EDMONTON—It’s so far, so good for Connor McDavid in training camp as he rehabs his knee. The Edmonton Oilers’ superstar forward was cleared for practice and didn’t require a non-contact jersey as the team hit the ice today for the first time in camp. McDavid, the second-leading scorer in the NHL last year, partially tore
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Sports·Video Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews spoke with the media during the team’s training camp in Paradise, N.L. on Friday. Social Sharing Posted: Sep 13, 2019 1:28 PM ET | Last Updated: September 13 Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews spoke with the media during the team’s training camp in Paradise, N.L. on Friday.
Two Lightning goaltenders heading to waivers if not trade first Erik Erlendsson: The initial plan for the Tampa Bay Lightning is to put goaltenders Louis Domingue and Mike Condon on waivers on September 21st. Another team did call the Lightning yesterday morning about one them, so they could possibly move someone beforehand. Holtby and Ovechkin
10:09 AM ET Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers have signed defenseman Ivan Provorov to a six-year, $40.5 million contract. The deal on Friday with the 22-year-old restricted free agent from Russia has an average annual value of $6.75 million. Provorov has 30 goals and 97 points in his first three seasons. He holds the
Syracuse, N.Y. — J.P. Cote started his pro hockey career as the type of young player who put his head down, went to work and mostly kept quiet. That was a successful formula overall. Cote was a long-time AHL defenseman who also squeezed in eight NHL games with Montreal and 19 with Tampa Bay. But
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there seems to be a reason the Nashville Predators haven’t locked up defenseman Roman Josi yet, NHL insiders note why other teams are upset with the Toronto Maple Leafs and there is an update on Connor McDavid with video as to how he’s progressing. Predators Waiting for the RFA Market
CALGARY — The absence of Matthew Tkachuk and the presence of former Edmonton Oilers is creating buzz at Calgary Flames training camp. Tkachuk Remains Unsigned Tkachuk is among a number of restricted free agents yet to sign with their respective NHL teams. A 30-goal, 70-point producer at just 21 years of age, Tkachuk is a key cog in
EDMONTON—The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Thursday with all eyes on, well, Connor McDavid’s left knee. The Oilers’ star centre has been skating strong and, based on recent pre-camp practices, injury-free. But he is waiting on the final word from doctors on what his practice regimen will be, and whether he’s cleared for contact, when
Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Shea Theodore says he underwent surgery for testicular cancer during the off-season and is expected to make a full recovery. Theodore revealed his cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment in an essay Thursday in The Players’ Tribune . Theodore didn’t indicate whether he will be ready for the start of training camp
Bruins RFAs a “work in progress” Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney said yesterday that there is no new updates on contract talks between Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo. Sweeney said it’s still a “work in progress.” What could RNH be worth? Jim Matheson: Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is entering the final year
7:04 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore says he underwent surgery for testicular cancer during the offseason and is expected to make a full recovery. Theodore revealed his cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment in an essay Thursday in The Players’ Tribune . Theodore didn’t indicate whether he will
Eighteen years ago, the entire hockey community mourned the loss of Los Angeles Kings scouts and American Hockey League alumni Ace Bailey and Mark Bavis, who were among the victims of the September 11 attacks on the United States. During the 2001-02 season, the AHL and its member clubs raised over $500,000 in support of
By The Canadian Press September 11th, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed left wing Kevin Fiala to a two-year, $6 million contract. The deal with the restricted free agent was done on Wednesday, two days before the team’s first practice of training camp. Fiala will make $2.5 million this season and
The Mitch Marner negotiations with the Toronto Maple Leafs have frustrated fans and stumped hockey insiders and commentators. Why is the Marner camp so intransigent about its demands? Can the standoff ever be resolved? Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, Frederik Andersen (John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) In this post, I will try to bring fans up
On Feb. 8, 2018, the New York Rangers surprisingly announced they were embracing a full rebuilding effort. Nineteen months later, the Rangers are back to business as usual. The Rangers, who finished 32-36-14 last year, open training camp today almost at even odds, according to Las Vegas sportsbooks, to qualify for the playoffs. The Rangers
The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Thursday with all eyes on, well, Connor McDavid’s left knee. The Oilers’ star centre has been skating strong and, based on recent pre-camp practices, injury-free. But he is waiting on the final word from doctors on what his practice regimen will be, and whether he’s cleared for contact, when
Benning on Boeser Rick Dhaliwal: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning on restricted free agent Brock Boeser: “We will continue to talk to his agent. No one wants Brock here more than I do. I will talk to his agent today. It is real important he is at camp, the 1st 3 days of camp are
12:59 PM ET Associated Press WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Josh Morrissey to an eight-year, $50 million contract extension. The Jets announced the move on Thursday, one day before the start of training camp. The deal, which starts in 2020-21 and carries Morrissey through the 2027-28 season, has an average annual