Ice hockey news for 14 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
14 September 2026
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Interviews
Wild's Hynes to Test Shabanov Alongside Kaprizov
Minnesota coach John Hynes says rookie Maxim Shabanov will get an early look on a line with Kirill Kaprizov in pre-season, with Danila Yurov also in the mix.
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Interviews
Tretiak Explains What Makes Torpedo's New Arena Unique
Torpedo beat Ak Bars 3:2 in the Volga Arena's KHL debut, and Tretiak says its three rinks — not its looks — set it apart from Bostonor Edmonton.
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Ice hockey
Ovechkin Appears in United Russia Campaign Video
The Washington Capitals forward features in the background of a United Russia clip ahead of State Duma elections, alongside Lavrov, Simonyan and Mashkov.
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Matches
Torpedo Sets Attendance Record in Volga Arena Debut
Torpedo drew 12,350 fans for their first KHL match at the new Volga Arena, leading Ak Bars 3:1, while also completing a roster shakeup involving Sokolov and Kolyachonok.
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Results
Dinamo Minsk Score Own Goal in Loss to Lada
Sergei Kuznetsov's blind pass turned into an own goal as Dinamo Minsk fell 4-2 to Lada Togliatti, their fourth straight defeat to open the KHL season.
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Transfers
Noah Östlund signs eight-year extension with Buffalo
The 22-year-old forward's new deal runs through 2034/35 at a 6.6m dollar cap hit, replacing his current contract well ahead of its 2026/27 expiry.
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Transfers
Der-Arguchintsev Still Without a Club, Agent Says
Shumi Babaev says clubs approached Admiral over Der-Arguchintsev's KHL rights but talks stalled, while the forward's NHL future depends on Toronto.
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Matches
Ovechkin Returns to Capitals for First Practice
Alexander Ovechkin skated with Washington teammates on 14 September after his off-season in Russia, ahead of camp opening 17 September and the season starting 29 September.
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Interviews
Kevin Hayes: KHL Better Than Expected at Ak Bars
New Ak Bars forward Kevin Hayes says the KHL exceeded his expectations, praising Nizhny Novgorod's arena and adjusting to puck-protection play.
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Ice hockey
Bo Horvat Named New Islanders Captain
The New York Islanders have made Bo Horvat their 16th captain, succeeding Anders Lee, who left for Utah after eight seasons wearing the 'C'.
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Transfers
Nikita Gusev Set for New Club This Week
Agent Yuri Nikolayev says free agent forward Nikita Gusev, without a team since leaving Dynamo Moscow, could sign with a new KHL club within days.
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Transfers
Martin St. Louis Signs Contract Extension Through 2030
Montreal Canadiens have extended head coach Martin St. Louis through 2030, rewarding a playoff return last season after their best result under him so far.
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Ice hockey
Kravtsov's Agent Speaks Out on Traktor Contract Dispute
Yuri Nikolayev says both sides are defending their interests after Traktor asked the injured winger to restructure his deal toward bonuses.
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Interviews
Rotenberg: Russia Could Play 2028 World Cup of Hockey
Russian hockey federation official Roman Rotenberg says a return via youth teams first, then the senior side, is possible before the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
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Interviews
Ilya Kovalchuk: Russia Will Return to Hockey
Shanghai Dragons president Ilya Kovalchuk says he believes Russia's national hockey team will return internationally after the federation's CAS appeal against the IIHF.
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Ice hockey
Isayev Named KHL Goaltender of the Week
Lokomotiv's Daniil Isayev claimed the KHL's weekly goaltender award with a 95.45% save percentage, as Mironov and Kotlyarov also earned honors.
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Transfers
Razin willing to let Yakovlev leave Metallurg
Metallurg coach Andrei Razin reportedly wants to part with captain Yegor Yakovlev, but lacks the authority to force a trade without his consent.
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Interviews
Nikitin praises effort in CSKA's 2:3 loss to Lokomotiv
CSKA coach Igor Nikitin credited his team's improved attitude despite the defeat, discussed Khayrullin's slow adaptation and Jeremy Roy playing through injury.
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Results
Prokhorov and Eizerman Braces Lift Islanders in Newark
Daniil Prokhorov and Cole Eizerman each scored twice as the Islanders beat New Jersey 5-4 in overtime in a prospects game.
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Transfers
Ilya Khokhlov Joins Yugra
The 31-year-old defenseman leaves the KHL for Yugra, returning to the VHL for the first time since his 2016/17 stint with Izhstal.
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Transfers
Ryan Whitney: Carlsson hasn't earned $18M yet
Ex-NHL defenceman Ryan Whitney says Leo Carlsson doesn't yet deserve his new $18M-a-year deal, but blames Anaheim, not the player, for the offer-sheet saga.
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Transfers
Pettersson's No-Trade Clause Untouched, Agent Says
Canucks agent J.P. Barry says Vancouver has not asked Elias Pettersson to waive his no-trade clause, as league-wide trade activity stays sluggish.
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Interviews
Savelyev: SKA Set for an Even Season
Ex-Krefeld GM Sergei Savelyev praised SKA's deep, well-rotated squad after 4 wins in 5 games, citing Goldobin, Korotky and Romanov as key performers.
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Interviews
Buchelnikov and Zamula on CSKA's third loss in four games
CSKA forward Dmitri Buchelnikov and defenceman Yegor Zamula spoke after a 2:3 loss to Lokomotiv, their third defeat in four games this season.
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