There’s now one week to go until the regular season opens, meaning six days until opening night rosters are due. Most teams have gotten their last round of sweeping cuts done and now only have a handful of names to trim to get down to 23 players. We’ll keep track of additional cuts as they roll in today: Carolina Hurricanes (per team announcement) D Gavin Bayreuther (to AHL … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/30/25
Max Pacioretty Retires, Joins University Of Michigan’s Coaching Staff
Tuesday: Pacioretty has indeed retired with the University of Michigan announcing that the long-time NHLer has been hired as a special assistant to head coach Brandon Naurato. Pacioretty released the following statement: After 17 seasons in the NHL, I’m excited to begin this next chapter with Michigan Hockey. I’m so thankful for the teammates, coaches and fans who have been a … [Read more...] about Max Pacioretty Retires, Joins University Of Michigan’s Coaching Staff
Evening Notes: Chinakhov, Oilers, Golden Knights, Stevenson
Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reported that Yegor Chinakhov has not been happy with his role of late. The tantalizing 24-year-old has been skating on the Jackets’ fourth line, with no attention on the power play either. When asked about the role, Chinakhov said, “No comment.” Portzline also mentioned Head Coach Dean Evason’s thoughts on the situation. The Jackets’ bench boss … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Chinakhov, Oilers, Golden Knights, Stevenson
Capitals Name Patrick Wellar Interim Assistant Coach, Hire Brent Thompson
The Capitals have promoted Patrick Wellar to their NHL coaching staff on an interim basis, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. It will be his first NHL role after spending the past several years working as an assistant for Washington’s AHL affiliate in Hershey. Wellar will ensure the Capitals maintain a four-person bench staff to begin the campaign. Assistant Mitch … [Read more...] about Capitals Name Patrick Wellar Interim Assistant Coach, Hire Brent Thompson
Training Camp Cuts: 9/27/25
We are now 10 days away from opening night, now that training camp has reached its second Saturday. Over the next few days, teams will have some of their biggest cuts of the preseason, while also putting additional players up for claim on the waiver wire. Each team’s current roster can be found at our Training Camp Roster Tracker. Here is the list of today’s cuts: Buffalo … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/27/25