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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 11h

Flyers announce plans to honor the late Bernie Parent this season, starting with the home opener Oct. 13.

NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 13h

Cam Atkinson will sign a one-day contract tomorrow to retire as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Atkinson is on the short list of the classiest players I've had the opportunity to cover. www.nhl.com/news/cam-atk...

Atkinson retiring from NHL after 13 seasons, will sign 1-day contract with Blue Jackets | NHL.com

Forward played 809 games for 3 teams, to be honored by Columbus on Oct. 16

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 14h

2 NHL teams opting to go without a captain this season:
Bruins will have Hampus Lindholm, David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy as alternates
Sharks going with five alternates: Tyler Toffoli, Alexander Wennberg, Barclay Goodrow, Mario Ferraro & Macklin Celebrini

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 17h

TNT has their opening-night doubleheader Wednesday, including Mitch Marner's Vegas debut. "He will win a championship with Vegas, and it will kill [Toronto] Maple Leafs fans." www.nhl.com/news/tnt-hoc...

Boucher, Lundqvist discuss storylines ahead of opening 'NHL on TNT' doubleheader | NHL.com

Analysts break down Marner's chemistry with Eichel, Golden Knights; Ovechkin's scoring outlook

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 1d

Penn St. forward and Hurricanes prospect Charlie Cerrato named Big 10 1st Star of week after going 2-4-6 in season-opening sweep of Arizona St.

Michigan forward Michael Hage (MTL) named 2nd Star (2-5-7 in 2 games) and Wisconsin senior F Christian Fitzgerald named 3rd star (4-1-5, 2 GWG in 2 games)

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 2d

Flyers announce York is on IR to open the season

NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 2d

Flyers D Cam York questionable for opener vs. Panthers Thursday with lower-body injury. GM Danny Briere: "At the moment it's a day-to-day thing. ... Are we looking at a week? Are we looking at 2 weeks? Are we looking at 2 days? That's what we're trying to figure out right now."

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 2d

"He will win a championship with Vegas, and it will kill [Toronto] Maple Leafs fans.” TNT analysts Brian Boucher and Henrik Lundqvist on Mitch Marner, Alex Ovechkin and TNT’s season-opening Wednesday doubleheader. www.nhl.com/news/tnt-hoc...

Boucher, Lundqvist discuss storylines ahead of opening 'NHL on TNT' doubleheader | NHL.com

Analysts break down Marner's chemistry with Eichel, Golden Knights; Ovechkin's scoring outlook

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 2d

I took it back to 2022 with my Stanley Cup Final pick this year. www.nhl.com/news/vegas-g...

Golden Knights, Stars favorites to win Stanley Cup, NHL.com panel says | NHL.com

MacKinnon, Marner, Rantanen among choices for Conn Smythe Trophy

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 2d

Flyers D Cam York questionable for opener vs. Panthers Thursday with lower-body injury. GM Danny Briere: "At the moment it's a day-to-day thing. ... Are we looking at a week? Are we looking at 2 weeks? Are we looking at 2 days? That's what we're trying to figure out right now."

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 5d

2 first-period primary assists and 4 shots on goal for Gavin McKenna in his NCAA hockey debut, a 6-3 Penn State win at Arizona State. Teams play again Saturday night at 8 pm ET on NHL Network and NHL YouTube.

NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 5d

Gavin McKenna starting on the top line for Penn State tonight, along with Aiden Fink (NSH), Penn State’s leading scorer last season. Defenseman Jackson Smith (CBJ) out for Penn State. Flyers prospect Noah Powell on the third line for Arizona State.

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 5d

The most anticipated college career kicks off tonight as Gavin McKenna and Penn State start the season at Arizona State. Follow all the action live on NHL Network and NHL YouTube. www.nhl.com/news/gavin-m...

McKenna, projected No. 1 pick in 2026 NHL Draft, 'pumped' to make Penn State debut | NHL.com

Hype surrounds forward heading into game against Arizona State on Friday; will be broadcast on NHL Network, NHL YouTube

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 5d

Flyers prospect Porter Martone making his college debut on the top line. Fellow Flyers prospect Shane Vansaghi on the second line with Blue Jackets top prospect Cayden Lindstrom.

