In recent years, the KHL has made a name for itself as one of the top professional leagues in hockey. Ahead of the Swiss-A (Switzerland) the DEL (Germany) and the SM-Liiga (Finland), its mix of homegrown and overseas talent has made it an interesting discussion point for fans, and even NHL general managers (GMs) since
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There’s a debate underway in the hockey world: What kind of discipline should be imposed on Brendan Leipsic, the one-time Maple Leaf and current Washington Capitals forward who has emerged as the sidelined sport’s social-media focal point this week? The 25-year-old Leipsic, if you’re not up to speed, is one of a handful of hockey
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has reached out to give support to two boys who lost their parents during the Nova Scotia mass shooting last month. Price sent a heartfelt video message to 11-year-old Alex Blair and his 10-year-old brother Jack, in which he tells the boys: “I just want to let you know that
Today we look back at another busy day in National Hockey League history. May 7 has seen its fair share of Stanley Cup Final games, legendary players doing what they do best and some impressive streaks getting extended. Stanley Cup Final Moments On May 7, 1968, rookie defenseman Serge Savard scored his first career playoff
7:00 AM ET The life cycle of a hockey line goes something like this: It’s created by a coach attempting to mesh three players together into a cohesive unit; it’ll stick around for anywhere from a few periods to a few games; and then it’s either broken up, with the spare parts added to different
The veteran forward and his wife welcomed their fourth child during this unprecedented time. May 6, 2020 By Andy Zilch/SanDiegoGulls.com While these are trying times, life still goes on, and begins in some cases. Already a father of three, Gulls forward Chris Mueller and his wife were anticipating the best possible day that could occur
You will often hear about certain players being labelled “locks” for the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF). If their career ended today, their current resume would be enough to get them into the Hall without any more games played. Related: 7 Highly Questionable HHOF Selections There are plenty of players like Connor McDavid and Auston
The NHL on Wednesday condemned misogynistic comments made by Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic and Florida Panthers prospect Jack Rodewald in a group chat on social media. Their comments included vulgar disparagement of the girlfriends and wives of other players. The chat also described sexual conquests in graphic terms and included discussion of cocaine use.
The Canucks are hoping to score some hockey games for Vancouver if the NHL continues the 2019-20 season. The team confirmed it has put forward a proposal for Vancouver to be a “hub city” for NHL teams to play in during the COVID-19 pandemic if that’s the approach the NHL decides to pursue. “We would certainly have a strong interest
The New Jersey Devils already have four Ottawa 67’s prospects in the franchise’s prospect pipeline, three of which they drafted and one acquired via trade. Whenever the 2020 NHL Draft happens they should have their eyes on another pair of 67s. There is still much to be figured out as far as the lottery goes
7:30 AM ET This unusual 2019-20 hockey season was cut short for most prospects, as the coronavirus pandemic canceled remaining games in multiple leagues around the world. And it may take another twist soon, with the 2020 NHL draft potentially being held before the season is completed or perhaps canceled. With that in mind, it’s
The Carolina Hurricanes have completely re-vamped. From officially hiring Rod Brind’Amour as the team’s head coach in 2018, to strong drafting in the past eight years, the team has gone from an afterthought in the Eastern Conference, to one of the most exciting teams in the NHL. Let’s look back at some of the events
Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic is apologizing after a private group chat that included misogynistic comments was leaked on Wednesday. Screenshots from the chat featuring Leipsic, who is from Winnipeg, were published on the Instagram account @angelszeee2020. That account has since deleted them, but they continue to circulate on social media. In a statement on Twitter, Leipsic said
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles, Jeff Carter’s had a quietly successful career at the NHL level. He broke into the league at the age of 21 with the Philadelphia Flyers who drafted him 11th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Carter spent six seasons with the Flyers following his debut season scoring 181 goals
6:45 AM ET The Breakers is an opulent resort on the sands of Palm Beach, and a frequent site for the National Hockey League’s Board of Governors meetings. Its cathedral ceilings recall gaudy European palaces. Its ocean views are the stuff of office daydreams. But in December 2000, there was another sight to behold at
As part of a series examining some of the top American Hockey League prospects, NHL.com looks at the top eight forwards from the Eastern Conference this season, ranked in order of NHL readiness (Note: the top Western Conference forwards will run next week). [RELATED: Top AHL defenseman prospects | Top AHL goalie prospects] 1. Drake
There has been a wide range of emotions experienced by the teams and fans of the National Hockey League on this date. One of the biggest offensive nights in playoff history went down on May 6 and a fan base had to say goodbye to their favorite team. A Hat Trick of Hat Tricks Ulf
Maple Leafs defenceman Justin Holl is ready to go. He’s just waiting for the green light. Holl has spent most of the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down the NHL, and much of North America, at home in Minnesota since the season was paused March 12. The 28-year-old said Tuesday he’s encouraged by news that some