To say Brendan Gallagher has endured a couple of disappointing seasons would be one of the greatest understatements in recent memory. The Montreal Canadiens’ biggest heart has dealt with bigger injuries, playing in just 93 games over the last two seasons combined. The damage has also taken a toll on his ability to produce goals,
ESPN News Services Sep 4, 2023, 07:19 PM ET Brad Maxwell, who spent parts of nine seasons of a 10-year NHL career as a defenseman for the Minnesota North Stars, died on Sunday due to lung cancer that had spread through his body. He was 66. Maxwell was Minnesota’s No. 7 overall pick of the
The Edmonton Oilers’ faithful have plenty to be thrilled about with Connor Brown, including the past chemistry he’s shown with superstar Connor McDavid. Almost a decade ago, the duo combined for 227 points as linemates, and fans are eager to see if the pair can replicate that same chemistry this season. But stay tuned, as
In November 2019, before the world changed with the onslaught of a global pandemic, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant coaching change. They parted ways with head coach Mike Babcock following a disappointing start to the season. To no one’s surprise who knew the link between then Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas
DETROIT — After playing two seasons at the University of Denver from 2020-22, Detroit Red Wings defenseman prospect Antti Tuomisto decided it was time for something new. So Tuomisto, who was Detroit’s 35th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, opted to forgo his final two seasons of NCAA eligibility to play in his
The Calgary Flames don’t have much expectations to live up to after a disappointing 2022-23 season. That may be a good thing, as they were thought of as potential Stanley Cup contenders at this time last year, and wound up missing the playoffs by two points. Related: Flames’ Weegar in Store for Massive 2023-24 Season
The Erie Otters opened their 2023 Preseason with a pair of games at Erie Insurance Arena. On Friday night, they defeated the Brantford Bulldogs by a final score of 6-2. Then on Sunday afternoon, the Otters came back from 2-0 down to defeat the Saginaw Spirit 5-3. With that, the next time the Otters play
If the Arizona Coyotes are going to make a statement in 2023-24, goaltender Karel Vejmelka will have to become a star. Does he have what it takes to be a top-tier NHL goaltender? At 27 years old, he could carry the team for years to come. However, is the team strong enough to make the
The Edmonton Oilers have filtered through some average to below-average talent over the years to get their team in the right spot to compete for a Stanley Cup. The most recent of this group came last season. There are still quite a few former Oilers without contracts for the 2023-24 season who might surprise you.
Training camp is just a few weeks away. It has been another offseason of change for the Anaheim Ducks following the team’s last-place finish in 2022-23. General manager Pat Verbeek still has some work to do before opening night, and there are some lingering questions that need to be answered as the team enters the
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and Upper Deck are hosting the 13th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 5 with 35 NHL prospects and rookies scheduled to attend. This unique event provides Upper Deck – the official trading card partner of the NHLPA and the NHL – with an opportunity to capture
“Facts are meaningless. You can use facts to prove anything that is even remotely true. Facts schmacts.” – Homer Simpson In 1997, the above Homer Simpson quote was intended as satire. In 2023, it rings eerily true. The line between fact and fiction is easily blurred, making it hard to decipher what is true and
The only NHL team that Jake DeBrusk knows is the Boston Bruins. Since being drafted 14th overall in the first round of the 2015 Entry Draft, the Edmonton, Alberta native has had his ups and downs wearing the Black and Gold. After scoring a career-high 27 goals in 2018-19, he took a step back the
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 30, 2023, 01:25 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Toronto Maple Leafs are sticking with head coach Sheldon Keefe. The Maple Leafs announced a multiyear contract extension for their bench boss Wednesday, putting to rest conversation about whether Keefe would remain with Toronto
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how much will it cost the Pittsburgh Penguins to extend Jake Guentzel on another contract? Meanwhile, could a Torey Krug trade out of St. Louis still take place during the season? Finally, it was revealed that there were off-season conversations when it came to both William Nylander and Tyler Bertuzzi
Believe it or not, the start of the 2023-24 NHL season is nearly upon us with the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning opening the campaign on Oct. 10. The Colorado Avalanche, winners of the 2022 Stanley Cup, look to improve upon an unsuccessful title defence after succumbing to the Seattle Kraken in seven
Natalie Darwitz, who won three medals with the U.S. women’s national team, is among the inaugural group of general managers in the new Professional Women’s Hockey League. The first six general managers in the PWHL — a six-team league that will debut in January — are Darwitz (Minnesota), Danielle Marmer (Boston), Pascal Daoust (New York),
The Bridgeport Islanders have named Matt Macdonald and Pascal Rheaume as assistant coaches. Macdonald and Rheaume join the staff of new Islanders head coach Rick Kowalsky. Macdonald, 40, spent the previous five seasons as an assistant with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Before that, he served as head coach and director of hockey operations for