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Former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Louis Domingue is continuing his playing career overseas.

Domingue signed a one-year deal with the KHL's Sibir Novosibirsk on Thursday after spending the 2024-25 season with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, the AHL team of the New York Rangers. He finished the season with a 7-20-1 record, a 3.32 goals-against average, and a .896 save percentage. 

He had been with the Wolf Pack for the previous three seasons after spending the 2021-22 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Domingue played in six playoff games for the Penguins against the Rangers in 2022 because of injuries to Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith, finishing with three wins, a 3.65 goals-against average, and a .898 save percentage. 

DeSmith was the starter for Game 1 of the series but got hurt during the game, paving the way for Domingue to take the net until Jarry was healthy enough for Game 7. The Penguins had a 3-1 lead in the series before the Rangers stormed back to win it in seven games thanks to an Artemi Panarin overtime goal. 

Domingue was picked by the Arizona Coyotes (now the Utah Mammoth) in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL Draft. 

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Patrick Kane is back for another season with the Detroit Red Wings after agreeing to another one-year extension, and he could soon set NHL history. 

Kane, who has amassed 1,343 career points, is only 32 from passing Mike Modano's record of 1,374 points to become the highest scoring U.S.-born player of all time. 

Looking ahead to 2025-26

Patrick Kane of the @DetroitRedWings sits 32 points away from passing Mike Modano for the most all-time by a U.S.-born player. Modano has held the mark since passing Phil Housley on Nov. 7, 2007. #NHLStatspic.twitter.com/nE8kYsYgWa

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) July 17, 2025

Modano spent the final season of his NHL career with the Red Wings in 2010-11, though he missed multiple weeks after suffering a frightening wrist injury against the Columbus Blue Jackets in November 2010. 

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Kane, who only needs eight more goals to reach 500 for his career, has spoken glowingly about his time with the Red Wings, which was made easier when he first signed in December 2024 thanks to the presence of his former Chicago Blackhawks teammate and good friend Alex DeBrincat.

“It’s been great,” Kane said of his time with the Red Wings toward the end of last season. “Obviously really appreciative of Steve (Yzerman) and the organization to take a chance on me coming back from the surgery, and I think even last year it maybe didn’t so much feel like it was home, or like it was my team, or the team I played for. But coming into this year, and especially now, I definitely feel like a Red Wing now. It’s been a great place for me to continue my career, and I’ve really enjoyed it.”

Following a slower start than he or the Red Wings would have liked last season, Kane immediately returned to his dangerous form when Todd McLellan took over behind the bench in late December. 

McLellan soon began skating Kane on a line with DeBrincat centered by rookie Marco Kasper, a combination that Red Wings fans can likely expect to see at the start of next season. 

The Red Wings will need Kane at his best next season if they are to have a chance at bringing playoff hockey to Little Caesars Arena for the first time next spring. 

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The Stanley Cup is back in South Florida.

After spending some time in Quebec with A.J. Greer and Roberto Luongo once it was engraved with the names of the 2025-26 Florida Panthers, the Stanley Cup made the trip back to Broward County this week for some fun in the sun.

On Wednesday, longtime Panthers equipment manager Scott Tinkler took his turn with the historic trophy.

Tinkler, who has been with the Panthers since their first season all the way back in 1993, did one of the most South Florida things you could do with the Stanley Cup.

He brought it to Flanigan's.

According to a video posted by Flanigan's on social media, and photos posted by @maimiguydylan on X, the Cup was filled with several of the restaurant’s staple items.

We’re talking chicken wings, the banzai brownie dessert and, of course, Flanigan's famous rib rolls.

While there have been plenty of exotic and memorable Panthers’ Stanley Cup days over the past year-plus, this is one of the more localized ones.

Flanigan's has been staple in South Florida since opening in the 1950s.

The image of Joe “Big Daddy” Flanigan on the eatery’s large, green plastic cups are famously seen all over the region, from parties on the boats and the beach to random kitchen cabinets, and even in the Amerant Bank Arena press box during Panthers games.

If you’re from South Florida and don’t have a Flanigan's cup somewhere in your home, you might be one of the only ones.

And that being the case, close your computer or put down your phone right now and drive to the nearest Flanigan's.

You won’t be sorry, and hey, you might run into the Stanley Cup while you’re there!

