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League-wide NHL news, trades, contracts, injuries, roster moves, analysis, rules, business stories and hockey coverage from HockeyGamedayTV.
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How the NHL Salary Cap Works in 2026-27: A Simple Fan Guide
A simple explanation of the 2026-27 NHL salary cap, including the $104M ceiling, cap space, LTIR, retained salary and the new playoff…
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NHL LTIR Explained: How Long-Term Injured Reserve Works in 2026-27
How NHL LTIR works in 2026-27, including cap relief, Season-Ending LTIR and the new playoff salary-cap rules.
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NHL Waivers Explained: Claims, Exemptions and the 10-Game/30-Day Rule
A simple guide to NHL waivers in 2026-27, including waiver exemptions, claims and the 10-game/30-day rule.
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Gavin McKenna Has Missed Three Optional Maple Leafs Skates — Should Toronto Be Concerned?
Gavin McKenna has reportedly missed three optional Maple Leafs skates early in his NHL career. Here’s why he says it’s about recovery…
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Detroit Is Boiling Over: Inside the Red Wings’ Trade Drama, ‘Sell the Team’ Chants and 0-2 Start
Detroit’s 0-2 start is only part of the story. Dylan Larkin wants out, Simon Edvinsson reportedly prefers a trade, fans are chanting…
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“We’re Disconnected”: Flames Sound Alarm After Second 6-1 Loss to Seattle
Ryan Huska, Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee all pointed to the same issue after Calgary fell to 0-3-0: the Flames are disconnected,…
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Andrei Kuzmenko Returns to Penguins, Changes to No. 62 in Tribute to Late Father
Andrei Kuzmenko has returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins after the death of his father, Alexander. The forward is changing from No. 10…
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Brad Marchand Fires Back at Gary Bettman Over No-Trade Clauses: ‘Broken System’
Florida Panthers veteran Brad Marchand fired back at Gary Bettman over comments about NHL no-trade clauses, arguing the issue “goes both ways”…
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Gary Bettman Questions NHL No-Trade Clauses After Larkin, Tkachuk and Hellebuyck Trade Requests
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is questioning how no-trade and no-movement clauses are being used after trade requests from Dylan Larkin, Brady Tkachuk…
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Hockey Gear Prices Could Rise in Canada as New 50% Tariffs Take Effect In Carney-Trump Trade War
Hockey sticks and certain pieces of equipment made in the United States could become considerably more expensive for Canadian players and families…
