Hockey fans, get ready for a season of reunions and returns as several key players are set to make their way back to their former teams. The 2026-27 NHL season is shaping up to be a thrilling one, with several high-profile homecomings on the horizon. Among them is Connor McDavid's highly anticipated return to the Edmonton Oilers, where he first rose to stardom. Another highly anticipated reunion is that of Auston Matthews, who is expected to rejoin the Toronto Maple Leafs after a brief stint with the New York Rangers. These returns, combined with a host of other player movements, are set to shake up the NHL landscape and have a significant impact on the season's outcome. Will these homecomings be enough to propel their teams back to the top of the league?
Most Anticipated Homecomings Of The 2026–27 NHL Season The Hockey News
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
