Around the Hockey World — Wednesday, October 14
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- Alex DeBrincat signing comes as a surprise amidst Red Wings chaos — Daily Faceoff
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The Detroit Red Wings locked up one of their highly skilled forwards on Tuesday, signing Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year contract extension that will carry a cap hit of $13 million. The deal locks up the Farmington Hill, Mich., native through the 2033-34 season and gives the Red Wings some stability in the long term. But with the team struggling out the gates in 2026-27 and former captain Dylan La
- Red Wings’ Horcoff shuts down Edvinsson trade rumours: ‘Not something I’m entertaining’ — TSN
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Detroit Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff said Wednesday he has “zero interest” in trading Simon Edvinsson as the restricted free agent remains unsigned more than two weeks into the season. “Not something I’m entertaining,” Horcoff said of moving the defenceman, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press. “We want to sign him.”
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- Report: Hakstol Will Depart Avalanche Thursday, McLean to Replace Him — Colorado Hockey Now
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Schlossman also reported what had been circulating since Monday. Brett McLean, who played for the Avalanche from 2005-07, will replace Hakstol on Jared Bednar’s staff before Colorado returns to action Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Depleted Hurricanes lose Hall to upper-body injury in win over Capitals — ESPN
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Carolina Hurricanes veteran forward Taylor Hall, 34, who has three goals and five points this season, suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday night and did not return to his team's 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center.
- Hutson stepping up for injury-hit Canadiens — The Globe and Mail — Hockey
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The shifty defenceman scored a goal and set up another with a breathtaking assist as the Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout after blowing a two-goal lead. “His competitiveness is always there, and I thought his offensive touches ... were excellent,” St. Louis said. “He had his fastball.”
- A wall of screens, 32 teams and one mission: How NHL Player Safety tracks trouble in real time — TSN
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NEW YORK (AP) — The puck dropped just after 6 p.m. in Detroit, and the hum of activity had long been underway inside the NHL Player Safety room at league headquarters in Manhattan. Someone was assigned to every game, and this was the busiest night of the season so far with all 32 teams in action. The room is a hockey lover’s paradise with five giant television screens and more than a dozen other
- Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier fined for slashing Panthers’ Uvis Balinskis — Daily Faceoff
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Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier has been assessed a $5,000 fine, the maximum allowable under the terms of the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, by the NHL Department of Player Safety for the slashing infraction he committed against Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis on Tuesday night.
- Two NHL players placed on waivers for Oct. 14 — Daily Faceoff
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On Wednesday, the Vancouver Canucks placed forward Aatu Raty on waivers, and the San Jose Sharks center Alex Barre-Boulet also being made available to the other 31 teams in the NHL. If both players clear waivers on Thursday, they’ll be eligible to be assigned to their respective American Hockey League affiliates.
- Outdoor fan festival to set stage for Heritage Classic between Canadiens, Jets — NHL.com
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NEW YORK – The National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced details for the 2026 Scotiabank NHL PreGame, the official fan festival of the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™. This event will take place Sunday, Oct. 25 from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT at the University of Manitoba's U Lot in Winnipeg for 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic ticketholders.
- NHLPA boss Marty Walsh on no-trade clauses: ‘It’s the player’s right’ — Sportsnet
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While NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is worried about the number of no-trade clauses around the league, NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh doesn't see it as an immediate issue. The NHL has an unprecedented number of players with trade protections built into their contracts in comparison to other major North American sports.
- NHL Status Report: Hall injury 'doesn't look good' for Hurricanes — NHL.com
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The upper-body injury Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall sustained in a 4-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday "doesn't look good," coach Rod Brind'Amour said. Hall left the game in the second period; he had three shots on goal in 15:26 of ice time. He has five points (three goals, two assists) in eight games this season. He had 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff
- NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest Flyers Speculation, Canucks Interested In Zary — The Hockey News
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The Philadelphia Flyers' early-season struggles have prompted calls for a coaching change or a blockbuster trade. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are believed to be among several teams with an interest in Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary.
