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Paul Maurice said Dmitry Kulikov could need surgery - that will be decided perhaps as early as tonight.

NY Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin has been suspended for one game for cross-checking Pittsburgh’s Connor Dewar.

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.@NHLPlayerSafety has emphasized over a couple seasons now that cross-checks to the face will not be tolerated.

NY Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin will have a hearing today for cross-checking Pittsburgh’s Connor Dewar.

Season 2 of Coast to Coast on Amazon @SportsOnPrimeCA is on the air! Every Thursday, the NHL’s answer to Red Zone is whipping rink-to-rink - available only in Canada. 🇨🇦 Tonight it’s @AndiPetrillo with @BriBrows22 and Keith Yandle. I’ll drop by the cabin during first

Caught a bit of Islanders AM skate from near ice level Thursday. I wasn’t prepared for seeing Matthew Schaefer in person. In almost a quarter century around NHL, I’ve NEVER seen a defenseman skate like him. It’s McDavid-level jarring in term of sustained warp.

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You know who wants to play more preseason games? No one, not #Canes coach Rod Brind'Amour. The last long preseason in #NHL history is behind us. ✌️ @Canes host #njdevils tonight. Carolina is ready. Watch our convo with Rod on Frankly Hockey on demand: https://t.co/N8Qlmcj1d1

We interrupt game coverage for a moment to let you know the #Oilers have agreed to terms with forward Jack Roslovic on a one-year contract with an AAV of $1.5 million.

What if... Frank Nazar has more points than Connor Bedard for the #Blackhawks this season? It's still bold predictions season and that is certainly bold. And it's not at all shade for Bedard, but more high praise for Nazar. My rationale on Frankly Hockey on Wednesday:

Jack Eichel’s 8-year extension with #VGK carries a $13.5 million AAV: $108 million total.

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#Oilers announce an extension for defenseman Mattias Ekholm: 3 years x $4 million.

Huge piece of business done as @DarrenDreger reports #nhljets signed Kyle Connor to 8-year, $96 million extension. It’s the richest deal in franchise history - by nearly $37 million. For context, 14 years ago the entire Jets franchise was purchased in Atlanta for $110 million.

#LetsGoPens Dan Muse picks up his first career #NHL win as head coach on opening night at Madison Square Garden, knocking off his predecessor Mike Sullivan and #NYR.

The jostling and jockeying for playoff bids has begun. Every year there are six or so teams trading places, some that few expect. One team I've got in my playoff mix? The #Canucks. Here's why:

Because #VGK signed RFA Alexander Holtz to a deal after the beginning of the regular season (for cap counting purposes), believe his AAV will be slightly altered from the $837,500 reported. 2025-26: $839,725 2026-27: $835,352 As you were. 🤓