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 5d

The most anticipated college career kicks off tonight as Gavin McKenna and Penn State start the season at Arizona State. Follow all the action live on NHL Network and NHL YouTube. www.nhl.com/news/gavin-m...

McKenna, projected No. 1 pick in 2026 NHL Draft, 'pumped' to make Penn State debut | NHL.com

Hype surrounds forward heading into game against Arizona State on Friday; will be broadcast on NHL Network, NHL YouTube

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 5d

Looking at the Flyers in our season preview package- their biggest challenges, how they make the playoffs and a potential opening-night starting lineup. www.nhl.com/news/philade...

Flyers season preview: Goalie tandem, power play among challenges | NHL.com

Ersson, Vladar to work in partnership; Philadelphia 30th on man-advantage in 2024-25

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 6d

Tomorrow night the most anticipated college hockey debut happens on NHL Network and NHL YouTube when Gavin McKenna and Penn State play at Arizona State. "There's a lot of excitement around our team, and obviously I'm pumped for this year." www.nhl.com/news/gavin-m...

McKenna, projected No. 1 pick in 2026 NHL Draft, 'pumped' to make Penn State debut | NHL.com

Hype surrounds forward heading into game against Arizona State on Friday; will be broadcast on NHL Network

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 6d

Flyers have sent forwards Karsen Dorwart and Lane Pederson to AHL Lehigh Valley.

That leaves the roster at 27 players

NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 7d

"There's a lot of excitement around our team, and obviously I'm pumped for this year." The Gavin McKenna era finally has arrived for Penn State. And you'll be able to watch on NHL Network and NHL YouTube. www.nhl.com/news/gavin-m...

McKenna, projected No. 1 pick in 2026 NHL Draft, 'pumped' to make Penn State debut | NHL.com

Hype surrounds forward heading into game against Arizona State on Friday; will be broadcast on NHL Network

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 7d

Gavin McKenna and Penn State's season-opening games at Arizona State will be televised live on NHL Network and NHL YouTube. www.nhl.com/news/gavin-m...

McKenna’s Penn State debut to be shown on NHL Network, You Tube | NHL.com

NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League today announced a broadcast partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) and the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC), that will make NHL Top…

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 7d

Erik Johnson has announced his retirement from the NHL www.instagram.com/p/DPRjNZMEXNO/

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 7d

My vote goes to the Carolina Hurricanes to win the Metropolitan Division. Check out what the rest of the NHL.com staff thinks here. www.nhl.com/news/metropo...

Metropolitan Division winner debated by NHL.com panel | NHL.com

Hurricanes, Devils, Rangers among choices discussed by writers

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 7d

Flyers defenseman prospect Oliver Bonk is expected to miss another 2 weeks because of an upper-body injury. They also have sent forward Jacob Gaucher to AHL Lehigh Valley

NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 8d

"He does think the game differently. ... He thinks the game in a very unique, quite amazing way." A look at Gavin McKenna, the projected 1st pick of the 2026 NHL Draft and the impact he's already made at Penn State. www.nhl.com/news/project...

McKenna, projected No. 1 pick in 2026 NHL Draft, quickly wowing Penn State | NHL.com

Forward impressing during preseason with skill, demeanor as ‘really cool kid’

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 8d

Flyers have sent the following players to AHL Lehigh Valley:
F - Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, Alexis Gendron, Devin Kaplan
D - Emil Andrae, Helge Grans, Hunter McDonald, Ty Murchison
G - Carson Bjarnason, Aleksei Kolosov

Anthony Richard on waivers for assignment to AHL

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NHLAdamK @nhladamk.bsky.social · 8d

University of Michigan has announced Max Pacioretty has been hired as special assistant to head coach Brandon Naurato.

Pacioretty: "After 17 seasons in the NHL, I'm excited to begin this next chapter with Michigan Hockey." mgoblue.com/news/2025/9/...

NHL Veteran Pacioretty Joins Michigan Hockey Staff - University of Michigan Athletics

Former Wolverine Max Pacioretty has joined the University of Michigan ice hockey program as special assistant to the head coach, it was announced Tuesday (Se...

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