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Louka Cloutier - Posts shutout in BC win Cloutier recorded a 28-save shutout in Boston College's 4-0 win over St. Cloud State University on Thursday.

Impact This was the fifth shutout of Cloutier's collegiate career. He has allowed just three goals over two games to start 2026-27, going 1-1-0 in those contests. The Avalanche prospect, a fifth-round pick in 2024, will likely stay in school to continue his development for the next few years.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

David Perron - Links up with Dallas Perron signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Stars on Thursday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Perron will give the Stars some needed forward depth and experience. Expect the 38-year-old winger to fill a bottom-six role for his new club. He had 28 points over 65 regular-season outings between Ottawa and Detroit in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Now: Lead with our Best | NHL.com The NHL Now crew break down all the action from Wednesday's nights slate of games including the Capitals win over the Canadiens and the bigg...

OCTOBER 15 • NHL.COM

Recapping the Canadiens taking on the Capitals, more | NHL.com The NHL Tonight First Shift hosts speak about the Capitals defeating the Canadiens in the first matchup of the Hutson brothers in the NHL, t...

OCTOBER 15 • NHL.COM

Roope Hintz - Logs big minutes despite being questionable Hintz (undisclosed) had a shot, two hits and one block in 18:05 of ice time in Dallas' 3-2 shootout win over Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Hintz sustained the injury during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche, but he didn't end up missing a full game due to the injury. He has two goals and four points in seven outings this season. Provided Hintz remains healthy, he should continue to serve on the top line and first power-play unit.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cale Makar - Held scoreless in return Makar was held scoreless on two shots with two hits, a blocked shot and a plus-1 rating during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Makar missed Tuesday's game against Dallas while awaiting the birth of his twin sons, but he returned to action during the rematch in the second half of the back-to-back set. The 27-year-old was held off the scoresheet for the second time in his first six appearances of the season, but he saw a regular workload and should be available for Colorado moving forward.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona State hires veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead program, Powers announces resignation

Arizona State has hired Dave Hakstol as hockey coach while investigating an outdoor workout incident that left a player on life support

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press