Ice hockey news for 9 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
9 September 2026
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Interviews
Konstantin Luchevnikov joins Admiral after Ak Bars exit
Defenceman Luchevnikov says leaving Ak Bars after 10 years was overdue, citing limited ice time and a need to step out of his comfort zone.
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Transfers
Alex Formenton Signs One-Year Deal With Edmonton
The Oilers signed the forward to a one-year, $850,000 contract after he spent recent seasons with Ambrì-Piotta following his last NHL appearance in 2022.
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Interviews
McDavid Weighs In on Americans Leaving Canadian Clubs
Oilers captain McDavid says he's unsure if US players want to leave Canada or just seek better title chances, citing Edmonton's contracts with Schei and Frederic.
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Transfers
Chris Kreider set to be waived by Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim will place Chris Kreider on unconditional waivers to void his deal amid a cap crunch, clearing the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent.
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Transfers
Ivan Ryabov signs new deal worth 8m roubles at Spartak
The 21-year-old forward's contract runs to 2029, with Spartak reportedly paying him around 8 million roubles this season, per Sila Sporta.
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Ice hockey
André Pronovost, Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion, Dies at 90
The Canadiens forward won the Cup four straight years from 1957 to 1960 and later played for Boston, Detroit and Minnesota before retiring in 1968.
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Interviews
Barkov Pays Tribute to Bobrovsky After Panthers Exit
Florida captain Aleksandr Barkov praised Sergei Bobrovsky's seven seasons and two Stanley Cup wins after the goaltender's move to Toronto.
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Interviews
Serebryakov Recalls Ovechkin Photo Before Match of the Year
Avangard goalkeeper Nikita Serebryakov says facing Alexander Ovechkin felt personal, recalling a photo taken together when he was a 12-14-year-old at Dinamo.
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Transfers
Nikita Gusev Still Without a Club Three Months On
Free agent since May, the 34-year-old forward is reportedly holding out for a top club, with Shchitov and Ryabykin weighing in on his next move.
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Transfers
DeBrincat Responds to Larkin's Trade Request
Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat says the team's view of captain Dylan Larkin hasn't changed after his trade request, adding the decision is now Larkin's to make.
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Interviews
Bashirov Explains Why Salavat Yulaev Let Kuznetsov Go
Salavat Yulaev's general manager said the club couldn't rely on Yevgeni Kuznetsov all season and lacked funds for a backup centre, despite his impact on the ice.
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Matches
Traktor to Miss Coach Gordon for Ak Bars Clash
Scott Gordon stayed in Yekaterinburg under medical observation after feeling unwell, and will sit out Traktor's road game at Ak Bars in Kazan.
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Transfers
Sergei Lukyantsev Signs New Three-Year Deal with Spartak
The 21-year-old forward, who set a Russian hockey record with 103 games in 2025, extends his two-way contract with the Moscow club for three years.
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Interviews
Radulov Relives Lokomotiv's Comeback vs Avangard
Lokomotiv forward Alexander Radulov recalled trailing 0-2 in Gagarin Cup semi-final Game 6, then scoring twice in 33 seconds before winning in double overtime.
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Interviews
Alexander Radulov on What Still Drives Him at 40
The Lokomotiv forward says passion, not just routine, keeps him on the ice, admitting motivation has wavered but always returned during his long career.
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Ice hockey
Luc Tardif Inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame
The outgoing IIHF president, who steps down in October 2026, was honoured for over three decades of work growing hockey worldwide.
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Interviews
Batterson Says He Texted Marchand Over Stützle Jab
Drake Batterson revealed he messaged Brad Marchand after his viral jab at Tim Stützle's captaincy bid, calling it just Marchand being Marchand.
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Results
KHL Overturns Simulation Penalty on Vladimir Tkachev
The league cleared Metallurg forward Vladimir Tkachev of simulation, reversing the two-minute penalty from the win over Amur on 6 September.
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8 September 2026
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Interviews
Metallurg Explains Why Derek Barac Left for CSKA
Metallurg sports director Evgeni Biryukov says Barac never fully adapted or fit in, and the sides also disagreed on contract terms from the start.
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Interviews
Stützle Brushes Off Marchand's Captaincy Jab
Senators forward Tim Stützle responded coolly after Panthers winger Brad Marchand mocked his bid for Ottawa's vacant captaincy, saying he doesn't care about the jibe.
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Interviews
Plyushchev: Russia Could Fully Return in Hockey
Ex-Russia coach Vladimir Plyushchev doubts neutral status suits Russia, citing the Universiade precedent as CAS reviews IIHF's exclusion ruling.
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Daily digest
Ice hockey: the main stories of 08.09.2026
Jean-Sébastien Dea has stopped playing at 32, an age at which most forwards of his standing are still filing contracts rather than closing the file on them. The Quebec forward's career ran through…
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Results
Radulov marks 800th KHL game as Lokomotiv beat Shanghai Dragons
Lokomotiv won 3:1 over Shanghai Dragons, with captain Alexander Radulov scoring and assisting in his 800th KHL appearance for a second straight win.
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Transfers
Ilya Samsonov Signs One-Year Deal with San Jose
Goaltender Ilya Samsonov joins San Jose on a two-way contract after leaving Sochi, where he posted a .903 save percentage in 14 KHL games this season.
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