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👀 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]
Ex-Arizona state justice to lead review of hockey player's collapse
Arizona State has asked a former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court to lead an independent review of the collapse of hockey player Matthew Mayich during an outdoor workout in August.[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]
Blackhawks D Byram to miss Buffalo return due to family matter
Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram will miss Saturday's game against the Sabres due to a family matter. Byram was set to make his first return to Buffalo since being traded to Chicago in June.[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]
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]
NHL Tonight: Stats, betting info and storylines for Saturday's 13-game slate
Only six teams have the night off. Here's what you need to know for the 26 who are hitting the ice.[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]