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OPINION
10/3/26
ADAM PROTEAU: Calgary Flames' Last Season At The Saddledome Will Be Hard To Watch, But It's Necessary Pain
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Connor Hellebuyck And Simon Edvinsson
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Things we (think we) know: Oilers goaltending raises alarm bells
(Sportsnet)
CATHAL KELLY: Watching the top contenders locked in a struggle to run Rogers Sports is going to be fun
(Globe & Mail)
DIETER KURTENBACH: Grier’s vision came to life in Sharks’ wild win over Panthers
(San Jose Mercury News)
SEAN KEELER: Nathan MacKinnon’s fight sent Avalanche’s NHL foes a message: Don’t mess with Cale Makar
(Denver Post)
JOHN NIYO: Red Wings' optimism already feels like a lost cause
(Detroit News)
COLIN STEPHENSON: Rangers' Zibanejad sets tone at MSG with opening goal vs. Lightning
(New York Newsday)
PATRICK JOHNSTON: Hockey culture needs a large dose of accountability
(Vancouver Province)
SHAWN WINDSOR: Red Wings open 101st season as fans vent their mounting frustration
(Detroit Free Press)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Sabres look to get downtown vibes going in home opener
(Buffalo News)
JACK TODD: Game misconduct by NHL broadcasters gouges Canadian hockey fans
(Montreal Gazette)
MAC ENGEL: Dallas Stars have a preference on NHL’s new potential city, Austin or Houston
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
PATRICK REUSSE: Brock Faber’s skull fracture looms large over Wild’s playoff ambitions
(Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
JONAS SIGAL: Sportsnet’s popular ‘Leafs Talk’ show was quietly cancelled this season. We tried to find out why
(Toronto Star)
10/2/26
ADAM PROTEAU: What Blue Jackets' Captaincy Decision May Say About Zach Werenski's Future
(The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: With Easton Cowan Producing, Have The Maple Leafs Finally Found A Good Third Line?
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Evan Bouchard's Norris Trophy Revenge Tour Is Officially Underway
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: What Next For The Maple Leafs And Canadiens After The Marchenko Trade?
(The Hockey News)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks abandon winning details early as late rally falls short against Oilers
(Sportsnet)
ERIC FRANCIS: 'It's embarrassing': Flames fail to rise to occasion in opening-night letdown
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers lucky to overcome weak defence, goaltending for win over Canucks
(Sportsnet)
MOLLIE WALKER: This was no ordinary home opener for the Rangers — and they delivered exactly what was needed
(New York Post)
MIKE VOREL: Why Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer has invested in 2 Seattle breweries
(Seattle Times)
TROY RENCK: Referendum on Avs’ Jared Bednar’s extension arrives in postseason. Another championship is needed
(Denver Post)
COLIN STEPHENSON: Rangers took a big risk waiving Dylan Garand
(New York Newsday)
ETHAN SEARS: The clock is ticking on the Islanders’ Peter DeBoer transition
(New York Post)
BOB WOJNOWSKI: Red Wings desperately trying to skate through the chaos
(Detroit News)
PAUL J. STARR: Ode to the Hockey Night in Canada of my youth
(Montreal Gazette)
DAVE FESCHUK: The Maple Leafs are selling good vibes after hitting refresh, but warning signs linger
(Toronto Star)
10/1/26
RYAN KENNEDY: 'I'm Glad We're Playing Again': McKenna Ready To Push For More After Maple Leafs Debut
(The Hockey News)
RYAN LAMBERT: Red Wings Are Completely Mishandling Simon Edvinsson's Situation
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: Updates on Connor Hellebuyck, Alexander Nikishin, And More
(The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: How Flames analyst Kevin Sawyer sparked the nastiest night in Saddledome history
(Sportsnet)
GREG WYSHYNSKI: After a shocking offseason, the Flyers fight regression
(ESPN)
ANDREW GROSS: How will Isles look in season opener after shortened camp?
(New York Newsday)
BRENDAN KELLY: For enthralled Canadiens faithful, ça sent la coupe — and that's no joke
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE SIELSKI: The Flyers embarrassed themselves against the Penguins. It’s not too early to be a little concerned.
