Nikita Kucherov, 33, requests trade from Lightning; GM BriseBois says team has no intention of dealing him
The Hart-winning winger is in the final year of his contract and has told Tampa Bay he will not re-sign, setting up a possible standoff with management.
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Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin without pay as team explores trade options
Detroit said it will wait as long as necessary to find a deal after its captain told the club he no longer wanted to play there.
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Senators' Hayden Hodgson suspended two games for boarding hit on Kings' Brandt Clarke
The NHL Department of Player Safety disciplined the Ottawa forward after he drove Clarke into the boards and was ejected with a major penalty and game misconduc
ESPN · +12 outlets
Pavelich, first linesman elected to Hockey Hall of Fame, dies at 92
The Hall of Fame official spent decades in the NHL and was the first linesman inducted into the Hall in 2011.
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Connor McDavid breaks NHL record in Oilers win
The Edmonton captain set a new league mark during a victory, adding to his league-leading start to the season.
DAZN · +14 outlets
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov skates, could return to lineup in four weeks
The Florida center is progressing in his recovery and could rejoin the defending champions within a month.
NHL.com · +9 outlets
Canada's sports networks: Sportsnet adds 35 percent more games with new Monday and Saturday Night Hockey slots
The Canadian rights holder is expanding its NHL broadcast inventory for the 2026-27 season.
Sportsnet.ca · +1 outlets
Kendall Coyne Schofield, four-time Olympian and Frost captain, to miss PWHL season for pregnancy
The Minnesota captain is taking a leave from hockey as she expects her second child.
ESPN · +2 outlets
NHL Playoffs 2026: latest bracket and playoff projections
The Athletic's updated bracket projections map the postseason field as the season passes the one-month mark.
The New York Times · +8 outlets
NHL Power Rankings: Carolina remains on top at the one-month mark
Two updated league-wide rankings take stock of the first month of the season, with the Hurricanes holding the No. 1 spot.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Red Wings prepared to wait as long as necessary to trade Dylan Larkin
Detroit's front office signaled patience in finding a deal for its suspended captain.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Report: Canucks have four veterans on the trade block
Vancouver is reportedly exploring deals for experienced roster players as its season develops.
Sportsnaut · +13 outlets
Canadiens in no rush to trade Samuel Montembeault despite goalie logjam
Montreal is reportedly content to keep three goaltenders rather than force a move.
Yahoo Sports
Canadiens' Mike Matheson out vs. Stars with lower-body injury
Montreal was without the veteran defenceman for its game against Dallas.
Sportsnet.ca · +9 outlets
Report: Elliotte Friedman says Sabres' latest NHL trade target is real
The insider lent credence to Buffalo's reported interest in an unspecified trade target.
Sabre Noise · +6 outlets
Penguins activate Kindel and Girard off injured reserve
Pittsburgh returned two players to the active roster as it manages a crowded lineup and recent call-ups.
Sportsnet.ca · +8 outlets
Could the Predators' strong start change their long-term plans?
Nashville's early-season form has raised questions about whether it should buy or sell.
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Oilers coach Mike Babcock using healthy scratches to set standards
The Edmonton bench boss is leaning on lineup decisions to establish expectations early in his tenure.
Penticton Herald · +1 outlets