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Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | October 5, 2026A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage and all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.Illegal Curve · 2026-10-05
3 former Bruins to return to familiar stomping grounds to face old teammatesThe 2026-27 season comes along with the return of some of our favorite former Bruins, albeit on opposing teams.Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-05
Really sickI’m sorry about the interruption in service over the past couple of days. Missing the first two games is not ideal. I have been tremendously sick with my “flu bug”/viral illness, and I’ve barely been able to take care…The Malik Report · 2026-10-05
Jonas Brodin Is Already Showing Why Wild Were Smart to Keep HimIn a summer when the Minnesota Wild started dropping core pieces like Mats Zuccarello and Marcus Johansson, it was natural to wonder whether Jonas Brodin was next. Brodin has been a rock for the Wild's defense for over…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-05
Home Opening ActA milestone making, record-breaking, and blowout winning home opener at UBS ArenaIsles Fix · 2026-10-05
Breaking down the Blackhawks' opening trip: Standouts, slumps and subpar statsWhile the Blackhawks still haven't won a game, they found heart in an improved performance in a 4-3 loss to the Sabres on Saturday.The Athletic - Blackhawks · 2026-10-05
Bruins’ Fraser Minten, Mason Lohrei and the promise of upsideMinten has primarily been the Bruins’ No. 3 center following his arrival from the Toronto Maple Leafs.The Athletic - Bruins · 2026-10-05
Auston Matthews Sets New Standard As Maple Leafs Captain, Leading Optional Skill Session Amid Slow StartAuston Matthews took the ice for a skills session the morning after a tough loss, setting a standard for a Maple Leafs team whose top line is dominating the ice while waiting for the bounces to follow.The Hockey News - Maple Leafs · 2026-10-05
Mile high: Edmonton fitness guru works with Super Bowl-hopeful Denver BroncosErin Baker has worked with NHLers and NCAA programs, but her biggest catch is helping keep Bo Nix and co. in shape for a grueling NFL seasonEdmonton Journal NHL · 2026-10-05
Canadiens weekly notebook: Not just another home opener, for many reasonsPlus: managing the Canadiens' depth will be a big challenge, how Sidney Crosby viewed Nick Suzuki in Milan and more.The Athletic - Canadiens · 2026-10-05
Breaking down the Penguins' somewhat unprecedented forward depthWhat do the Penguins do with all of these forwards?The Athletic - Pittsburgh Penguins · 2026-10-05
Avalanche Can’t afford to Have Nathan MacKinnon FightingThe Colorado Avalanche can't allow Nathan MacKinnon drop the gloves, not because he can't fight, but because the risk is just too much.Mile High Sticking · 2026-10-05
Danila Yurov, Maxim Shabanov find their game on Wild's all-Russian top lineThe two young forwards, who happen to share a hometown, are helping each other hit a new level alongside Kirill Kaprizov.The Athletic - Wild · 2026-10-05
The Oilers trade needs could bring them back to a familiar partnerAs the Edmonton Oilers look to get through a plethora of injuries, the Chicago Blackhawks could have three intriguing lateral trade options up for grabs.Oil on Whyte · 2026-10-05
The Kings at 60: From 4,000 empty seats to a $3.33-billion NHL franchiseAlan Rothenberg recalls the challenges the Kings faced in their early years as the team tried to establish Jack Kent Cooke's vision for hockey in L.A.Los Angeles Times Hockey · 2026-10-05
Devils in the Details – 10/5/26: Preseason Hockey EditionELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Nico Daws #50 of the New Jersey Devils looks on during the first period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on October 03, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Steven Ryan/NHLI via…All About The Jersey · 2026-10-05
Cole Beaudoin's electric AHL start gives Rangers intriguing Joe Veleno replacement optionCole Beaudoin's hot start in Hartford gives the New York Rangers an intriguing option after Joe Veleno's leg injury against Utah. Analyzing whether Chris Drury fast-tracks the top prospect or leans on veteran Juuso…Blue Line Station · 2026-10-05
Analyst predicts the Flyers will land Matthews after the 2026-27 seasonDaily Faceoff's Matt Larkin has a crazy projection connecting the Flyers to Matthews after the 2026-27 season if he requests a trade out of Toronto.Broad Street Buzz · 2026-10-05
Golden Knights beat the Canucks 3-2 on Gatcomb’s go-ahead goalMitch Marner scored his first goal of the season and Victor Olofsson added a power-play score for the Golden KnightsThe Globe and Mail Hockey · 2026-10-05
NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - October 5, 2026This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.RotoBaller NHL · 2026-10-05
Canadiens Farm Team Split Weekend ResultsThe Laval Rocket had a slow start to the season on Friday night but bounced back nicely on Saturday.The Hockey News - Canadiens · 2026-10-05
Can Jared Spurgeon Do Enough to Replace Brock Faber?That's Wild Brock Faber is going to miss some time. It's still undetermined for how long but now matter what, the Minnesota Wild have to keep playing hockey games in his absence. Captain Jared Spurgeon was once the…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-05
Former Avalanche First-Round Pick Suffers Another Brutal Injury SetbackFormer Avalanche first-round pick Matt Duchene is already facing another setback after landing on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury.The Hockey News - Colorado Avalanche · 2026-10-05
NHLPA, agents on Gary Bettman no-trade comments: 'An attack on players' rights'Bettman said on Thursday that the league could talk to the NHLPA about tweaking no-move and no-trade clauses.The Athletic · 2026-10-05
The Hockey 100: Why a young Cale Makar 'didn’t look like the rest of the guys'Makar wasn't always considered a ready-made NHL prospect.The Athletic · 2026-10-05
Rangers continue fast start as Sean Durzi, Vincent Trocheck reunite with former teamsDespite losing fourth-line center Joe Veleno early in the game, the Rangers beat former center Vincent Trocheck and the Utah Mammoth.The Athletic - New York Rangers · 2026-10-05
NHL weekend rankings: We're back, it's too early and the Oilers are being weirdWhere other rankings overreact, the NHL weekend rankings underreact. Good thing the start of the season is always so predictable.The Athletic · 2026-10-05
Drama, discontent and an 0-2 start: How did the Red Wings get here?The Red Wings have faced plenty of pain in the last decade, but this year's barrage of bad news has reached new heights of dysfunction.The Athletic - Red Wings · 2026-10-05
Former Bednar Goaltender Lands On Injured Reserve In New YorkFormer Jared Bednar goaltender Joonas Korpisalo is now facing a week-to-week injury after the Rangers placed him on injured reserve.The Hockey News - Colorado Avalanche · 2026-10-05
Jaccob Slavin isn't complacent after a historic season: 'I hold a high standard'Slavin wasn't at his best for much of last season, even as he captured Olympic gold and the Stanley Cup.The Athletic - Carolina Hurricanes · 2026-10-05