Blue Jackets’ Busy Week: Contracts, Trades, and Broadcast Deal
A look at the key player signings, departures and the league‑wide broadcast agreement that will shape the Columbus Blue Jackets' future.
Jul 26, 2026
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Canucks Unveil 2026‑27 Season Schedule
The Vancouver Canucks have announced their full 2026‑27 regular‑season calendar, a 84‑game journey that begins on the road against the Oilers and wraps up at home versus the Flames, with pre‑season action slated for September.
Jul 26, 2026
Florida Panthers Unveil 2026‑27 NHL Schedule with Road Opener and Holiday Homestands
The Panthers' 2026‑27 schedule was released on Thursday, outlining a season that begins with four straight road games, includes a Stanley Cup banner‑raising in Raleigh, and showcases several holiday home matchups.
Jul 26, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks Unveil 84‑Game 2026‑27 NHL Schedule
The Blackhawks have released their full slate of 84 games, featuring a seven‑game October home stretch, two matches in Düsseldorf, and a ten‑day hiatus for the All‑Star festivities in New York.
Jul 26, 2026
Florida Panthers Unveil 2026‑27 NHL Schedule
The Panthers will open the season on the road, host a return visit from former goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, and finish with a strong home stretch.
Jul 26, 2026
Flyers Lock Up Trevor Zegras with Record-Breaking Extension
The Philadelphia Flyers announced a four‑year, $36.5 million contract for forward Trevor Zegras, emphasizing leadership, community impact, and a strategic shift toward sustained competitiveness.
Jul 26, 2026
Flyers Announce 2026‑27 Season Opener and Full Schedule
The Philadelphia Flyers will start their 2026‑27 NHL season in September, opening against the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils before meeting the Anaheim Ducks twice in a rivalry sparked by Leo Carlsson. The 84‑game schedule features back‑to‑back sets, a packed January, and a home finale against the Washington Capitals.
Jul 26, 2026
Blackhawks Unveil 2026‑27 NHL Schedule with Global Road Trip to Germany
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced their full 2026‑27 regular‑season slate, highlighting a marquee opening night, adjusted weeknight start times, and a landmark six‑game European stretch in Dusseldorf.
Jul 26, 2026
Claude Lemieux’s Death Highlights Hidden Struggles of NHL Legends
The hockey community mourns the loss of four‑time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux, whose career was defined by clutch performances and whose personal battles ended in tragedy, prompting renewed dialogue about player well‑being and legacy.
Jul 26, 2026
Norwich University Announces 2026‑27 Women’s Ice Hockey Incoming Class
The university revealed a diverse roster of forwards, defenders and a goaltender, highlighting international experience and past championship success.
Jul 26, 2026
St. Louis Blues Announce 2026‑27 NHL Season Schedule
The Blues have released their full 2026‑27 schedule, expanding the season to 84 games, opening with a three‑game road trip, featuring a six‑game home stretch after Thanksgiving and hosting the 2027 All‑Star Weekend on Long Island.
Jul 26, 2026
LA Kings Unveil 2026‑27 NHL Schedule with September Opener
The Los Angeles Kings announced their full 2026‑27 regular‑season slate, highlighting early‑season matchups, homestands and a marquee visit from the NHL’s all‑time goal‑scorer.
Jul 26, 2026
Sabres Unveil 2026‑27 NHL Schedule Packed with Rivalries and Star Visits
The Buffalo Sabres' upcoming season includes 84 games, a home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks, multiple Atlantic Division battles, weekend matinees, an All‑Star break and visits from Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Alex Ovechkin.
Jul 26, 2026
Detroit Red Wings Announce 2026‑27 NHL Schedule
The Red Wings reveal an 84‑game schedule highlighted by an Original Six opener, a centennial matchup with the Bruins and a series of home‑court celebrations.
Jul 26, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes Announce 2026‑27 Regular‑Season Schedule
The Hurricanes reveal a slate that features a ninth consecutive home opener, an NHL Global Series stop in Helsinki, and a busy stretch of back‑to‑back games and division matchups.
Jul 26, 2026
The Athletic’s Contract Rankings Spark Debate Over Kane, Bedard and Emerging NHL Storylines
The Athletic’s annual evaluation of NHL contracts highlights Patrick Kane’s Chicago return, the Hughes brothers’ reunion hopes, and fresh prospects like Oliver Bjorkstrand, while also shedding light on team strategies and player movements.
Jul 26, 2026
Flyers Unveil 2026‑27 NHL Schedule: 84 Games, Streamlined Back‑to‑Backs
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced their 2026‑27 schedule, featuring 84 games, an earlier home opener and a reduced number of back‑to‑back matchups.
Jul 26, 2026
Minnesota Wild Unveil 2026‑27 NHL Schedule
The Wild's full regular‑season calendar was released, revealing opening night, divisional matchups, and key dates that will shape the team's campaign.
Jul 26, 2026
Lightning unveil 2026‑27 regular‑season schedule
The Tampa Bay Lightning have released their full 2026‑27 schedule, featuring 84 games, two six‑game homestands, and marquee matchups against division rivals and conference opponents.
Jul 26, 2026
Washington Capitals Announce 2026‑27 NHL Schedule
The Capitals open their 2026‑27 campaign on Oct. 2 in Carolina and feature a slate of home openers, holiday games and a final showdown with the Penguins.
Jul 26, 2026
Islanders Announce 2026‑27 NHL Schedule
The New York Islanders have unveiled their full regular‑season calendar, revealing a packed slate of home and away matchups that begins with a road game in Toronto and culminates with a home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in April.
Jul 26, 2026
Los Angeles Kings Unveil 2026‑27 Season Schedule with Full 84‑Game Slate
The Kings return to a complete 84‑game schedule for the first time since 1993‑94, featuring four games against each Pacific Division rival, three against Central opponents, and 32 contests versus Eastern Conference teams, highlighted by an opening night clash with the Colorado Avalanche and a busy March stretch.
Jul 26, 2026
Colorado Avalanche unveil 2026‑27 NHL schedule
The NHL has released the full 2026‑27 schedule for the Colorado Avalanche, confirming a packed 84‑game slate that begins in September, features a Winter Classic outdoors in Utah, and concludes on April 10.
Jul 26, 2026
AHL’s Top Offenses Poised for Continued Success
An analysis of the AHL’s top five scoring teams and the key players set to drive their offense in the 2025‑26 season.
Jul 26, 2026