9:00 AM ET CHICAGO — There’s a stoppage of play during the first period of Sunday night’s game between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues, and Chicago players are parting way for Kendall Coyne Schofield to get an interview with coach Jeremy Colliton. Coyne Schofield has only a few seconds to get to Colliton,
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Binghamton Devils forward Ryan Schmelzer has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 8, 2020. Schmelzer registered two goals and four assists for six points in three games over the weekend as the Devils continued their second-half surge
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Anthony Mantha wants a long-term deal with the Detroit Red Wings, the Montreal Canadiens GM says he won’t rule out offer sheets as part of his re-tooling process and the Oilers are getting their top d-man back. Who sits? Finally, there are more updates on the coronavirus including it affecting
Zack MacEwen may have finally found a permanent spot in the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup after being shuttled back and forth from the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League. Just like Alex Burrows, Antoine Roussel, and Chris Tanev, he wasn’t drafted, so he had to work even harder to impress NHL scouts to take a
CENTRE GEORGES-VÉZINA, CHICOUTIMI, QC — Artemi Kniazev had a goal and three assists leading the Chicoutimi Saguenéens to a 5-1 victory over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in QMJHL action. Raphaël Lavoie added a goal and an assist for the Saguenéens. The Saguenéens led 1-0 at the end of the first period on a goal by Vladislav
It may not have been pretty, but Shea Theodore will take it. After the Calgary Flames rallied to score three in a row, Theodore scored the game-winning goal with 1:10 left to play to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-3 win at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday. “That was big,” said Theodore, whose
1:19 AM ET San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture was struck in the side of the head by a puck in the first period of Sunday’s 4-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in San Jose and did not return. Timo Meier, Couture’s teammate, fired a shot that changed direction when it hit Colorado forward J.T.
The “hit” won’t be found on any statistician’s sheet. The play won’t warrant a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. And it definitely won’t make any highlight reels. However, when Buffalo Sabres blueliner Rasmus Ristolainen was flattened late in the third period in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday, it’s bound to
Because the Toronto Maple Leafs don’t play until Tuesday when they meet the Tampa Bay Lightning at home, I want to use this post to review some of the “odd” news and rumors surrounding the team that sometimes get moved to the back when games are being played close together. Item One: Newcomer Denis Malgin
TD STATION, SAINT JOHN, NB — William Dufour notched a hat trick leading the Drummondville Voltigeurs to an 8-2 victory over the Saint John Sea Dogs in QMJHL action. Xavier Simoneau added a goal and four assists for the Voltigeurs. The game was knotted 1-1 after one period, with Simoneau of the Voltigeurs and Charles
Troy Ryan was looking forward to coaching the Canadian women’s hockey team at the International Ice Hockey Federation world championship set for Halifax and Truro beginning March 31. Ryan, from Spryfield, N.S., only became the head coach two months ago, taking over from Perry Pearn. With the start of the championship just weeks away, Ryan was aware
9:17 AM ET The Nashville Predators‘ midseason coaching change from Peter Laviolette to John Hynes didn’t cause the kind of immediate impact that some had hoped, but the team has lingered in the playoff mix through much of the second half. With Saturday’s 1-0 win over the Dallas Stars, they jumped back into the second
Sharks fans are about to find themselves in the rare position of witnessing a Stanley Cup Playoff tournament begin from the outside looking in. It has happened just twice since 1997. The scenario brings a question: If not San Jose, what former Sharks might we want to win it all? Here’s a quick guide on who to
Jeremy Lauzon had played a handful of games in a Boston Bruins uniform before the last time he was called up just before the team’s bye week in January. He played well in those previous appearances but never impressed head coach Bruce Cassidy enough to stick around long. However, things are different this time. Lauzon
Roberto Luongo is one of the most accomplished goaltenders in league history and ranks among the best at the position in numerous categories. But not only has he been an elite netminder throughout his career, he has also been one of the league’s most interesting players throughout his career. Here are seven things that make
CENTRE ROBERT-GUERTIN, GATINEAU, QC — Charles-Antoine Roy had two goals and an assist leading the Sherbrooke Phœnix to a 5-1 victory over the Gatineau Olympiques. Benjamin Tardif added three assists for the Phœnix. Tommy DaSilva made 25 saves for the Olympiques. The Phœnix led 2-1 at the end of the first period after two goals
Mikko Koskinen made 46 saves and Alex Chiasson had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Saturday to move into a tie for first place in the Pacific Division with the Vegas Golden Knights. Caleb Jones, Connor McDavid and Riley Sheahan also scored for the Oilers
by Scott MacDonald | AHL On The Beat “Luck” is a word that is often closely associated to chance, good fortune and something completely out of one’s control — for better or for worse. And in life, it can often feel like one is either born with it or they’re not. Since the 2011-12 season, the Colorado Eagles