Canucks claim goalie Leevi Merilainen off waivers from Senators
The Vancouver Canucks claimed 24-year-old goaltender Leevi Merilainen off waivers from the Ottawa Senators on Friday, adding depth with Thatcher Demko's status uncertain.
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Senators acquire goaltender Jonas Johansson from Lightning
The Ottawa Senators acquired goaltender Jonas Johansson from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for future considerations. Johansson, 31, is in the final year of a two-year contract with a $1.25-million cap hit.
Bruins and Capitals meet in Friday pre-season matchup on Sportsnet
The Boston Bruins face the Washington Capitals in an NHL pre-season game on Friday, with coverage available on Sportsnet platforms and a live online tracker.
Flames sign Alex Nylander to one-year, two-way contract
The Calgary Flames signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year, two-way deal worth $850,000 in the NHL after he converted his professional tryout, the team announced Friday.
Canucks place Filip Chytil on IR with shoulder strain, week-to-week
Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil is on injured reserve with a muscular shoulder strain suffered in a pre-season game against Edmonton and is considered week-to-week.
Oilers' Dickinson re-aggravates foot injury, likely to miss season opener
Edmonton Oilers forward Jason Dickinson re-aggravated a foot injury from the playoffs during training camp and is unlikely to start the 2026-27 season, head coach Mike Babcock said Friday.
Winnipeg Jets place Noah Gregor and three others on waivers
The Winnipeg Jets placed veteran forward Noah Gregor and three other players on waivers on Friday, with the intention of assigning Gregor to the AHL.
NHL teams place 61 players on waivers ahead of regular season
NHL clubs placed 61 players on waivers on Friday as roster cuts continue ahead of Opening Night. Only one player was claimed during the initial wave.
Bourne previews Sabres, Lightning ahead of 2026-27 season
Sportsnet's Justin Bourne offered two-sentence outlooks on every NHL team before the 2026-27 season opens next Tuesday, including Buffalo's post-109-point regression risk and Tampa Bay's expected top-three finish.
Canucks claim goaltender Leevi Merilainen off waivers from Senators
The Vancouver Canucks claimed 24-year-old goaltender Leevi Merilainen off waivers from the Ottawa Senators on Friday, adding depth after Ottawa chose Samuel Ersson as Linus Ullmark's backup.
Seattle defenceman Ville Ottavainen fined maximum for pre-season altercation
Seattle Kraken defenceman Ville Ottavainen received the maximum allowable fine of $2,190.72 from the NHL department of player safety following an altercation with Calgary Flames forward Brennan Othmann during a pre-season game.
San Jose Sharks appoint Macklin Celebrini as franchise captain
The San Jose Sharks have named forward Macklin Celebrini as the 11th captain in franchise history. At 20 years old, he is the youngest active captain in the NHL.
Capitals expect Ovechkin ready for season opener despite no preseason games
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said he expects Alex Ovechkin to be ready for the Oct. 2 season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Ovechkin, recovering from a lower-body injury, will not play in any preseason games.
Edmonton Oilers trim training camp roster with waivers and AHL assignments
The Edmonton Oilers placed three players on waivers, assigned seven to the American Hockey League, returned four to junior teams, and released Seth Griffith from a professional tryout.
Flames Trim Camp Roster to 27 Players, Assign Seven to AHL Wranglers
The Calgary Flames cut their training-camp roster to 27 players on Friday, assigning seven to the AHL Wranglers and placing eight on waivers for AHL assignment. Calgary opens the regular season Thursday against Seattle.
Huska: Flames must build on hard-work identity by scoring more
Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska said the team's hard-work identity is no longer enough and that the next step is becoming a more complete team by scoring more goals.
Utah assigns first-round picks Tij Iginla and Caleb Desnoyers to AHL Tucson
The Utah Mammoth assigned first-round selections Tij Iginla and Caleb Desnoyers to their AHL affiliate, Tucson. Goaltender Michael Hrabal and forwards Yegor Borikov and Gabe Smith were also reassigned.
Hurricanes sign Pyotr Kochetkov to two-year, $7.9M extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year, $7.9 million contract extension worth $3.95 million annually, keeping him under team control through 2028-29.
Blue Jackets Face Decision on Kirill Marchenko as Contract Year Begins
Kirill Marchenko has shown no sign he wants to stay with the Columbus Blue Jackets past his current deal. The 26-year-old winger will be a restricted free agent after his three-year, $11.5-million contract expires.
Larkin expands acceptable trade destinations to about eight teams
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports Dylan Larkin is now willing to accept a trade to roughly eight NHL clubs, a wider list than previously reported, as Detroit works to move the center.
Vancouver Canucks prospect Adam Novotny shines in OHL season debut with Peterborough
Recently returned Vancouver Canucks prospect Adam Novotny recorded two goals and two assists to lead the Peterborough Petes to a 7-4 victory over the Sarnia Sting in OHL action on Thursday.
Sportsnet flags Oilers depth, goaltending as top concern for 2026-27
Sportsnet's division-favourite review lists Edmonton's lack of depth as its biggest flaw, pointing to a thin forward group, Darnell Nurse's exit and question marks in goal behind Tristan Jarry.
32 Thoughts podcast returns with weekly NHL news episode
Sportsnet released a new episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast on September 25, 2026, with Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas covering the latest NHL developments.
NHL projects salary cap to reach 127.5 million for 2028-29 season
The NHL projected a salary cap ceiling of $127.5 million for the 2028-29 season during the Board of Governors meeting, driven by rising league revenues.
Canucks' Filip Chytil Injured in Preseason Loss to Oilers
Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil left Thursday's preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers after crashing into the boards and will have his shoulder reassessed Friday, coach Manny Malhotra said.
Flames fall to Kraken in shootout in penultimate pre-season game
The Calgary Flames lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday in pre-season play. Calgary led by two goals in the second period before Seattle rallied.
Oilers' AHL-heavy lineup beats Canucks 2-1 in preseason
Edmonton's AHL-laden roster defeated a nearly full-strength Vancouver squad 2-1 on Thursday. Tristan Jarry stopped 25 shots, while rookie Ike Howard had a goal and an assist.
Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil exits pre-season game after collision
Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil left a pre-season game against the Edmonton Oilers following a collision with an official that sent him shoulder-first into the boards.
Flyers' Trevor Zegras Penalized Under NHL's Stricter Uniform Rules
Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras took a two-minute delay-of-game penalty Thursday for an untucked jersey, the first known enforcement of the NHL's stricter uniform regulations. The Flyers beat the Boston Bruins 2-0.
Oilers, Canucks meet in pre-season matchup on Sportsnet
The undefeated Edmonton Oilers face the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL pre-season game, with coverage on Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet+ as both clubs fine-tune their rosters.
Jets hand rookie Viggo Bjorck second-line centre role amid Hellebuyck turmoil
The Winnipeg Jets are turning to 18-year-old rookie Viggo Bjorck to fill their long-standing second-line centre need, according to Sportsnet. The move comes as star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has requested a trade and been suspended for not reporting to camp.
Maple Leafs waive Steven Lorentz, promote Zack MacEwen to fourth line
Zack MacEwen's strong preseason finale, including a goal and a fight, led the Toronto Maple Leafs to waive Steven Lorentz and give MacEwen a fourth-line role.