Month: September 2026

AHL Officiating Lineup Changes for 2026-27

Posted by Josh Smith | Sep 26, 2026 | AHL, News

The American Hockey League’s officiating roster has been updated for the 2026-27 season. The...

Kraken’s Ottavainen Fined as Aggressor in Altercation with Flames’ Othmann

Posted by Josh Smith | Sep 25, 2026 | News, Player Safety

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety fined Seattle Kraken defenseman Ville Ottavainen $2,190.72 for serving as the aggressor in Thursday night’s altercation with Calgary Flames forward Brennan Othmann.

First Jersey Tuck Penalty in 13 Years Called on Flyers’ Zegras

Posted by Josh Smith | Sep 24, 2026 | News, NHL

It took 13 years, but the NHL’s jersey tuck rule is back. Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras was assessed a two-minute minor for delay of game for a tucked jersey during Thursday’s preseason game against the Boston Bruins.

Gatineau Olympiques Dedicate Video Goal Judges’ Room to Marc Maisonneuve

Posted by Josh Smith | Sep 24, 2026 | Hockey Quebec, News, QMJHL

The QMJHL’s Gatineau Olympiques have named their video goal judges’ room in honour of Marc Maisonneuve, the longtime Quebec official who died earlier this year

3.1 Million Miles: The NHL’s Most Traveled Officials

Posted by Josh Smith | Sep 23, 2026 | News, NHL

You think your commute is rough? Cody Beach worked 73 NHL games last season. To do it, he traveled...

NHL Officials Pronunciation Guide 2026-27

Posted by Josh Smith | Sep 22, 2026 | News, NHL

It’s great to know the officials’ names. It’s even better to pronounce them correctly. Here’s our updated pronunciation guide for the 2026-27 NHL officials:

Avs Goal Wiped Out by Jets’ Goaltender Interference Challenge

Posted by Josh Smith | Sep 22, 2026 | Coach's Challenge, News, NHL

Jets goaltender Stuart Skinner got it right on the Coach’s Challenge for goaltender interference against the Avalanche, and he didn’t even get to see the replay.

Caps’ Cristall Ejected for Cross-Check to Face, Fined $2,250

Posted by Josh Smith | Sep 21, 2026 | News, NHL

The Capitals’ Andrew Cristall picked up a five-minute major and an automatic game misconduct for cross-checking Flyers defenseman Hunter McDonald in the face.

NHLers: If I Could Change One Rule…

Posted by Josh Smith | Sep 19, 2026 | News

ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski recently polled NHL players to find out what changes they’d make to the rulebook. Some of our favorite suggestions – with commentary – are below.