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NHL Awards Watch: Believe it or not, McDavid not the unanimous MVP pick right now
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight races in a few spots.[read more]

⚡ Seven teams that could trade for Nikita Kucherov
The hockey world was shocked by the Lightning star asking for a trade. Here's who could make a deal happen.[read more]

Canucks winger Evander Kane signs with KHL
Evander Kane, 35, has signed a deal to play in Russia for the rest of the KHL season, with HC Sibir Novosibirsk.[read more]

Kings' Fiala to make season debut this week, sources say; Zuccarello back vs. Preds
Kevin Fiala is expected to make his season debut this week, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan, with the Kings also slated to get Mats Zuccarello back Tuesday night.[read more]

Ovechkin doesn't weigh in on allowing Russian players in worlds: 'It's not up to us'
Alex Ovechkin didn't weigh in on CAS' decision to allow Russian players back in hockey worlds, but said they just want to represent their country.[read more]

NHL GMs discuss how technology can help officials at fall meeting
At the annual fall meeting that follows Hockey Hall of Fame weekend in Toronto, NHL general managers discussed ways to use technology and other means to help on-ice officials, among other topics, on Tuesday.[read more]

Sources: Michkov has not formally requested trade; Flyers surprised by chatter
The Flyers have not received a formal trade request from Matvei Michkov and were surprised to hear he wanted to play elsewhere, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.[read more]

Hellebuyck booed pregame in Winnipeg return as Jets go on to beat Devils
Although he did not play Tuesday night in his return to Winnipeg after being traded to New Jersey, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was booed when he took the ice for the Devils' pregame warmup.[read more]

PWHL unveils branding for new franchises Detroit, Hamilton, San Jose and Las Vegas
The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new franchises finally have names.[read more]

Waiver wire: Maxim Shabanov, Jamie Drysdale among top players to add
Begin your fantasy hockey week with forwards, defensemen, goalies and streamers to add to your lineup.[read more]