The Brutalist Report

ESPN NHL

• Blashill sets tone on opening day with Blackhawks [143d]
• Kaprizov fends off deal talk, puts 'focus on hockey' [143d]
• Kings captain Kopitar to retire after 2025-26 [143d]
• Stars' Oettinger moves on from quick playoff hook [143d]
• Caps GM: Coach allegations 'not hockey related' [143d]
• Ducks GM calls McTavish holdout 'disappointing' [143d]
• Ovechkin undecided if '25-26 will be swan song [143d]