Continuing the work, in memory of Paul Kukla

Thursday, October 15 in hockey

Last night

Sabres at Maple Leafs 17 reports →

5–4

Islanders at Senators 3 reports →

1–2

Rangers at Devils 3 reports →

1–7

Kraken at Lightning 3 reports →

3–4

Canucks at Panthers 4 reports →

2–3

Flyers at Red Wings 6 reports →

1–2

Sharks at Predators 3 reports →

3–2

Blues at Wild 2 reports →

4–5

Jets at Blackhawks 3 reports →

3–4

Mammoth at Oilers 7 reports →

4–2

Flames at Golden Knights 4 reports →

2–6

Main stories

Blackhawks Kane sets NHL assist record for U.S.-born players with a helper on Bedard’s goal — TSN
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane earned another career milestone in becoming the NHL’s career leader in assists among U.S.-born players. The 37-year-old from Buffalo, New York, earned his 895th career assist on Connor Bedard’s game-opening power-play goal against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday nig
also: Sportsnet, ESPN
Arizona State hires Dave Hakstol as head coach — Daily Faceoff
Arizona State has announced that it has hired Dave Hakstol as the new head coach for its men’s hockey program. On September 30, Arizona State placed former head coach Greg Powers on leave , just prior to the start of its 2026-27 season. Assistant coach Mike Corebett has been acting as the program’s interim head coach
also: ESPN, Mile High Hockey, The Hockey News
David Perron to join Stars for 20th NHL season — Sportsnet
The 38-year-old forward is joining the Dallas Stars for his 20th NHL season, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday. The Sherbrooke, Que. native has 1,239 NHL games under his belt, with 332 goals and 812 points across his two-decade career. He was drafted 26th overall in 2007 by the St. Louis Blues and pla
also: Daily Faceoff
Red Wings owner Ilitch: ‘I understand fan frustration’ — Sportsnet
The Red Wings entered the season already with the longest active playoff drought, but off-season turmoil on multiple fronts created plenty of noise as the team returned to the ice in September. That turmoil included an unresolved trade request from former captain Dylan Larkin, a prolonged contract negotiation with top
also: Ansar Khan of MLive
Maple Leafs acquire Räty from Canucks for Quillan, Buhr — Daily Faceoff
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that they have acquired forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr. Räty, 23, cleared waivers earlier on Thursday and will now be eligible to go between the NHL and AHL freely until he appears in 10 NHL games or spends
Gotta See It: Marchenko goes between the legs and roofs highlight-reel goal — Sportsnet

News

Insider Trading: Amid return speculation, trading Hellebuyck remains Jets’ priority — TSN
Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Jacob Quillan, Brandon Buhr To Vancouver Canucks For Aatu Raty — The Hockey News
also: TSN
Leafs try to keep pressure off Marchenko amid so-so start — TSN
Early Trading: Dreger weighs in on Hellebuyck return speculation, price for Larkin — TSN
James Reimer signs PTO with Rangers’ AHL affiliate — Sportsnet
also: The Hockey News, Daily Faceoff
Ducks’ Mikael Granlund out day-to-day with upper-body injury — Daily Faceoff
Kings among teams kicking tires on Connor Hellebuyck trade — Sportsnet
also: Sportsnet
Canucks’ Filip Chytil to make season debut after shoulder injury — Daily Faceoff
also: Sportsnet
Blackhawks’ Bowen Byram day-to-day with upper-body injury — Daily Faceoff
Avalanche hire Brett McLean as assistant coach — Daily Faceoff
Ice Chips: Senators assign two to AHL, making room for possible Sanderson, Zub returns — TSN
Sens F Eklund out 10-to-12 weeks after surgery on torn ankle tendon — TSN
also: Sportsnet, NHL.com
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Connor Hellebuyck, No Dylan Larkin For Montreal — The Hockey News
also: Daily Faceoff
NHL Rumor Mill – October 15, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
Wysh List: The NHL team being run by a fan — ESPN
After offseason chaos, the Red Wings have an 'us against the world' mentality — ESPN

Columns

NHL Sour Rankings: Flames And Flyers Among Floundering Teams To Open The Season — The Hockey News
Backup goalies are becoming even more important in the NHL — Daily Faceoff
The Hockey News Wraparound: Can Lafreniere Lead The Rangers To The Playoffs Without Shesterkin? — The Hockey News
How Adam Pelech became one of the NHL’s best (and most underrated) defensive defensemen — Daily Faceoff
NHL Power Rankings: Captain check for all 32 teams — Sportsnet
Healthy and engaged: Analyzing Auston Matthews’ best start in years — Sportsnet
Eight early-season stats that actually matter in 2026-27 NHL season — Daily Faceoff
32 Thoughts Podcast: The Cat gets the bag — Sportsnet

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