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NHL 2026-27 Season Guide: The Storylines, Records and Changes That Will Define a New Era
Top StoryNHL 2026-27 Season Guide: The Storylines, Records and Changes That Will Define a New EraSep 25

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | 25 September 2026 Expert Commentary: Coach Mark Lehtonen The countdown is almost over. On 29 September, the NHL regular season begins again, but the 2026-27 campaign arrives with considerably more behind it than a normal opening night. There is a new 84-game schedule. There is a new collective bargaining agreement. […]

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Dylan Larkin’s Trade List Grows, Friedman Names More Teams
Dylan Larkin’s Trade List Grows, Friedman Names More TeamsSep 25
Macklin Celebrini named youngest captain in Sharks history
Macklin Celebrini named youngest captain in Sharks historySep 25
Alex Ovechkin expected for Capitals’ season opener
Alex Ovechkin expected for Capitals’ season openerSep 25
Pyotr Kochetkov signs two-year deal with Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov signs two-year deal with HurricanesSep 25
Adam Fantilli signs six-year deal with Columbus
Adam Fantilli signs six-year deal with ColumbusSep 25
Babcock’s arrival met with positivity in Edmonton
Babcock’s arrival met with positivity in EdmontonSep 25
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Kuzmenko takes leave from Penguins after father’s deathSep 24
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Ovechkin a full participant in Capitals practiceSep 24

