1:57 PM ET Associated Press With the New Jersey Devils missing out on the NHL’s 24-team return from the pause caused by the novel coronavirus, center Nico Hischier is putting his extended offseason to good use. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft is fulfilling his military obligation to Switzerland, which has a
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When Chris Snow kicked a field goal to raise awareness for ALS, the ball travelled more than 40 yards. The cause he sparked is going much further. Snow, an assistant general manager with the Calgary Flames, is battling a rare mutation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. And the video of
Brock McGillis wasn’t surprised by the abuse allegations detailed in the class-action lawsuit filed against the Canadian Hockey League. He also says the sport’s problems run far deeper than the country’s top junior circuit. “This isn’t a CHL issue,” McGillis said. “It’s a hockey issue.” Outspoken former NHLer Dan Carcillo and ex-junior player Garrett Taylor
Now that the NHL has officially announced the 24-team playoff format, we know that the Vancouver Canucks will be playing the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the modified postseason. Too bad we will have to potentially wait until the end of July to watch the boys in blue and green take to the
After a four-year career at Yale University, Emma Vlasic took her talents to the NWHL and the Connecticut Whale this season and both the franchise and league couldn’t be happier to have her as a part of their families. After back-to-back seasons with 17 points to end her collegiate career, where she was named team
12:53 AM ET Connor McDavid just made a retired carpenter from San Diego over $100,000 richer. McDavid’s 2015-16 Upper Deck “The Cup” rookie patch autograph card sold for a final bid of $113,176 in the Lelands Spring Classic Auction on Friday. (The purchaser will pay a total of $135,811 due to a 20% buyer’s premium
CALGARY—Western Hockey League teams need their arenas at least half full with spectators next season to operate, according to the league’s commissioner. The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down large gatherings of people across North America. Some sports leagues are rebooting, or planning to reboot, with games in empty stadiums and arenas. Major junior hockey is
Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo is spearheading a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian Hockey League and its member teams on behalf of players who allegedly suffered abuse while playing major junior hockey. Carcillo and Garrett Taylor, who played in the Western Hockey League from 2008-10, filed a statement of claim Thursday with the Ontario Superior
There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an Entry Draft took place on June 17 that brought some big names and future Hall of Famers into the National Hockey League. Devils Record-Setting Upset
There are few things as exciting as seeing a new face join a team. Whether it’s through trade or free agency, new blood sparks the imagination with what role they might play. Of course, the same is true for new players from North America and the wealth of talent to be found overseas playing in
1:43 PM ET The Tampa Bay Lightning have temporarily shut down their training facility after several players and staffers have tested positive for coronavirus, a source confirmed to ESPN. Other players and staffers who have been at the facility are being tested. The Lightning and NHL will figure out how to proceed based off of
OTTAWA—The federal government has made a move to try to help one of three Canadian markets become a hub city for the National Hockey League’s resumption of play. A federal official told The Canadian Press on Thursday that the government issued an order in council that would allow Vancouver, Edmonton or Toronto to serve as
The federal government has made a move to try to help one of three Canadian markets become a hub city for the National Hockey League’s resumption of play. A federal official told The Canadian Press on Thursday that the government issued an order in council that would allow one of Vancouver, Edmonton or Toronto to
The Colorado Avalanche share a 40-year history with the Quebec Nordiques, including a checkered record concerning draft selections. The Nordiques joined the NHL for the 1979 season and played 16 seasons before relocating to Denver, becoming the Colorado Avalanche. While the location changed, the draft classes share a hit-or-miss track record. In breaking down the
What we do know about the NHL Entry Draft is that things don’t always end working out with first- round picks, and the Los Angeles Kings can attest to this. Let’s take a painful walk down memory lane and crown the biggest draft bust in LA Kings history? The Top Contenders Jens Karlsson – LW
6:27 PM ET Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo is a lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian Hockey league, alleging he and other teenage players were “routinely victims to hazing, bullying, physical and verbal harassment, physical assault, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.” The lawsuit was filed Thursday with the Ontario Superior Court of
The Toronto Marlies have re-signed forward Hudson Elynuik to a one-year AHL contract. Elynuik, 22, recorded five goals and eight assists in 53 games with the Marlies in 2019-20, his first full season in the AHL. He scored twice, including his first career game-winner, in Toronto’s 5-2 victory over Syracuse on Mar. 6. A third-round
The Edmonton Oilers’ resurgence placed Connor McDavid back in the NHL MVP conversation, along with teammate Leon Draisaitl. Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Boston’s David Pastrnak made their case, too, during a pandemic-shortened season. And don’t forget Artemi Panarin, a late entry in the discussion after the New York Rangers finished 11th in the Eastern Conference,