NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 20, 2026

by | Aug 20, 2026

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 20, 2026

Notable questions facing the Rangers, regular-season games to be played in Germany in 2027-28, the latest on Sergei Bobrovsky, Jaccob Slavin, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

NHL.COM: The New York Rangers entered 2026-27 facing the prospect of how to replace Vincent Trocheck and who centers offseason addition Pavel Dorofeyev among their notable questions to be addressed.

The Rangers traded Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth on July 1, leaving them without a reliable second-line center and key contributor to their power play. Alexis Lafreniere could replace Trocheck on their first PP unit. J.T. Miller could take over as a primary center at even strength.

The New York Rangers acquired Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights on June 26. (NHL Images).

Dorofeyev was acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights on June 26, signing a seven-year, $77 million contract. The 25-year-old winger could be on the Rangers’ top PP unit with Miller and Mika Zibanejad.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: This season could be a critical one for the Rangers as their retooling process enters its third year. Failure to qualify for the playoffs could lead to more changes, perhaps starting in their front office.

NHL.COM: The NHL and NHLPA announced that Munich and Cologne will host NHL regular-season games during the 2027-28 campaign as part of the league’s annual Global Series. It’s the first time regular-season games will be played in Germany.

The Boston Bruins will play two games in JJ Peterka’s home city of Munich, while the Edmonton Oilers will play two games in Leon Draisaitl’s native city of Cologne.

The league is also partnering with FC Bayern for a first-of-its-kind multiyear partnership to accelerate the growth of hockey in Germany and the development of FC Bayern in North America.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The NHL continues to make strides in its efforts to promote its brand into European markets. It could be setting the stage for a potential expansion into Europe, though that appears to be years away. For now, it will continue to grow the game there, ensuring a steady stream of the best European talent makes its way to the NHL.

TORONTO SUN: Former NHL goaltender Glenn Healy downplayed concerns among Maple Leafs followers about whether Sergei Bobrovsky’s best years are behind him. He believes the 37-year-old netminder can still be an effective starter for the Leafs, whose experience could be an inspiration for the retooling club.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Bobrovsky’s struggles last season with the injury-ravaged Florida Panthers raised concerns that he’s past his prime. A bounce-back performance on his part will be crucial to the Maple Leafs’ hopes of regaining playoff contention this season following their own disappointing performance.

THE NEWS & OBSERVER: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin will use his day with the Stanley Cup this weekend to help raise funds, in part, to support the Grayson Murray Foundation.

Murray, a Raleigh native, was a two-time winner on the PGA Tour who died by suicide two years ago. The nonprofit foundation, which has support from the PGA, raises greater awareness and support for mental health and addiction challenges while advancing and funding innovative research and services.

NEW YORK POST: The Rangers signed defenseman Scott Morrow to a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 at the NHL level. Morrow, 23, played 29 games with the Rangers last season.

BUFFALO HOCKEY BEAT: Bill Hoppe recently reported Radim Mrtka was praised by his WHL coach over how the Sabres prospect defenseman handled rumors linking him to the St. Louis Blues before the March trade deadline.

Mrtka was reportedly part of the return to the Blues if defenseman Colton Parayko waived his no-movement clause. The deal died when Parayko refused to do so.

According to Seattle Thunderbirds coach Matt O’Dette, Mrtka handled the speculation well, calling him unflappable. “He just kind of goes about his business and kind of shrugged off that distraction a little bit,” O’Dette said.

Mrtka finished what was likely his final season with the Thunderbirds before joining the Sabres’ AHL affiliate in Rochester.

AZ HOCKEY INSIDER: Craig Morgan reports NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly told him that the league continues to have an interest in having a franchise return to Phoenix.

The Coyotes played in the Phoenix area from 1996-97 to 2023-24, relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah, in April 2024.

Daly indicated that there is interest among “a number of people in Arizona to bring an NHL franchise back to the Phoenix area.” He indicated that the league has been open and honest that, given the right circumstances, they continue to believe it would be a good market for a successful NHL franchise.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: With the league considering another expansion attempt into Atlanta, it shouldn’t be surprising that they would maintain an interest in Phoenix. Part of the “right circumstances” would be stable, deep-pocketed ownership and the construction of a new NHL-worthy arena in Phoenix. Without either one, there won’t be a return to Phoenix anytime soon.

THE PROVINCE: Vancouver Canucks radio broadcasts will reportedly be moving to Rogers-owned Kiss Radio. The news comes six weeks after the demise of Sportsnet 650.










