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Newly Formed Skydance Is a Force in Sports MediaThe large-scale deal creates a sports media colossus.Front Office Sports NHL · 2026-10-06
Cole Perfetti Thriving on Jets' Top Line While Mark Scheifele Surprisingly QuietAs Cole Perfetti ignites Winnipeg’s offense with a breakout scoring surge, veteran center Mark Scheifele’s sudden slump threatens the Jets’ momentum ahead of a grueling divisional road trip.The Hockey News - Winnipeg Jets · 2026-10-06
Igor Shesterkin's eventful opening week to Rangers season did not go unnoticedNew York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin amazed the fanbase with his play in the opening week of the 2026-27 season. The NHL noticed as well, naming him the first star for the first week of the season.Blue Line Station · 2026-10-06
Demidov absent de deux à quatre semaines, la porte s’ouvre pour DachL’attaquant du Canadien doit soigner une blessure au bas du corps.Radio-Canada Sports Hockey · 2026-10-06
Blackhawks Vs Blues: Projected Lineup, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 4The Chicago Blackhawks are set for a big home opener against the St. Louis Blues.The Hockey News - Chicago Blackhawks · 2026-10-06
Game #3 Preview & Open Thread: Sabres vs. WildBuffalo continues early season homestand against Minnesota Buffalo Sabres (1-1-0) vs. Minnesota Wild (2-0-0) Puck Drop: 7 p.m. ET | KeyBank Center, Buffalo, N.Y. TV: MSG-B, MINNHL, DAZN, ESPN+, Fubo Radio: WGR 550,…Die by the Blade · 2026-10-06
Capitals Notebook: Roy Injury Update With Defenseman Unlikely To Play In Home Opener, Line Changes & What It Means For LeonardARLIINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals have a next man up mentality going into their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they deal with injury woes early on with Matt Roy on the shelf.The Hockey News - Washington Capitals · 2026-10-06
Oliver Bjorkstrand Sees Rangers As Chance To Bounce Back From A Season He Describes As Not His BestAmong the New York Rangers' offseason additions, Oliver Bjorkstrand may be the one that slid under the radar.The Hockey News - New York Rangers · 2026-10-06
The Hockey News' Top 80 Players In The NHL: 40-31In celebration of The Hockey News' 80th year, we're ranking the top 80 NHL players entering the 2026-27 season. In this file, we're unveiling players 40 through 31.The Hockey News · 2026-10-06
Suddenly crucial Buffalo Sabres player praised by position coachThe Sabres have been forced to work through some injury issues early in the 2026-27 NHL season, pushing some Buffalo players into more prominent roster roles.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-06
Wyatt Johnston, Tyler Seguin Still Searching For Offense Despite Leading Stars in ShotsHigh-volume shooting has yet to yield goals for Dallas’ top playmakers, leaving fans wondering when the breakout performance will finally ignite the team’s star-studded offensive core.The Hockey News - Dallas Stars · 2026-10-06
Senators set to face Red Wings in first back-to-back of the season without UllmarkThe Senators are set to take on the Red Wings in their first back-to-back of the season. But this time, they may need to do it without Linus UllmarkSenShot · 2026-10-06
Panthers' record without Aleksander Barkov may surprise youThe Panthers will be without Aleksander Barkov for an extended period, but their all-time record and statistics without their captain may surprise you.The Rat Trick · 2026-10-06
Blackhawks’ Home Stand Could Make or Break SeasonMany questions surrounded the Chicago Blackhawks heading into the 2026-27 season. With so much young talent, the expectation was that they would convert that talent into results this season. Unfortunately,…The Hockey Writers - Chicago Blackhawks · 2026-10-06
LeBreton Flats progress continues as Senators, NCC focus on cleanup, design and financingNCC CEO Tobi Nussbaum says discussions remain productive as parties work through key elements of arena project.Ottawa Citizen - Senators · 2026-10-06
Everything you need to know ahead of the Oilers' second weekThe Edmonton Oilers will have a 2-0-1 record to work with when they head into a 2026 playoff rematch and a reunion with former Oiler Darnell Nurse.Oil on Whyte · 2026-10-06
Report: The Explanation For Why Gavin McKenna Skipped Optional Skate Ahead Of NHL DebutThe Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly managing 18-year-old Gavin McKenna, refraining him from enduring a heavy workload as he goes throught the start of his NHL career.The Hockey News - Maple Leafs · 2026-10-06
(10-6-26) Wild Vs Sabres: Goaltending MatchupRed-hot Jesper Wallstedt aims to keep Minnesota perfect as he faces Colten Ellis, who makes his season debut for Buffalo after previously dismantling the Wild in a shootout.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
The schedule gives the Blues a bit of a reprieve this weekThe St. Louis Blues started their season with a couple of split decisions: a decisive victory over the Dallas Stars, followed by a disastrous defeat at the handBleedin' Blue · 2026-10-06
It’s time to worry about the Devils’ power playThe New Jersey Devils will need to figure out how to turn their power play around quickly before the season starts to get away from them.Pucks and Pitchforks · 2026-10-06
These five Red Wings games will be simulcast on over-the-air TVThe over-the-air simulcast schedule starts tonight.MLive - Red Wings · 2026-10-06
NHL Hart Trophy Rankings: Multiple Oilers Stars Lead Early-Season MVP CandidatesWhich players would be considered for the most prestigious individual award in the NHL after the first week of the 2026-27 season? Andre Leal takes a look at the early top five Hart Trophy candidates in our weekly award…The Hockey News · 2026-10-06
Montreal Canadiens Hit With Rough Ivan Demidov Injury NewsTough news for the Habs.The Hockey News - Canadiens · 2026-10-06
Canucks News & Rumours: Cotter, Lekkerimäki & Reading 4-Game SamplesWe are only four games into the Vancouver Canucks season, so I’m trying not to get too carried away. Four games can make a player look like a genius, a…The Hockey Writers - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-06
Bruins could land Simon Edvinsson in bold Mason Lohrei trade proposalMason Lohrei has started the season hot for the Bruins, but it might be time to trade him for a bigger piece.Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-06
Afterwords: Now That’s More Like ItAdmittedly, I did not watch the Dallas Stars’ first two games of the season. The first was because I didn’t realize it was on TNT and failed to find a way to record it. The second was because a friend accidentally…Defending Big D · 2026-10-06- Injured Sabres Alex Lyon, Jason Zucker skate with teammates; Buffalo likely to make lineup changeBUFFALO – In the coming days or weeks, the Sabres could be faced with a good problem: they might have too many players. Goalie Alex Lyon (left shoulder) and winger Jason Zucker (offseason sports hernia surgery) both…Buffalo Hockey Beat · 2026-10-06
Can Blues' Robert Thomas Breakout Against the Struggling Blackhawks?Robert Thomas is yet to produce a point through the first two games, but with a matchup against the struggling Chicago Blackhawks, can the St. Louis Blues captain break out?The Hockey News - St. Louis Blues · 2026-10-06
Minnesota Wild’s 3 Keys to a Successful Road TripThe Minnesota Wild are on the road more than at home for the first two months of the season before they spend nearly the whole month of December on home…The Hockey Writers - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
PhHN Daily: Flyers Trade Rumors; Ovi’s Last Dance; Barkov InjuryThe Philadelphia Flyers are still in search of their first win this season. We talk about that, as well as […] The post PhHN Daily: Flyers Trade Rumors; Ovi’s Last Dance; Barkov Injury appeared first on Philly Hockey…Philly Hockey Now · 2026-10-06