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Breaking down the goalie masks across the NHL in the 2026-27 season
Here's a look at the notable goalie mask designs across the NHL for the upcoming season.[read more]
Amid trade request, Larkin put on IR, booed by Red Wings crowd before loss
As they continue to mull his trade request, the Red Wings moved Dylan Larkin to a non-roster injured reserve spot before their season-opening 2-0 loss to the Rangers, a game the former captain was booed loudly in when he was shown on the video board.[read more]
👀 One bold prediction for all 32 teams
We're not saying all of these will come true ... but a lot of them just might![read more]
Odelein, defenseman who won Stanley Cup with Canadiens, dies at 58
Lyle Odelein, a defenseman who won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993 and played for several other NHL clubs through the 2005-06 season, has died at 58 years old, it was announced in social media posts by several of the teams he played for.[read more]
Panthers captain Barkov, who missed all of 2025-26, to IR after 2 games
Panthers center Aleksander Barkov has been placed on long-term injured reserve, meaning the injury to his left leg will keep him sidelined for at least the next 10 games.[read more]
Sabres F Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues, nets winner
Nearly a year of worries of whether he was ever going to play again, while he recovered from a blood clot issue, washed away as Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich scored the go-ahead goal with 6:40 left to secure a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.[read more]
Marchand, out since March 6, back in Panthers' lineup after surgery
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, out since March 6, made his season debut Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks following an offseason that included surgery for the 38-year-old left wing, who scored 27 goals last season.[read more]
Bettman eyes no-trade clauses: Not used as 'originally intended'
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman believes that no-trade clauses are no longer being used as "originally intended," and instead, players are using them to force moves to specific teams after requesting a trade.[read more]
October preview: The need-to-know schedule hack to set your fantasy hockey lineup
The NHL schedule isn't equal, so use that to your advantage when setting your fantasy hockey lineups in October.[read more]
Predictions for every team's finish: Why the Panthers will win the Cup
Some fans will wait to watch all the games this season. Readers of this story won't need to![read more]