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From net creases to book creases, Wedge’s Book Wall is going beyond hockey

What started out as an online book club has blossomed into much more for Scott Wedgewood and his growing community from all over the world.

Chris LomonOct 30, 2026 • 4 min read

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Player Features

Heritage Classic has Lane Hutson feeling like a kid again

From core childhood memories to ‘cabin cottage culture’, the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic is feeling extra nostalgic for Lane Hutson, who will also have ample family in the stands cheering him on.

Oct 20, 2026 • 4 min read

Player Features

Stanley Cup champion and food influencer, Martinook sharing NHL culinary adventures through 'Meals With Marty'

With a new TikTok series cooking, Jordan Martinook is sharing his road-trip dining experiences to interact with fans away from the rink.

Chris LomonOct 15, 2026 • 4 min read

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Hockey Headlines

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Hurricanes sign Nikishin to 1-year, $3M deal to end restricted free agent's contract stalemate

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract to end a contract stalemate with a restricted free agent yet to play this season.

The Canadian PressOct 25, 2026 • 1 min read

Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks after having an appendectomy

Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a successful appendectomy.

The Canadian PressOct 23, 2026 • 1 min read

Senators sign head coach Travis Green to multi-year contract extension

The Ottawa Senators have signed head coach Travis Green to a multi-year contract extension, the NHL club announced on Monday.

The Canadian PressOct 19, 2026 • 3 min read

Blackhawks Patrick Kane sets NHL assist record for U.S.-born players with a helper on Bedard's goal

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane earned another career milestone in becoming the NHL’s career leader in assists among U.S.-born players.

The Canadian PressOct 16, 2026 • 1 min read

Maple Leafs acquire Raty from Canucks for forwards Buhr and Quillan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Finnish forward Aatu Raty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan.

The Canadian PressOct 15, 2026 • 1 min read

Red Wings sign 2-time All-Star forward Alex DeBrincat to 7-year contract worth $13 million per year

The Detroit Red Wings signed two-time All-Star forward Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year contract worth $13 million per season on Wednesday.

The Canadian PressOct 14, 2026 • 2 min read

Hurricanes captain and reigning playoff MVP Jordan Staal is out 1-2 months with a torn calf muscle

Carolina Hurricanes captain and reigning playoff MVP Jordan Staal is out 1-2 months with a partially torn calf muscle, coach Rod Brind’Amour said Tuesday.

The Canadian PressOct 13, 2026 • 2 min read

Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene will miss about 3 months after surgery

Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene is expected to miss about three months after the team said Monday that he had surgery to repair a core injury.

The Canadian PressOct 12, 2026 • 1 min read

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