
Colorado Avalanche Unveil Tight 2026 Preseason Slate
The Avalanche announced a compressed preseason schedule, featuring back‑to‑back matchups and a quick turnaround before the regular season begins later this month.
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The Avalanche announced a compressed preseason schedule, featuring back‑to‑back matchups and a quick turnaround before the regular season begins later this month.

With one year left on his deal, Gallagher is searching for a team that can offer both playing time and a sense of purpose, while navigating recent personal loss and the needs of his growing family.

At 23, Martin Chromiak has signed a one‑year deal with the Kings and topped the Ontario Reign in scoring last season. With the club thin at center and several wingers competing for ice time, his performance in camp could determine whether he makes the opening night roster.

An analysis of Mikey Anderson’s 2025‑26 season, his defensive impact, playoff performance against the Avalanche, and the outlook for the Kings’ blue line.

The Lancers will open at home against Queens, face a string of regional rivals, and navigate a demanding conference stretch before concluding the season with a home match against Bucknell and the MAC tournament.

Jakub Vanecek, a 19‑year‑old Czech defenseman, has transitioned from the Czech U20 league to the WHL’s Tri‑City Americans, earning accolades and a projected 31st overall ranking ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Tennessee State University is reassessing its Division I men's hockey program amid budget pressures, even as the Nashville Predators remain supportive. A decision is expected within a month, with implications for other HBCUs.

The Wild are targeting top talent like Dylan Larkin while navigating a depleted farm system and limited draft assets.

Defenceman Jet Kwajah, a Hamilton native selected in the sixth round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection Draft, has signed a scholarship and development agreement with the Brantford Bulldogs after a standout season with the Madison Capitols of the USHL.

Edmonton’s front office has secured Connor Murphy through 2029, a move that follows Jason Dickinson’s extension and signals a deliberate push to sharpen a defense that could finally unlock a championship for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

From roller‑hockey decks in the Caribbean to the ice rinks of North America, Ryder Cali is climbing the NHL draft rankings with size, skill, and family support.

The Avalanche have released their four‑game preseason slate, featuring home‑and‑home matchups with Utah and Winnipeg, with broadcast details and ticket information outlined.

The Utah Mammoth announced a four‑game preseason schedule that begins on September 20 with a road game against the Colorado Avalanche and ends on September 26 with a home matchup at the newly renovated Delta Center.

The Soo Greyhounds have appointed Drew Bannister as their new head coach, effective July 1, 2026. His deep playing history, recent coaching successes, and upcoming international duties position him to lead the team into a new era.

The Western Hockey League has released the complete preseason calendar, featuring inter‑league matchups and tournaments in Victoria, Tumbler Ridge, Everett and Kennewick.

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin is at the center of trade speculation as the team balances cap constraints and an aging core.

The Kings have released their complete preseason lineup, headlined by the annual Empire Classic on September 19 at Ontario’s Toyota Arena, and tickets are available through AXS and Ontario Foreign.

The Ducks announce a four‑game preseason slate, all within California, featuring home games at Honda Center and ticket details for the upcoming season.

Colby Coombe signs an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement, bringing 35 goals and 33 assists from the 2025‑26 season to Ottawa.

Analysts project Oscar Hemming as a top‑15 pick for Columbus, while other prospects and trade rumors add intrigue to the franchise's draft strategy.
Twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck, top WHL scorers, have committed to the University of North Dakota for the 2027‑28 season, bringing elite skill and NHL draft buzz to the Fighting Hawks.

Four former Northeastern women’s hockey players were drafted into the inaugural 2026 PWHL draft, highlighting the program’s growing footprint in professional women’s hockey.

The Los Angeles Kings weigh a potential acquisition of Vincent Trocheck against the allure of Dylan Larkin, weighing veteran stability against youthful dynamism.

MarketWise, the Baltimore‑based subscription service, has signed a multi‑year agreement with USA Field Hockey, bringing its brand to the national team uniforms and aligning with a shared vision of performance, growth and investment in the next generation of athletes.