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Marc-Andre Fleury Speculation Mounts After Pierre LeBrun's Guarantee

Marc-Andre Fleury’s farewell exhibition with the Pittsburgh Penguins may not close the door on his playing career after all. Fleury, 40, retired in May after 21 seasons and 575 career wins, ranking second all-time among goaltenders in NHL history.

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NHL Rumours: Latest Kirill Kaprizov Roundup

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re just over a week away from the start of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. However, there are always discussions going on about the future.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / ESPN / September 27

Fleury bids emotional farewell in last Pens game

Marc-Andre Fleury, who signed a ceremonial professional tryout contract earlier this month, received a standing ovation in his final game with the Penguins, a 4-1 preseason win against the Blue Jackets.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Analysts Suspect Tampering Is Influencing Kirill Kaprizov’s Decision

Kirill Kaprizov’s contract standoff has become one of the NHL’s most scrutinized storylines, with insiders suggesting tampering is influencing the Minnesota Wild star’s decision-making.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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Marc-Andre Fleury News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

Insider Says Teams Will Try to Convince Fleury to Not Retire

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun posted on social media that the buzz surrounding Marc-Andre Fleury might not be limited to one return game in Pittsburgh. LeBrun posted on Friday that teams will be calling Fleury later in the season and trying to get him to come out of retirement.

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

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 26

Ranking trade options for Panthers following Aleksander Barkov injury

Aleksander Barkov is going to miss seven to nine months after suffering ACL and MCL injuries. What should Florida do?

Florida Panthers' three-peat hopes take huge hit with another major injury

Penguins insider predicts if Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin will be traded during 2025-26 season

NHL Atlantic Division predictions 2025-26: Which teams will beat, match or miss point projections?

NHL Metropolitan Division predictions 2025-26: Which teams will beat, match or miss point projections?

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Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL Trade Talk / September 26

Eastern Contender Ready to Back Up the Brinks Truck for Kaprizov

Kirill Kaprizov’s contract future is quickly becoming one of the NHL’s most-watched storylines, and according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo, there’s no shortage of suitors prepared to pay big to land the Minnesota Wild star.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / September 26

Minnesota Wild unveil opening night fan events, including 2000-era leadership team

Somehow, we're less than two weeks from the start of the NHL season. For the Minnesota Wild, there will be quite a bit of hoopla as the team celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 26

Wild owner avoids question about Kirill Kaprizov’s contract negotiations

It was only days ago that Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold humorously joked about having Kirill Kaprizov’s new contract in his coat pocket. Since then, however, the Russian winger is known to have turned down a historic $128 million eight-year deal that would have made him the best-paid player in league history.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

2 Takeaways From Wild’s 5-2 Preseason Loss to Stars

The Minnesota Wild took on one of their biggest division rivals in the Dallas Stars, at home on Thursday evening, Sept. 25, in their third preseason game.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / September 26

'Nothing to gain, everything to lose': Wild owner won’t address Kaprizov talks

Before Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold held his annual preseason chat with reporters during a game between the Wild and Stars in St. Paul Thursday night,

Kirill Kaprizov News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

'Wild' Tampering Story Unfolding Around Kaprizov

It’s not the first time in the last several months that a tampering story has surfaced in the NHL. Still, the latest buzz involving Kirill Kaprizov — a comment that was seemingly said in passing by a trusted insider — is garnering attention.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / September 25

Wild Unveil 25th Anniversary Jersey

The 2025-26 NHL season is home to major anniversaries for several franchises. Most notably, the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers are all celebrating their centennial seasons this year, becoming the last of the Original Six teams to do so.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / September 25