PhHN Daily: Flyers Predictions; Marchenko Blockbuster; NHL Hockey is BACK

The 2026-27 NHL regular season begins on Tuesday with a five-game slate after all teams finalized their 23-man active rosters. The Philadelphia Flyers confirmed their opening night roster, featuring AHL veteran Garrett Wilson, while forward Denver Barkey was placed on injured reserve ahead of their season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.

In major league news, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a six-player trade that included former Flyer Emil Andrae moving to Columbus. Following the deal, Marchenko signed a six-year, $75 million contract with Toronto. Additionally, Macklin Celebrini was named captain of the San Jose Sharks, and David Pastrnak became the 28th captain of the Boston Bruins.