Kucherov says Lightning trade request is about communication and respect, not money
The Tampa Bay star's public trade demand raises questions about his future with the club and reshapes the NHL's trade market as rivals weigh a pursuit.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Predators trade Matthew Wood to Kraken for Shane Wright
The one-for-one swap of young forwards is one of the biggest hockey trades of the early season and draws immediate grading of both general managers.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Winnipeg's playoff chances fall to single digits during nine-game skid
The Jets' slide has cut their postseason odds sharply as the club tries to recover in the Western Conference race.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
Connor McDavid sets another NHL record
The Oilers captain adds another milestone to his career résumé early in the 2026-27 season.
DAZN · +14 outlets
NHL unveils 2026-27 Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 teams
The Fanatics-designed alternate uniforms will be worn several times this season, with the Panthers' tropical-sunrise design drawing the most attention.
ESPN · +14 outlets
The Athletic's latest 2026 NHL playoff projections
Midseason modeling shows which clubs currently sit inside and outside the playoff cut line as the schedule nears its midpoint.
The New York Times · +1 outlets
NHL playoff watch: clinching scenarios ahead of a 14-game Thursday
A packed slate offers several teams their first chances to lock up postseason berths.
NHL.com · +10 outlets
NHL expansion debate extends to enlarging and improving the playoff field
Adding franchises has renewed discussion about whether the postseason bracket should grow to match a larger league.
The New York Times · +1 outlets
Which NHL coaches are on the hot seat
Early-season struggles have put several bench bosses under pressure as clubs assess their direction.
Daily Faceoff · +14 outlets
NHL insider: Larkin including Sabres on trade list is a 'no-go'
Reporting suggests Detroit's captain would not consider Buffalo as a destination, underscoring the Sabres' difficulty attracting established stars.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
Oilers' Jarry named NHL second star of the week; Thompson, Carlsson also honored
The league's weekly three-star recognition highlights strong goaltending and scoring performances across the past week.
Kelowna Courier · +4 outlets
Brock Faber injury update changes outlook for the Minnesota Wild
The status of Minnesota's top-pairing defenseman affects the club's blue line as it works through the season.
Heavy.com · +6 outlets
Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stars for hometown Oilers in seventh NHL start
Tomkins stopped 27 of 28 shots to beat the Rangers, a notable turn for a netminder with limited NHL time.
ESPN · +7 outlets
NHL 2026-27 Power Rankings: Week 5
Weekly rankings place Carolina at the top with notable risers and fallers elsewhere in the league.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Buffalo Sabres still not seen as an NHL destination, and that is a problem
Analysis argues the club's inability to land top talent through trades or free agency is holding back its rebuild.
Sabre Noise · +12 outlets
Nikishin's $3M deal does not end Hurricanes trade questions
Signing the young defenseman to a modest contract leaves Carolina's broader roster and trade plans unresolved.
NHLTradeRumor.com · +4 outlets
2027 NHL Draft ranking: Landon DuPont leads Pronman's top 25 prospects
The early draft board gives a first look at the top names for the 2027 class, led by a highly touted defenseman.
The New York Times · +1 outlets
Pyotr Kochetkov's hot start with Hurricanes credited to GM Eric Tulsky
The goalie's strong form is framed as a validation of Carolina's front-office approach to roster building.
The Hockey News · +1 outlets