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thehockeywriters.com > nhl-rumors-oilers-formenton-deal-hellebuyck-urgency-hughes-talks-09-10-2026

NHL Rumors: Oilers on Formenton, Hellebuyck Deadline, Hughes Finally Talks - The Hockey Writers NHL Rumors Latest News, Analysis & More

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (586+ words) The Edmonton Oilers signed Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth $850,000, but the move immediately generated discussion because of his involvement in the case involving five players from the 2018 Hockey Canada team. Formenton addressed the reaction Wednesday, calling his return…...

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Blue Jackets Could Start 2026-27 Season Without a Captain - The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets Latest News, Analysis & More

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (488+ words) With Boone Jenner moving on to the Washington Capitals, the Columbus Blue Jackets are without a captain one week before they hit the ice for training camp. The team could elect to go in a couple different directions for their…...

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Senators Should Target Chris Kreider for Top-Six Help - The Hockey Writers Ottawa Senators Latest News, Analysis & More

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (925+ words) The Ottawa Senators are in the market for a top-six calibre winger, and it isn’t very often that one just falls from a tree, but in the case of Chris Kreider, the Senators have a great opportunity to bring him…...

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thehockeywriters.com > jj-peterka-is-a-solution-to-the-bruins-woeful-depth

JJ Peterka Is a Solution to the Bruins' Woeful Depth - The Hockey Writers Boston Bruins Latest News, Analysis & More

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (589+ words) During the summer, the Boston Bruins added a legitimate top-six forward in JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. The cost of the trade was hefty, as the Bruins sent two first-round picks (23rd overall in 2026) and the Florida Panthers’ first-round pick…...

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thehockeywriters.com > maple-leafs-look-different-on-paper-2026-27-season

Maple Leafs Look Different on Paper Heading Into 2026-27 Season - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (568+ words) After a disappointing season where they finished last in the Atlantic Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference, it was new territory for the Maple Leafs to not only miss the playoffs, but to witness the poor performance night in and…...

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thehockeywriters.com > bruins-extension-for-fraser-minten-directly-impacts-matthew-savoie

Bruins’ Extension for Fraser Minten Directly Impacts Matthew Savoie - The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis & More

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (606+ words) The Boston Bruins recently extended forward Fraser Minten, rewarding him with a seven-year extension starting in the 2027-28 season, with a $7.2 million average annual value. For the Edmonton Oilers, it could have a direct impact on what Matthew Savoie will be…...

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thehockeywriters.com > nhl-rumors-kreider-cut-formenton-oilers-hughes-hellebuyck-09-09-2026

NHL Rumors: Kreider Waived, Formenton to Oilers, Hughes Stuck, and Hellebuyck Options - The Hockey Writers NHL Rumors Latest News, Analysis & More

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (555+ words) Kreider is reportedly willing to walk away from approximately $4 million in salary in order to pursue an opportunity elsewhere, with indications that he would prefer to return to the Eastern Conference. The reality is, the way contracts are moving, there’s…...

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thehockeywriters.com > waddell-damon-severson-ready-for-game-1-expected-to-sit-out-blue-jackets-preseason

Waddell: Damon Severson Ready for Game 1, Expected to Sit Out Blue Jackets Preseason - The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets Latest News, Analysis & More

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (388+ words) One of the defining moments of the 2025-26 season for the Columbus Blue Jackets was when they lost defenseman Damon Severson to a shoulder injury. The team stumbled to a 2-8-1 finish without him and Mathieu Olivier. Severson had shoulder surgery on…...

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thehockeywriters.com > merzlikins-remains-out-indefinitely-after-surgery-blue-jackets-seeking-goalie-update-at-camp

Merzlikins Remains Out Indefinitely After Surgery; Blue Jackets Seeking Goalie, Update at Camp - The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets Latest News, Analysis & More

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (334+ words) The Columbus Blue Jackets previously announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins had shoulder surgery. That took place back on Aug 17 after he reported feeling discomfort during offseason workouts. At this point, it remains unknown when Merzlikins will be able to return....

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thehockeywriters.com > waddell-marchenko-a-blue-jacket-today-not-contemplating-anything-right-now

Waddell: Marchenko a Blue Jacket Today, 'Not Contemplating Anything Right Now' - The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets Latest News, Analysis & More

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (549+ words) The noise surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and Kirill Marchenko carried on most of the summer ever since the initial report from Kevin Weekes suggesting that the star winger wouldn’t sign an extension with the team. That has left many…...