2025-26 NHL Regular Season Thread

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Sharks president hints at team’s approach toward NHL trade deadline

NHL: San Jose Sharks in a playoff hunt as they play the Washington Capitals to begin a four-game road trip

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Top 5 youngest NHL MVPs: Could Macklin Celebrini win the Hart at 19?

Macklin Celebrini will try to join this list of the youngest NHL MVPs, but he has competition from someone who won the Hart Trophy at 20.

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'Gold or bust' as U.S. NHL players think of Games

The U.S. is confident going into the Olympics despite not winning a "best-on-best" international competition at the adult level since the 1996 World Cup of Hockey or men's Games gold since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team.

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NHL On Tap: Marner to face Maple Leafs for 1st time with Golden Knights | NHL.com

McDavid eyes point in 21st straight for Oilers; Crosby looks to keep rolling for Penguins

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8 teams primed to shape NHL trade market

The upcoming Olympics are throwing a wrench into the usual flow of NHL player movement. There's a league-wide roster freeze from Feb. 4-22, so we could see fireworks in February. Then the March 6 trade deadline. Let's run through eight teams - four buyers and four sellers - that look primed to...

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Copp making his presence felt at both ends of ice, bringing team-first mindset to Detroit’s second line | Detroit Red Wings

In addition to his noticeable all-around game, 31-year-old forward has six points in last five games

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LA Kings to Salute Anze Kopitar on April 2 with Kopitar Legacy Night | Los Angeles Kings

LOS ANGELES (January 15, 2026) – The LA Kings will host Anze Kopitar Legacy Night on Thursday, April, 2 as the Kings take on the Nashville Predators, celebrating Kopitar’s storied 20-year career in Los Angeles. Kopitar, 38, has spent his entire playing career in the National Hockey League with the

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Panthers praised for ‘aura of winning’ during visit to White House | Florida Panthers

Panthers honored by President after second straight Stanley Cup

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Chara's 33 retired by Bruins | NHL.com

Ahead of their matchup with the Kraken, the Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number and held a ceremony honoring the Boston great

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Ducks Assign Nesterenko to San Diego | Anaheim Ducks

Ducks announced today that they assigned left wing Nikita Nesterenko to the San Diego Gulls, Anaheim’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). Nesterenko, 24 (9/10/2001), recorded 1-8=9 points in 29 games with the Ducks this season, including a career-high four primary...

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New York Rangers should try to trade star Artemi Panarin right now

The New York Rangers are having a subpar year, and their best skater, Artemi Panarin, will be a free agent this summer.

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Iowa Wild defenseman David Å paÄek earns NHL call-up

The Minnesota Wild recalled Iowa Wild defenseman David Å paÄek, who is expected to make his NHL debut Thursday night against Winnipeg.

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Official Site of The ECHL | Spacek makes NHL debut

Former Iowa Heartlanders' defenseman David Spacek became the 777th former ECHL player to reach the NHL when he debuted with the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

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Where You Come From Matters: Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins

While asking Stuart Skinner if popcorn was still one of his favorite snacks, Caleb Jones was walking by on his way out of the Penguins locker room, which turned out to be perfect timing. “Actually, Jonesy can attest to this,” Skinner said. “We were movie buddies in Bakersfield. The order

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Mid-Season Musings | 10 TAKEAWAYS | New Jersey Devils

On Wednesday morning, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald took a seat at a table inside Prudential Center, surrounded by a pack of reporters and a whole lot of questions as the team officially hit the halfway point of the season. The nearly 40-minute chat covered just about everything...

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Caleb Desnoyers talks NHL Draft, Mammoth | NHL.com

Utah Mammoth's No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and Moncton WIldcats captain Caleb Desnoyers sits down with Sportsnet Hockey Analyst Sam Consentino to talk about the entire experience

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NHL On Tap: Kane in sight of U.S.-born scoring mark for Red Wings | NHL.com

Lightning eye team record 12th straight win; Burns on cusp of Orr mark

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White House: Jones | Florida Panthers

Seth Jones speaks following the team's visit to the White House.

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Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Uvis Balinskis on a Two-Year Contract Extension | Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla.– Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Uvis Balinskis on a two-year contract extension commencing in the 2026-27 season. “Uvis has proven his ability to be a dependable NHL...

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Stepping Up; Krantz Gains Gold, Confidence | Seattle Kraken

Getting drafted was a big step for 2025 seventh-round pick Loke Krantz. Promotion to his Swedish pro club was next. Then he makes the World Juniors national team and plays a role in winning gold

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest Buzz On Devils' Dougie Hamilton, Rangers' Artemi Panarin

The New Jersey Devils are looking at trade options for Dougie Hamilton, but his contract could be a sticking point. Meanwhile, several teams have been speculated as potential destinations for New York Rangers left winger Artemi Panarin.

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Adin Hill returns to Golden Knights after nearly 3 months, Carter Hart goes on IR

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill started his first game in nearly three months, returning to the ice Thursday night to face Toronto after being on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Fellow goalie Carter Hart, who suffered a lower-body injury last week, was placed on IR, as well as...

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