In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Taylor Hall spoke after being traded to the Arizona Coyotes. What did he have to say about a possible extension in the desert? What about the New Jersey Devils who aren’t likely done making moves? Are they going to rebuild or just trade a few other pieces. And, the Edmonton
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Taylor Hall is no longer wearing a jersey for New Jersey. After months of speculation, the first player in Devils history to win the Hart Trophy was traded to the Arizona Coyotes on Monday, along with AHL forward Blake Speers, for a first-round pick in next year’s draft, a conditional third-round selection in 2021, defenceman
The NHL’s top power play faced one of the league’s best penalty-killing units and came out on top. Leon Draisaitl scored to propel Edmonton’s red-hot power play, Mikko Koskinen made 34 saves and the Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 Monday night. That was the only power-play goal in six chances for Edmonton. “I like
Maple Leafs will have to depth decisions/options next month James Mirtle of The Athletic: The recently formed Toronto Maple Leafs third line of Ilya Mikheyev–Alexander Kerfoot–Pierre Engvall has shown some good chemistry together. Trevor Moore is close to returning and it may not be easy to crack the top-nine. Then there is Andreas Johnsson, who
10:06 PM ET Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, out with a core muscle injury, has skated with his teammates the past six days, coach Mike Sullivan said Monday. The Penguins were in Calgary, where they play the Flames on Tuesday night, and Crosby practiced with the team there while he continues his rehabilitation process from
The New Jersey Devils have acquired forwards Nick Merkley and Nate Schnarr, junior defenseman Kevin Bahl, a 2020 first-round draft pick and a conditional 2021 third-round pick from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for forwards Taylor Hall and Blake Speers. Merkley, 22, has tallied three goals and 13 assists for 16 points in 26 games
We’re back with a fresh prospect update to recap some outstanding performances, World Juniors roster hopefuls, and season-ending injuries among Anaheim Ducks prospects. Here’s the fifth edition of our series updating you on some of the Ducks’ top prospects and recent draft picks from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Zegras Among Top NCAA Freshmen Well, that
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joonas Korpisalo stopped 30 shots in his third career shutout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Washington Capitals 3-0 on Monday night. It was just the second win in eight games for Columbus, with both coming against NHL leading-Washington. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice for the Blue Jackets, and Eric Robinson had
Is it time for the general managers running the league’s best teams to do a little pre-Christmas shopping? The NHL Christmas trade freeze hits Dec. 19 (and is lifted Dec. 27), and Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka beat the deadline by acquiring Taylor Hall from New Jersey in the first big trade of the season.
Marc Bergevin isn’t looking for any short-term solutions for the Montreal Canadiens to make the playoffs. “I will not mortgage the future of this team just hoping to make the playoffs,” the Canadiens’ general manager said Monday. “I can’t sit here today to tell you that I’m going to make one move that guarantees us
The Arizona Coyotes have acquired Taylor Hall and Blake Speers from the New Jersey Devils for a 2020 conditional first-round, a conditional 2021 third round pick, Kevin Bahl, Nick Merkley, and Nate Schnarr. The Devils will retain 50 percent of Hall’s salary. Dan Rosen: “The conditions on the 2021 3rd rd pick are: Becomes a
Latest on the Taylor Hall situation Pierre LeBrun: Things can always change, but have been hearing this morning that the Florida Panthers are no longer in the mix. Their interested in Hall may have been tied to the idea of being able to, or thinking they could sign him to a long-term extension. The price
5:41 PM ET The Arizona Coyotes land a huge prize in 2018 Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall, while the New Jersey Devils help restock for the build. The deal: Coyotes get: LW Taylor Hall, C Blake SpeersDevils get: D Kevin Bahl, C Nate Schnarr, C Nick Merkley, conditional 2020 first-round pick, conditional 2021 third-round pick
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Syracuse Crunch forward Gemel Smith has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 15, 2019. Smith scored five goals in three road games for the Crunch last week, including his second career hat trick. On Wednesday night, Smith
Welcome to Jets Weekly, where you can catch up on the past week of Winnipeg Jets hockey. From hot topics to news and notes, this is where you can find all things Jets related throughout the 2019-20 season. It’s seven weeks in a row now that the Jets have gone 2-1 in their three games.
A good goaltender and head coach will get you into the playoffs, but a great goaltender and head coach will win you a Stanley Cup. The Pittsburgh Penguins are fortunate to have two great goaltenders and a head coach who inspires his team every night. To qualify for the all-decade team, goaltenders must have played
Max Pacioretty has scored 67 points twice in his career. At the rate he’s producing this season, the 12-year veteran is on pace to shatter that mark. Pacioretty had two goals and two assists to help the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 Sunday night. With 15 goals and 19 assists in 36
ST. PAUL, MINN.—Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom has a rare medical condition and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Lindblom, 23, has been diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma by leading specialists at the University of Pennsylvania, Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher said. “The Flyers will do everything possible to support Oskar and