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Flames prospects Jonathan Castagna and Aydar Suniev had their moments against ColoradoThe Colorado Avalanche are a very good hockey team. But in the life of any young professional, they’re going to be pit against some very good hockey teams from time to time, and the aim is to learn from the experience.…FlamesNation · 2026-10-09
'A scary idea': Mike Babcock's penalty kill strategy on the hot seatEdmonton Journal NHL · 2026-10-09
The Bruins have a difficult decision to make when Charlie McAvoy returnsThe Bruins will need to scratch one of their defensemen when Charlie McAvoy returns, and there is no easy choice.Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-09
Providence Bruins Host Hartford Wolf Pack to Begin Three-Game Weekend at Home(Photo credit: AHL Providence Bruins) By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18 Through their first two games of the 2026-27 American Hockey League season, the Providence Bruins are struggling. Providence lost…Black N' Gold Hockey · 2026-10-09
Lightning Morning News: The new guys are making their markLightning News The Tampa Bay Lightning capped off an undefeated opening season homestand last night with their 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Benchmark International Arena, the Lightning’s third in a row. Newly…Raw Charge · 2026-10-09
Friday Morning Bag Skate 10-9-26This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Islanders 4, Blackhawks 1 (SCH) (Sun-Times) Blackhawks’ enigma Artyom Levshunov following his instincts to encouraging start (Sun-Times)…Second City Hockey · 2026-10-09
Bantering Points: 10/9/26Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHLBlueshirt Banter · 2026-10-09
Vasily Podkolzin Stats and Why He Is a Player to Watch for the Edmonton OilersThe early Vasily Podkolzin stats are only scratching the surface of what he can become with the Edmonton Oilers. Coming off a career-high 37-point season and having the best opening of his six-year NHL career, the…Last Word On Hockey · 2026-10-09
Sports quiz of the week: Harry Kane, Victor Wembanyama and WSL winnersHave you been following the big news in football, tennis, basketball, rugby, hockey, cycling, darts and the NFL? Continue reading...The Guardian · 2026-10-09
Friday Caterwaul: Florida Panthers Open ForumThe Florida Panthers are idle tonight and will continue preparations for Saturday’s homer-opener against the Minnesota Wild, who lost 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning last night. We’ll get an official take on Brad…Litter Box Cats · 2026-10-09
NHL Rumours: Vladimir Tarasenko and Other Big Names On the Board StillToday we have an edition of NHL Rumours where we look at some of the players that are yet to sign a contract as the 2026-27 NHL regular season has been underway for a little over a week now. Our main focus is on the top…Last Word On Hockey · 2026-10-09
Bruins Explode for Six Goals, Rout Mammoth for Third Win of the Season(Photo Credit: Charles Krupa/AP Photo) By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis Special teams were the story of the night as the Boston Bruins converted on three of four power plays and killed seven of…Black N' Gold Hockey · 2026-10-09
Frederic Brunet, Bruins youth movement helped spark Boston’s offense"Us older guys need to be there for them and give them as much experience as we can, so they can elevate their game every single day." The post Frederic Brunet, Bruins youth movement helped spark Boston’s offense…Boston.com - Bruins · 2026-10-09
Passing An Early TestHorvat scores twice; Sorokin strong again in 4-1 win vs. ChicagoIsles Fix · 2026-10-09
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | October 9, 2026A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage and all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.Illegal Curve · 2026-10-09
Columbus Blue Jackets (2 pts) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (4 pts) Game PreviewThe Blue Jackets are 13-11-6 at home against Pittsburgh, and 20-30-11 all-time.Yahoo Sports · 2026-10-09
Looking Ahead: Opportunities for Kreider and Frondell; Selling on Slafkovský; Great Schedules for Florida and Vegas, and MoreWelcome back to another year of fantasy hockey at Dobber! With the season now underway, it’s time for another weekly fantasy dive. In this column, whether you are scanning the waiver wire for possible adds or scouring…DobberHockey · 2026-10-09
Red Wings have several easily solvable problems on their handsThe single most frustrating thing about the Detroit Red Wings isn't the roster, nor is it their 1-2-0 record. It isn't even their disgruntled ex-captain and hisOctopus Thrower · 2026-10-09
The Flyers finally have something to build on after their brutal startThe Philadelphia Flyers put up their best effort of the young season on Thursday night in Ottawa, but it still wasn’t enough as they fell 2-1 in the Senators’ home opener. While saying it was their best effort may not…Broad Street Hockey · 2026-10-09
Week 3 Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups and StashesHey RotoBallers! The first full week of the NHL season is behind us, and we're already turning the page to […]RotoBaller NHL · 2026-10-09
Devils Daily: Edvinsson Pursuit; Larkin-Habs Fit; Waiver ShockDespite a slow week for the New Jersey Devils, plenty has transpired over the last few days. New Jersey hasn’t […]New Jersey Hockey Now · 2026-10-09
Attorneys For Sean Higgins Throw Accusations At Johnny & Matthew GaudreauAttorneys for Sean Higgins, the New Jersey man accused of killing Columbus Blue Jackets superstar Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, filed new documents yesterday and accused the brothers of riding in the road at…The Hockey News - Columbus Blue Jackets · 2026-10-09
NHL Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets, October 9thWelcome 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 · 2026-10-09
À Montréal ou Vancouver, refrain semblable pour Brendan GallagherL’ancien attaquant du Canadien a été rayé de la formation des Canucks face aux HurricanesJournal de Montreal Hockey · 2026-10-09
Patrick Kane, Blackhawks offense feeling 'out of sync' after another lossThe Blackhawks' lack of offense Thursday left them so little room for error. It would be their errors that did them in.The Athletic - Blackhawks · 2026-10-09
Campus Preview: Calgary Dinos drop puck on hockey seasons; soccer, rugby teams also in actionPlenty at stake for soccer and rugby squads this weekend as hockey teams hit the ice to begin their 2026-27 seasons.Calgary Herald NHL · 2026-10-09
Leafs Takeaways: Sergei Bobrovsky battles, forward thinking and OEL gets rattledGetting a single point out of Vegas is huge, but the night could have ben bigger for Toronto in its first road game of the season.Toronto Sun - Maple Leafs · 2026-10-09
John Carlson understands the difficult recovery facing Brock Faber after skull fractureWhile Faber's recovery will likely be different, Carlson has been through the process and come out the other side.The Athletic · 2026-10-09
Flyers, Still Lacking Juice, Lose 5th Straight in Michael Bunting's DebutThe Flyers are tied for the fewest 5-on-5 goals in the NHL.Yahoo Sports · 2026-10-09
Canadiens Fall Victim To Predators' OpportunismThe Montreal Canadiens didn't deserve to lose tonight, but sometimes that's just how it goes. They must pick themselves up and move on.The Hockey News - Canadiens · 2026-10-09