NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 17, 2026, 4:20 PM ET

Trades & Roster Moves

The Maple Leafs acquired Aatu Räty after he cleared waivers, sending Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver in the deal. Arizona State's hockey program is in flux after coach Greg Powers departed amid a probe into a player's collapse, with Hakstol brought in to take over.

Games & Records

Brady Tkachuk became the third player in NHL history to record back-to-back natural hat tricks, powering the Panthers past the Canucks. Patrick Kane set a record for assists by a U.S.-born player with his 895th career helper on a Connor Bedard goal.

Power Rankings & Previews

The Hurricanes sit atop the latest 1-32 poll, which also highlights the season's biggest surprises across the league. A 14-game Saturday slate is previewed with storylines and key stats for every matchup.

Coming Up

Saturday's full 14-game slate tips off across the league.