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29 September 2026
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Fetisov on Marchenko and Bobrovsky Joining Maple Leafs
The Olympic champion says Toronto's title drought stems from a lack of Russian players and calls signing Marchenko and Bobrovsky an honour despite past club Russophobia.
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Der-Arguchintsev Trade Stuck on Admiral's Demands
Agent Shumi Babayev says Admiral's asking price is blocking a trade for Der-Arguchintsev, while a Toronto move looks dead this year due to no open roster spot.
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Interviews
Yakovlev on Leaving Sibir for Torpedo
The forward says he expected to spend his whole career in Novosibirsk and had little contact with coach Lyuzenkov before the trade.
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Maggio Calls for Russia's Return to World Hockey
Salavat Yulaev forward Matthew Maggio says he wants Russia back at the Olympics and world championships, recalling junior clashes with Canada.
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Matt Nieto Retires After 12 NHL Seasons
The forward, who played for San Jose, Colorado and Pittsburgh, says persistent injuries forced him to end his 705-game NHL career at age 33.
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Celebrini Leads Hart Trophy Race in Athletic Poll
The Athletic's 29-writer poll makes San Jose's Celebrini the top Hart Trophy pick, ahead of McDavid, MacKinnon, Barkov, Kaprizov and Draisaitl.
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Dubas: No Pressure in Crosby Contract Talks
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas says talks with captain Sidney Crosby, whose deal runs through 2027, remain open with no deadline pressure on either side.
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Results
Amur beat Neftekhimik, end their three-game win streak
Kirill Pilipenko's lone goal and 23 saves from Maxim Dorozhko lifted Amur to sixth in the East, while Neftekhimik stay second.
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Fetisov Downplays Ovechkin's Preseason Injury Concerns
Two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov says Ovechkin's missed practices and preseason games are no cause for alarm, citing veteran scheduling arrangements.
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Predators Send Pinchuk Down, Utah Sends Down Duda
As NHL teams trimmed rosters to 23 before the regular season, Nashville assigned forward Vitali Pinchuk and Utah defenceman Artem Duda to their AHL affiliates.
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Vasilevskiy and Shesterkin Rated NHL's Top Goaltenders
The Athletic surveyed eight goalie coaches and two ex-NHL netminders, who ranked Vasilevskiy and Shesterkin tied for first, with Sorokin third and Bobrovsky eighth.
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Pavel Zubov: Lada's Near-Comeback Brings No Satisfaction
Lada's coach dissected a 4-5 loss to Dynamo Minsk after trailing 0-5, citing injuries, thin rotation, and young players struggling to cope in the KHL.
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Babaev: Criticism of Tkachev at Metallurg is unfair
Vladimir Tkachev's agent says the winger's conflict with Metallurg coach Andrei Razin is old news and won't distract the team before season's end.
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Treliving: Matthews in Best Skating Shape in Years
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving says Auston Matthews arrived at camp leaner and in his best skating shape in five years ahead of the new season.
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Hurricanes Still Negotiating Nikishin Contract Standoff
GM Eric Tulsky says Carolina and Alexander Nikishin's camp are working to resolve the contract dispute after the defenceman requested a trade and changed agents.
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Tambiyev Defends Dynamo Moscow's KHL Start
Dynamo Moscow coach Leonid Tambiyev says he sees no negative in the team's 11 points from 11 games, though he admits scoring just 21 goals is a concern.
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Gatiyatulin Won't Rule Out Trade Talk on Khmelevski
Ak Bars coach Anvar Gatiyatulin declines to address trade rumors around Alexander Khmelevski, saying the club is still seeking the best role for the winger.
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Kings Send Kirsanov Down; Hurricanes Waive Neuchev
NHL clubs trim rosters before the season: LA assigns Kirill Kirsanov to the AHL, Carolina sends down Ryabkin and Trikozov and places Viktor Neuchev on waivers.
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Tretiak: AKM Tula Needs New Sponsors to Survive
FHR president Vladislav Tretiak says AKM Tula's pre-season funding gap remains unresolved, hoping local authorities help the club find sponsors.
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Nikolishin: Neftekhimik Deserve to Be Taken Seriously
World champion Andrei Nikolishin praised Neftekhimik's attacking hockey after a 15-point start from 10 games left them atop the KHL Eastern Conference.
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Injuries
Ovechkin Returns to Full Training with Washington
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery says Alexander Ovechkin trained without limitations after missing two sessions with a lower-body injury.
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Matches
KHL Moves Admiral vs Neftekhimik Kickoff Time
The Fonbet Championship reset match No. 93 in Vladivostok to a 19:00 local start on 27 September, the second schedule shift for Neftekhimik in two days.
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Brylin Explains Minsk Dinamo's OT Loss to Moscow Dinamo
Minsk Dinamo coach Sergei Brylin says lingering tension from last season's play-offs fueled Thursday's emotional 3-4 overtime defeat to Moscow Dinamo.
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Bruce Cassidy Joins Team Canada Women's Staff
Former Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy becomes special advisor to Team Canada's women's program, assisting GM Cory Cheveldayoff.
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