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 19, 2026

by | Aug 19, 2026

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 19, 2026

Big questions facing the Islanders, the Canadiens to honor Carey Price, the latest on Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

NHL.COM: Who replaces Anders Lee as captain and whether Semyon Varlamov will be healthy enough to back up starting goalie Ilya Sorokin are among the big questions facing the New York Islanders in 2026-27.

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (NHL Images).

Lee captained the Islanders from 2018-19 to 2025-26 before signing with the Utah Mammoth in July. It’s expected they’ll name a new captain before the end of September. Bo Horvat and Brayden Schenn are possible options, having served as captains with their previous clubs. Promising defenseman Matthew Schaefer is another possibility to fill that role.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Horvat seems the most likely candidate given he’s been with the Islanders for the past four seasons. Schaefer is coming off an impressive rookie campaign, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy in a unanimous vote, but making him captain as a sophomore could put too much pressure on the youngster’s shoulders.

Varlamov hasn’t played since November 2024, and has had both knees replaced since then. He looked good during a brief conditioning stint with their AHL affiliate at the end of last season. The Isles signed veteran Vitek Vanecek as insurance.

THE MONTREAL GAZETTE: The Canadiens will honor former goaltender Carey Price a day after he is officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Price will be added to the Canadiens’ Ring of Honour on Nov. 10 at the Bell Centre. He played his entire 15-season NHL career with the Habs, becoming their all-time leader in wins by a goalie with 361. Price is only the fifth goaltender in NHL history to win the Vezina Trophy and the Hart Trophy in the same season.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Price should have his No. 31 retired by the Canadiens. That honor is reserved for multiple Stanley Cup winners, but they should make an exception in his case given how much he meant to the franchise during his career.

Price is the greatest Canadien never to win the Stanley Cup, but that’s because the club’s previous management failed to build the kind of roster that could become a serious contender during his tenure. Had he had a team in front of him like the current incarnation, perhaps he’d have a couple of Stanley Cups on his resume.

TORONTO STAR: Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is happy that he wasn’t traded this summer. The 32-year-old blueliner was the subject of trade chatter earlier in the offseason, reaching the point where he reportedly submitted a list of four preferred destinations to management.

However, a trade never emerged, and Rielly is now featured prominently in the club’s social media posts about the coming season. He acknowledged that there was uncertainty about his future, but he considers Toronto his home now and is excited about the upcoming season.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: It was rumored the San Jose Sharks were interested in Rielly, but they acquired Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers instead. Given how much the trade speculation about Rielly has dried up, it’s a good bet that he’ll be starting his 14th season with the Maple Leafs.

THE HOCKEY NEWS: Sammi Silber reports the Washington Capitals have started contract extension talks with Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif. The young forwards are slated to become restricted free agents at the end of this season.

Silber believes the Capitals’ urgency to re-sign them now is because the Philadelphia Flyers signed Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson to an expensive offer sheet earlier this summer, which the Ducks matched at great cost.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Leonard, 21, is in the final season of his entry-level contract. The 24-year-old Sourdif is on his second contract and is eligible for salary arbitration.

Leonard and Sourdif are coming off promising campaigns. If they build on those performances this season, they could command more lucrative new contracts, which could lead to one of them signing an offer sheet with another club. It makes sense that the Capitals want to avoid that situation.

RG.ORG: Marco D’Amico looked at the major changes coming to the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement on September 16.

The biggest change will be the end of eight-year contracts for restricted free agents and seven-year contracts for unrestricted free agents. Those maximum terms will be reduced to seven years for RFAs and six years for UFAs.

There will be tighter rules for how money is distributed through the term of a contract. “Teams will have less flexibility to create large salary swings from one season to the next, with a 20 percent limit tied to the first year and a 71 percent minimum compared to the contract’s highest-paid season.”

Signing bonuses will be restricted to no more than 60 percent of the total value of an NHL contract over the life of the deal.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Those changes will affect contracts signed after Sept. 15, 2026.

NBC SPORTS PHILADELPHIA: The Flyers signed defenseman Hunter McDonald to a two-year contract worth $1.825 million. McDonald, 24, was a restricted free agent. It’s a two-way deal for the first year and becomes a one-way deal in the second year.

 










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 18, 2026

by | Aug 18, 2026

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 18, 2026

The big questions facing the Devils, plus the latest on Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, Senators winger Drake Batherson, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

NHL.COM: The health of Jack Hughes and the state of the goaltending are among the big questions facing the New Jersey Devils this season.

Hughes, 25, had 77 points in 61 games last season, but the Devils won only eight of 21 games without him. Durability has been an issue for the talented center throughout his seven NHL seasons.

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (NHL Images).

