The #PHWA's Conn Smythe Trophy ballots: Vasilevskiy’s resounding win

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Quick Shifts: Vinni Lettieri is fighting to stick with the Maple Leafs, literally | Why Anders Lee understands Nikita Kucherov's mixing emotion with business | Hellebuyck's letter to Jets fans doesn't cut it | Hagel throws shade + 8 more NHL things... tinyurl.com/56hdh747

Early Leads And Stingy Defense Fuel Tampa Bay Lightning’s Perfect Start At Home

From #PHWA member @TomLay810

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New Via @JimBiringer:

Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning at a Major Crossroad

More on @FP_Coverage:
fullpresscoverage.com/2026/11/01/nik… #gobolts

Kunniaa Ryan Nugent-Hopkinsille. Yhden seuran miehelle. Uusi postaus @AtleettiX NHL-blogilla. #NHLfi atleetti.fi/jouni-niemisen…

“You could do other things with the jersey, maybe the sleeves or whatever, and make it look a little different, but the logo is the logo. It’s never, ever changing.”

🔓 Unlocked story:
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“A really great offensive player who goes to spots that you hope everybody would get there.”

The Maple Leafs' top nine has been inconsistent and in flux since John Tavares went down. He's coming back soon. They need him: tinyurl.com/uywpaa24

#GoBolts fans, you have a voice tonight when Nikita Kucherov plays his first game in Tampa since requesting a trade. After hearing Kucherov yesterday, how will you receive him?

This @TB_Times story asks the question: tampabay.com/sports/lightni…

I don’t know who this man is. I mean, he could be walking down the street, I wouldn’t know a thing. Sorry to this man. #Canucks dailyhive.com/vancouver/canu…

Wrote about Marco Sturm's usage of James Hagens, something people seem to get very worked up over: audacy.com/weei/sports/br…

Canada's women's national team netminders will be under new guidance moving forward after Hockey Canada hired former Edmonton Oilers goalie coach Dustin Schwartz as Canada's new head of goaltending and national team goaltending coach.

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“They'll start to go. But most important thing right now is building our identity and helping the team win games.”

Tom Wilson knows the goals will come. For now, he’s taking pride in his role and shutting down top stars for the Caps. Latest @TheStandardDC:

thedistrictstandard.com/article/wilson…

"A lot of people expect our team just to be perfect. It hasn't been perfect for us by any means, but there's a lot of hockey left. ... We've been through it all as a group and this is just another one of those challenges for us." nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/philadelph…

Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won’t re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says

From #PHWA member @SWhyno

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Hers’s my story on Dawson Mercer making his #NHLJets debut in the Heritage Classic:

winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2…

The Caps power play is 5-for-25 to open the 2026-27 campaign, as it continues to navigate some growing pains, they think they've found the right combos that'll ignite a spark.

On the recent changes, what's working and much more. For @TheStandardDC:
thedistrictstandard.com/article/caps-p…

"That’s the ultimate goal is to play with the Penguins. That’s definitely on the line this year.”

On Penguins forward prospect Tanner Howe in his second professional season:

triblive.com/sports/fully-h…

I’ve said they’re a dark horse landing spot from the beginning. The more I think about it, the more I think the Utah Mammoth may be the best place for Connor Hellebuyck to end up.

A Personal Note to My #NJDevils Readers.

Link:
thedevilsnarrative.substack.com/p/finding-my-s…

Which PWHL veterans are leading candidates to be this season's breakout performers like Rebecca Leslie and Kelly Pannek last year? thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/wh…