In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Vancouver Canucks and the status of some pending free agents. In Philadelphia, one scribe talks about the chances Shayne Gostisbehere is traded. Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh, there could be players leaving the organization next season. Finally, will Marcus Foligno re-sign in Minnesota? He certainly wants to.
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Théo Rochette 2019-20 Team: Québec Remparts – QMJHLDate of Birth: Feb. 20, 2002Place of Birth: Neuchâtel, SwitzerlandHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 159 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings It wasn’t the season many expected for the dual Canadian/Swiss forward. Once projected as a first-round selection, Rochette has fallen down to the third or fourth
10:00 AM ET Today’s game: Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers, played on Feb. 11. The Blackhawks entered this game clinging on to the playoff bubble. They were in the second of a five-game Western Canadian swing, and desperately in need of points. The Oilers were in decent shape with a dynamite offense, but would have
The Buffalo Sabres announced today that Rochester Americans general manager Randy Sexton, head coach Chris Taylor and assistant coaches Gord Dineen and Toby Petersen have all been relieved of their duties. Sexton had joined the Sabres organization as assistant general manager and GM of the Amerks on June 26, 2017. Taylor was hired as Rochester’s head coach four
Toronto’s bid to become a hub city for the NHL’s return to play this summer got a huge boost on Tuesday with backing from both the federal and provincial governments. “We have indicated that we are comfortable with moving forward on an NHL hub in one of three Canadian cities that are asking for it,”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is “open” to the NHL operating a hub city in Canada, so long as it’s allowed by local health authorities. Trudeau said Tuesday that the decision will need to be made by the NHL and the provincial and municipal governments where the league wishes to operate. The
The New York Rangers decided not to trade Jesper Fast this season even though he is in the final year of a three-year, $5.55 million contract. He has rewarded them with one of the best seasons of his career and has played on a line with a star player (Artemi Panarin) for the first time
It’s been over three months since we last watched hockey, and we still have to wait until the season returns. However, there is one thing we can do — speculate about who the Anaheim Ducks will select at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Before the season was suspended, the Ducks held the fifth-overall pick. The
7:00 AM ET In a typical NHL offseason, there’s a two-month window that players and their partners view as the life-event safe zone. No games or training camps or league obligations on the schedule. The perfect time to plan a vacation or a wedding or, in the case of Jordie Benn and his fiancée, Jessica
The Calgary Flames have re-signed goaltender Artyom Zagidulin to a one-year, two-way contract. Zagidulin, 24, completed his first North American season in 2019-20, appearing in 30 games for the AHL’s Stockton Heat. He went 16-7-4 with a 3.07 goals-against average, an .898 save percentage and two shutouts. A native of Magnitogorsk, Russia, Zagidulin won his
The NHL continues to inch toward a return to action. The league and its players’ association announced Thursday training camps will open July 10 — provided medical and safety conditions permit, and the sides can reach an agreement on resuming the season. The start of camps for the 24 teams included in the NHL’s return-to-play
The Vegas Golden Knights signed tough guy Ryan Reaves on Monday to a two-year contract extension worth $3.5 million. He’ll count $1.75 million US against the salary cap in each of the next two seasons. Reaves announced the new deal in a video on the Golden Knights’ Twitter page. Ryan Reaves has some news for
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, it was reported Friday that Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi might be open to a return despite previous demanding a trade. Is there more detail about the Finnish forward’s future with the team? Meanwhile, controversial player and former Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic might have found a new job. There
With the reception of my 5 CHL Players Ready For the NHL being overwhelmingly positive, I decided I would make this a mini-series. This time out we will be covering five players who were highly regarded in the CHL, but have struggled to transition to the NHL. In this list, there will be well-known flops,
12:32 AM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights signed tough guy Ryan Reaves on Monday to a two-year contract extension worth $3.5 million. He’ll count $1.75 million against the salary cap in each of the next two seasons. Reaves announced the new deal in a video on the Golden Knights’ Twitter
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today the formation of a Return to Play task force, established for the purpose of providing expert leadership and strategic direction to the AHL in planning for the league’s return to play in the 2020-21 season. The members of the Return to Play task force have exhibited
Brian Boyle is a 35-year-old grizzled veteran of 13 National Hockey League seasons who grew up outside Boston. After seeing video of George Floyd’s death, Boyle wanted to say something. The Florida Panthers forward, though, wasn’t sure how and didn’t want it to come off the wrong way. He wound up calling former teammate J.T.
Youppi!, the Montreal Canadiens’ official mascot, has become the first character from a Canadian-based club to be inducted into The Mascot Hall of Fame. In a virtual ceremony on Sunday, the furry orange character synonymous with the NHL club and the defunct Montreal Expos baseball franchise was formally inducted into the Hall. Youppi! is the