The Devils’ goaltending depth is in question after trading Jacob Markstrom to the Florida Panthers. They’ll go into this season with Jake Allen, Nico Daws, and David Rittich.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: If Hughes stays healthy and one of those three goalies adequately fills the starter’s role, the Devils should be a playoff team. Otherwise, it will be another disappointing campaign resulting in more changes to their roster.

THE HOCKEY NEWS: Alex Ovechkin is looking forward to his 22nd NHL season, but he’s not committing to anything beyond that for now.

Ovechkin signed a one-year extension with the Capitals for this season. He turns 41 in September and will see how the season unfolds. He also intends to consult with his family before making any decisions beyond this season.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Ovechkin’s status among the greatest players in NHL history is assured, as is his place as the greatest player in Capitals history. Nevertheless, age is catching up with him. Ovechkin could take on a lesser role with the Capitals this season, most likely as a power play specialist.

OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports league sources don’t believe that the Senators and winger Drake Batherson are getting close to a new contract. The 28-year-old winger is in the final season of a six-year deal worth an average annual value of $4.975 million.

Batherson seeks an eight-year deal, but he and the Senators have until Sept. 15 to negotiate an agreement. After that, the maximum length of NHL contracts will drop from eight years to seven for teams signing their own players, and from seven years to six for unrestricted free agents.

According to Garrioch, Batherson could command between $10 million and $11 million annually on the open market. That would be comparable to the contracts of Los Angeles Kings winger Adrian Kempe (eight years, $10.625 million) and Washington Capitals winger Alex Tuch (eight years, $10.5 million).

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Given the rise of the salary cap, Batherson could get over $12 million annually as a UFA if he has a strong performance this season.

Garrioch noted that Batherson wants to stay in Ottawa, and believes there’s no reason the two sides can’t work out a deal. However, he also speculated that the winger could go into this season without an extension if they haven’t reached an agreement by Sept. 15.

The two sides still have plenty of time to get an eight-year deal done, but we can expect more speculation about Batherson’s future in Ottawa if he’s still unsigned as Sept. 15 approaches.

NHL.COM: Hall of Fame defenseman Zdeno Chara is staging a farewell game in his hometown of Trencin, Slovakia. It will serve as a thank you to those who supported him during his playing career while raising money for several schools in Slovakia.

Chara, 49, will be joined by former Boston Bruins teammates David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron. Hall of Famers Ray Bourque, Mark Recchi, and Marian Hossa will also be there, along with future Hall of Famers Jaromir Jagr and Anze Kopitar.

Long-time Bruins teammate Brad Marchand was also scheduled to play, but will miss the event due to surgery.

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: A long, bitter legal dispute between the Stars and the NBA’s Mavericks has been settled. In a joint statement, the two clubs announced they’ve reached an agreement that resolves the outstanding matters between them.

A yearlong breakdown in the teams’ relationship came to a head last October when the Mavericks filed suit against the Stars over control of the American Airlines Center.










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 17, 2026

by | Aug 17, 2026

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 17, 2026

The projected top-10 goaltenders for 2026-27, the big questions facing the Predators, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

NHL.COM: Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy sits at No. 1 on the NHL Network’s ranking of the top-10 goaltenders for 2026-27.

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (NHL Images).

Vasilevskiy won the Vezina Trophy last season as the league’s top goalie for the second time, taking home the award back in 2018-19.

Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets and Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers were second and third on the list.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Follow the link above for the full listing, and feel free to weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below.

NHL.COM: Determining who will be the first-line center is among the 3 big questions facing the Nashville Predators in 2026-27.

Ryan O’Reilly filled that role for the past two seasons, but he’s 35 and his best years are behind him. Promising Brady Martin could fill that role one day, but he’s not ready yet.

The Predators attempted to shore up their depth at center this summer by acquiring Mavrik Bourque, Ross Colton, and Jack Drury and signing Alex Kerfoot.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Predators could try Bourque at that position, but it will be quite a leap for the 24-year-old forward. He spent the past two seasons with the Dallas Stars but split his time at center and on the wing.

Whether the Predators can avoid another slow start and if they’ll bolster their blueline depth are the other big questions they must address this season.

THE SCORE: A Macklin Celebrini rookie card sold for $1.28 million USD on Saturday, making it the highest public sale for a non-Wayne Gretzky hockey card ever.

The most expensive hockey card sale is a Gretzky O-Pee-Chee rookie graded 10 by PSA, which sold for $3.75 million USD in a private auction in 2021.

DETROIT FREE PRESS: The Red Wings nearly had a deal in place earlier this summer that would’ve brought Anthony Mantha back to Detroit. However, it fell through while awaiting ownership approval, and Mantha subsequently signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Mantha began his NHL career with the Red Wings. He debuted in 2015-16 and spent nearly six seasons with them before getting traded to the Washington Capitals in 2021.

