The Penguins’ positional strengths and weaknesses are apparent. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are the best duo at center in pro hockey. Kris Letang is an elite puck-mover on the blue line; and Erik Gudbranson and Jack Johnson slow down the defense. How does the goaltending situation look? Matt Murray Matt Murray rose from relative
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Cole Schwebius and Deegan Mofford have been making the most of their opportunities with the Kelowna Rockets through two weeks of training camp. Now four games into the WHL preseason, they have emerged as two of the biggest standouts — both 18-year-old prospects doing their best to stick on the roster of the Memorial Cup
At least we know it’s possible. No one can argue, given the events of the past few months, that successes at the highest possible level — championships – aren’t achievable for professional athletes and sports franchises in Canada. We always knew that, of course. We knew there was no regulatory or logistical reason why it
Representatives from the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have met numerous times over the past eight months and not once in a secret underground bunker or a dark parking garage. Unlike previous collective bargaining negotiations that spilled out into the public, few details are emerging from behind closed doors, a development that provides more than
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson is still without a contract as training camp is set to begin later this week. A source said on Saturday that a deal could get done in the next three to four days. Pettersson has his visa ready and just needs to get a
4:41 PM ET Associated Press Representatives from the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have met numerous times over the past eight months and not once in a secret underground bunker or a dark parking garage. Unlike previous collective bargaining negotiations that spilled out into the public, few details are emerging from behind closed doors, a
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It’s almost here, hockey is almost here! The Philadelphia Flyers announced their annual Rookie Camp schedule and roster for the 2019-20 season; four days when fans and coaches can get a sneak peak at the prospects through practices, on and off ice sessions, and more. This year’s rookie camp starts Saturday, Sept. 7 and ends
In the NHL offseason, everyone focuses on the new kids on the block, whether that be the shiny rookies or the coveted free agents. However, the time between seasons also provides a window for teams to take a look at their jerseys and try to redesign their image. It’s been two years since the New
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed star defenceman Zach Werenski to a three-year, $15 million US contract extension. Werenski was a restricted free agent, and one of the team’s priorities was signing the 22-year-old player to a multiyear deal before camp opens Thursday. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Monday the team “couldn’t be happier that
Hurricanes and Ducks talking Faulk Elliotte Friedman: Need to keep an eye on the Carolina Hurricanes and Anaheim Ducks regarding defenseman Justin Faulk. There have been ongoing talks between the two teams. There are still some details to be worked out. Elliotte Friedman: Faulk has a partial no-trade clause and the Ducks are on it.
1:46 PM ET Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. — New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero says he is still attempting to sign center Pavel Zacha amid concerns the former first-round draft pick will play in the Kontinental Hockey League this season. Peppering his comments with profanities, Shero told The Associated Press on Monday that he
NASHVILLE — Eeli Tolvanen‘s goal-scoring ability has been evident since the Nashville Predators selected the forward prospect in the first round (No. 30) of the 2017 NHL Draft. The challenge for Finland native has been figuring out how to create room for himself on the North American rink to put those offensive skills on display.
The New York Rangers are set to begin training camp in just a couple of weeks, with preseason and regular season play beginning shortly thereafter. At the moment, the roster seems to be set in stone and the necessary pieces are where they need to be. But not entirely, as there are a few players
BELLEVILLE, Ont. — After being traded twice in two different leagues, Nick Suzuki is determined to crack the Montreal Canadiens roster. The 20-year-old forward is competing in a rookie showcase at the CAA Arena in Belleville, Ont., home of the Ottawa Senators’ American Hockey League farm team, this week. The Senators, Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets are all participating
BUFFALO—Once the butterflies and adrenalin rush of officiating her first NHL prospects game subsided, Kirsten Welsh woke up Saturday eager to get back on the ice again. Whatever miscues Welsh made and hesitancy showed during her debut at the Buffalo Sabres prospects tournament a day earlier were overshadowed by how much she enjoyed the experience.
Clayton Keller has lived up to lofty expectations, becoming one of Arizona’s best players by his second full NHL season. The Coyotes rewarded the skilled forward with an eight-year contract extension with an average annual salary of $7.15 million. Slated to become a restricted free agent next year, Keller will now remain in the desert
Oilers spoke with Marleau, the Ducks should also do so Neal McHale: Darren Dreger said on TSN 1050 (a couple days ago) that the Edmonton Oilers have spoken with Patrick Marleau. Dreger also speculated that the Anaheim Ducks should be a team that is interested in him. Chabot hopeful of contract talks Chris Johnston: Ottawa