, with…
Red Wings Milestones to Watch in the 2026-27 Season
With the Red Wings 2026-27 season getting started tonight in a match against the New York Rangers, I wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the biggest milestones that…
East Lineup Notes: Eklund, Kuzmenko, Gilbert, Zellweger
Victor Eklund has gotten a bump in the line charts, according to Stefen Rosner. After previously stating that the forward could make the NHL roster this season, and earned his sta…
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Connor Hellebuyck And Simon Edvinsson
The Edmonton Oilers' sloppy goaltending in their first two games has one pundit wondering if they might make a play for Winnipeg Jets holdout Connor Hellebuyck. Meanwhile, teams a…
GM 1 Preview: Boston Bruins @ Winnipeg Jets
Its GAME DAY!!!! Well that time has finally arrived…..the Winnipeg Jets are about to kick off their 2026-27 National Hockey League campaign on Friday evening when the Boston Bruin…
Could Denver Barkey be the missing piece to the Flyers’ puzzling start?
The Flyers have played six periods (and one overtime session) over two games. They would probably like to forget the first three periods they played against Pittsburgh (as would a…
Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 30 Years Later
There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to …
The 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning and NHL Predictions Post
A tradition as old as time itself is back. Yes, that’s right, three days into the NHL season, we finally post our preseason predictions. You call it procrastination, we call it bu…
Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Dallas Stars Season
It’s a new season, which means it’s time for more bold predictions for the Dallas Stars. This year marks the eighth time I’ve written this piece, with… inconsistent results: 2026-…
The Hockey News' Top 80 Players In The NHL: 60-51
As The Hockey News celebrates its 80th birthday, we're ranking the top 80 NHL players entering this season. In this file, we're focusing on players 60 through 51.
Morning Notes: Stanley, Sanderson, Kuznetsov
The Ottawa Senators have loaned Hoyt Stanley to Belleville, the team’s AHL affiliate, according to Sens Communications. The 21-year-old defenseman is in year one of a three-year d…
3 Takeaways from Blackhawks’ Blowout Loss Versus the Mammoth
When it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks, one word comes to mind: rebuilding. However, it’s come to the point of the future of the franchise that the word can’t be…
The Penguins new-look defense will get its first big test this weekend
There were a lot of things that went right for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their 2026-27 season opener on Wednesday night. The offense clicked in a 7-0 win with six different goal-…
4 Takeaways From Devils 3-2 OT Home Opener Victory Over Flyers
On Thursday, Oct. 1, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Philadelphia Flyers for their home and season opener of the 2026-27 season. The Flyers had just played the previous day,…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 9-7 Win Against Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 9-7 in an absolutely wild game at Rogers Arena on Thursday (Oct. 1). Forward Leon Draisaitl scored twice for…
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-3 Loss to the Blue Jackets
The 2026-27 season is here for the Buffalo Sabres, beginning with a game on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Both teams have something to prove, though for entirely…
Friday Morning Bag Skate 10-2-26
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Mammoth 6, Blackhawks 0 (SCH) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (Athletic) Blackhawks need to be more decisive, ma…
German Franz Reindl Elected International Ice Hockey Federation President
German official Franz Reindl was the winner of the International Ice Hockey Federation presidential vote, narrowly beating Petr Bříza as the successor of Luc Tardif.