COLORADO HOCKEY NOW: Former NHL goaltender Alexandar Georgiev is looking for a new team as he attempts to continue his professional hockey career. The 30-year-old signed a two-year deal with KHL club Spartak Moskva. However, he terminated the final year of that contract, hoping to return with an NHL team.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Georgiev spent eight seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, and San Jose Sharks from 2017-18 to 2024-25. He had a career-best performance in 2022-23 with the Avalanche, winning 40 games with a 2.51 goals-against average, a .919 save percentage, and five shutouts.

However, Georgiev’s performance collapsed in the following seasons. He signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres last year, but began the 2025-26 campaign with their AHL affiliate. In November, he was placed on waivers to terminate his contract, leading to his departure for the KHL.

Georgiev could get a professional tryout offer from an NHL club in need of experienced goaltending depth before training camps open next month.

CALGARY SUN: The Flames hope that promising Sam Honzek has a breakout season. The 22-year-old winger missed most of last season recovering from upper-body surgery.

RG.ORG: Detroit Red Wings prospect J.P. Hurlbert’s dream will take him to the University of Michigan this season. The 18-year-old forward grew up in Texas but is a lifelong Red Wings fan. Detroit selected him with the 23rd pick in this year’s draft.

THE NEWS & OBSERVER: The Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup run this spring has led to a run on team merchandise this summer.










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 16, 2026

by | Aug 16, 2026

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 16, 2026

More surgery for Panthers winger Brad Marchand, questions facing the Canadiens this season, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

FLORIDA HOCKEY NOW: Panthers winger Brad Marchand said he recently underwent surgery to address a lingering lower-body issue.

Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand (NHL Images).

Marchand, 38, said he’d hoped to address the issue without surgery but that it was no longer avoidable. It’s believed that he’s dealing with a hip and sports hernia injury. He could be sidelined for two months, which means he could miss training camp and the start of the 2026-27 season.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The wear and tear of 17 NHL seasons may be catching up with Marchand. His injuries sidelined him for 30 games last season, though he did manage to score 27 goals and 54 points in 57 games.

Fortunately for Marchand and the Panthers, his recovery period shouldn’t keep him out of the lineup for too long this season. Nevertheless, at this stage of his career, it will be interesting to see how long it takes him to return to game shape and the effect it has on his performance.

NHL.COM: Whether Jakub Dobes can play as a No. 1 goaltender for a full season is among the questions facing the Montreal Canadiens this season. The 25-year-old Dobes started well in 2025-26, struggled through November and December, improved during the second half of the regular season, and was outstanding during the playoffs.

Whether Kirby Dach can stay healthy and whether the Canadiens can find a suitable second-line center from within or outside the organization are the other questions to be addressed this season.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Canadiens will be in good shape between the pipes if Dobes has emerged as a reliable starting goalie. He’ll also be challenged by promising Jacob Fowler, while former starter Sam Montembeault could push to regain his former job.

It’s probably wishful thinking to expect Dach to put his injury woes behind him and become the second-line center the Canadiens envisioned him to be when they acquired him four years ago. His development has been hampered by those injuries, making him a depth forward at this point.

THE SCORE: Jack Roslovic is confident that the Toronto Maple Leafs are “ready to win” despite missing the playoffs last season. The 29-year-old forward joined the Maple Leafs as a free agent, signing a two-year contract on July 1.

Speaking with TSN’s Overdrive last week, Roslovic believes the Maple Leafs have improved since last season. He’s also looking forward to playing with Leafs captain Auston Matthews again. The two were linemates with the US National Team Development Program in 2014-15.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: On paper, the Maple Leafs are a better team than they were last season. Nevertheless, there are some potentially concerning issues, starting with whether 37-year-old goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky can rebound from his poor performance with the injury-ravaged Florida Panthers last season.

How well first-overall pick Gavin McKenna adjusts to the NHL is another issue to watch, along with whether defenseman Darren Raddysh can build on last season’s career year with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The play of other newcomers such as Roslovic, Nick Paul, Colton Sissons, and Teddy Blueger will also be crucial to the Leafs’ hopes of returning to playoff contention.

What do you think, Maple Leafs fans? Do you share Roslovic’s confidence that his new club is ready to win this season? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

DAILY FACEOFF: Mike Gould looked at the top NHL sophomore breakout candidates for this season.

