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Around the Hockey World — Monday, October 26

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33 items · updated 10:15 PM

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  • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Breaking down a Hellebuyck of a trade — Sportsnet
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    Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.

  • Draisaitl, Cooley, Fowler named NHL’s three stars of the week — Sportsnet
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    Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Draisaitl scored a league-best six goals and added three assists over three games as the Oilers won twice and moved into first place in the Pacific Division.

  • ‘Ready today’: Devils’ Hellebuyck eager to be thrown back into fire — Sportsnet
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    NEWARK, N.J. – Sheldon Keefe and his New Jersey Devils’ staff added it all up. Since the start of training camp in September, Connor Hellebuyck spent 29 days on the ice honing his game in Michigan against NHL shooters like Robby Fabbri, which is one more than his new tandem mate, Jake Allen, worked with the Devils.

  • Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin to one-year contract — Daily Faceoff
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    The Carolina Hurricanes announced Sunday they signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year contract that will pay him $3 million. “We’re glad that Alexander is returning to our group,” said Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky in a news release . “This has been a long process, but we look forward to him re-entering our locker room ready to contribute with the Hurricanes, as he did during

  • Might Edvinsson and Red Wings follow Nikishin’s lead with Canes? — Ansar Khan of MLive
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    Signing for one year and starting the process again after Jan. 1 is one option to end stalemate between defenseman and club.

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  • Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev practises for first time since injury — Sportsnet
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    The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman participated in his first full skate on Monday since suffering his upper-body injury on Oct. 10. The 36-year-old was considered week-to-week after going down in a victory over the Colorado Avalanche earlier this month. He had one assist in six games before his injury.

  • Kings’ Zuccarello out against Rangers with upper-body injury — Daily Faceoff
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    When speaking to reporters, Los Angeles Kings head coach Peter Laviolette announced that forward Mats Zuccarello is dealing with an upper-body injury and will not be in the lineup when the Kings visit the New York Rangers on Monday night.

  • Heritage Classic highlighted hockey’s roots once again — Daily Faceoff
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    The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 Sunday at the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium, home of the CFL’s Winnipeg Jets. While the game itself wasn’t the most exciting, the atmosphere and scenery gave fans inside Princess Auto Stadium a sight to behold, and those watching at home a memorable viewing experience.

  • Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen out two weeks with hand injury — Sportsnet
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    Defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen is out approximately two weeks after re-aggravating a left hand injury, the team announced on Monday. Ristolainen, 31, missed nine game with the ailment before returning Saturday in a 5-4 loss against the Anaheim Ducks and playing 14:34.

  • NHL Status Report: Kings 'hopeful' Byfield can return against Rangers — NHL.com
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    Quinton Byfield could return for the Kings at the New York Rangers on Monday (7 p.m. ET; ABTV, NHLN, MSG, TVAS). Coach Peter Laviolette said he is “hopeful” the center is able to play; Byfield has missed the past two games and wore a noncontact jersey at practice Sunday. He has two points (one goal, one assist) in seven games this season. … Mats Zuccarello (upper body) will not be available; the f

  • Babcock isn’t ready to split up McDavid and Draisaitl after one rough loss — Sportsnet
  • Ice Chips: Hellebuyck provides first look as a Devil at practice — TSN
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    And there he goes! Connor Hellebuyck steps onto the ice for his first practice with the NJDevils pic.twitter.com/UUhmEEWaR6 Reimer is the first goalie off, so looks like he'll make his NYR debut tonight vs. LA.

  • NHL Rumor Mill – October 26, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
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    Could Dylan Larkin accept a trade to the Canadiens? Should the Lightning pursue him? Could trade rumors about Zach Werenski start up again? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. NHL ON TNT: Jackie Redmond asked Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman if there was any chance that Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin might expand his 10-team trade list.

  • Results — Monday, October 26, 3 games — NHL

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  • DuPont 'on another level,' tops NHL Central Scouting preliminary players to watch list — NHL.com
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    Landon DuPont, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, was one of 28 players to earn an A rating on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list released Monday. The list is a compilation of draft-eligible prospects from all the major development leagues throughout North America and Europe. It will be updated throughout the season as scouts evaluate players.

  • Are the Devils Stanley Cup contenders with Connor Hellebuyck? — Daily Faceoff
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    The New Jersey Devils and their front office led by new general manager Sunny Mehta made the biggest of splashes last Friday when they came somewhat out of left field to acquire three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets .

  • NHL power rankings: Surging Devils enter top 10 after Hellebuyck trade — Daily Faceoff
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    The 2026-27 NHL regular season is in full swing, with all but two of the league’s 32 member clubs having played double-digit games across the first four weeks of the schedule. To say the past seven days contained multitudes would be an understatement. We saw what will go down as one of the biggest mid-season trades in recent memory, along with an outdoor game, multiple extended winning and losing

  • The Hockey News Morning Skate: Fowler Shines In Heritage Classic, Hughes Dominates Vancouver Return — The Hockey News
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    In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jacob Fowler's impressive performance for the Montreal Canadiens at the Heritage Classic, Quinn Hughes' return to Vancouver as a member of the Minnesota Wild, and more.

  • This Week in the NHL: Crosby to pass another legend on all-time scoring list? — Daily Faceoff
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    With 32 teams, games every night and countless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to miss out on the weekly storylines. Not to worry; every Monday from October to April, I’ll map out the major events, games, plotlines and milestones on tap for the next seven days.

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