News and Notes from Thursday, October 29th, 2026
News
- The Detroit Red Wings announced that they have suspended forward Dylan Larkin.
- Larkin informed the team earlier in the day that he would not be playing for them anymore.
- Larkin had requested a trade during the offseason, and while initially reporting to the team at the start of the season it became clear that this would not be sustainable in Larkin and his representation’s view.
- The PWHL announced some changes going into the 2026-27 season that was agreed to with the PWHLPA.
- Starting in 2026–27, each team will carry 24 full Active Roster spots, up from 23; the Reserve Player structure will not be used in 2026-27.
- The existing CBA average salary requirement will apply across all 24 roster spots.
- Minimum annual base salaries will increase according to the following schedule: $42,000 in 2026-27, $45,000 in 2027–28, $47,500 in 2028–29, $50,000 in 2029–30, and $52,500 in 2030–31.
- These increases will apply to new contracts as well as existing contracts where salaries were below the applicable new minimum.
- The changes also introduce a One-Game SPA mechanism for unexpected, exigent roster circumstances.
NHL Scoreboard
- WIN 4 – TB 6
- UTH 4 – PIT 3 (OT)
- CLB 2 – COL 3
- CHI 1 – DET 4
- BOS 1 – STL 4
- WAS 4 – NAS 3
- MON 5 – DAL 2
- NYI 4 – MIN 3 (OT)
- BUF 0 – ANA 0
- OTT 0 – LA 0
- VAN 0 – SJ 0
Today’s Games
- NJ v. VGK – 6p ET
- WIN v. FLA – 7p ET
- SEA v. CAL – 8p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Ovechkin farewell tour hitting Nashville brings back memories for Trotz (NHL)
- DFO Insider: Hellebuyck Trade Aftermath, Canucks & Kings Exploring Big Move & Quinn Hughes To NJD? (Daily Faceoff)
- 32 Thoughts: Big Bob Defender (SportsNet)
- The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Larkin Trade Talks Escalating, Hughes Negotiations, Bobrovsky Crumbles, and more ft. Mike Russo (Daily Faceoff)
- U.S., Canada women could wear generic jerseys at hockey worlds amid IIHF legal dispute (The Athletic – $)
- Bobrovsky’s Nickname Should Be Goalie “Rob” (Hockey HotStove)
- Early Insider Trading: Larkin Scratched as Trade Talks Escalate (TSN)
- Insider Trading: Larkin suspended by Red Wings after deciding not to play (TSN)
