Kucherov says Lightning trade request is about poor communication and respect, not money
The Lightning star publicly framed his trade demand around how the team communicated with him, drawing speculation about a possible deal with the Rangers and th
ESPN · +14 outlets
Predators trade Matthew Wood to Kraken for Shane Wright
The one-for-one swap moves two young forwards between Nashville and Seattle, with analysts grading the deal as trade season picks up.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NHL unveils 2026-27 Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 teams
The Fanatics-designed alternate jerseys will be worn several times during the 2026-27 regular season, with Florida's pink "tropical sunrise" design drawing the
ESPN · +14 outlets
Matt Pavelich, first linesman inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, dies at 92
Pavelich worked more than 1,000 NHL games as a linesman and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.
Stamford Advocate · +14 outlets
Canadian NHL streaming shift hits Maple Leafs fans harder than most
The regional rights transition is reshaping how Canadian viewers, particularly Toronto fans, access games this season.
The New York Times · +10 outlets
Senators forward Hayden Hodgson suspended two games for hit on Kings' Brandt Clarke
The NHL Department of Player Safety cited charging and boarding for the suspension stemming from a hit earlier in the week.
ESPN · +14 outlets
McDavid, Kaprizov and Kochetkov named NHL's three stars for October
The league recognized the Oilers captain, Wild winger and Hurricanes goalie as its top performers for the opening month.
Penticton Herald · +14 outlets
Devils trade goalie to Capitals in move following Hellebuyck blockbuster
New Jersey moved a goaltender to Washington as the market for netminders continues to churn.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Oilers' Jarry named NHL's second star of the week; Thompson, Carlsson also honored
The weekly honors followed a strong stretch of play from the Edmonton netminder.
Kelowna Courier · +5 outlets
Emil Heineman ejected as Islanders fall 4-0 to Oilers after knee-on-knee hit on Isaac Howard
The Islanders forward was tossed for injuring Edmonton's Isaac Howard, though the Oilers reported a positive update after the win.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Avalanche explain support for Valeri Nichushkin ahead of reunion after off-ice incidents
Colorado detailed why it stood by the forward through multiple off-ice issues as a matchup against him approaches.
The Denver Post · +1 outlets
Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins wins in seventh NHL start as Oilers beat Rangers
Tomkins stopped 27 of 28 shots in a rare NHL appearance for the Edmonton-area native.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Stamkos discusses getting Predators over the hump, his time with Kucherov and Lightning
The Nashville forward reflected on his current team's progress and his Tampa Bay tenure amid Kucherov's trade request.
NHL.com
Cancer center unveils room named for late mother of Islanders' Matthew Schaefer
The Long Island facility dedicated the space in memory of the young defenseman's mother.
ESPN · +4 outlets
ESPN power rankings: Carolina holds top spot; all 32 teams cast as horror movies
The updated poll shows big risers and fallers a month into the 2026-27 season.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Wyshynski assesses one-month NHL overreactions across players, teams and trades
With every team past double-digit games, the analyst weighs which early hot takes have staying power.
ESPN
Sabres still not an NHL free-agent destination, and that is a problem
Buffalo's inability to attract top players remains a structural obstacle for the franchise.
Sabre Noise · +1 outlets
NHL playoff bracket projections updated for 2026
The Athletic's latest model projects the 2026 postseason field roughly a month into the season.
The New York Times