Michael Lindenbaum is joined by Ted Starkey of HockeyHotstove.com as the Olympic break, and what international competition really does for the NHL. Plus they discuss the upcoming trade deadline and discuss what moves the Washington Capitals could consider.
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PWHL Star of the Week – Desbiens Earns Weekly Honor
The PWHL has named Montreal Victoire goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens Player of the Week.
TXHT Daily – Rare Matinee
On a relaxing day, there would a rare matinee game, plus five other games that went back and forth.
NHL Stars of the Week – Schaefer Earns Weekly Honor
The NHL announced that they have named New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer First Star of the Week.
TXHT Daily – Shutouts and Close Contests
To kick off the month of March, we would be treated to 6 NHL games and 2 PWHL matchups.
TXHT Daily – Long Saturday
In a very bust Saturday, it would be a 14 game day with a lone game taking place in the PWHL and a 13 game day in the NHL, it would be a quiet day of news but all of the games would be action packed with some of the games being close while others were blowouts.
TXHT Daily – Calm Before an Important Weekend
With the NHL Trade Deadline a week away, the NHL would feature 4 games before heading into a very important weekend for many teams.
TXHT Daily – Full Night
In a 13 game night, the PWHL got back in action with one contest and 12 games in the NHL, it would be a full night as there would be comebacks, blowouts, and close calls, plus other news and notes around the hockey universe.
TXHT Daily – Back to Action
News and Notes from Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 News Pittsburgh Penguins F Sidney Crosby has been placed on Injured Reserve and will miss a minimum of four weeks. In addition, Penguins D Kris Letang has been activated from Injured Reserve. https://www.instagram.com/p/DVL3W6YkWWV/ Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps Philadelphia Flyers v. Washington Capitals … Continue reading TXHT Daily – Back to Action
TXHT Daily – Getting Back to Business
With the Olympics in the rear mirror, it's time to get back to business with the NHL regular season resuming on Wednesday.



