Ice hockey news for 15 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
15 September 2026
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Ice hockey
Alexander Ovechkin: Capitals Address Russia Video
Washington's front office says Ovechkin remains focused on the season, calling him a longtime pillar of the club and community despite the political controversy.
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Transfers
Sean Horcoff Named Interim GM of Red Wings
The 47-year-old replaces Steve Yzerman, who left in July to become senior adviser to owner Chris Ilitch as the club continues its search for a permanent hockey operations chief.
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Matches
Torpedo beat Ak Bars in VOLGA Arena's opening match
Torpedo won 3-2 at Nizhny Novgorod's new VOLGA Arena, with Yegor Sokolov scoring against his former club just days after his transfer to Ak Bars.
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Interviews
Roman Rotenberg: Russian hockey edging back internationally
Rotenberg says junior teams are returning step by step, with a students' tournament in China set for January pending court cases.
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Interviews
Ovechkin Unfazed by Young Forwards Chasing His Spot
Ovechkin says pressure from Capitals prospects fuels his motivation heading into his 22nd NHL season, as his goal record chase continues.
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Interviews
Sharipzyanov Explains How He Handles On-Ice Trash Talk
Avangard captain Damir Sharipzyanov says he ignores provocations from rivals and prefers proving himself through play, praising team-mate Konstantin Okulov's composure.
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Results
Poturalski Winner Lifts Avangard Past Avtomobilist
Avangard erased a 0-2 deficit for the second straight game, beating Avtomobilist 3-2 in overtime as Andrew Poturalski scored twice, including the winner.
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Transfers
Ryan Leonard Signs Eight-Year Extension With Capitals
Washington locked in the 21-year-old forward through 2035-36 at $84 million, matching Alex Tuch's cap hit as the club's top earner starting in 2027/28.
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Interviews
Rybin, Mishkin Slam Pre-Match Shootout Proposal
Two former KHL players rejected Alexei Morozov's idea of holding shootouts before matches, calling it impractical and even mocking the proposal.
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Interviews
Bobrovsky Relieved to Avoid Facing Matthews
The 37-year-old Russian goalkeeper, who signed a three-year, $7 million cap hit deal with Toronto, praised Auston Matthews as a uniquely gifted opponent.
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Interviews
Sharipzyanov: Loss to Lokomotiv Still Haunts Me
Avangard defender Damir Sharipzyanov admits the Gagarin Cup semi-final collapse against Lokomotiv, sealed by two late goals in game six, still troubles him months later.
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Interviews
Ovechkin: Russia's Olympic Ban Talk Feels Pointless Now
The Washington captain says he's stopped speculating on Russia's international ban, doubting Gary Bettman alone controls the decision to return.
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Interviews
Myshkin: No Need to Panic Over CSKA's Slow Start
Former USSR goalkeeper Vladimir Myshkin says it's too early to judge CSKA and Dynamo, praising Igor Nikitin as a top-level coach amid the club's early season struggles.
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Interviews
Ovechkin: Chasing a Second Stanley Cup
Alexander Ovechkin says the pursuit of a second Stanley Cup drove his new Washington contract, and confidence in the club's offseason additions.
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Transfers
Cutter Gauthier Contract Talks Progress with Ducks
Insider Pierre LeBrun expects Anaheim to sign restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier to a six-year deal worth $13-14 million per season.
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Ice hockey
Joe Sakic Stays On as Avalanche General Manager
Colorado will not search for a new hockey boss: Sakic, 57, keeps the GM role he took on this year alongside his president duties after Chris MacFarland left for Nashville.
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Ice hockey
KHL Rescinds Diving Penalties on Kuznetsov and Iskhakov
The KHL's disciplinary committee overturned simulation penalties against Sibir's Kuznetsov and Metallurg's Iskhakov, ruling both were actually fouled.
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Ice hockey
Tretiak: Universiade First Step for Russian Hockey
FHR president Vladislav Tretiak says Russia's junior and under-20 teams will compete at the Winter Universiade in late January, calling it the opening move toward wider international return.
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Matches
Lokomotiv Visit Traktor in KHL Rematch
Traktor host Lokomotiv again after a 5:1 opening-day loss, as the champions look to extend their early-season edge in Chelyabinsk.
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Interviews
Josh Morrissey Opens Up on Hellebuyck Trade Request
Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey called Connor Hellebuyck's trade request a personal disappointment, though he accepts the business reasoning behind it.
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Transfers
Adam Fantilli: Blue Jackets Contract Talks Unresolved
GM Don Waddell says the sides remain apart on a new deal for Fantilli and does not rule out the forward missing the start of training camp.
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Transfers
Batherson Nearing Eight-Year Extension With Senators
Ottawa and Drake Batherson are closing in on an eight-year deal worth $10.5-11m per season, which would be the richest contract in Senators history.
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Ice hockey
Alex Ovechkin appears in United Russia campaign ad
Vedomosti published images of the Capitals star alongside Sergey Lavrov and Margarita Simonyan ahead of pro-Putin party's parliamentary campaign.
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Ice hockey
Tim Peel fires back at Dominik Hasek over Trump remarks
Former NHL referee Tim Peel called Dominik Hasek a "loser" after the ex-goaltender criticized Donald Trump for calling Vladimir Putin a friend.
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