Wednesday’s draft lottery did not go as the Anaheim Ducks and their fans wanted. It did go largely as expected, with the Ducks having the eighth-best odds to secure the No. 1 pick or at least a top-three pick. However, instead of obtaining the No. 8 pick, they fell one spot to No. 9. That’s
Month: May 2019
report this ad Despite getting swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the New York Islanders know they made big strides in their turnaround first season under president and general manager Lou Lamoriello and coach Barry Trotz. Predicted by many experts to miss the playoffs for the ninth time in 12 seasons, the Islanders led the
The Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators, Vegas Golden Knights, and Winnipeg Jets entered the 2019 NHL playoffs as Stanley Cup hopefuls. Instead, they were eliminated from the opening round. Over the offseason, their respective general managers face the difficult prospect of maintaining contending rosters with limited salary-cap space. With over $69.3 million invested in 20 players,
12:50 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN COLUMBUS — The Columbus Blue Jackets shocked the NHL this season by doing something few teams do: they went all-in. Instead of selling off soon-to-be unrestricted free agents like goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and winger Artemi Panarin, the Blue Jackets kept both players on the roster as their own “rentals.” They
The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that Scott Gordon will return to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, as head coach in 2019-20. Kerry Huffman, who was elevated to head coach of the Phantoms when Gordon was named interim head coach of the Flyers on Dec. 17, 2018, will return to his role as
If you’re Rod Brind’Amour, what do you do? The Carolina Hurricanes coach could have an interesting decision to make as the Canes plan ahead for the Eastern Conference finals. Goalies Petr Mrazek and Curtis McElhinney both have been very good and one has to be the starter, although the Canes’ opponent — either the Boston
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Russian forward Ilya Mikheyev to a one-year entry level contract. The 24-year-old had 23 goals and 22 assists in 62 games for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League this past season. He added four goals and seven assists in 13 playoff games. In 224 career KHL games, all
report this ad While there are many teams for whom a tight first-round playoff series would be considered a step forward, for the Winnipeg Jets, their early ouster in the postseason can only be viewed as a failure. A team once hyped up by The Hockey News as the 2019 Stanley Cup winner, and who
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Montreal Canadiens and their search for some goaltending help, the Edmonton Oilers have landed their man, and there is plenty of speculation surrounding P.K. Subban and Evgeni Malkin. Montreal Canadiens Looking for Reliable Backup Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports that Montreal Canadiens
Malkin on Rumors Igor Eronko: Evgeni Malkin to @galkevich32: “I’m used to the talks I’m get traded so it doesn’t get me nervous. Now I’m in the team Russia and I’ll try to prove I’m good. I had a bad season and I’m going to get me out of the pit. Sometimes criticism is justified.
7:00 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN COLUMBUS, Ohio — When coach John Tortorella first came to Columbus four years ago, he wasn’t sure Nick Foligno could lead the Blue Jackets. Foligno was too nice. “I basically told him after my first year that I don’t think he can be a captain,” Tortorella said. “[That] I don’t
The Luzerne County Convention Center Authority and the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins jointly announced this morning that both parties have reached an agreement in principle on a 10-year contract lease extension to keep the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League in Northeast Pennsylvania. The understanding calls for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to remain and
Dallas Stars’ Ben Bishop leaves the game as the St. Louis Blues force a Game 7 | The Star By Stephen HawkinsThe Associated Press Sun., May 5, 2019 DALLAS—Colton Parayko was shooting to score for the St. Louis Blues, and delivered a stunning blow to the Dallas Stars even without getting the puck in the
Colton Parayko was shooting to score for the St. Louis Blues, and delivered a stunning blow to the Dallas Stars even without getting the puck in the net. Parayko’s hard shot from the slot hit Ben Bishop’s left shoulder, knocking the goalie onto his back and deflecting the puck to deep in the circle. Alexander
report this ad The NHL Playoffs are by their nature unpredictable, full of ups and downs. Right now, the St. Louis Blues are on a down, both emotionally, having lost two games in a row, and literally, as they are currently down 3-2 in their second round series against the Dallas Stars. While teams have
report this ad The third period on Saturday night between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Boston Bruins will go down as one for the ages. The period started 1-0. It ended 4-3 in regulation for the Bruins. Those 10 minutes in the third were wild. From goals to a long replay review, from momentum swings
Washington Capitals from who is staying to who could be on the move Chris Kuc of The Athletic: Looking at who will be back for the Washington Capitals next season, trade possibilities to who will be gone. The returning core – Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlsson, Evgeny Kuznetsov, T.J. Oshie, Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson. They’ll
7:21 PM ET ESPN News Services Stars goalie Ben Bishop exited early from Sunday’s Game 6 home loss to the St. Louis Blues, but Dallas coach Jim Montgomery said Bishop is “fine.” The Blues’ Colton Parayko unleashed a shot in the third period that hit Bishop on the left shoulder. Bishop went down, clutching his
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