Around the Hockey World — Wednesday, October 28
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- When star goalies get traded in their primes: A case study — Daily Faceoff
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Congratulations to Connor Hellebuyck. After a public trade request and holdout, the star goaltender finally escaped the wintry wasteland of Winnipeg to reach the sunny climes of… Newark, New Jersey? OK, Hellebuyck’s move from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils may not have gotten him the palm trees and tax breaks that have been so en vogue for NHL players lately, but the 33-year old might
- NHL Status Report: Hyman out for Oilers with neck injury — NHL.com
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Zach Hyman was placed on injured reserve by the Oilers because of a neck injury and will not play against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday (8:30 p.m. ET; Prime). Edmonton coach Mike Babcock said the forward sustained the injury when he was hit into the boards by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Andreas Englund at 7:36 of the second period of a 4-3 shootout loss Monday. "We're just being extra cautious,
- Kirill Marchenko out on week-to-week basis as Maple Leafs offer injury updates — the Toronto Sun
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Winger was hurt in the second period of Toronto's loss to Calgary Flames. Leafs also provided updates on Chris Tanev and others.
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- Wild GM Guerin on Hughes negotiations: “What am I going to do, say please, please, please?” — TSN
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Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin insists that there is no new update involving his star defenceman Quinn Hughes , he told the Chad Hartman Show of WCCO Talk 830 in Minnesota on Wednesday . Hughes, 27, was acquired by the Wild from the Vancouver Canucks in December of 2025 in exchange for forwards Liam Ohgren , Marco Rossi , defenceman Zeev Buium , and a 2026 first-round draft pick.
- The Calgary Flames Have A Goaltending Controversy — For All The Right Reasons — The Hockey News
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Devin Cooley’s unexpected play is challenging Dustin Wolf’s starting job, creating a goalie controversy for a Calgary Flames team that no one expected to be winning this many games this early into the season.
- Two players placed on NHL waivers for Oct. 28 — Daily Faceoff
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On Wednesday, defensemen Carson Soucy of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Cameron Crotty of the Ottawa Senators were placed on waivers. Both players are now available to be claimed by the NHL’s other 31 teams. If they clear waivers, they’ll be eligible to be assigned to the American Hockey League (AHL).
- Despite ‘prohibitive’ price, Larkin trade to Canadiens remains possible — Sportsnet
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“It should be,” said one Eastern Conference executive, granted anonymity to speak openly about another team’s business. “He’s been a No. 1 centre for almost all his time there, and that has its own price. But factor in his cap hit ($8.7M through 2031) in this landscape, and that’s worth a premium.”
- Charlie Jacobs to succeed father, Jeremy as Bruins’ governor — TSN
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Jeremy M. Jacobs, the Boston Bruins governor of 51 years, announced Wednesday that his son, Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs, will succeed him as governor and will represent the club on the NHL’s board of governors.
- Oilers’ Dickinson, Ekholm expected to return vs. Flames — Sportsnet
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Centre Jason Dickinson and defenceman Mattias Ekholm are expected to return against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Dickinson has struggled with injuries this season, missing time on two separate occasions already. He's been sidelined since Oct. 15 with an undisclosed injury suffered in practice, and he also missed the first three games of the season with a foot injury.
- Thomas Chabot nearing return as Senators place Cameron Crotty on waivers — Sportsnet
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The Senators placed defenceman Cameron Crotty on waivers Wednesday, making room for the potential return of Thomas Chabot ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings. Chabot has been out since suffering an upper-body injury against the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 18. However, he's been back practising with the Senators and shed his non-contact jersey at Monday's skate.
- NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On The Blue Jackets And Penguins — The Hockey News
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The Blue Jackets' ongoing struggles could resurrect speculation about Zach Werenski's future in Columbus, while the Pittsburgh Penguins could be open to offers for some of their veteran players.
- Kirill Kaprizov’s hot start is more sustainable than you think — Daily Faceoff
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After all, these players are the best of the best. We should be accustomed to seeing them put up crazy numbers every season. Heck, Connor McDavid is averaging almost three points a game, and no one is batting an eye because it’s not out of the realm of possibility for a player of his caliber.
- Hellebuyck impresses in first start with Devils: 'He was exceptional' — NHL.com
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DALLAS -- Connor Hellebuyck ’s tenure with the New Jersey Devils began on a high note. The 33-year-old goaltender made 17 saves for his new team in a 5-1 victory against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.
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- Varlamov earns first win after long road back for Islanders — NHL.com
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It was Varlamov's first win since Nov. 14, 2024, when he made 24 saves in a 5-2 victory at the Vancouver Canucks. It's been so long, only seven skaters from that night were in the lineup in Nashville. But after the medical marvel proved to Islanders brass in training camp he was physically able to return to the NHL, Varlamov is back.
