Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET
NHL Breaking News, Trades and Rumors
Trades, signings, injuries and coaching news from around the NHL, plus the insiders who break it.
Latest
- Bettman eyes no-trade clauses: Not used as 'originally intended'ESPN
- Gary Bettman Should Point His Attention Towards NHL GMs When Discussing No-Trade ClausesThe Hockey News
- After Larkin and HellebuyckâŠwho will be the biggest name traded in the NHL this season?Daily Faceoff
- Q and A: Darryl Sittler on Gavin McKenna, trade requests and growing up a Habs fanSportsnet
- Will The Utah Mammoth Thrive Or Falter In The NHL's Competitive Central Division?The Hockey News
- Panthers captain Barkov, who missed all of 2025-26, to IR after 2 gamesESPN
- Blackhawks D Byram to miss Buffalo return due to family matterESPN
- Penguins' Kuzmenko to wear No. 62 to honor dad killed in bear attackESPN
- Ex-Arizona state justice to lead review of hockey player's collapseESPN
- đ One bold prediction for all 32 teamsESPN
- Canucksâ Jake DeBrusk to miss game against Flames due to illnessDaily Faceoff
- Penguins activate Ben Kindel, place David Gustafsson on waiversDaily Faceoff
More
- Atlantic Notes: Edvinsson, Forsling, LightningPro Hockey Rumors
- Climbing The Arch: Mason McTavish Is Ready To Bounce Back With The St. Louis BluesThe Hockey News
- NHL Tonight: Stats, betting info and storylines for Saturday's 13-game slateESPN
- Panthers place Barkov on long-term injured reserveDaily Faceoff
- Aleksander Barkov injury update as Panthers captain goes on injured listYahoo Sports
- Canucksâ Jake DeBrusk out against Flames with illnessSportsnet
- âEmotional night for himâ: Hiller on Alfredsson coaching against SenatorsSportsnet
- Rangers rookie Dylan Garand records first career shutout, earns praise from Mike SullivanYahoo Sports
- Blackhawksâ Bowen Byram to miss game against Sabres for family matterDaily Faceoff
- Could a strong start for Jets change situation with Connor Hellebuyck?Daily Faceoff
- Panthers Place Aleksander Barkov On LTIRPro Hockey Rumors
- Senatorsâ Cozens thrilled to represent Whitehorse alongside McKennaSportsnet
NHL insiders
On X: Elliotte Friedman · Pierre LeBrun · Chris Johnston
Also
- Penguins Activate Ben Kindel, Waive David GustafssonPro Hockey Rumors
- Canadiens' Dobes Quickly Becoming One Of The NHL's Most Valuable GoaltendersThe Hockey News
- Blackhawksâ Byram to miss homecoming against Sabres because of family matterSportsnet
- Blackhawks D Bowen Byram to miss homecoming against Buffalo Sabres because of a family matterYahoo Sports
- Maple Leafs assistant Daniel Alfredsson ready to switch sides in Battle of OntarioSportsnet
- Wild Player To Watch: Kirill Kaprizov Has Dominated The BruinsYahoo Sports
- Kraken Activate Mackie Samoskevich, Place Jacob Melanson On IRPro Hockey Rumors
- How The Canucks Plan On Learning From Their Recent 9-7 Loss To The OilersYahoo Sports
- How much pressure are the Lightning under?Daily Faceoff
- Predators Recall Matt MurrayPro Hockey Rumors
- NHL Prospect Watch: Landon DuPont Looks Smashing In NCAA Debut, Which CHL Players Are Standing Out?The Hockey News
- Preview: The Avs Host âArchâ-Rival St. Louis TonightYahoo Sports
Teams
- Anaheim Ducks
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Calgary Flames
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Avalanche
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Dallas Stars
- Detroit Red Wings
- Edmonton Oilers
- Florida Panthers
- Los Angeles Kings
- Minnesota Wild
- Montreal Canadiens
- Nashville Predators
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
- Ottawa Senators
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- San Jose Sharks
- Seattle Kraken
- St. Louis Blues
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Utah Mammoth
- Vancouver Canucks
- Vegas Golden Knights
- Washington Capitals
- Winnipeg Jets
About NHL news on Sports Wire Report
Hockey news clusters around the trade deadline in early spring and the opening of free agency on July 1. During the season, expect a steady stream of injuries, waiver claims, call-ups from the AHL and coaching changes for struggling teams.
NHL trades often hinge on details like salary retention and no-trade clauses, so first reports sometimes change as a deal is finalized. Watch for confirmation from a second insider.