The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forwards Jamie Devane and Yushiroh Hirano to American Hockey League contracts for the 2019-20 season. Devane, 28, skated in 27 games with the AHL’s Ontario Reign last season, recording two goals and one assist. Devane enters his eighth pro season having appeared in 304 AHL contests
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9:07 PM ET Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Rocco Grimaldi to a one-year deal worth $1 million based on the ruling of an independent arbitrator. The Predators announced the deal Tuesday night. An arbitrator heard Grimaldi’s case Sunday. Grimaldi, 26, is coming off his best season with five goals
New Jersey Devils prospect Ty Smith has spent the past two seasons putting together quite the resume in the Western Hockey League. The 19-year-old became just the third Spokane Chiefs defenseman drafted in the first round when the Devils selected him 17th overall in the 2018 Entry Draft last summer. A year later, Smith became
On August 6 the Connecticut Whale announced that Kayla Meneghin had re-signed for her second season in NWHL. A three-time All-American at SUNY Plattsburgh, Meneghin appeared in ten games for the Whale last season and her lone goal came in her home state against the Metropolitan Riveters. In addition to playing in the NWHL, the
Canada finished pool play at 3-0 after a 7-1 win over host Czech Republic on Wednesday at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup under-18 men’s hockey tournament. Hendrix Lapierre of Gatineau, Que., had his second straight three-point performance (one goal, two assists), while Quinton Byfield of Newmarket, Ont., scored two goals. Cole Perfetti, Connor McClennon, Ridly Greig
Bruins considering Boyle? Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: A source is saying that free agent forward Brian Boyle has had some talks with the Boston Bruins to see if there could be a fit. The source did not know how far long the talks got, but there is a mutual interest. A problem for
On April 12, 2019, with his teammates and children lined up beside him, veteran goaltender Peter Budaj took the ice one last time as a professional hockey player. He would retire as the winningest goalie in Ontario Reign history, a three-time Olympian and a player who was respected by his teammates and fans. It all
12:58 PM ET Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate The cause of Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown‘s foot injury has been revealed: because he used improper foot protection at a French cryotherapy clinic in July, he’s developed severe frostbite, which has kept him out of Raiders
The Columbus Blue Jackets have more to show for their second-round playoff exit than most may think. After going all in by trading for Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel, the Blue Jackets shocked the Tampa Bay Lightning with a first-round sweep, but ultimately disappointed by losing to the Boston Bruins. It obviously didn’t help matters
In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is news as to why Jesse Puljujarvi might be wanting out of Edmonton and why it’s possible he’ll change his mind. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes are going about their business despite their GM not having a contract and the Washington Capitals and Dallas Stars are still working on smaller
© James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Blues-Maroon still not out of the question Ben Frederickson: St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that Joel Edmundson would be signed by afternoon. Patrick Maroon and the Blues are still on each other’s radar. There is no update on Ivan Barbashev yet. Wild interview two potential GMs Michael Russo
7:00 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN This may come as a shock, but National Hockey League teams are known to hand out a contract or two that they later regret. Sometimes it’s because the signing was ill-advised in the first place. Sometimes it’s because of unforeseen circumstances, like a player suffering through injuries. Sometimes the player
As teams continue to reinforce their rosters for the upcoming season, the Carolina Hurricanes’ biggest improvements may come from within. The Hurricanes’ prospect pool is headlined by winger Andrei Svechnikov and center Martin Necas, two former first-round picks in 2018 and 2017, respectfully. They have taken slightly different paths to the NHL since being drafted,
By The Canadian Press August 6th, 2019 NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Rocco Grimaldi to a one-year deal worth $1 million based on the ruling of an independent arbitrator. The Predators announced the deal Tuesday night. An arbitrator heard Grimaldi’s case Sunday. Grimaldi, 26, is coming off his best season with five
Inside a Montreal studio on Rue Saint-Francois-Xavier, an artist doesn’t put her name on her work; instead, names are her work. Louise St. Jacques is the personal engraver of the Stanley Cup, the trophy’s artisan scribe. She is one of just four people to ever officially have the job. “I am very fortunate and proud
Canada improved to 2-0 at the Gretzky Hlinka Cup under-18 men’s hockey tournament with an 8-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday. Cole Perfetti of Whitby, Ont., and Hendrix Lapierre of Gatineau, Que., scored two goals apiece for Canada, while goalie Dylan Garand of Victoria notched the shutout with just eight saves. Canada, which opened the
© Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports Oilers have some interest in Brassard … Puljujarvi should take a fresh start with Tippett and Holland Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: Don’t expect the Edmonton Oilers to bring in a bunch of players on PTOs this season. The Oilers have some interest in free agent center Derick Brassard
The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Trevor Carrick from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Kyle Wood. Carrick, 25, was an All-Star for the Charlotte Checkers in 2018-19, recording nine goals and 38 assists for 47 points in 71 regular-season games and making his second career All-Star Classic appearance. In 16 postseason games,