It is hard to believe, but the 2006 NHL Entry Draft is coming up on being 18 years ago. It was a crucial time for the Washington Capitals back then, as they were trying to surround their generational talent in a young Alex Ovechkin with a cast to help make the team one of the
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 26, 2024, 07:15 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — The New York Rangers needed a timeout. Literally. New York held a two-goal lead entering the third period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Florida
Calgary Flames assistant coach Marc Savard and the NHL club have agreed to part company. The Flames announced Savard’s departure Wednesday. When Ryan Huska was promoted from assistant to Calgary’s head coach last year, Savard joined the club’s staff after two seasons coaching the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires. Savard was also an assistant coach of the
Nathan Villeneuve 2023-24 team: Sudbury Wolves (OHL)Date of Birth: April 13, 2006Place of Birth: Ottawa, ON, CANHt: 6-foot Wt: 190 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings As a player who found himself shifting up and down the lineup for the Sudbury Wolves this season, Nathan Villeneuve showed that he is more than
In today’s NHL news and rumors, the Edmonton Oilers might have to make a roster change after losing Game 3, getting Adam Henrique into the lineup when they play at home on Monday night. Contract talks between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos have begun, but could they take some time? Can the Vancouver
Associated Press May 26, 2024, 12:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PRAGUE — Carl Grundstrom scored twice to rally Sweden to a 4-2 victory over Canada and a bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday. Grundstrom netted the winner with 6:18 left in the final period with a shot from the left
The Bakersfield Condors have signed right wing Seth Griffith to a two-year American Hockey League contract beginning with the 2024-25 season. Griffith is the Condors’ AHL franchise leader with 231 points over his four seasons with the club. In 2023-24, he tied for eighth in the league with 63 points (15 goals, 48 assists) in
Mason Marchment scored the winner early in the third period as the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday to even the NHL’s Western Conference final 1-1. Jamie Benn, with a goal and an assist, and Esa Lindell, into an empty net, provided the rest of the offence for Dallas. Jake Oettinger stopped 28 shots
The Dallas Stars evened their Western Conference Final series against the Edmonton Oilers with a 3-1 win on their home ice. The Stars, who dropped Game 1 in overtime, find themselves right back in the series. This wasn’t exactly a do-or-die contest for them, but a loss would have put their season in jeopardy. Rather
The Philadelphia Flyers have a massive decision looming this offseason. 27-year-old winger Travis Konecny is eligible for an extension starting July 1, and it could be a big one. He is probably going to want an eight-year contract, seeing as many other players his age have gotten the same. Regardless of how much money Konecny
Associated Press May 25, 2024, 11:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Mason Marchment scored for the first time since the playoff opener and the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday night to even the Western Conference Final at a game each. Marchment broke a tie at 3:41 of the third
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer This is exactly what the Columbus Blue Jackets envisioned for David Jiricek this spring: high-pressure, intense Calder Cup Playoff hockey with the Cleveland Monsters. To get past Belleville in the division semifinals, Cleveland required wins in overtime and double overtime and a one-goal affair until an empty-netter clinched the series.
2 days ago News Duration 4:30 The Edmonton Oilers are getting ready to face off against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference final. CBC’s Madeleine Cummings caught up with Oilers superfan Curtis Craig, who lives in Texas, to learn more about what’s at stake — and his pre-game superstitions.
After what was a successful centennial season, the work for the Boston Bruins is only just beginning. General manager Don Sweeney has numerous key decisions to make and how he wants to go about constructing the roster for the 2024-25 season. Sweeney and Cam Neely spoke to the media and addressed things they are seeking
The Florida Panthers did what they needed to do in New York. They split the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final and return to Florida with the series against the Rangers tied at 1-1. Now, they have a chance to build on it at home. Even though the series is knotted up at 1-1, the Panthers have
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:30 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Conn Smythe Trophy is unique, in that a player’s entire postseason performance is factored into who wins the Stanley Cup playoffs’ most valuable player. The first two rounds narrow the field and start defining narratives.
Down by two goals and 12 minutes away from elimination, the Grand Rapids Griffins got a hat trick from Jonatan Berggren during a four-goal eruption in a span of 3:30, and went on to defeat Milwaukee, 4-2, in Game 4 of the Central Division Finals at Van Andel Arena on Friday night. The winner-take-all Game
Scott Arniel came to Winnipeg in 2022 to join the staff of new head coach Rick Bowness. Two years later, he is replacing his former boss as the Jets’ leader behind the bench. The Jets announced Friday that Arniel is being elevated from associate to head coach of the NHL franchise. The promotion comes almost