Babcock loved Oilers' response at practice: 'I thought it was outstanding'
A day after opening criticizing the Oilers' compete level at practice, head coach Mike Babcock explains how much he liked the team's response on Tuesday.
The Talking Point: Can Cole Hutson match brother Lane's NHL success?
Montreal's Lane Hutson has had an impressive start to his career, capturing the Calder Trophy as top rookie in his first season with the Habs, and was in the Norris conversation last season as a candidate for best defenseman in the NHL. Lane's brother Cole is looking to follow a similar path with the Capitals, but can he match what his big bro has accomplished? TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce shares his thoughts.
Ottawa 1200: Prospects that get it stay, the others move on
@TSNJR, @TSNSteveLloyd and former Senator Shean Donovan on joining TSN as an analyst on Senators games
Ottawa 1200: It was the Summer of Cheryl
@TSNJR, @TSNSteveLloyd and @cherylpounder on the summer of Cheryl and some Sens talk
NHL: Avalanche 1, Jets 3
Gabriel Vilardi finished with a goal and an assist, Josh Morrissey had two helpers and the Jets defeated the Avalanche in preseason action.
NHL: Senators 2, Canadiens 3 (OT)
Cole Caufield tied things up in the third period to force overtime and then buried the game-winner, as the Canadiens knocked off the Senators in preseason action.
NHL: Rangers 2, Devils 3
Jack Hughes broke the tie in the third period and Timo Meier finished with a pair of points in the Devils preseason win over the Rangers.
NHL: Wild 3, Blackhawks 4 (OT)
Bowen Byram had a pair of goals in regulation and completed the hat trick in overtime for his first game in a Blackhawks uniform.
NHL: Flyers 2, Capitals 5
Joseph Woll allowed three goals on 22 shots in his unofficial Flyers debut, as they lost to the Capitals in preseason action.
Can Bjorck make an impact with Jets this season?
The hype around Winnipeg's Viggo Bjorck is high, but how realistic is it for him to jump right in and make an impact with the Jets this season? TSN's Danielle Bain discusses this and more.
Oilers Ice Chips: Babcock setting high standards at training camp
Oilers head coach Mike Babcock blew practice dead a number of times, setting a high standard, trying to maintain a frenetic pace at practice. Any mistakes resulted in play getting whistled down, with players having to restart drills. TSN's Ryan Rishaug has more on Babcock's standards.
Babcock mulling the pros and cons of playing McDavid and Draisaitl together
Oilers head coach Mike Babcock says he's mulling the pros and cons of playing Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together, but currently "doesn't have a clue" what he's going to do.
'I didn't think this one was very pretty': Babcock honest while assessing Oilers' practice
Oilers head coach Mike Babcock shares an honest assessment of Monday's practice, and explains the kind standard he'd like to see from the club on a daily basis. Meanwhile, forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins describes the pace of practice under Babcock as "intense".
The Talking Point: What's the Panthers' biggest strength - grit or skill?
The Panthers seemingly have a roster loaded with toughness and grit, but is it their identity? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares his thoughts on what Florida's biggest strength as a team is - grit or skill?
Nugent-Hopkins, McDavid believe Bouchard doesn't get the respect he deserves
Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has high praise for teammate Evan Bouchard, calling him "one of the top tier defencemen in the league", and explains why he's underrated defensively. Meanwhile, captain Connor McDavid says Bouchard deserves more respect as a player.
'We were both hoping to play with each other': Rielly sees promise alongside Raddysh
Morgan Rielly was paired up with Darren Raddysh at Maple Leafs practice on Monday and it was a partnership he was hoping would be explored during camp. Rielly believes there is an opportunity for that duo to do some good things for Toronto this season.
Rielly hopes to see preseason action; reflects on 'challenging' struggles last season
Morgan Rielly has recovered from his illness and is hoping to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Senators. The veteran defenceman spoke about the offseason of uncertainty and change after a disappointing campaign personally and with the team.
St. Ivany motivated to claim spot on Jets' third pairing: 'I'm going to do whatever I can'
Jets defenceman Jack St. Ivany discusses his motivation to push for the open spot on the Jets' third pairing, and how grateful he is for the opportunity with Winnipeg after being traded to the team in the off-season.
'I can play better': Bjorck hoping to take a step forward in his second preseason game
2026 eighth overall pick Viggo Bjorck says although he feels he played "okay" in Saturday's preseason opener, he's hoping to take a step forward in his second game tonight against the Avalanche. Meanwhile, head coach Scott Arniel shares what he's looking for in terms of progression in the 18-year-old.
Arniel wants young Jets players to make roster decisions 'hard on the coaches'
With a number of spots up for grabs this year, Jets head coach Scott Arniel wants the young players to take advantage of the opportunity to make an impression in the preseason and make roster decision "hard on the coaches".
NHL: Hurricanes 3, Panthers 6
Matthew Tkachuk set up his brother, Brady Tkachuk, for a power play goal in the first period as the Panthers pummelled the Hurricanes in preseason action on Sunday. Brady Tkachuk sealed the win with an empty net goal and also added an assist on Aleksander Barkov's first goal since suffering a torn ACL a year ago.
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