Puck News Here: Daily hockey headlines

Monday, September 28, 2026

For the Hurricanes, it’s time to raise a new banner and start a new season (Raleigh News & Observer)Late Update
‘It’s on’: Florida Panthers open season against defending Cup champion Hurricanes (Miami Herald)Late Update
Long, crazy summer is over, will Edmonton Oilers prove critics wrong, or right? (Edmonton Sun)Late Update
This unexpected trio may need to be the Penguins’ third line to start the season (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)Late Update
Where do the Hurricanes stand with defenseman Alexander Nikishin? (Raleigh News & Observer)Late Update
Now a dad, Jack Eichel has new lease on life with Golden Knights (Las Vegas Review-Journal)Late Update
Former coach, GM Barry Trotz to be inducted into Nashville Predators' Golden Hall (The Tennessean)Late Update
Another practice locale? Canucks casting eyes away from Britannia (Vancouver Province)Late Update
Bruins name David Pastrnak team captain ahead of Tuesday’s opener (Boston Globe)
Why the Maple Leafs signed defenceman Nick Blankenburg after PTO deal (Toronto Sun)
Islanders sign 6-foot-7 defenseman Logan Stanley to one-year deal (New York Post)
As Hurricanes try to go back-to-back, advice from someone familiar who's done it (Raleigh News & Observer)
Is another goalie on Jets’ wish list? (Winnipeg Free Press)
New coach, new system: Aging Kings aim for playoff success in their new era (Los Angeles Times)
Massive contracts, high expectations. Ducks aim to improve after breakout season (Los Angeles Times)
What's the outlook for the new-look Maple Leafs as NHL seasons starts? (Toronto Sun)
Golden Knights ‘excited to play for real’ following short preseason (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves’ future clouded by knee injuries (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Dan Vladař ‘looked good’ in Flyers’ practice and is on track to play in season opener (Philadelphia Inquirer)
The Flyers and their fans have craved a star in the mold of the Tkachuk bros. They look to have one in Porter Martone. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
How Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli complement each other so well (Tampa Bay Times)
Penguins forward Rutger McGroarty is ‘bigger, faster, stronger’ entering his 3rd pro season (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Sandis Vilmanis’ ‘awesome year’ leads to a big Florida Panthers opportunity (Miami Herald)
Matt Rempe to make Rangers’ opening night roster after hard-fought preseason (New York Post)
T.J. Hughes will make Avalanche opening-night roster, Jared Bednar says (Denver Post)
Nashville Predators assign Brady Martin to Milwaukee Admirals to start season (The Tennessean)
Rangers’ teenage first-round pick Alberts Smits makes roster after impressive camp (New York Post)
Rangers make risky move with Dylan Garand after deciding on backup goalie (New York Post)
Stars waive forward Colin Blackwell; goalie Rémi Poirier claimed by New Jersey Devils (Dallas Morning News)
Canucks place Nikita Tolopilo on waivers with intent of sending him to AHL (Vancouver Province)
Bruins waive veteran defenseman (Boston Herald)
Battles for Blackhawks' forward jobs will continue into season, even with Landon Slaggert on waivers (Chicago Sun-Times)
Florian Xhekaj not among players cut by Canadiens ahead of season opener (Montreal Gazette)
Sunday shuffle reshapes Blues defense one day before NHL roster deadline (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Harrison Brunicke is headed to Wilkes-Barre as the Penguins make more roster moves (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Latest round of cuts puts Lightning’s season-opening roster into focus (Tampa Bay Times)
Sharks’ roster looks set, with Luca Cagnoni among breakthrough players (San Jose Mercury News)
Knights make final cuts, paving way for Trevor Connelly to make NHL roster (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Here's how Red Wings position groups are shaping up as roster deadline looms (Detroit News)