Hockey headlines for October 7, 2025

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

'Crisis averted': Edmonton Oilers sign Connor McDavid to two-year contract extension (Edmonton Sun)
Schaefer makes Isles' roster to open the season (New York Newsday)
Edmonton Oilers solidify blueline future after signing Jake Walman to contract extension (Edmonton Sun)
On roster deadline day, Lightning add enforcer Curtis Douglas (Tampa Bay Times)
Blues No. 3 goaltender Colten Ellis claimed off waivers by Sabres (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
NHL comes down hard on Lightning, not Panthers, with suspensions, fines (Tampa Bay Times)
Bruins to retire Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 (Boston Herald)
Bruins announce they will retire Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 (Boston Globe)
Carolina Hurricanes president Doug Warf resigns from position (Raleigh News & Observer)
Wild players will populate Olympic rosters, but Russians won’t be allowed to compete (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Even as they move forward, the Penguins' bond with Mike Sullivan endures (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Ledecky optimistic about Islanders' season (New York Newsday)
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer takes shot at rival Habs (Ottawa Sun)
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer: Team making good progress towards LeBreton Flats arena (Ottawa Sun)
The Panthers ‘apologize to no one’ and have the Stanley Cup rings to show why (Miami Herald)
‘We know who we are’: Panthers ready for challenges ahead in bid for three-peat (Miami Herald)
Bruins brain trust is bullish on the club they have assembled for 2025-26 NHL season (Boston Globe)
Do Ducks have the roster to attain their loftier goals? (Orange County Register)
Red Wings ‘energized, invigorated’ by influx of youth (MLive.com)
How the vibe got so right ahead of the season opener (Vancouver Province)
Laba makes Rangers for opening night against Penguins (New York Newsday)
Zayne Parekh has earned a Calgary Flames roster spot — now what? (Calgary Sun)
Rookies Harrison Brunicke, Ben Kindel set to make NHL debuts in Penguins' season opener (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
San Jose Sharks make room for the kids on season-opening NHL roster (San Jose Mercury News)
Teenager, third goalie make Kraken opening-night roster (Seattle Times)
Cam York’s status for opening night is uncertain as the Flyers’ 23-man roster is set for the new season (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Wild reassign Hunter Haight to Iowa, reduced roster to 27 (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Stars announce opening night roster, more moves expected before season-opener in Winnipeg (Dallas Morning News)
Blues announce roster with season opener vs. Minnesota approaching Thursday (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Carolina Hurricanes’ roster set for opening night. Who’s new? And who returns? (Raleigh News & Observer)
Flames will open season with two teens, but without two key veterans (Calgary Sun)
Easton Cowan, James Reimer out as Maple Leafs submit final roster (Toronto Sun)
Senators make rookie defenceman Carter Yakemchuk the club's final cut (Ottawa Sun)
Isaiah George sent down to AHL as Islanders’ last cut (New York Post)
Clearing waivers might be best for defenceman Heinola’s development, club (Winnipeg Free Press)
Why Nashville Predators' top rookie Brady Martin might be here just 9 games this season (The Tennessean)
What will success look like in Dan Muse's 1st year as Penguins coach? (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Artemi Panarin, J.T. Miller ‘good to go’ for Rangers opener after injuries (New York Post)
Devils coach offers positive injury update on key player (NJ.com)
Extension in hand, Gustavsson enjoying goalie mentor role (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Blues hope Alexandre Texier can deliver consistency after keeping his spot on roster (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Patrik Laine to start season on Canadiens' fourth line (Montreal Gazette)
Hendrix Lapierre made the Caps’ roster, but now ‘the real work begins’ (Washington Post)
Just like his playing career, beloved ex-Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson is ready to adapt (Denver Post)
Maple Leafs stars cheer on Blue Jays during huge ALDS Game 2 win (Toronto Sun)
Take them out to the ballgame: Detroit Red Wings have outing planned to see Detroit Tigers (Detroit Free Press)