Bettman Says NHL No-Trade Clauses Left Their Original Intent
Bettman says NHL no-trade clauses drifted from hometown-discount protection into player-dictated exits, citing Larkin and Hellebuyck as the new normal.
Category: NHL
Karlsson Slash at 18:08 Lights NHL’s First Ref War
A baffling late slash on Linus Karlsson erased Vancouver’s edge, sparked Edmonton’s tie, and handed the NHL its first pure officiating firestorm of 2026-27.
Bouchard’s Opener Hat Trick Buried by Oilers’ Six-Goal Collapse
Bouchard’s historic five-point opener hat trick could not save Mike Babcock’s Oilers debut as Edmonton blew structure, gave up six, and fell 6-5 in OT to Vancouver.
Wild Lose Brock Faber to Skull Fracture With No Return Date
Brock Faber’s skull fracture surgery leaves Minnesota without its top-pair anchor and 51-point defenseman indefinitely as the regular season opens.
Panthers Open Season With Both Tkachuks Against Carolina Banner
Florida reunites the Tkachuks on Opening Night after a steep trade and a missed playoff year, turning Carolina’s banner night into the start of a two-brother edge experim
Maple Leafs Bet $75 Million That Marchenko Outscores Knies’ Youth
Toronto shipped Knies to Columbus, signed Marchenko to a $75M extension, and turned a day-before-opener deal into a long-term bet on pure goal scoring over youth.
Hurricanes Engrave Sweep Brooms Into 16-3 Cup Rings
Carolina’s new Cup rings track every win and goal in stone counts, then add brooms for the two sweeps that made the 16-3 run historically rare.
Pastrnak’s C Ends Bruins’ 569-Day Captain Vacancy
David Pastrnak becomes the 28th Bruins captain after 569 days without one, locking the franchise face to the player whose production already demanded the letter.
Ducks Match Carlsson’s $18 Million AAV and Own the Pressure
Anaheim matched Philadelphia’s record offer sheet to keep Leo Carlsson, but the $18M crown leaves Pat Verbeek with a cap crunch and unfinished roster work.
Blues $850K Dubé Deal Meets 8,000-Signature Fan Revolt
Blues signed Dillon Dubé for $850K after his acquittal and AHL year. A fan petition past 8,000 and Hockey Canada’s 2028 ban show the second-chance bet already owns the se