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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.
Sirens sign Maja Nylen Persson, Denisa Krizova to one-year extensions
Krizova is now signed for two more years, with Nylen Persson on the books through 2028-29.
Should the Rangers trade for Connor Hellebuyck?
With Igor Shesterkin done for the year, could the Rangers go for the nuclear option and target Hellebuyck in a trade with the Jets?
Ducks’ Ryan Poehling out 6-8 weeks with MCL sprain
Poehling was injured during a game against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
Kraken’s offense firing on all cylinders early on
The Seattle Kraken have the second-most goals in the NHL as we hit the two-week mark of the 2026-27 season.
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard expected to make season debut against Penguins
Bedard has been recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered during the offseason.
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal out at least a month with calf tear
The injury occured during warmups prior to Sunday’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Ducks call up top prospect Roger McQueen ahead of possible NHL debut
The Ducks chose McQueen with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
What changes could the Flyers make if their season continues to spiral?
Significant changes could be on the horizon to the Flyers’ roster if the season doesn’t turn around.
Five former NHLers thriving in Europe in 2026-27
An NHL All-Star and a couple of first-round picks highlight a strong overseas crop.
Linus Ullmark has returned to form since mental health break
After a turbulent 2025-26 season, Ullmark is 5-0 with a .948 SV% as the Senators are one of the NHL’s top teams.
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