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Hockey's Beloved Emergency Backup Goalies Face an Uncertain Future with New NHL Rule

Hockey's Beloved Emergency Backup Goalies Face an Uncertain Future with New NHL Rule

62% Center coverage: 50 sources

The idea that someone not in the league can get called down from the stands to play in a game is one of hockey's most unique traditions.See the Story

NHL Releases the 2025-26 Schedule, the Last 82-Game Season Before New CBA Increases It to 84

Alexander Ovechkin · Winnipeg

NHL Releases the 2025-26 Schedule, the Last 82-Game Season Before New CBA Increases It to 84

48% Center coverage: 27 sources

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, the final 82-game season before the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and increases it to 84. The league’s 32 teams will combine to play 1,312 games between Oct. 7 and April 16 with the playoffs to run from the following weekend through much of June. Beginning in 2026-27, there will be 1,344 games — the most in NHL history. Alex Ovechkin begins his 21st season on…See the Story

Wayne Thomas, Ex-NHL Goalie, Assistant and Executive Dies at 77

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Wayne Thomas, Ex-NHL Goalie, Assistant and Executive Dies at 77

53% Center coverage: 17 sources

Canadiens Sign Former First Round Pick

67% Left coverage: 6 sources

The Montreal Canadiens announced this morning that they have signed center Joe Veleno to a one-year, $900,000 contract. Veleno played last season for the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks. This offseason, the Blackhawks traded Veleno to the Seattle Kraken, who promptly bought out his contract.The Canadiens, who seek to continue their blockbuster offseason, add a young, speedy center in Veleno on an affordable deal. This move, along wi…Chicago Blackhawks · Montreal See the Story

Hamilton Labour Council wants NHL to apologize for suspending players 100 years ago

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Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, CanadaNHL · Meadow Lake See the Story

Stanley Cup Windows 2025-26: Metropolitan Division - Daily Faceoff

Where is every NHL franchise in its current championship contention timeline? Welcome back to Stanley Cup Windows, an annual series in which I plot each team’s progress. Who’s trending up, who’s trending down, and who’s holding on tight hoping for one last Stanley Cup push? We opened the series with the Atlantic Division and Central Division teams. We continue with the Metropolitan Division teams. WINDOW WIDE OPEN Carolina Hurricanes Not only ha…New York Rangers · Newark Read Article

NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Ovechkin

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The 2025-26 NHL schedule released Wednesday came with plenty of potentially intriguing matchups if they materialize. Top draft pick Matthew Schaefer could make his New York Islanders debut against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in October. Career goal-record holder…Alexander Ovechkin · New York See the Story

Former NHL Enforcer Breaks Down What Sparked Wild Viral Golf Course Brawl: ‘That Instantly Set Him Off’

Nick Tarnasky, a former NHL enforcer known for throwing punches on the ice, is now making headlines for his fists flying on the fairway. Tarnasky, who logged five seasons in the NHL and racked up nearly 300 penalty minutes, has finally shared his side of the viral golf course fight that lit up social media over the July 4th weekend. The brawl took place on the 15th hole at Alberta Springs Golf Course in Red Deer, Alberta. Tarnasky detailed the e…Social Media · Red Deer Read Article

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Dallas Stars’ Top 10 - Daily Faceoff

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more. The criteria for being labeled a “prospect” are simple: players generally have to have played in 50 or fewer NHL games or spent more time outside of the NHL than in it last year. Players over 23 y…Dallas Stars · Dallas Read Article

Breaking Down the Islanders 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule

Find out how many back-to-backs the Isles will play this season, matinees and moreNHL · New York See the Story

Most notable off-season NHL deals from the past 10 years

The NHL dog days are here. But that doesn't mean the dealing is done. Ryan Dixon takes a look at trades of the past and what it could mean for this summer.NHL · Canada Read Article

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