Hockey headlines for October 2, 2025

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Edmonton Oilers acquire Connor Ingram from Utah Mammoth in goaltending move (Edmonton Sun)
Devils finally extend prized defenseman (NJ.com)
Sabres aren't about to panic, even after Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s exit in loss to Penguins (Buffalo News)
Nashville Predators claim former first-round pick Tyson Jost from Carolina Hurricanes (The Tennessean)
James van Riemsdyk finally arrives in Detroit, practices with Red Wings (Detroit News)
Through good times and bad, Erik Johnson is a unique character in Avalanche history: “Awesome person, awesome teammate, great player” (Denver Post)
Wild owner enthusiastic about signing Kirill Kaprizov to record contract extension (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Edmonton Oilers trade for a goalie, but Stuart Skinner is still the man (Edmonton Sun)
Hawks' Lukas Reichel may be a logical target for Oilers GM Stan Bowman (Edmonton Sun)
Despite all their problems, Buffalo Sabres value continues to climb (Buffalo News)
Here's how much Nashville Predators are worth according to latest NHL valuations (The Tennessean)
Former Canadien Max Pacioretty deserves special night at Bell Centre (Montreal Gazette)
To be the best, Lightning have to beat the best. Starting in state (Tampa Bay Times)
How can the Blackhawks help Connor Bedard create more space this season? (Chicago Sun-Times)
Rangers' Panarin could play for the first time this preseason (New York Newsday)
As Sharks’ preseason nears end, Macklin Celebrini believes he’ll play soon (San Jose Mercury News)
Rangers taking cautious approach with J.T. Miller injury (New York Post)
Nashville Predators rookie Matthew Wood is 'week to week' with lower body injury (The Tennessean)
Here's latest injury to hit Kraken in training camp (Seattle Times)
Islanders keep Rittich as backup to Sorokin (New York Newsday)
Jesper Wallstedt feels ready for Wild’s backup goalie role (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Why Devils captain feels a ‘little extra motivated’ this season (NJ.com)
Maple Leafs rookie Easton Cowan playing his 'best hockey' as regular season looms (Toronto Sun)
What's best for Jonathan Lekkerimäki? (Vancouver Province)
First line or fourth? Joel Farabee’s role with Flames could be anywhere (Calgary Sun)
Isaiah George’s Islanders roster path appears to be blocked — here’s what he plans to do about it (New York Post)
Will big defenseman Adam Ginning make the Flyers out of training camp? This could be the year. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Fabian Lysell entered Bruins camp hopeful, but it looks like the winger will miss out on big club again (Boston Herald)
What does Kevin Korchinski’s assignment to Rockford mean for the Chicago Blackhawks defenseman’s future? (Chicago Inquirer)
Lightning get closer to opening-night roster after another round of cuts (Tampa Bay Times)
The Winnipeg Jets trim their roster by 7 players on Wednesday (Winnipeg Sun)
Elias Pettersson's blast from past overshadows roster battles (Vancouver Province)
Kraken close preseason on high note with win over Oilers (Seattle Times)
Strong showings for several Penguins roster hopefuls in preseason win at Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Blues remain winless in preseason with 5-3 loss to Stars (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Second period miscues haunt Sharks in another preseason loss to Ducks (San Jose Mercury News)
Dylan Holloway's two goals a bright spot for Blues despite preseason loss to Dallas (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Penguins prospect Harrison Brunicke: 'My goal is to be here' (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Winning two Stanley Cups has made Panthers’ Uvis Balinskis a celebrity in Latvia (Miami Herald)
Spoelstra on sidelined Panthers’ Barkov at Heat practice, ‘I love that guy. I love everything he’s about’ (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Tofino woman accuses ex-Canuck Willie Mitchell of sexual assault in B.C. lawsuit (Vancouver Province)