D.J. Smith still might have a role in the Leafs’ fortunes this season. The former Toronto assistant has taken over a rebuilding job in the nation’s capital, and his Ottawa Senators could be better than advertised — and a thorn in the side of the Leafs again. “The scouting reports say they work hard,” Leafs
Month: October 2019
Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers opened the 2019-20 NHL season with a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. Connor McDavid broke a 2-2 deadlock with five-and-a-half minutes to play, splitting the defence before beating Markstrom to the blocker side on a strong solo effort. Zack Kassian
Hall and Devils to keep talking Neal McHale: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1050 yesterday and was saying that Hall has given his agent the “green light” to continue contract extension talks with GM Ray Shero. McKenzie adds that Hall was happy with the offseason moves the team made. Corey Masisak of The Athletic: New
7:00 AM ET IRVINE, Calif. — Dallas Eakins is used to these kinds of journeys. The ones that test your endurance. The ones that try to break your will. The ones where people doubt you can reach your destination, especially for a second time. The ones where you constantly battle against the self-doubt that they’re
NHL teams continue to pour resources into the process of turning top draft picks into NHL-caliber players and the American Hockey League is richer for that investment. Charlotte (Carolina Hurricanes) blended a deep group of top prospects with a strong veteran core to win the Calder Cup las season. With opening night rosters set, here
In today’s NHL Rumors coverage, we look Sportsnet’s Mike Johnston’s early-season trade candidate list and who was claimed off waivers yesterday. Plus, New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton made comments regarding Chris Kreider’s extension talks. Related: NHL Rumors: Sabres, DeBrincat, AHL Expansion, More Sabres Holding Onto Ristolainen? At the top of Johnston’s trade candidate
TORONTO — Auston Matthews continued his dominance on opening night. The Maple Leafs centre scored twice as Toronto defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-3 in the curtain-raiser on the 2019-20 NHL season Wednesday. The Leafs unveiled John Tavares as the 25th captain in franchise history during the pre-game ceremony, with Matthews, winger Mitch Marner and defenceman Morgan Rielly named as
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA.—The Pittsburgh Penguins began the franchise’s longest off-season in more than a decade with general manager Jim Rutherford talking about the need for its stars to get past the complacency he feared had crept in during consecutive Stanley Cup title runs in 2016 and 2017. Head coach Mike Sullivan stressed the need for
This is a web version of CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Here’s what you need to know right now from the world of sports: It’s opening night in the NHL, and we’ve got a lot of questions The 2019-20 season starts tonight with a handful of games, including
The asking price for Julius Honka James (@Account4hockey): Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 said that the Dallas Stars are looking to get a 2nd or 3rd round pick or a young player for defenseman Julius Honka. James (@Account4hockey): Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 said that the Dallas Stars are looking to get either a 2nd
2:01 PM ET Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have signed goalie Darcy Kuemper to a two-year contract extension with an average annual salary of $4.5 million. The deal announced Wednesday would keep Kuemper in the desert through the 2021-22 season. The 29-year-old Kuemper had been a career backup until Arizona’s No. 1
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … As the National Hockey League opens its 2019-20 season today, the American Hockey League is proud to have 622 graduates across the NHL’s 31 opening-day rosters, making up more than 82 percent of the NHL’s initial player pool to begin its campaign. Several of last year’s notable AHL players have made the
By The Canadian Press October 1st, 2019 NEW YORK — San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for the first three games of the season for abuse of an official. The punishment handed out Tuesday comes after a run-in Kane had with Vegas’ Deryk Engelland in a preseason game on Sunday. Kane responded
While the New York Islanders get ready for the 2019-20 season, they look begin with a memorable win. In their history, they have really struggled on opening night. They come with a record of 12-26-8, but have definitely played some unforgettable games with potential superstars playing for the first time. Let’s take a look back
The key pieces are back, but can the Calgary Flames both repeat the performance and add a playoff push? Topping the NHL’s Western Conference with 50 wins in 2018-19 whetted appetites in Calgary for a monster post-season that didn’t happen. The Flames open the 2019-20 regular season on the road Thursday against the club that
Would the Canucks be interested in bringing Schenn back? Satiar Shah: Have heard that the Vancouver Canucks could put a waiver claim on defenseman Luke Schenn. The Canucks potentially have a spot open after putting Alex Biega, Sven Baertschi, (and Nikolay Goldobin) on waivers yesterday. Rangers close to signing Haley … Smith sticking for now
12:54 PM ET San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane was suspended three games by the NHL on Tuesday for physical abuse of officials, stemming from an incident in a preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. The suspension was automatic per NHL rules, but can be appealed to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Kane
A “critical piece’’ fell into place for NHL Seattle on Monday when the American Hockey League officially approved a franchise based in Palm Springs, Calif., to serve as its primary farm team. NHL Seattle released this video Monday morning, announcing that its American Hockey League franchise in Palm Springs, California, has been approved. (Courtesy NHL