Recap of NHL from 28 January 2026

Wednesday’s three-game slate featured Ondrej Palat picking up a pair of points in his Islanders debut and Travis Konecny tallying the NHL’s record-tying 29th hat trick this month. * ESPN+ and Hulu will be home to a doubleheader during tonight’s … Continue reading

Five League-Wide Trends Shaping the NHL at the Midpoint of the 2026-27 Season

The NHL has reached the midpoint of the 2026-27 season, and the league’s evolving shape is becoming clearer by the week. On the ice, pace and precision continue to accelerate, while off it, economic and scheduling changes are quietly influencing … Continue reading

Chiarot signs 3-year, $11.55 million contract with Red Wings

Ben Chiarot signed a three-year, $11.55 contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $3.85 million. The 34-year-old defenseman was in the last season of a four-year contract he signed July 13, 2022, … Continue reading

Recap of NHL from 27 January 2026

Patrick Kane received some helpful advice from Mike Modano early in his career about adapting to professional hockey. They now share the NHL record for most points among U.S.-born players.* Rasmus Dahlin became the League’s latest defenseman with a three-goal … Continue reading

Palat traded to Islanders by Devils for Tsyplakov

Ondrej Palat was traded to the New York Islanders by the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday for Maxim Tsyplakov. The Islanders also received a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. … Continue reading

Malinski signs 4-year contract with Avalanche

Sam Malinski signed a four-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 27-year-old defenseman has set NHL career highs in assists (21) and points (24) in 50 games this season. He is also plus-26 … Continue reading