VANCOUVER—Senator Marty Deacon is confident that a viable alternative to the Canadian Women’s Hockey League will emerge and credits the striking female hockey players, who recently formed a union, for their advocacy. An advocate for amateur sports, former Olympic coach and the director of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Deacon is deeply concerned about the fact
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San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson has undergone groin surgery before becoming eligible for free agency this summer. The Sharks said Wednesday that Karlsson had the operation last week and has already started rehabilitation. The team says Karlsson is expected to recover fully in the offseason and be ready for the start of the 2019-20
© Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Who might be interested in Trouba Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: If trading defenseman Jacob Trouba was an easy deal to make they likely would have done so by now. Contract talks haven’t been easy in the past. The Jets would like to sign him to a long-term deal
5:45 PM ET Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has undergone groin surgery before becoming eligible for free agency this summer. The Sharks said Wednesday that Karlsson had the operation last week and has already started rehabilitation. The team says Karlsson is expected to recover fully in the offseason
Take a game-day spin around the AHL ice with latest news and notes from the 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs in today’s AHL Morning Skate. Playoff Brackets | Today’s Scoreboard | League Stats @ Game 3 – Tonight, 8:00 ET, (Series tied, 1-1)TV: NHL Network, WCIU “The U Too”Satellite Radio: NHL Network Radio (SiriusXM 91)Follow @CheckersHockey Follow @Chicago_Wolves Tweet #CHAvsCHI The Calder
report this ad In an interview published in Russian a couple of weeks ago, but just this week coming to light, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev went off on his time playing in Toronto and how he didn’t like how coach Mike Babcock used him. For good measure, he added critical commentary about the
report this ad It was only a year ago that Roman Polak received a nomination for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy after recovering from a broken leg to have one of the stronger seasons in his career. However, after carrying that momentum through his debut season with the Dallas Stars, Polak’s future is once again
BEDFORD, MASS.—The Boston Bruins reached the Stanley Cup final despite a run of regular-season injuries that prevented anyone on the roster from playing all 82 games. Now comes the real test. The Bruins are preparing for Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues without captain and No. 1 defenceman Zdeno Chara, who did not return
Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara could miss Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final after taking a puck to the face in Monday night’s loss to the St. Louis Blues. The veteran Chara, who has played in 179 career playoff games, left the ice in the second period with blood running down his face. He
Home NHL Rumors NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes, and Vancouver Canucks © John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Hainsey back with the Maple Leafs? Ryan Fancey: Elliotte Friedman said on his 31 Thoughts podcast that he believes the Toronto Maple Leafs will re-sign defenseman Ron Hainsey to a one-year deal. Could be something to
7:00 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN The Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues has gone back and forth between games. Each offensive spurt has been met with a counterpunch. Each loss is followed by a necessary adjustment. No real fireworks (yet), though plenty of players trying to antagonize opponents (exactly how
CHARLOTTE – In the third period of Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals with the score tied at three, the Charlotte Checkers found themselves hemmed in their own end. Thirty seconds turned into a minute turned into 90 seconds turned into upwards of two minutes. The Chicago Wolves worked the puck around the perimeter
report this ad Until Erik Karlsson signs a long-term extension, rumors will continue to swirl about where the two-time Norris winning defense will land. He is, after all, one of the biggest free agents to hit the market in recent memory, and his addition to any roster has the potential to turn a good defensive
report this ad Earlier this week the Connecticut Whale made another splash during free agency, this time re-signing defender Taylor Marchin and signing rookie forward Kendra Broad. Last week they made their first signing when they brought back veteran Shannon Doyle, who will also be patrolling the blue line in Connecticut. Marchin joined the Whale
Dylan Cozens wants to clear up a couple misconceptions about Whitehorse. Yukon’s capital has real houses — not igloos — and working electricity. They even have, wait for it, wireless internet. “Lots of people don’t know what it’s like up there,” the 18-year-old said with a laugh. “It’s just a normal place. “A normal little
Connor McDavid didn’t want to answer any questions about his knee. The brace hugging the superstar’s left leg and an accompanying limp said enough. Speaking at a promotional event Tuesday morning, the Edmonton Oilers captain declined to discuss his recovery from the injury suffered April 6 after he crashed into a goal post during the team’s
Leafs could use some help on the PK Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs could stand to improve their penalty kill. Two of their top four most used penalty killers could be on their way out of town. Defenseman Ron Hainsey is a UFA and forward Connor Brown is in the rumor mill.
6:35 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Marc Crawford as an assistant coach on Jeremy Colliton‘s staff. The 58-year-old Crawford was the interim head coach for Ottawa at the end of last season. He also has served as the head coach for Colorado, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Dallas, leading the