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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 7m

What are Goals Saved Above Expected and why does Thatcher Demko have so many of them? https://nuckshockey.com/article/83938

What are Goals Saved Above Expected and why does Thatcher Demko have so many of them?

If one had to point to an individual factor going particularly well for the Vancouver Canucks early on in the 2025-26, it would probably be the seemingly restored play of goaltender Thatcher Demko. ...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 38m

For a team that ranked third in goals per game over the past three seasons, the Oilers’ offence has been dry to start 2025-26. So what’s up with the lack of offence? Mark Spector takes a look. https://oilerhockey.com/article/30283

What’s up with Oilers’ lack of early-season offence? - OilerHockey

For a team that ranked third in goals per game over the past three seasons, the Oilers’ offence has been dry to start 2025-26. So what’s up with the lack of offence? Mark Spector takes a look.

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 47m

Kings Place Pheonix Copley On Waivers https://nhlkings.com/article/83935

Kings Place Pheonix Copley On Waivers

A week after acquiring him from the Tampa Bay Lightning for future considerations, the Los Angeles Kings are attempting to pass netminder Pheonix Copley through waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Fried...

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 1h

This is officially the Flames’ coldest start on record https://nhlflames.com/article/83934

This is officially the Flames’ coldest start on record

It’s been an ugly start for the Calgary Flames, to say the least. With seven games in the books, the red team sits at 1-6-0 on the year. Their two points in the standings came in game number one, a sh...

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 1h

Lane Lambert knows mistakes were made. Lessons were also learned. His first opportunity as an NHL head coach came when the New York Islanders handed him the reins after 11 seasons in a supporting role with three different organizations. Lambert would... https://oilerhockey.com/article/30282

‘It’s just experiences’: Kraken’s Lambert learning from missteps in second NHL gig - OilerHockey

Lane Lambert knows mistakes were made. Lessons were also learned. His first opportunity as an NHL head coach came when the New York Islanders handed him the reins after 11 seasons in a supporting...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 1h

Flames’ Needed Rebuild Must Come From Ownership https://nhlflames.com/article/83926

Flames’ Needed Rebuild Must Come From Ownership

The Calgary Flames have reached a point where a rebuild has to be the path forward, but it won't happen without ownership approval. The post Flames’ Needed Rebuild Must Come From Ownership appeared fi...

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 1h

The post Poor Nurse Numbers Could Mean End of Defense Partner’s Run with Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Darnell Nurse's poor numbers are causing issues for the Edmonton Oilers. Learn how it may influence another defenseman's future. The pos... https://oilerhockey.com/article/30281

Poor Nurse Numbers Could Mean End of Defense Partner’s Run with Oilers - OilerHockey

The post Poor Nurse Numbers Could Mean End of Defense Partner’s Run with Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Darnell Nurse's poor numbers are causing issues for the Edmonton Oilers. Learn ho...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 1h

The Oilers don't need a Devan Dubnyk 2.0 with Stuart Skinner. Cale Makar's agent when asked about upcoming negotiations. https://oilerhockey.com/article/30280

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Colorado Avalanche - OilerHockey

The Oilers don't need a Devan Dubnyk 2.0 with Stuart Skinner. Cale Makar's agent when asked about upcoming negotiations.

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 1h

How Huberdeau and Flames are managing frustration after 1-6 start https://nhlflames.com/article/83922

How Huberdeau and Flames are managing frustration after 1-6 start

Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau and head coach Ryan Huska talk about how crucial it is for the group to stay positive after the tough 1-6 start, and why one win could go a long way to turn their sea...

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 2h

WDYTT: Two weeks in, which Canucks have been better and worse than expected? https://nuckshockey.com/article/83921

WDYTT: Two weeks in, which Canucks have been better and worse than expected?

Welcome back to WDYTT, the only hockey column on the internet that’s always down to be up. Speaking of ups and downs, that’s the story of any given hockey season, and the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks c...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 2h

There's a lot to like about Canadiens' hot start to season | HI/O Show https://habhockey.com/article/83918

There's a lot to like about Canadiens' hot start to season | HI/O Show

Stu Cowan, Rick Green and Jack Todd talk about the Habs' first seven games and their biggest concerns as a four-game road trip begins.

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 2h

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is returning to Edmonton this season, but not in a permanent way…yet. On Wednesday morning, the NLL announced that it would be hosting a regular-season match at Rogers Place between the Calgary Roughnecks and the Ge... https://oilerhockey.com/article/30279

Is a National Lacrosse League team on the verge of returning to Edmonton? - OilerHockey

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is returning to Edmonton this season, but not in a permanent way…yet. On Wednesday morning, the NLL announced that it would be hosting a regular-season match at...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 2h

Flames Game Day 8: The annual visit from the Canadiens [6:30pm MT, SNW) https://nhlflames.com/article/83911

Flames Game Day 8: The annual visit from the Canadiens [6:30pm MT, SNW)

It’ll be a uniquely fun atmosphere inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday night as the Calgary Flames (1-6-0, 2 points) host the Montreal Canadiens (5-2-0, 10 points) in the Habs’ second-last v...