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- From NHL draft to debut: 'Cars' nods continue for No. 95 Roger McQueen — ESPN
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After a draft night trip to Disneyland to meet Lightning McQueen, the "Cars" synergy came full circle for the Ducks rookie's NHL debut.
- Rangers weigh goaltending options after Shesterkin injury; Hellebuyck price too high — TSN
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The New York Rangers are off to a hot start as they won for the sixth time in eight games to start the season Tuesday night. But they were on the receiving end of some bad news over the weekend when it was announced that starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury.
- Ice Chips: Habs call up D Reinbacher for second half of back-to-back — TSN
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Les Canadiens ont rappelé le défenseur David Reinbacher du Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have recalled defenseman David Reinbacher from the Laval Rocket. GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/pwj98V3VDq
- Oilers’ Babcock after five-game winning streak: ‘Life’s pretty good’ — TSN
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The Edmonton Oilers capped off a three-game road trip in California with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, marking the team’s fifth consecutive win. The Oilers’ only loss on the season came at home in the opener against the Vancouver Canucks - a 6-5 defeat in overtime. In the following game, the Oilers picked up a 9-7 win over those same Canucks.
- Canadiens not among 10 teams on Larkin’s approved trade list — TSN
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The Detroit Red Wings forward has expanded his approved trade list as he continues to look for a move, but TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports the list still does not include the Canadiens. “I can tell you that I checked on this day to see if there was perhaps a little change of heart from Dylan Larkin as far as adding a new team to his list, i.e. Montreal. No, his list has not changed despi
- NHL Rumor Mill – October 14, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
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Could the Flyers make a blockbuster trade to save their season? What’s the latest on Dylan Larkin , Simon Edvinsson , and Connor Hellebuyck ? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. DAILY FACEOFF: Anthony Di Marco reports no coaching changes are planned for the struggling Philadelphia Flyers . That has him wondering what roster changes might be in store.
- Tonight's games — Wednesday, October 14 — NHL
- Canadiens recall defenceman David Reinbacher from Laval Rocket — Sportsnet
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The Montreal Canadiens have recalled the defenceman from the AHL's Laval Rocket ahead of the second half of a back-to-back against the Washington Capitals, the team announced on Wednesday. The Canadiens are down to six defenders after Mike Matheson missed Tuesday's game with a lower-body injury that has been classified as day-to-day. Noah Dobson also missed time during Tuesday's game after gettin
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- Opinion: Nathan MacKinnon Needs to Pick His Spots When It Comes to Fighting — The Hockey News
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The Colorado superstar’s recent brawls prove he won't be bullied, but risking an injury-induced absence threatens to derail the Avalanche's championship ambitions and their offensive engine.
- NHL Power Rankings: Oilers And Rangers Rapidly Rising After Star-Powered Scoring Surge — The Hockey News
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The Vegas Golden Knights hold on to the No. 1 spot in this week's NHL power rankings, while the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers are quickly challenging for top spots with their recent performances.
- How the U.S. National Sled Team Became the Gold Standard — USA Hockey
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The United States has enjoyed a dominant 16-year run as the gold standard in Paralympic sled hockey, but that wasn’t always the case. The U.S. used a last-place world ranking 26 years ago, a surprise gold medal two years later in 2002 and help from USA Hockey to start a powerhouse dynasty that continues to this day.
- Seven unexpected players put in opportunistic roles to start 2026-27 — Daily Faceoff
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So today, we’ll look at seven players placed in these opportunistic roles to start the season who could be in store for unexpected campaigns. Whether you’re a fantasy hockey manager scouring the waiver wire for a potential breakout, or you’re just a fan of the game looking for the next deep cut, this list is for you (although for the former situation, you may already be too late). However, this wo
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- Surprises two weeks into 2026-27 season, according to NHL.com's Dan Rosen — NHL.com
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Welcome to the National Hockey List. Each week, NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen will provide a list dealing with important topics around the NHL. Today, Rosen lists and analyzes his seven surprises, pleasant and otherwise, through the first two weeks of the regular season.
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