Recap of NHL from 8 October 2025

Leon Draisaitl scored his 400th career goal for the Oilers but the Flames came out on top in the ‘Battle of Alberta’ thanks to a three-goal comeback win in their second straight season opener. * The Maple Leafs won their … Continue reading

ECHL Transactions – Oct. 8

Following are the ECHL transactions for Wednesday, October 8, 2025: TRYOUT PLAYERS RELEASED (unrestricted free agents): Allen: Zach Papapetros, D TJ Sneath, F Jacob Gagnon, D Matt Shulist, F Cory Checco, F Frank Trazzera, D Carter Thornton, F Scott Coash, … Continue reading

Eichel signs 8-year, $108 million contract with Golden Knights

Jack Eichel signed an eight-year, $108 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $13.5 million and begins with the 2026-27 season. The 28-year-old center, who led the Golden Knights and was … Continue reading

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

Cam Atkinson is retiring from the NHL after 13 seasons. The 36-year-old will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, and be honored by the team prior to its game against the Colorado Avalanche on … Continue reading

Blues sign Romanov

The St. Louis Blues have agreed to terms with goaltender Georgi Romanov on a one-year, two-way contract. Romanov will report to the Blues’ AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Romanov made 21 appearances with the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda last season, … Continue reading

Nottingham end 12-year wait for Cup group stage regulation win in Sheffield

Nottingham Panthers won their first Challenge Cup group-stage game in regulation in Sheffield for more than a decade, skating away with a 4-2 midweek victory over the Steelers at the Utilita Arena. “We feel really good, the guys played so … Continue reading