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ESPN debuts Studio W for NHL season with a nod to Barry Melrose

Awful Announcing says the new studio features technology for the NHL season and a tribute to Barry Melrose.

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2 Sources, 19d ago, updated 19d ago

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NHL opening-night pick: P. Kane for 3-plus shots on goal at +130

PawnsPicks named P. Kane to record at least three shots on goal at +130 as its NHL “Pick of the Day” on September 30.

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2026 fifth overall pick Alberts Smits makes NHL debut for the Rangers

The NHL said Smits was making his debut with the New York Rangers and listed ESPN as the broadcaster.

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Alberts Smits warming up on ice in a Rangers uniform.

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Hurricanes raise 2025–26 Stanley Cup champions banner

Sportsnet and ESPN shared video of the banner raising. The NHL also identified the Canes as the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.

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How NHL players, coaches and GMs view the league’s first shortened preseason

With the regular season here, The Hockey News says players, coaches and GMs have had time to reflect on the reduced training camp schedule.

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Gavin McKenna set for NHL debut on September 29

The NHL said McKenna was due to make his debut that night and promoted Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet.

8 Sources, 16d ago, updated 16d ago

Photos of Gavin McKenna in a Maple Leafs jersey. Text reads, "Rookie watch: Gavin McKenna, #92. 2026 First overall pick". Tune-in information at the bottom shows Montreal vs. Toronto tonight at 7 PM ET on Sportsnet.

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NHL's 2026-27 season set to open September 29 with five games on an 84-game schedule

SBJ, sharing details via USA TODAY and The Athletic, says 172 of the season's 1,344 games will be nationally distributed across ABC, ESPN, ESPN Select, Disney+, Hulu and TNT Sports.

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A record 29 NHL players have cap hits above $10 million this season

Sportico, citing Spotrac, reports that the number is up from 17 last year. The 29 players are spread across 18 of the NHL’s 32 teams.

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Maple Leafs reportedly top NHL franchise valuations for sixth straight year at $4.8 billion

Sportico reports that the average NHL franchise valuation rose 16% to $2.43 billion.

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Kirill Marchenko's availability for Leafs' September 29 season opener reportedly unclear

A September 29 post said Marchenko still needed to complete the work visa process ahead of the game against Montreal that night.

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Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko; Matthew Knies heads to Blue Jackets

The Maple Leafs say Miles Wood and goalie Elvis Merzļikins also came to Toronto. The Athletic reports that Marchenko’s agent said he verbally agreed to a six-year, $75 million extension.

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Panthers and Hurricanes set for NHL opening-night matchup on September 29

The NHL billed the Florida Panthers–Carolina Hurricanes game as a meeting of the last two Stanley Cup champions. It was scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.