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How concerning is the Kings’ goaltending?
Still winless through five games, the Kings are 31st in the NHL in team save percentage with a mark of .848.
Location continues to be the sticking point for a Dylan Larkin trade
Larkin has expanded his trade destination list, but is it enough to find a new home?
Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier fined for slashing Panthers’ Uvis Balinskis
Olivier was fined $5,000 for the infraction, which is the largest amount allowable under the NHL’s CBA.
Devon Levi has shown early stability in the Oilers’ crease
Levi is 4-0-0 with a .903 SV% and 2.76 GAA through four games with the Oilers in 2026-27.
Connor Bedard’s return badly needed for Blackhawks
Bedard made his season debut and recorded an assist for the Blackhawks in a 5-3 win over the Penguins.
Two NHL players placed on waivers for Oct. 14
Aatu Raty and Alex Barre-Boulet have both hit the wire on hump day this week.
Is Simon Edvinsson’s return to North America a good sign for Red Wings?
Edvinsson went back to Sweden after training camp, thanks to a new deal not being finalized.
Tkachuk brothers are key to Panthers’ success amidst injuries
Brady Tkachuk scored a natural hat trick in Florida’s 7-3 win on Tuesday.
What is the Leafs’ solution on defense?
John Chayka’s Leafs are still looking for a quality two-way defenseman, and the injury to Chris Tanev has exacerbated the need.
Red Wings GM Horcoff says there’s ‘zero interest’ in trading Edvinsson
Edvinsson has stated that he wants out of Detroit, but managment has other ideas.
Seven unexpected players put in opportunistic roles to start 2026-27
These seven players are getting significantly bigger minutes than expected early on in the 2026-27 season.
Alex DeBrincat signing comes as a surprise amidst Red Wings chaos
DeBrincat has hit the 40-goal mark three times, including a 41-goal campaign in 2025-26.
Why Jets’ hot start should increase, not decrease, urgency to trade Hellebuyck ASAP
At 4-1-1 through six games, the Jets and their veteran core actually have something to lose.
Predicting the CHL’s roster for 2026 Prospects Challenge against the USNTDP
More than 20 players in DFO’s most recent rankings hope to stand out at one of the top draft showcases of the year.
Seven trade destinations to watch for Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson
It would hurt to move the towering defenseman as his prime arrives, but the suitors are plentiful.
Nathan MacKinnon bloodied in fight with Roope Hintz
Nathan MacKinnon’s fight was his second in as many weeks, as he dropped the gloves with Brandt Clarke in the season opener.
‘If you’re not embarrassed by that, we don’t want them on the team’: Rick Bowness on Blue Jackets’ loss
The Blue Jackets lost 7-3 to the Panthers Tuesday night, thanks to a natural hat trick by Brady Tkachuk.
Red Wings sign Alex DeBrincat to seven-year extension
DeBrincat’s new contract with the Red Wings is reportedly worth $13 million per season.
Panthers’ Brady Tkachuk scores natural hat trick; Matthew assists on all of them
The Tkachuks exploded to take control of the game against Columbus on Tuesday.
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall exits game with upper-body injury
Hall, who has five points in seven games to start the year, left during the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Capitals.
Blue Jackets’ Olivier ejected for slashing Panthers’ Balinskis
Olivier hit Balinskis in a peculiar spot during their matchup on Tursday night.
Change in structure causing problems for Kings
The Kings are trying to adjust to a system, but have struggled in the early going of the new season.
Avalanche’s Cale Makar to miss game vs. Stars for birth of twins
Makar has three goals and four assists in five games played this season.
What has gone wrong for the Flyers?
The Flyers are 0-5-2 through seven games and possess the second-worst record in the NHL.
Stars place Harrison Scott on waivers
Scott started the 2026-27 season on the injured list, and is expected to be assigned to AHL Texas.