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Jake Sanderson Pregame Media vs CBJ

Hear from defenceman Jake Sanderson ahead of the Senators taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Canadian Tire Centre

RELEASE: Oilers to place Tomasek on waivers

Czech forward will have contract terminated after scoring five points in 22 games with Edmonton

PROSPECT REPORT: Alfons Freij and Sascha Boumedienne

Freij and Boumedienne will represent Sweden at this years World Junior Hockey Championship

Friday Forecheck: Flyers WJC Primer

Here are four storylines to follow during the 2025-26 edition of the IIHF World Junior Championships.

IIHF World Junior Championship Primer 

Learn all about the IIHF World Junior Championship and which Mammoth prospects are participating this year

Pontus ’The Backpack’ Holmberg: Strength earns new Bolt new nickname

In his first year with Tampa Bay, Holmberg has earned a reputation for being strong with the puck

Six Flyers Prospects to Play in World Junior Championship

Six Flyers prospects have been named to represent their respective national teams at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Capitals Have Six Prospects Playing in 2026 World Junior Championship

Washington tied for third among NHL teams in tournament representation

Sabres at World Juniors | How to watch, schedule and results

Buffalo has 3 prospects competing for Team USA.

6 Kings Prospects To Compete at 2026 World Juniors

Parekh, Reschny Named To Canada's World Juniors Roster

Canada kicks off tournament on Friday

Trocheck returning with Rangers to face Panthers in Winter Classic

Going into historic outdoor game, much has changed since forward began NHL career with Florida in 2014

European notebook: NHL-affiliated prospects heading to World Junior Championships

2025 1st-round picks Frondell, Eklund among those to compete in Minnesota

Winter Classic in Miami, milestones among 10 things to watch in NHL before Olympic break

With holiday pause over, League ramps up before players head to Milan in February

Thompson named Unmasked Goalie of Year for path to Capitals’ No. 1 

Has gone from undrafted to likely spot on Canada Olympic team

NHL On Tap: Avalanche look to keep rolling against Golden Knights

Olympic teammates Tkachuk, Matthews go head-to-head; streaking Sabres seek 8th win in row

Top games to watch when NHL resumes Saturday

Lightning-Panthers, Avalanche-Golden Knights among choices by NHL.com staff following break

2026 IIHF World Junior Championship: Tournament preview 

Hage headlines Habs representatives at 2026 edition of junior championship

Penguins Defenseman Harrison Brunicke Selected to Represent Team Canada at 2026 World Junior Championship

Winter Classic in MLB park brings things ‘full circle’ for Panthers GM

Zito using lessons learned as Brewers clubhouse attending in 80s ahead of outdoor game vs. Rangers

Christmas Day NHL hockey memories as evergreen as mistletoe

League last played games on holiday in 1971

AHL Notebook: Looking back at top stories of 2025

Abbotsford wins Calder Cup as Hershey's 3-peat bid falls short, Grand Rapids off to record-breaking start for 2025-26

Down on the Farm: Making His Mark

In his second season with Minnesota Wild’s AHL affiliate in Iowa, Brad Marek is often reminded of the small Michigan town he grew up by the rolling hills and farmland surrounding the home of the Iowa Wild.

On Tap: Day 1 of 2026 World Junior Championship

United States begins quest for 3-peat; projected No. 1 draft pick McKenna leads Canada against Czechia

Predators, Mammoth each have NHL-high 7 prospects at 2026 World Junior Championship

Kings, Islanders, Flyers, Capitals have 6 each in tournament, which begins Friday

Super 16: Reasons for optimism at holiday break

Panthers, Red Wings climb rankings; Senators, Devils enter