It appears the NHL has reached a deal in place with ESPN for a seven-year broadcasting deal, according to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston. There hasn’t been any official word from the NHL. Sources: ESPN is signing a seven-year deal with the NHL as part of the league’s new U.S. media rights package.https://t.co/R7VeixXYq7 — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris)
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What is the Washington Capitals’ biggest trade deadline need? J.J. Regan of NBC Sports Washington (mailbag): Assessing what may be the Washington Capitals’ biggest need is the most essential thing of their trade deadline. Some argue that need is little or no. That may be true. On the other hand, defense seems to be a
Taylor Hall helps address Arizona’s biggest flaws The Arizona Coyotes are a very good team. They are deep up front, excellent defensively, and Darcy Kuemper and Antti Raanta quietly make up one of the league’s best goaltending tandems in the league. *The* best if you’re looking at the save percentage leaders this season. What the
The opening day of the 2019 NHL free-agent period usually results in a frenzy of contract signings. Within hours following the 12:01 ET start time on July 1, the best available talent gets inked to expensive new deals. This year was no different, but there was additional spice to the day. The revealing of several