A few weeks earlier, Aspirot had been having a fine 2025 training camp with the Bruins after signing with the organization over the summer. Some observers even felt he was a decent bet to make the team, but when the final cuts came, Aspirot was sent to the American Hockey League for his seventh straight season there.

A good portion of the country looks at Iowa as a “fly over” state, but the Hawkeye State is much more to for Wild goalie Cal Petersen—it’s home. Born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa, Petersen is one of only four Iowa born players to make it to the NHL.

While the Ottawa Senators are happy to finally be back on home ice, the New York Rangers look to continue their road-warrior ways when the two clubs meet on Thursday.

The Detroit Red Wings host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, Dec. 2, looking for some home-ice help ahead of a 6-game road trip

Cronin was fired by the Ducks on April 19. On June 23, Zegras was traded to the Flyers, for forward Ryan Poehling and two picks in the NHL Draft.

Columbus – The NHL game is slowing down for Nate Danielson, 13 games into his career, and that's a good thing for the Red Wings. Danielson is understanding what to expect on and off the ice. Knowing where to be on the ice, understanding the routines and rhythm of the game schedule and what's needed to stay at peak efficiency.