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Photo caption: The Stanley Cup made an appearance at the Flanigans in Hallandale Beach on Wednesday. (Photo source: @miamiguydylan on X) 

The Vancouver Canucks’ schedule for the 2025–26 season has officially been released. The team begins 2025–26 at home on October 9 against the Calgary Flames, and concludes the regular season on April 16 on the road against the Edmonton Oilers. Let’s take a look at some of Vancouver’s can’t-miss games occurring throughout the season. 

October 9: Home Opener Versus Calgary

As mentioned, the Canucks start the 2025–26 season at home against the Flames, with this game beginning at 7:00pm PT. This is the second year in a row that Vancouver has started their season at home against Calgary on October 9, as they had the exact same season-opening date and matchup the year prior. Many remember last season’s opening blunder in which Vancouver got off to an early 4–1 lead in the first period only to lose 6–5 in overtime. In 2025–26, the team will look to repair this with a win to start off their season. 

October 11: First Match Against Edmonton

Vancouver’s next game in 2025–26 is none other than a match against the Oilers in Edmonton. Edmonton is coming off their second straight Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Florida Panthers, meaning they’ll be coming into the season with revenge on their minds. Previous Canucks and Oilers matchups have been very entertaining — for example, the January 18 game in Vancouver in which both Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers were suspended for three games due to some end-of-game action. 

Another aspect of this game that makes it intriguing is the fact that this will be newly-acquired Canuck Evander Kane’s first game against his former team. It’s no secret that Kane plays with an edge, so any in-game scrappiness could be due to something he starts. Regardless, Canucks vs. Oilers games are always exciting ones for both fanbases to watch. 

October 17: Kiefer Sherwood’s Revenge

On March 15, in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Vancouver, former Canuck Jason Dickinson threw a dirty hit on Filip Chytil that crunched the latter painfully into the boards. Chytil was taken out of the game and ultimately did not play again for the rest of the season. Postgame, a few players expressed their disdain for the hit, but none more than newcomer Kiefer Sherwood. 

“[Dickinson’s] going to have to answer the bell next year because I know we don’t play them again. That was a dirty hit,” Sherwood had said at the time. “And then he doesn’t have the ‘whatever’ to step on the ice afterwards. [Forbort] asked him [to fight] and it is what it is. We’ll get him next year.” 

With this in mind, Vancouver’s first game against the Blackhawks during the 2025–26 season is on October 17 in Chicago. Whether Dickinson fights or not is something that will remain answerless until both teams step on the ice, but regardless, Vancouver clearly has plans to exact their revenge. 

October 28: J.T. Miller Returns To Vancouver

October 28 may be one of the highest-awaited games of the Canucks’ calendar year. Former Canuck J.T. Miller will be playing at Rogers Arena for the first time since being traded, with his last game in front of Canucks fans being January 25 against the Washington Capitals. With how popular Miller was in his time with Vancouver, it’s likely that he’ll be getting a pretty long tribute video when he arrives. 

Sentimental aspects aside, it’ll surely be a game to watch when the Canucks take on the New York Rangers for the first time in Vancouver with Miller in the lineup. With a healthy Elias Pettersson hopefully in the lineup, many will likely be comparing the two players’ performances against one-another. 

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November 5: Connor Bedard Comes To Vancouver

It’s always fun when a superstar rolls into town. For Vancouver, one of the most exciting players to watch at Rogers Arena is Connor Bedard. The forward, who is originally from North Vancouver, is expected to play against his hometown team on November 5 when the Blackhawks come to Vancouver. Bedard has already played at Rogers Arena twice in his NHL career, both in the 2024–25 season, which will make this matchup his third. 

November 17: First Match Against The Back-To-Back Stanley Cup Champions

As part of their usual annual trip to Florida, the Canucks will take on the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Panthers on November 17. Florida is coming off their second straight Stanley Cup. Despite many of their players being eligible for free agency in 2025, the Panthers retained all of their key free agents, meaning their championship core will stick around for quite some time. Last season, Vancouver secured their first win of the season against the Panthers in Florida. 

December 30: Rick Tocchet Returns To Vancouver

Vancouver’s December 30 match against the Philadelphia Flyers is important for more than just the fact that it’s their last game of 2025. This game also marks the return of former Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet, who will be coaching the Flyers in his first game back in Vancouver since April 16. Accompanying Tocchet back to Vancouver will be former Canucks assistant coach Yogi Švejkovský and former Canucks defenceman Noah Juulsen. 