- NHL On Tap: Ovechkin can tie Backstrom in assists when Capitals host Flyers — NHL.com
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Alex Ovechkin , the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history, can tie or make some helper history when the Washington Capitals play the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, NBCSP+). Ovechkin needs one assist to tie longtime linemate Nicklas Backstrom for the most in Capitals history. Backstrom had 762 assists, with 279 that led to goals for Ovechkin, the League's
- Fowler sets Canadiens record for saves by rookie, team 'gave me a chance' — NHL.com
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It was the 42nd of 46 saves that Fowler would make, his airtight goaltending in Montreal's 2-0 victory, giving him the Canadiens record for most saves in a game by a rookie. In so doing, he anchored his team's third straight victory on its four-game road trip, which concludes against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Thursday (8 p.m. ET, Prime Video, TSN2, RDS).
- Islanders' Schaefer first on record to skate all 5 minutes of OT — ESPN
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Islanders star defenseman Matthew Schaefer on Tuesday night became the first skater on record to skate all five minutes of an overtime period.
- Red Wings’ Michael Brandsegg-Nygård has emerged as a serious Calder Trophy threat — Daily Faceoff
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When the Detroit Red Wings drafted Michael Brandsegg-Nygård 15th overall in 2024, they knew they were getting a near-NHL-ready winger. His two-way game was mature, his hockey sense was solid, and he knew how to wire a shot better than most his age.
- NHL Rumor Mill – October 28, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
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Check out the latest on the Red Wings, Kraken, Predators, and more in today’s NHL Rumor Mill. TSN : Darren Dreger reports the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins are two teams not on Dylan Larkin’s 10-team trade list that are rumored to be interested in the Detroit Red Wings center.
- Results — Wednesday, October 28, 4 games — NHL
- For the First Time in Nearly a Decade, the U.S. Sled National Team has a New Captain — USA Hockey
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In the message, Wallace, who had just been named an alternate captain on the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team, told Pauls that he, Declan Farmer and Travis Dodson would do everything they could to fill the void that the longtime captain was leaving behind after his recent retirement.
- Hockey Helps 9-Year-Old Orion Telotte Thrive While Living with Rare Syndrome — USA Hockey
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It’s been a long journey for the energetic 9-year-old from the Atlanta area. At four weeks old, he was diagnosed with PHACE syndrome, a rare condition that causes blood capillaries called hemangiomas to grow in his head, brain, down his neck and in his cheek.
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- NHL Power Rankings: Devils Rapidly Rise After Hellebuyck Blockbuster, Golden Knights And Rangers Slide — The Hockey News
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The first month of the 2026-27 NHL season is nearly complete, and Connor Hellebuyck's trade to the New Jersey Devils has led to some massive changes around Jason Chen's weekly power rankings.
- Which teams are already looking to add on the trade market? — Daily Faceoff
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Even though we are just one month into the 2026-27 season, some teams are looking to explore trade options to better their teams. With every team having played 10 games in the expanded 84-game schedule, organizations have enough of a sample size to gauge where their rosters are, and what they might need to improve on in order to be considered legitimate threats to make it to the Stanley Cup Playo
- WATCH: New NCAA Hockey Rules Explained by Top Officials — USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online
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What's changing in NCAA men's college hockey this season, and why are some new rules already generating so much discussion?
- Where the NHL salary cap could soar to in the next three years — Sportsnet
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The NHL’s salary cap is still going through a “smoothing” process as the league comes out of the pandemic-induced flat cap wanting to avoid a sudden jump. But as we get to the end of that process, how high could the upper limit climb? Frank Seravalli has the story.
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- Is the Atlantic Division going to stay this close the whole season? — Sportsnet
- Could Binnington be the next goalie teams will target? — Sportsnet
- Why Devin Cooley is the most interesting man in hockey — ESPN
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His postgame quotes have become the stuff of legend. Here's what teammates, coaches and others have to say about him.
- The NHL's one-month breakout, rebound players: Who keeps it up? — ESPN
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Each team has played at least 10 games, giving us a sample of players with an elevated level of play.
- Hellebuyck Stands Tall In Devils Debut, Fowler Shuts The Door Vs. Blues: The Hockey News Morning Skate — The Hockey News
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In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Connor Hellebuyck's debut with the New Jersey Devils, Jacob Fowler's 46-save shutout for the Montreal Canadiens in their win against the St. Louis Blues, and more.
- Are any front offices feeling the heat early in the season? — Daily Faceoff
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While the season is still early, it’s not so early for teams to start reacting, especially the ones who are struggling more than expected. Often times, the head coach is an easy move to make to shake things up, especially with how they impact the on-ice product.
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