Gould’s listing includes Matvei Gridin and Zayne Parekh of the Calgary Flames; Gabe Perreault of the New York Rangers; Igor Chernyshov and Michael Misa of the San Jose Sharks; Danila Yurov of the Minnesota Wild; and Ryan Leonard of the Washington Capitals.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Do you agree with Gould’s listing? Is there a promising sophomore you think belongs on this list? Let us know in the comments section.

THE HOCKEY NEWS: Ryan O’Hara reports Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla believes he’ll be ready to crack the roster this season.

During the Mammoth’s development camp earlier this summer, Iginla said he was looking forward to a big summer of preparation for training camp in September. He had a healthy 2025-26 campaign and made improvements to the smaller details in his game.

RATINGS.COM: Marco D’Amico reports Nashville Predators prospect Cam Reid is looking forward to another shot at pursuing a gold medal in the World Juniors. He’s also committed to the University of Michigan for 2026-27 after spending the past three seasons with the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers.

The 19-year-old defenseman was selected 21st overall by the Predators in the 2025 NHL Draft. He captained the Rangers to the Memorial Cup last season.










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 15, 2026

by | Aug 15, 2026

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – August 15, 2026

A look at the questions facing the Wild this season, plus the latest on Auston Matthews, Juraj Slafkovsky, Jeff Skinner, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

NHL.COM: Offensive depth and the health of goaltender Filip Gustavsson are among the three questions facing the Minnesota Wild this season.

The Wild’s offense took a hit this summer with the departures of forwards Mats Zuccarello, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Marcus Johansson, who accounted for nearly 20 percent of their production last season. Acquiring Blake Coleman from the Calgary Flames last month should alleviate part of that problem.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (NHL Images).

Gustavsson remains uncertain for the start of the regular season after undergoing offseason hip surgery. The length of his recovery will affect the Wild’s goaltending depth. In the meantime, Jesper Wallstedt will be in the starter’s role with Calvin Pickard as his backup.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The question left unasked was how the Wild will address their ongoing need for a first-line center. They’ve reportedly spoken with the Detroit Red Wings about Dylan Larkin, but the Wings’ asking price is currently too high.

Quinn Hughes’ contract status is another question that will dog the Wild this season. He’s eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next July, and the longer he’s unsigned, the more speculation about his future, which could become an unwelcome distraction.

TORONTO SUN: Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been rehabbing this summer from the season-ending knee injury that he suffered in March. He’s also been spending time with a sports chiropractor getting his back in shape.

Matthews’ health has been a concern since 2023-24, when he suffered an injury during a game against the Detroit Red Wings. Since then, he’s scored 60 goals over 127 games.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: A healthy Matthews will be crucial to the Maple Leafs’ plans for a bounce-back performance this season. If he can return to his 60-goal season form, the Leafs should be in good shape to qualify for the playoffs after missing the cut last season.

TSN: Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky was named the 2026 Slovak Hockey Player of the Year on Friday.

Slafkovsky, 22, has won the award four times. This marks the third straight year he’s done so.

The Canadiens winger had a career-best performance in 2025-26, with 30 goals and 43 assists for 73 points, along with 12 points in 19 playoff games. Slafkovsky also represented Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing with four goals and four assists in six games.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Slafkovsky still hasn’t reached his prime. He could be his country’s player of the year for the fourth straight time if he maintains the current trajectory in his development.

SPORTSNET: Jeff Skinner is heading to Europe after signing a one-year contract with Swiss National League club EHC Biel-Bienne on Friday.

The 34-year-old winger spent 16 seasons in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks. From 2010-11 to 2025-26, he has 379 goals and 333 assists for 712 points in 1,110 NHL regular-season games. However, he only appeared in five playoff games during that time.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Skinner had the misfortune of playing for some bad teams in Carolina and Buffalo for most of his NHL career. His only postseason was with the Oilers in 2025, and by that point, he was no longer the skillful offensive winger of his youth.

RMNB: Former Washington Capitals forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel is also heading overseas, signing a one-year contract with KHL club Dinamo Minsk.

Aube-Kubel, 30, began his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2018-19. In eight seasons with the Flyers, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, and Minnesota Wild, he had 32 goals and 50 assists for 82 points in 310 regular-season games. He also had three points in 30 playoff contests, winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

DAILY FACEOFF: Ryan Cuneo reported that Sportsnet is ending Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition after 18 seasons.

The show debuted in 2008 “to provide Punjabi-speaking Canadians with coverage, analysis, and commentary of the country’s national sport in Punjabi. It served a large portion of the South Asian diaspora within Canada by making hockey more accessible and relatable to members of that community.”

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The cancellation was based on low audience numbers, but it’s still a shame that this program will no longer be available to the South Asian community in Canada.