NHL roster movements and broadcasting shifts for 2026-27 season

The National Hockey League is seeing significant roster movement as teams prepare for the 2026-27 season. Currently, 30 players have been placed on waivers, including former first-round picks Carson Lambos and Brendan Brisson. NHL teams have a 24-hour window to claim these players before they are assigned to their respective minor league affiliates.

In broadcasting news, the Montreal Canadiens' 2026-27 season will feature an expanded 84-game regular-season schedule. Due to new long-term media rights agreements, fans will need to access multiple platforms to follow the team. French-language coverage will be distributed via RDS, TVA Sports, and Amazon Prime Video. English-language broadcasts have also shifted, with Sportsnet now serving as the primary provider following changes to national rights deals.