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Islanders open season against Maple Leafs in showcase of top picks
The game features the two most recent first-overall NHL draft picks, Matthew Schaefer and Gavin McKenna.
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Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster trade with Blue Jackets
Toronto sent forwards Matthew Knies and Steven Lorentz, defenceman Emil Andrae and a draft pick to Columbus in the six-player deal.
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Winnipeg Jets claim goaltender Clay Stevenson off waivers from Washington
The 27-year-old Alberta native posted a 3-1 record in four NHL games last season with the Capitals.
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Maple Leafs sign defenceman Nick Blankenburg to one-year contract
The 28-year-old defenceman converted his professional tryout into a $1.4 million deal two days before the season opener.
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Logan Stanley signs one-year deal with New York Islanders
The 28-year-old defenceman joins the Islanders after a career-best 26-point season split between the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres.
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Canucks claim goaltender Leevi Meriläinen off waivers from Senators
The Finnish netminder, drafted 71st overall in 2020, posted an 8-10-1 record for Ottawa last season.
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Senators acquire goalie Jonas Johansson after losing Leevi Merilainen on waivers
Ottawa sent future considerations to Tampa Bay for the 31-year-old Swedish netminder to restore organizational depth.
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Murakami's Two Homers Lead White Sox Past Rockies in Season Series Opener
Munetaka Murakami homered twice and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-1 in the opening game of their final series. Sean Burke pitched 5.1 strong innings while Tomoyuki Sugano took the loss despite retiring 10 straight batters at one point.
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Sportsnet Insiders Rank the NHL's Top 50 Players for 2026-27: The Elite 10 Revealed
Sportsnet's panel of hockey experts unveils their forward-looking ranking of the NHL's top 50 players heading into the 2026-27 season, with in-depth analysis of the elite top 10 including Makar, Draisaitl, and rising star Celebrini.
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Devils' Preseason Opener Ends in Shootout Loss to Rangers Despite Strong Performances From Bubble Players
New Jersey fell 4-3 in a shootout to New York after a back-and-forth preseason contest that featured standout showings from roster hopefuls Stefan Noesen and Amadeus Lombardi, while defenseman Seamus Casey suffered another concerning injury.
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Lakers Usher in New Era as Pelinka Thanks LeBron, Details Doncic-Centered Rebuild
The Lakers officially transition into a post-LeBron James era with a roster built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves after James' free agency departure to Philadelphia.
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Rockets Launch Training Camp With VanVleet's Return and Strategic Offensive Shifts Taking Center Stage
The Houston Rockets commenced their 2026-2027 preparations with Fred VanVleet's highly anticipated return to the court after missing last season, while coach Ime Udoka detailed offensive adjustments to optimize Kevin Durant's efficiency and integrate new veteran additions.
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Top NHL Prospects Under 23: The Future Faces of Hockey in 2026
Sportsnet's comprehensive ranking of the top 23 NHL prospects under 23 in 2026 highlights elite young talent from 16 teams, featuring standouts like Stenberg, McKenna, and Iginla who are poised to reshape the league's landscape in coming seasons.