NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 30, 2026, 10:40 PM ET

Trade Rumors & Roster Moves

Tampa Bay star Nikita Kucherov espn.com, has reportedly asked the Lightning for a trade as he enters the final year of his contract. Detroit, meanwhile, suspended Dylan Larkin espn.com on Thursday while the team explores trade options, with players reportedly eager to see the situation resolved.

Power Rankings & Early-Season Takes

Carolina holds the top spot espn.com in the latest poll, with notable risers and fallers across the league. ESPN's Greg Wyshynski weighed in espn.com on the first month's overreactions now that all 32 teams have played at least ten games.

Game Results

Logan Cooley completed a hat trick espn.com against his hometown Penguins, with Utah winning in overtime. In Ottawa's matchup with Los Angeles, Hayden Hodgson was ejected espn.com after driving Brandt Clarke into the boards.

Women's Hockey

Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield will sit out the PWHL season espn.com after announcing she is pregnant.

Coming Up

Devils-Knights, Jets-Panthers and Kraken-Flames are on the slate, with previews and broadcast details espn.com available ahead of puck drop.