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NHLBlackhawks Lose Andrew Mangiapane Week-to-Week as Brutal Start Continues
Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Mangiapane is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, adding to the team's early-season struggles.InjuryAnalysis
NHLAlex Ovechkin Announces Final NHL Season, Setting Up the Ultimate Farewell Tour
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has announced that the upcoming NHL season will be his last, turning his final chase for Wayne Gretzky's goal record into a season-long farewell tour.Breaking NewsAnalysis
NHLFlyers Defense Takes a Hit: Rasmus Ristolainen Exits Loss to Hurricanes
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen left Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes with an undisclosed injury, adding to the team's recent struggles.InjuryAnalysis
NHLPenguins Place David Gustafsson on Waivers as Roster Cuts Loom
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed center David Gustafsson on waivers as they finalize their roster following a dominant preseason stretch.Roster MoveAnalysis
NHLDallas Stars Stash Matt Duchene on LTIR, Unlock Cap Space for Call-Ups
The Dallas Stars placed veteran forward Matt Duchene on Long-Term Injured Reserve, freeing up $3.67 million in cap space to call up Arttu Hyry and Colin Blackwell.Roster MoveInjuryAnalysis
NHLZach Hyman Out Two Weeks With Classic NHL 'Undisclosed' Injury
Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman will miss two weeks with an undisclosed injury, forcing a lineup shuffle ahead of a back-to-back against Vancouver and Seattle.InjuryAnalysis
NHLAnaheim Ducks Hand 22-Year-Old Tristan Luneau a Massive $43.2 Million Extension
The Anaheim Ducks have signed 22-year-old defenseman Tristan Luneau to a six-year contract with a $7.2 million annual cap hit, locking down a key piece of their young core.ContractRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLBlue Jackets Blue Line Decimated: Provorov, Fabbro, Severson Out Week-to-Week
The Columbus Blue Jackets have lost defensemen Ivan Provorov, Dante Fabbro, and Damon Severson to week-to-week injuries, while forward Isac Lundestrom is out month-to-month.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLBlackhawks Bench $16 Million Man Teuvo Teravainen for Season Opener
The Chicago Blackhawks are making veteran forward Teuvo Teravainen a healthy scratch for their season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights.Roster MoveAnalysis
NHLWaiver Wire Roulette: Sabres and Rangers Toss Sheary and Iorio on the Curb
Conor Sheary and Vincent Iorio hit the NHL waiver wire as teams finalize rosters, while Tyson Jost clears and heads to the AHL.Roster MoveAnalysis
NHLOilers Lose Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to Injury Before the Season Even Starts
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss the start of the 2026-27 NHL season with a lower-body injury, dealing an early blow to an aging roster looking to bounce back from a disappointing playoff exit.InjuryAnalysisBetting
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