NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 16, 2026, 4:33 AM ET
Front Office & Franchise Moves
Sunny Mehta, a former derivatives trader and poker player who serves as AGM of the Panthers, has become one of the most unconventional voices in the league, with his fan-driven approach drawing attention across the NHL. In a separate transaction, the Maple Leafs acquired Aatu Räty after he cleared waivers, sending Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver in the deal.
Panthers Power Past Blue Jackets
On the NHL's Frozen Frenzy night, the Tkachuk brothers combined for nine points as Florida rolled to a 7-3 win over Columbus, feeding off one another throughout the contest.
Milestones & Debuts
Patrick Kane set a record for assists by a U.S.-born player, adding a helper on Connor Bedard's goal and another on Artyom Levshunov's tally. Rookie Roger McQueen's NHL debut arrived with continued Cars references after a draft-night trip to Disneyland to meet Lightning McQueen.
Injuries & Lineup Changes
Carolina lost Taylor Hall to an upper-body injury in a win over the Capitals, a blow to a depleted roster. Bedard impressed in his Blackhawks return, recording an assist and saying playing again is "what I live for," while Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov each scored twice in Chicago's win.
College Hockey
Arizona State coach Greg Powers has left the program amid a probe into a player's collapse, and Hakstol has been hired to replace him.
Red Wings & Offseason Turmoil
Detroit has rallied around an "us against the world" mentality after a turbulent offseason featuring a captain's trade request, a young player's holdout, and a resigned general manager. The Red Wings have held together despite the upheaval.
Tonight's Slate
Hockey fans have a full card ahead, with the Battle of the Hudson headlining Thursday's 11-game schedule.
Playoff Watch
The Brewers routed the champion Dodgers to within reach of an NLCS sweep, while CBS Sports unveiled its preseason All-America team.