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
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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
11:55 AM ET Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Thornton is coming back for another season at age 40, signing a one-year, $2 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Friday after briefly contemplating retirement at the end of last season. Thornton decided in the offseason that he wasn’t ready to hang it
VOORHEES, N.J. — Philippe Myers understands the opportunity is there to have a significant role with the Philadelphia Flyers this season. The 22-year-old defenseman played 21 games for the Flyers late last season and started the process to play all 82 this season at rookie camp Saturday. “Obviously I got a little bit of it
The New York Islanders have played 46 seasons in the NHL, and in that time 51 different individuals have suited up at the goaltender position. Throughout that history, goaltending has been the linchpin of the great Islander teams. So here we go, taking a look at the great goaltenders in Islanders history. Honorable Mention To
As has been recent tradition, the Columbus Blue Jackets are racking up wins in the Traverse City prospect’s tournament. With two wins in two showings this weekend, that makes six consecutive wins for the Blue Jackets at Centre Ice Arena. Coming into this version of the tournament, all eyes from a Blue Jackets’ perspective were
The NHL for the first time selected four female officials to work on the ice at prospect tournaments held this weekend. Katie Guay and Kelly Cooke were selected as referees, while Kirsten Welsh and Kendall Hanley will work as linesmen, the league announced Friday. The four were selected out of a group of 96 officials,
No Canadiens for Markov Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has said that they are not interested in bringing back free agent defenseman Andrei Markov. “Two years ago, his contract was due, we made an offer,” Bergevin told RDS’s Marc Denis on a special edition of “Table d’hôte” that aired
12:35 PM ET Associated Press The NHL for the first time has selected four female officials to work on the ice at several prospect tournaments being held this weekend. Katie Guay and Kelly Cooke have been selected as referees, while Kirsten Walsh and Kendall Hanley will work as linesmen, the league announced Friday. The four
BELLEVILLE, Ont.—One pair at a time, they squared off in front of the net, fighting one-on-one battles for the puck. It was around noon on Saturday inside a practice rink in this Ontario town, located halfway between Toronto and Ottawa. The destination goal, though, for every player on the ice is Winnipeg, and a spot