Blue Jackets Open Season Without 3 Top Defensemen
The Columbus Blue Jackets got some tough news in advance of their 2026-27 season opener. They will be without three of their top defensemen not only Thursday night, but for…
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Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson Contract Standoff Exposes Bigger Organizational Problem
The Detroit Red Wings kick off their 2026-27 season Friday and top-pairing defenseman Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned. In fact, he’s not even in Detroit – he’s training in Sweden after…
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Flames’ Morgan Frost’s Future Contract Entirely in His Hands This Season
Morgan Frost is coming off his most productive season yet after eclipsing the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career. He added 21 assists for 43 points, his…
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The ice is ready for the New Jersey Devils‘ first game of the 2026-27 season. They host the Philadelphia Flyers tonight in their home opener. The Devils played their last…
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Vancouver Goldeneyes Defender Claire Thompson Announces Her Retirement
On Thursday, Oct. 1, Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) defender Claire Thompson of the Vancouver Goldeneyes announced her retirement from professional hockey via her personal Instagram account. Thompson was selected…
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It felt like it was destiny that Caleb Desnoyers would be arriving in southern Arizona after his 2025-26 season concluded in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). With the…
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