January 23: The Hughes Bowl

On January 23, one of the more recent NHL traditions will take place — the Hughes Bowl. The New Jersey Devils, the team of Jack and Luke Hughes, will come to Vancouver and face the Canucks and their captain, Quinn Hughes. The first Hughes Bowl of 2025–26 will take place earlier in the year, on December 14 in New Jersey. This installment will be the first to occur in Vancouver since the Canucks were crushed 6–0 by the Devils on October 30, 2024. 

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January 25: Artūrs Šilovs’ Return To Vancouver

Just two days after the Hughes Bowl, Canucks fans will welcome back a former fan favourite. Artūrs Šilovs, who was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, will return to Rogers Arena alongside his new team on January 25. It’s currently unknown whether Šilovs has a chance at starting in that game or not, but regardless, there’s a chance the Calder Cup champion could still be in the building for his first game back. 

April 14: Vancouver’s Final Home Game

Vancouver ends the 2025–26 regular season on the road, meaning their last home game will take place a little earlier than some other teams’. The Canucks will host the Los Angeles Kings on April 14 in their final regular season game in front of their fans. With that being said, there’s always the possibility that they could be back in the building after this date, but they’ll need to qualify for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in order to do so. 

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The Detroit Red Wings haven't had a true, homegrown goaltender since the days of both Jimmy Howard and Chris Osgood, both of whom got their starts after being drafted by the club by working their way up through Detroit's minor-league affiliates. 

Osgood ultimately won the Stanley Cup three times with Detroit, twice as a starter. And while Howard unfortunately wasn't able to do so, he still ranks third all-time in franchise history in victories and games played. 

The Red Wings are hoping that both Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine, who are two of the more highly-regarded goaltending NHL prospects today, will fit the bill. 

Cossa has already begun his professional career with the Grand Rapids Griffins, amassing a total record of 43-24-15 over the last two combined seasons. He also picked up his first NHL victory in a relief appearance for the Red Wings last December in what has been his only appearance in the big show to date. 

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Augustine, who has decided that he'll be returning to play his junior season with the Michigan State Spartans, has received attention from a recent NHL.com ranking of the best goaltenders 25 years old and under, clocking in at No. 6 overall. 

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Additionally, Augustine was ranked third overall by The Athletic's Scott Wheeler in his recent rankings of the best drafted NHL goalie prospects; Cossa came in at No. 8 overall. 

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— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) July 15, 2025

Augustine put together a sparking 19-7-4 record in his sophomore season with the Spartans, complete with an equally solid .924 save percentage and 2.08 goals-against average. Oh, and he was also named the 2024-25 Big Ten Goaltender of the Year. 

His skills have also been put to the test in international competition. He's a five-time medal winner, including consecutive gold medals at the 2024 and 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships. In doing so, he became the winningest goalie in United States history at the IIHF World Junior Championships.

A 2023 second-round Draft pick of the Red Wings, Augustine's career trajectory thus far shows no sign of not being able to eventually become a highly successful goaltender for Detroit in the future.

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Despite an excellent rookie season in the KHL, Philadelphia Flyers goalie prospect Egor Zavragin has yet to prove himself in the eyes of some experts.

After starting the season 3-3-0 with HK Sochi and owning a .941 save percentage, Zavragin, 19, re-joined his parent club, SKA St. Petersburg, and effectively became the KHL powerhouse's full-time starter.

 The Flyers' 2023 third-round pick played a total of 37 regular season games for SKA, posting a 2.55 GAA, a .912 save percentage, and a 17-11-3 record to go along with three shutouts.

Zavragin's fellow netminders, Artemi Pleshkov and Pavel Moysevich, combined for 17 wins in the 41 games played between them, and Zavragin is younger than both.

But those stats at that age with that kind of responsibility didn't do much for him in the eyes of Scott Wheeler, one of The Athletic's NHL prospect experts.

In Wheeler's latest rankings of the top 20 drafted goalie prospects, Zavragin managed to rank just 17th, ahead of only Carl Lindbom, Jakub Dobes, and Lucas Beckman.

But, what's interesting is that Zavragin still placed in Wheeler's second tier, which spanned from No. 3 goalie Trey Augustine down to No. 18 goalie Lindbom.

