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10 September 2026
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Ice hockey
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl top KHL's record revenue payout
KHL will pay clubs a record 2.36bn roubles for 2025/26, with champions Lokomotiv Yaroslavl receiving the largest share at 215.9 million.
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Interviews
Tretiak: Ovechkin's Future Is His Own Decision
Russia's hockey federation chief says the 40-year-old Ovechkin, chasing Gretzky's all-time goal record, could keep playing as long as he wants, citing Jagr and Howe.
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Transfers
Sibir Place Ilya Fedotov on KHL Waivers
The 23-year-old forward has 48 hours for another KHL club to claim him before Sibir terminates his contract after a modest 2024/25 season.
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Interviews
Metallurg Confirms Talks Over Malkin Return
Club director Alexei Zhloba says Metallurg weighed bringing Malkin home before he re-signed with Pittsburgh, calling the chances '50-50' at the time.
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Ice hockey
Barry Melrose, former NHL coach and ESPN analyst, dies at 70
The ex-Kings coach led Los Angeles to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final and spent decades as an ESPN hockey analyst before retiring in 2023 with Parkinson's disease.
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Ice hockey
Ovechkin Heads to US Ahead of 22nd NHL Season
Alexander Ovechkin will fly to the United States on 10 September to start preparations, with Washington opening the season at Carolina on 3 October.
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Matches
Spartak Moscow Chase Sixth Straight Win Over SKA
Spartak host SKA in Moscow on 10 September with bookmakers favouring the hosts at 2.15, extending a run of five straight wins over the St Petersburg club.
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Transfers
NHL in Talks to Expand Franchises to Atlanta and Phoenix
Deputy commissioner Bill Daly says at least two investor groups are pursuing Phoenix, while a full market study is planned for Atlanta before any decision.
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Matches
SKA Face Back-to-Back Games in KHL Schedule Crunch
SKA play their second match in two days after facing Spartak in Moscow, sparking fan complaints about the KHL's congested early-season calendar versus rivals like Avangard.
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Matches
Larionov hails SKA character after win over Lada
SKA coach Igor Larionov praised his players' resilience following a 2:1 overtime win, with a quick turnaround before facing Spartak.
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Results
Sheldon Rempal Earns Bonus at Salavat Yulaev
The Canadian forward triggered a 20-million-rouble bonus after reaching one point in his KHL season opener against Severstal.
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Interviews
Zubov: Lada Fell to SKA in Overtime Again
Lada coach Pavel Zubov blamed a lapse in concentration and a systemic third-period error for the 1-2 overtime loss to SKA, the team's third straight defeat.
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9 September 2026
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Brady Tkachuk: Panthers Have Moved Past Two Stanley Cups
The forward says the locker room's focus has shifted from Florida's back-to-back titles to bouncing back after missing the 2025/26 play-offs.
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Interviews
Nikitin Praises CSKA Character in 3-0 Win Over Torpedo
CSKA's coach credited grit over style after beating Torpedo, praised goalie Dmitry Gamzin, and explained lineup choices involving Hamilton and young forward Privalov.
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Interviews
McDavid Praises NHL's Rising Salary Trend
Edmonton's captain says he's fine with peers out-earning him, noting at least 10 NHL players will top his AAV by 2027/28 as pay scales climb.
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Interviews
Yakovlev's captaincy saga overshadows Metallurg's new season
Sport-Express pundits compare Metallurg defender Yegor Yakovlev's captaincy turmoil to the emotional fallout of Yevgeni Kuznetsov's departure from the club.
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Daily digest
Ice hockey: the main stories of 09.09.2026
Spartak have tied down the man who has played more KHL games than anyone, with forward Sergei Lukyantsev signing a fresh deal announced on the club's website and confirmed by two outlets. The timing…
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Matches
Brady Tkachuk on Facing Ottawa for the First Time
Tkachuk returns to Ottawa's arena with Florida on 21 October, eight seasons after leaving the Senators, whom he captained since 2021.
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Interviews
Shchitov: Dinamo Moscow Could Reconsider Tambiev
Ex-KHL defender Nikita Shchitov says coach Leonid Tambiev's future may be questioned if Dinamo lose a third straight game, to Admiral.
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Transfers
Nikita Boyarkin joins Admiral from Barys
Goalkeeper Nikita Boyarkin says his exit from Barys was abrupt, with Admiral reaching out first to offer him a deal without an agent involved.
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Interviews
Adam Lowry Downplays Hellebuyck Trade Rift
Jets captain Adam Lowry says Connor Hellebuyck's trade request is a personal family decision and won't split the Winnipeg dressing room.
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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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