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 3h

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there was talk that Owen Tippett might be out there in terms of trade speculation, but one insider believes that chatter was overblown. Meanwhile, the… https://oilerhockey.com/article/30278

NHL Rumors: Tippett Mix-Up, Oilers Scout Goalie, Maple Leafs “Tired” - OilerHockey

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there was talk that Owen Tippett might be out there in terms of trade speculation, but one insider believes that chatter was overblown. Meanwhile, the…

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 3h

This in from Adam Herman, NHL writer for Bleacher Report, his take that Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils is quite possibly the third best player in the National Hockey League today. “Assuming full health, I think Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinn... https://oilerhockey.com/article/30277

Jack Hughes better than Leon Draisaitl? Hold on a second... - OilerHockey

This in from Adam Herman, NHL writer for Bleacher Report, his take that Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils is quite possibly the third best player in the National Hockey League today. “Assuming...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 3h

The Carolina Hurricanes are a team to keep an eye on down the road. Teams have been calling the Buffalo Sabres about Alex Tuch. https://oilerhockey.com/article/30276

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, and Toronto Maple Leafs - OilerHockey

The Carolina Hurricanes are a team to keep an eye on down the road. Teams have been calling the Buffalo Sabres about Alex Tuch.

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 4h

How Mikael Backlund is growing from Flames star to coffee mogul https://nhlflames.com/article/83894

How Mikael Backlund is growing from Flames star to coffee mogul

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund joins Elliotte Friedman in Italy to discuss coffee, his hopes for the Flames this season, and why he ended up committing to Calgary for the long haul.

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 4h

The National Lacrosse League is returning to Edmonton. Only not to stay. The league dropped an announcement Wednesday morning. And, no, it was not about seeing a new franchise established in Alberta’s capital. Just a quick one-off showcasing the Calg... https://oilerhockey.com/article/30275

NLL lacrosse returning to Edmonton with showcase game in January - OilerHockey

The National Lacrosse League is returning to Edmonton. Only not to stay. The league dropped an announcement Wednesday morning. And, no, it was not about seeing a new franchise established in Albe...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 4h

‘It feels great’: Arturs Silovs reacts to beating his ex-Canucks teammates https://nuckshockey.com/article/83890

‘It feels great’: Arturs Silovs reacts to beating his ex-Canucks teammates

Just four months after winning the Calder Cup with the Abbotsford Canucks, Arturs Silovs got his revenge against the team that traded him, the Vancouver Canucks. Talking to reporters Tuesday night a...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 4h

Flames Forward a Lightning Rod in Calgary as Bieksa Calls Out Team Culture https://nhlflames.com/article/83888

Flames Forward a Lightning Rod in Calgary as Bieksa Calls Out Team Culture

The post Flames Forward a Lightning Rod in Calgary as Bieksa Calls Out Team Culture appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Kevin Bieksa’s sharp criticism of Yegor Sharangovich has turned the forward into a...

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 4h

For the Flames’ losing streak, the only way out is through https://nhlflames.com/article/83887

For the Flames’ losing streak, the only way out is through

The Calgary Flames played a pretty good game of hockey on Monday night. They played tight-checking hockey at five-on-five. They out-shot Winnipeg at even-strength 25-7 and held them to three high-dang...

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 5h

Through seven games in the early 2025-26 campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have only four players on the team who have scored more than once, and centerman Noah Philp is one of them. If there’s one word that sums up Philp’s hockey journey, it’s resilienc... https://oilerhockey.com/article/30274

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Oilers’ Noah Philp? - OilerHockey

Through seven games in the early 2025-26 campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have only four players on the team who have scored more than once, and centerman Noah Philp is one of them. If there’s one w...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 5h

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a 3-2 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Leon Draisaitl has spoken about concerns regarding the offense for the Oilers. Part of the concern may have been the goal-scoring drought of Connor McDavid... https://oilerhockey.com/article/30273

Oilers’ Connor McDavid finally ends goal drought in win vs. Senators - OilerHockey

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a 3-2 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Leon Draisaitl has spoken about concerns regarding the offense for the Oilers. Part of the concern m...

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Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 5h

Elliotte Friedman talks Yegor Sharangovich and the Calgary Flames’ struggles on podcast appearance https://nhlflames.com/article/83881

Elliotte Friedman talks Yegor Sharangovich and the Calgary Flames’ struggles on podcast appearance

This has been an inauspicious start to the 2025–26 season for the Calgary Flames. Now 1–6–0 to start the year, and with just 12 goals scored all season, this is a team that is in a very deep rut very ...

Hockey Talks @hockeytalks.com · 5h

Seasons in all leagues are now underway around the world. The Oilers have a particularly deep prospect pool in goaltending with five goaltenders signed to their affiliates for the 2025–2026 season. It was also a positive past week for their AHL and E... https://oilerhockey.com/article/30272

Edmonton Oilers prospect update: Aidan Park, Roby Jarventie early standouts - OilerHockey

Seasons in all leagues are now underway around the world. The Oilers have a particularly deep prospect pool in goaltending with five goaltenders signed to their affiliates for the 2025–2026 seaso...

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