CHARLOTTE – In the third period of Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals with the score tied at three, the Charlotte Checkers found themselves hemmed in their own end. Thirty seconds turned into a minute turned into 90 seconds turned into upwards of two minutes. The Chicago Wolves worked the puck around the perimeter
Month: June 2019
report this ad Until Erik Karlsson signs a long-term extension, rumors will continue to swirl about where the two-time Norris winning defense will land. He is, after all, one of the biggest free agents to hit the market in recent memory, and his addition to any roster has the potential to turn a good defensive
report this ad Earlier this week the Connecticut Whale made another splash during free agency, this time re-signing defender Taylor Marchin and signing rookie forward Kendra Broad. Last week they made their first signing when they brought back veteran Shannon Doyle, who will also be patrolling the blue line in Connecticut. Marchin joined the Whale
Dylan Cozens wants to clear up a couple misconceptions about Whitehorse. Yukon’s capital has real houses — not igloos — and working electricity. They even have, wait for it, wireless internet. “Lots of people don’t know what it’s like up there,” the 18-year-old said with a laugh. “It’s just a normal place. “A normal little
Connor McDavid didn’t want to answer any questions about his knee. The brace hugging the superstar’s left leg and an accompanying limp said enough. Speaking at a promotional event Tuesday morning, the Edmonton Oilers captain declined to discuss his recovery from the injury suffered April 6 after he crashed into a goal post during the team’s
Leafs could use some help on the PK Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs could stand to improve their penalty kill. Two of their top four most used penalty killers could be on their way out of town. Defenseman Ron Hainsey is a UFA and forward Connor Brown is in the rumor mill.
6:35 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Marc Crawford as an assistant coach on Jeremy Colliton‘s staff. The 58-year-old Crawford was the interim head coach for Ottawa at the end of last season. He also has served as the head coach for Colorado, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Dallas, leading the
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Chicago Wolves forward Curtis McKenzie has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Charlotte Checkers on June 2. McKenzie will miss Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals between the
report this ad The 2019 NHL Entry Draft will mark general manager Pierre Dorion’s fourth draft at the helm of the Ottawa Senators. Looking back over his picks, his record is pretty solid so far. He’s drafted 17 players, a number of which will be a large part of the Senators rebuild in the near
report this ad Adam Beckman 2018-19 Team: Spokane Chiefs (#34)Date of Birth: May 10, 2001Place of Birth: Saskatoon, SaskatchewanHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 168 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CentreNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings Within the Western Hockey League, rookie forward Brayden Tracey made the jump to the Dub and pushed his way into the periphery of the
ST. LOUIS—Ryan O’Reilly scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, his second of the night, and the Blues thrived in a chaotic Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final on Monday night to beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 and tie the series at two games apiece. O’Reilly ended an eight-game goal drought by
Ryan O’Reilly was the man for the St. Louis Blues in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. His brilliant two-goal outing gave his club a determined 4-2 victory in front of the Blues boisterous home crowd to knot the best-of-seven championship series at 2-2 on Monday. O’Reilly’s effort against the Boston Bruins was no
© Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports Hall not interested in a Devils extension at this time David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Multiple sources have said that as of now, Taylor Hall is not interested in signing a contract extension with the New Jersey Devils. Hall is eligible to sign an extension after July 1st.
6:48 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN Was there any doubt this series was going to be a long one? After laying an egg in Game 3, the St. Louis Blues bounced back with a 4-2 win in Game 4 that left the home crowd singing along to “Gloria,” and the Stanley Cup Final against the Boston
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins has been selected as the Ephesus/AHL Graduate of the Month for May. Rask had a record of 8-1 during May, backstopping the Bruins to series victories over Columbus and Carolina and an early lead in the Stanley Cup Final against St. Louis.
report this ad On May 2, 2012, the Montreal Canadiens announced that former NHL defenseman Marc Bergevin would be serving as the team’s new general manager. The announcement came a month after the firing of former GM Pierre Gauthier when the Canadiens finished last in the Eastern Conference. Before Bergevin Served the Canadiens Before becoming
report this ad The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired the rights to pending unrestricted free agent Kevin Hayes from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Hayes is set to become a free agent on July 1 and the Jets are recouping value for a player they likely
BUFFALO—Dan Marr went to observe a skills camp last summer featuring Connor McDavid, John Tavares and Taylor Hall. That those three established NHL stars — all former No. 1 picks — would stand out to the league’s director of central scouting was a given. The fourth-best player on the ice that July day in Toronto