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With the regular season around the corner and final rosters being submitted ahead of the regular season, the Philadelphia Flyers executed a salary cap-related move over the weekend.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 6

Around the NHL: Sharks acquire Ryan Ellis, Wild extend Gustavsson, Blackhawks sign Grzelcyk

Welcome to a new season of Around the NHL, as the puck drops on the 2025-26 NHL season on Tuesday. There’s a triple-header lined up with action wisely spread across a few different start times, as Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks kick things off by visiting the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at 5:00pm est.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Ryan Ellis News / Field Level Media / October 5

Sharks acquire D Ryan Ellis, draft pick from Flyers

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Ryan Ellis and a conditional 2026 sixth-round draft selection from the Philadelphia Flyers for forward Carl Grundstrom and defenseman Artem Guryev, the Sharks announced Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 5

San Jose Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers Make a Trade

The flurry of activity leading up to the start of the regular season continues. News emerged on Sunday afternoon that the San Jose Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers have made a deal.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

Flyers Dump Ryan Ellis & Draft Pick to Sharks for Depth

Ryan Ellis, once a top-pairing defenseman, hasn’t played a hockey game since 2021 due to injury. On the books for a $6.25 million cap hit through 2026–27, there wasn’t much the Philadelphia Flyers could do other than eat the salary until it was up.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

Flyers trade Ryan Ellis, pick to Sharks for Carl Grundstrom, Artem Guryev

A former star’s cap hit is on the move. On Sunday, the Philadelphia Flyers traded the contract of defenseman Ryan Ellis, as well as a 2026 NHL Draft pick, to the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Flyers Trade Ryan Ellis to the Sharks for Grundstrom & Guryev

The Philadelphia Flyers traded Ryan Ellis and a conditional sixth-round pick to the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. In return, the Sharks send back Carl Grundstrom and Artem Guryev.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5