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🇫🇮 LiigaJYP lose Juuso Puustinen for 1-2 weeks following collisionSep 25
🇸🇪 SHLJonas Andersson defends new face-off rule on three groundsSep 25
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaLiptovský Mikuláš visit Spišská Nová Ves after mixed startSep 25
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaKarlovy Vary v České Budějovice: Extraliga round four previewSep 25
🇸🇪 SHL16-year-old Caesar Dahllöf to train with Brynäs A-teamSep 25
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🇫🇮 LiigaJYP lose Juuso Puustinen for 1-2 weeks following collisionSep 25
🇫🇮 LiigaLukko claim rare regulation-time victory over TapparaSep 25
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🇸🇪 SHLJonas Andersson defends new face-off rule on three groundsSep 25
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🇸🇪 SHLKovács double steers Björklöven to 4-3 victorySep 25
🇸🇪 SHLDream night for Bosse Meijer as Frölunda triumphSep 25
🇸🇪 SHLConfirmed: Tinus Luc Koblar loaned to Rögle BKSep 25
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🇸🇪 SHLFrölunda injury update after Thorell collisionSep 24
🇸🇪 SHLJonas Arntzen: “One of the best in the league” after Örebro winSep 24
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaKarlovy Vary v České Budějovice: Extraliga round four previewSep 25
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaVomáčka’s first Hradec win marked by penalty saveSep 25
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaAleš Kmoníček resigns from APK LH board postSep 25
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaTřinec lose Oscar Flynn for several weeks through injurySep 24
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaSparta beaten 5:3 at home by Mladá BoleslavSep 23
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaRulík: Galvas has a strong chance to make Pittsburgh rosterSep 21
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaDominik Pavlát stars as Kladno win 3-1 at LiberecSep 21
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaRabčan the match-winner as Kometa beat Hradec 3-1Sep 21
🇩🇪 DELCraig Streu named Schwenninger Wild Wings assistant coach ahead of the seasonSep 17
🇩🇪 DELPENNY DEL adopts IIHF rule changes for 2026/27 seasonSep 17
🇩🇪 DELTroiber GmbH joins Straubing Tigers as new shareholderSep 16
🇩🇪 DELLöwen Frankfurt finalises shareholder reshuffleSep 16
🇩🇪 DELPENNY DEL 2026/27 season shaped by home World ChampionshipSep 14
🇩🇪 DELEsbjerg Energy play at 16:30 in Bremerhaven this weekendSep 11
🇩🇪 DELKölner Haie crowd breaks Champions Hockey League attendance recordSep 11
🇩🇪 DELWilliam Worge Kreü joins Ambrì-Piotta as cover for VirtanenSep 8
🇨🇭 National LeagueHCAP’s Roby Järventie still questionable for game in ZurichSep 25
🇨🇭 National LeagueSimon Ryfors exits after leg injury in Davos’ 2-1 shootout lossSep 23
🇨🇭 National LeagueSC Bern’s Baumgartner sidelined for around four weeksSep 23
🇨🇭 National LeagueSanteri Alatalo hopes to extend his stay with HC LuganoSep 23
🇨🇭 National LeagueGrégory Hofmann returns to EV Zug lineup after lower-body injurySep 23
🇨🇭 National LeagueAndré Heim agrees three-year deal with Genève-ServetteSep 22
🇨🇭 National LeagueJoona Luoto signs with EHC Kloten until end of NovemberSep 21
🇨🇭 National LeagueAmbrì-Piotta offer Philip Wüthrich a contract extensionSep 19
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaLiptovský Mikuláš rally past Spišská Nová Ves 3:2Sep 25
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaLiptovský Mikuláš visit Spišská Nová Ves after mixed startSep 25
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaPossible Slovan switch to Czech top flight draws Slovak criticismSep 25
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaBrad Tapper on Roman Kukumberg’s recovery after his crashSep 24
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaJurčák says disputed collision preceded Košice own goal against SlovanSep 24
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaReactions after HC Košice v HC Slovan BratislavaSep 24
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaJurčák: ‘Our system isn’t pretty, but it gets results’Sep 21
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaSpišská Nová Ves win 3:2 in Banská Bystrica after goaltender planSep 21
🇩🇰 Metal LigaenNiels Husted: 40 years behind the lens of Danish hockeySep 25
🇩🇰 Metal LigaenAalborg Pirates v Esbjerg Energy: Match previewSep 25
🇩🇰 Metal LigaenMads Eller honoured in Rødovre after concussion retirementSep 24
🇩🇰 Metal LigaenOver 1,700 tickets sold for Frederikshavn v HerlevSep 24
🇩🇰 Metal LigaenKløve matchwinner as SønderjyskE complete Herlev comebackSep 24
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🇩🇰 Metal LigaenAalborg hold on for 3-2 overtime win in HerningSep 23
🇩🇰 Metal LigaenHerlev Eagles v Sønderjyske: Martinsen Arena previewSep 23
🇳🇴 EliteHockey LigaenEHL 2026/27 confirmed at 40 games as finances take prioritySep 16
🇳🇴 EliteHockey LigaenRecord turnout at EliteHockey Ligaen puck dropSep 15
🇨🇿 Czech ExtraligaSparta Sarpsborg to enter bankruptcySep 12
🇸🇪 SHLFärjestad edge Vålerenga 3-1 as Åslund nets twiceSep 11
🇦🇹 ICEHLAntonitsch: Capitals have laid foundations for a pushSep 6
🇦🇹 ICEHLKAC recalls 19-year-old David Waschnig from CanadaSep 6
🇦🇹 ICEHLSporteurope upgrades streaming ahead of ICEHL season openerSep 6
🇨🇭 National LeagueVienna Capitals sign Adam Reideborn through mid-OctoberSep 5
🇦🇹 ICEHLGraz host Bordeaux as both hunt first CHL winSep 5
🇸🇰 Slovak ExtraligaVienna Capitals sign Adam Reideborn on short-term dealSep 4
🇦🇹 ICEHLHC Pustertal’s mandate: chase ICEHL gold againSep 4
🇦🇹 ICEHLLauridsen sets up late winner as Pustertal prevail 4-3Sep 3
🇸🇪 SHLErik Thorell exits after collision during Frölunda comebackSep 23
🇫🇮 LiigaHelminen’s firm message precedes SaiPa’s derby overtime winSep 20
🇳🇴 EliteHockey LigaenEHL 2026/27 confirmed at 40 games as finances take prioritySep 16
🇸🇪 SHLSkellefteå AIK unbeaten and through to CHL Playoffs after Game Day 4Sep 15
🇨🇭 National LeagueRoger Rönnberg reaches 100-game Champions Hockey League coaching milestoneSep 12
🇩🇪 DELKölner Haie crowd breaks Champions Hockey League attendance recordSep 11
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