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Despite his low ranking, Wheeler was plenty complimentary of Zavragin's game and didn't note any negatives, which should come as good news for Flyers fans eagerly anticipating the Russian prospect's arrival in the coming years.

Still, given his extremely young age (still 19 despite being drafted in 2023, born Aug. 23, 2005), Zavragin has a much longer developmental runway than some of his counterparts on the list, and he's already nearing a dominant level of play in a league like the KHL.

Some of this year's draftees, like Joshua Ravensbergen, Pyotr Andreyanov, and Jack Ivankovic, all placed inside of the top-10.

And, somehow, Devon Levi, the second-oldest player on the list, placed seventh despite failing to cement his place in the NHL on a team like Buffalo.

Effectively, yes, while all these goalies are talented, it's hard not to feel like Zavragin was slighted, even just a little bit, in the rankings, but the Flyers and many of their younger prospects are happy to be the underdogs.

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As an aside, Wheeler ranked five 2025-drafted goalies ahead of Zavragin, and many of you who follow me online or followed my draft coverage here know that I was adamant about the Flyers taking a goalie with one of their top picks, including as high as the first round, with the poor performances all throughout the organization and perceived uncertainty around the NHL futures of Aleksei Kolosov and Ivan Fedotov.

And Zavragin is actually the most recent goalie the Flyers have drafted, too (alongside draft classmate Carson Bjarnason), so, it makes you wonder. Philadelphia basically has all its eggs in those two baskets right now.

The Buffalo Sabres revealed their 2025-26 regular season schedule on Wednesday, with the club opening the 82-game schedule against the New York Rangers at Key Bank Center on Thursday, October 9. The Sabres schedule is home-heavy early in the season, but each month has a game that is intriguing. 

Here are seven home games for each month of the season:

October - Friday 10/24 vs. Toronto - Narrowly beating out the first meeting with the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the first Leafs-Sabres match with Key Bank Center loaded with Toronto fans is always a signature event. Buffalo regularly dominated the Leafs on home ice, but Toronto has fared better in recent years.

November - Tuesday 11/4 vs. Utah - Possibly the most anticipated game of the season, with JJ Peterka returning to Buffalo for the first time since forcing his way out. It will also be Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan’s first chance to play against the newly-named Mammoth.    

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December - Monday 12/1 vs. Winnipeg - The Sabres only play four games at home in December, and the other three are against non-playoff teams (Philadelphia, NY Islanders, and Boston), so the game against the President’s Trophy-winning Jets wins by default. 

January - Monday 1/12 vs. Florida - The best of eight home games in January is against the Stanley Cup Champions, with three former Sabres in Sam Reinhart, Dmitri Kulikov, and Evan Rodrigues sporting a ring on each hand.

 February - Thursday 2/5 vs. Pittsburgh - Slim pickings in the year’s shortest month, since the Sabres play only once at Key Bank Center because of the Olympic break, but at least we get to see Sidney Crosby before he hops on a plane to Italy. 

March - Tuesday 3/3 vs. Vegas - There is still a buzz in the air when Jack Eichel comes to town, and now that Mitch Marner has joined the former Sabres team captain, the Golden Knights may be the most hated club in the Niagara Peninsula.  

April - Monday 4/6 vs. Tampa Bay - One of only three home games and the last Atlantic Division game at KBC in the regular season, something that the Sabres hope means something for playoff implications down the stretch. 

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The Chicago Blackhawks have plenty of promising young players on their roster. Goaltender Spencer Knight is one of them, as he has the potential to emerge as a very impactful goalie at the NHL level. 

Knight has already shown promise over his four-year NHL career thus far, as he has recorded a 49-33-9 record, a 2.83 goals-against average, and a .904 save percentage in 95 games. Now, after being traded to the Blackhawks from the Florida Panthers in the Seth Jones deal, he will have the opportunity to finally be a full-time starter. 

Knight's potential and success so far at the NHL level have now landed him some serious praise. In a recent article for NHL.com, Kevin Woodley ranked Knight as the second-best goalie in the NHL who is under 25 years old heading into the 2025-26 season. The only goalie Woodley had ahead of him was Calgary Flames rising star Dustin Wolf.

Overall, when looking at what Knight has done so far during his career, it is certainly fair that he has earned the No. 2 spot on Woodley's list. The 2019 first-round pick has the tools to become something special for the Blackhawks as they look to take that next step, and it will be fun to see what kind of campaign he has in 2025-26 from here. 

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