(Philadelphia Inquirer)
MARK MADDEN: Connor McDavid, Oilers will finally get their Stanley Cup and other NHL predictions
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
STU COWAN: Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis aims to unlock Phillip Danault's offensive upside
(Montreal Gazette)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Sabres grooming new leadership wave in wake of Alex Tuch's departure
(Buffalo News)
9/30/26
ADAM PROTEAU: How The Carolina Hurricanes Can Author A Historic Stanley Cup Title Defense
(The Hockey News)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: 'There's More Upside': Maple Leafs' Chayka Explains Rationale Behind Marchenko Acquisition
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: Dylan Larkin Broadens His Trade List, Update On Alexander Nikishin
(The Hockey News)
MARK SPECTOR: Sloppy Oilers deliver 'unacceptable' performance in Babcock's debut
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Cotter's eye-opening performance helps rebuilding Canucks stun Oilers
(Sportsnet)
ERIC ENGELS: Defiant Dobes seals Canadiens' season-opening win over Maple Leafs
(Sportsnet)
CATHAL KELLY: After weeks of hype, the revamped Leafs fall short on opening night
(Globe & Mail)
ED GRANEY: Here are three Original Misfits 10 years later
(Las Vegas Review-Journal)
ROSIE DiMANNO: Rebuilt Maple Leafs turn the page and inspire faith (in defeat, but still) on opening night
(Toronto Star)
GENTRY ESTES: A new Nashville Predators season is here, and no one knows what to expect
(The Tennessean)
COLIN STEPHENSON: For retooled Rangers, opening loss in Boston has familiar feeling
(New York Newsday)
STEVE SIMMONS: If the goal is to win the Stanley Cup, you don't trade Matthew Knies
(Toronto Sun)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: Bruins get off to good start, but their oft-spurned, star-starved fans still may need some convincing
(Boston Globe)
NOAH HILES: This must be the year the Penguins’ youth arrives
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
DAMIEN COX: There’s hope for the Leafs in Toronto. There’s expectation for the Canadiens in Montreal
(Toronto Star)
9/29/26
ADAM PROTEAU: Ovechkin's Political Actions Have Tainted His NHL Legacy
(The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Young NHL Players Are Getting Paid, And They Should
(The Hockey News)
LYLE RICHARDSON: NHL Rumor Roundup: Alexander Nikishin Still Awaits A Trade, Shane Wright Remains With The Kraken
(The Hockey News)
ERIC FRANCIS: Flames prioritize patience by leaving Suniev off opening roster
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: What to like, be concerned about with Oilers' opening roster
(Sportsnet)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: 32 Thoughts: Dawn rises on a new NHL after summer of change
(Sportsnet)
EMILY KAPLAN: How the NHL is humanizing its players to reach new fans
(ESPN)
CATHAL KELLY: It’s a new season and the Maple Leafs have their fans fooled once again
(Globe & Mail)
DAVE FESCHUK: Knies for Marchenko? Maple Leafs GM is proving to be a mover and Chayka
(Toronto Star)
STU COWAN: Canadiens' quest for elusive Stanley Cup might need one more season
(Montreal Gazette)
JOHN ROMANO: Before the 1st puck drops, pause to grasp this Lightning achievement
(Tampa Bay Times)
JACK TODD: With grit and great expectations, Canadiens are knocking on Lord Stanley's door
(Montreal Gazette)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: The Bruins made a lot of changes in the offseason. On Tuesday night against the Rangers, we begin to find out if they worked.
(Boston Globe)
KENT WILSON: Zayne Parekh, Simon Nemec and other thoughts from the Flames in NHL pre-season
(Calgary Herald)
STEVE SIMMONS: Will this be the year that Connor McDavid finally wins the Stanley Cup?
(Toronto Sun)
9/28/26
ADAM PROTEAU: Why Naming Pastrnak As Bruins Captain Over McAvoy Was The Right Choice
(The Hockey News)
RYAN LAMBERT: What's The Ceiling For A New-Look Michkov For The Flyers?
(The Hockey News)
JIM PARSONS: If The Ducks' Purposely Snubbed Carlsson, Naming Granlund Captain, That's Not Fair
(The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Rangers' Ticket Plan For 2026-27 NHL Season Shows How The Mighty Have Fallen
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Why The Canucks Must Not Cut Corners In Long Rebuilding Process
(The Hockey News)
9/27/26
ADAM PROTEAU: Why Senators' Owner Andlauer Misses The Point With Brady Tkachuk Trade Comments
(The Hockey News)
MICHAEL TRAIKOS: McDavid Or Matthews?: With The Cap Rising To Unheard-Of Levels, Who Will Be The NHL's First $30-Million Player?
(The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: The Story Behind An Ugly Youth Hockey Incident In Boston
(The Hockey News)
ADAM PROTEAU: Golden Knights' Marner Comments On Raddysh's 'Unique Journey' In NHL, Stanley Cup Final, And More
(The Hockey News)
ERIC ENGELS: Canadiens' Montembeault among best pre-season surprises
(Sportsnet)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers cap perfect pre-season with another shutdown effort
(Sportsnet)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks' comeback win reinforces positivity built during pre-season
(Sportsnet)
LYNN WORTHY: Blues' lack of goals is concerning, but style of play continues to develop
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT: NHL set to open a new season with a return to an 84-game schedule and with some intriguing story lines
(Boston Globe)
DANIEL AUSTIN: Calgary Flames' loss to Edmonton Oilers in pre-season finale no cause for alarm
(Calgary Sun)
STU COWAN: Canadiens facing tough decisions, but Samuel Montembeault isn’t one of them
(Montreal Gazette)
ROSIE DiMANNO: How William Nylander fits into this new Maple Leafs era
(Toronto Star)
MIKE HARRINGTON: Amid injury intrigue, Matt Grzelcyk gives Sabres another blueline option
(Buffalo News)