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Capitals Notebook: Roy Out vs. Penguins As McIlrath Gets First Home Opener, Full Projected Lineup & What To KnowARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals blue line will look a bit different for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.The Hockey News - Washington Capitals · 2026-10-07
Penguins acquire defenseman Spencer Stastney from Oilers in exchange for forward Filip HallanderThroughout training camp and the early stages of the regular season, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse often stated that a surplus of NHL-caliber forwards — some of whom had to be healthy scratches in the club’s first…Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Penguins · 2026-10-07
Oilers make a trade with the Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Edmonton Oilers announced on Wednesday that they have made a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins to acquire Filip HallanderOil on Whyte · 2026-10-07
The worst part about Chris Ilitch's letter to Red Wings fansThe Chris Ilitch LinkedIn letter told fans "I get it" and skipped the GM search, Yzerman's exit, and the sell the team chants.Octopus Thrower · 2026-10-07
Jim Hiller faces an extremely difficult decision with the Maple LeafsThe Maple Leafs' head coach shuffled his lineup on Tuesday night, and he might've found the combination that sticks in the 5-4 comeback win.Editor In Leaf · 2026-10-07
Five Flames Prospects Off to Strong Starts This SeasonThe Calgary Flames are in a rebuild, a retool, or whatever term you want to use for the current stage of the organization.The Hockey News - Calgary Flames · 2026-10-07
'Extremely successful trade': Oilers trade away veteran d-man for Pittsburgh energy forwardEdmonton Journal - Oilers · 2026-10-07
The Blackhawks are a sneaky trade destination for Simon EdvinssonThe Blackhawks have the pieces to acquire Simon Edvinsson, but do they have the desire to land the defenseman?Blackhawk Up · 2026-10-07Oilers Trade Spencer Stastney To Penguins For Center/ForwardIt had been rumored that the Edmonton Oilers were looking to move depth defenseman Spencer Stastney in order to bring in some help at forward. They've accomplished that today by completing a trade with the Pittsburgh…NHL Trade Rumors (nhltraderumors.me) · 2026-10-07
Oilers acquire forward Hallander from PenguinsThe Edmonton Oilers acquired centre Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney.Global News NHL · 2026-10-07
Red Wings fans empty-seat protest over Dylan Larkin saga goes viral - with a twist endingThousands of seats at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit were left empty at puck drop vs. Senators as fans booed ex-captain who asked for trade.Toronto Sun - Senators tag · 2026-10-07
Patrick Kane Is Working Out As A Veteran Leader For Young BlackhawksThe younger players on the Chicago Blackhawks are already feeling the positive effects of having Patrick Kane around.The Hockey News - Chicago Blackhawks · 2026-10-07
PENGUINS TRADE: Hallander to EDM; NHL Grants Kuzmenko Non-Roster StatusWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pittsburgh Penguins did not have to shed a player via the waiver wire Wednesday. They traded […] The post PENGUINS TRADE: Hallander to EDM; NHL Grants Kuzmenko Non-Roster Status appeared first on…Pittsburgh Hockey Now · 2026-10-07
Oilers make trade with Penguins right at start of seasonThe Edmonton Oilers are just three games into the NHL season, but are already dealing with a litany of injuries. This has led to speculation that the Oilers could be looking to add a forward through a trade. The…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-07
Thursday may already be a “must win game” for the FlyersGame 5 in an 84-game season isn’t an objectively critical one, but the Flyers have to stop the bleeding soon if they hope to have any chance at success this year.Broad Street Buzz · 2026-10-07
Michael Rasmussen off to strong start this seasonThe bar is on the floor for Detroit Red Wings veterans. Of course, players like Moritz Seider, Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond are playing well, but they're moOctopus Thrower · 2026-10-07
Brad Marchand Suffers Lower Body Injury, Panthers React To Losing Another Key PlayerJust days after Sasha Barkov’s departure, the Panthers face a fresh injury crisis as another star forward left Tuesday's game in Los Angeles, testing Florida’s touted roster depth.The Hockey News - Panthers · 2026-10-07
Montreal Canadiens hope new-look uniform brings better luck in rare outdoor appearanceOn Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets released their new-look uniforms ahead of the 2026 Heritage Classic, which will be played October 25 at PA Winning Habit · 2026-10-07
Panthers rumors: Aleksander Barkov injury update nukes Dylan Larkin trade speculationFlorida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov missed all of the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. The forward worked to return to action this year, but he is already dealing with a new injury. In the second game of the…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-07
Panthers' Brad Marchand sustains left leg injury in second period against KingsBrad Marchand was hurt after taking a stick to the face from Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke with 52.6 seconds remaining, which caused him to twist around and collide with the right post before his left leg bent back in…NBC Sports · 2026-10-07
Canucks May Have Another Kiefer Sherwood in Paul CotterSomething about Paul Cotter reminds me of Kiefer Sherwood. I don’t mean they are identical players. But watching Cotter’s first four games with the Vancouver Canucks, I keep thinking about…The Hockey Writers - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-07
Bruins' practice line shuffle includes Elias Lindholm demotion fans wantedMarco Sturm shook up the Bruins' top six at practice on Wednesday, which is bad news for veteran Elias Lindholm.Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-07
Rangers rewrite opening script with dominant 4-1-0 turnaround from 2025 disasterThe New York Rangers sit at 4-1-0 after navigating five games in eight days. We compare this hot start to last season's opening-month debacle, highlighting zero first-period goals allowed and Chris Drury's summer retool.Blue Line Station · 2026-10-07
NHL Predictions: Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks, October 7thWelcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the slate of games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then…Last Word on Hockey - Oilers · 2026-10-07
Top draft pick Gavin McKenna picks up first NHL goal, assist for Toronto against PredatorsNo. 1 draft pick Gavin McKenna scored his first NHL goal with the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 5-4 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators.NBC Sports · 2026-10-07
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Back To The BasicsWell, that was a sigh of relief… After getting shut out by St. Louis and managing one goal in Nashville, the Dallas Stars weren’t exactly inspiring confidence. Monday’s 5-0 win over San Jose therefore felt less like a…Defending Big D · 2026-10-07
The Hockey News' Top 80 Players In The NHL: 30-21In 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 30 through 21.The Hockey News · 2026-10-07
Dylan Larkin plays and scores in his first game for the Red Wings since asking for a tradeDylan Larkin scored 13 minutes in, had an assist, and was named the first star of the game for his role in beating Ottawa.NBC Sports · 2026-10-07Report Reveals Bruins Tried To Trade Pavel ZachaThe intrigue surrounding the Boston Bruins and pending unrestricted free agent Pavel Zacha continues to veer off in new directions. Last week, we heard that the player himself is in no rush to sign an extension.…NHL Trade Rumors (nhltraderumors.me) · 2026-10-07
Hawks Hits: Blackhawks Young Foundation Steps Up, New Top Pairing ClicksWith a much-needed 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night, the Chicago Blackhawks calmed some of the […] The post Hawks Hits: Blackhawks Young Foundation Steps Up, New Top Pairing Clicks appeared first on…Chicago Hockey Now · 2026-10-07