The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed Toronto Marlies head coach Sheldon Keefe to a two-year contract extension. “Over the last four seasons Sheldon has done a great job developing our individual prospects into Maple Leafs while also guiding the Marlies deep into the playoffs in each of his four
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4:18 PM ET Kaapo Kakko, the No. 2-ranked prospect for the 2019 NHL draft, will not be participating in the NHL scouting combine this week in Buffalo, New York, the NHL confirmed Tuesday. The league did not offer a reason for his absence, but Kakko just completed a gold medal run with Team Finland at
report this ad The Winnipeg Jets have shored up their goaltending situation nice and early in their offseason, inking backup goaltender Laurent Brossoit to a one-year deal worth $1.225 million. It’s a move that should serve the club well in 2019-20. Brossoit is the League’s Best Backup Less than a year ago, Brossoit’s future as
report this ad BOSTON — Bruce Cassidy didn’t mince words or hide behind the secrecy of playoff hockey. The Boston Bruins coach telegraphed the most important matchup of the Stanley Cup Final on the morning of Game 1. As long as he had the last change and the ability to dictate matchups, his top line
BOSTON—The best from the West met the best from the East, two teams that play the same way — fast, heavy and skilled — facing off in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final. And it was the Boston Bruins, buoyed by their depth and apparently not bothered by having 11 days between games, who
Sports·Video After a tussle with Blues’ David Perron behind the play, Krug skates the full length of the ice to take out his frustrations elsewhere. Social Sharing Posted: May 27, 2019 11:59 PM ET | Last Updated: May 28 After a tussle with Blues’ David Perron behind the play, Krug skates the full length of
© Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Wild have been shopping Zucker @Account4hockey: Michael Russo (The Athletic) said on Minnesota radio that the Minnesota Wild have shopped winger Jason Zucker too: Calgary Flames for Michael Frolik/Sam Bennett. Pittsburgh Penguins for Phil Kessel. Arizona Coyotes for Christian Dvorak. The Coyotes countered with Christian Fischer. Vegas Golden Knights
The Charlotte Checkers will face off against the Chicago Wolves for the 83rd American Hockey League championship when the 2019 Calder Cup Finals get underway on Saturday evening at Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. The Checkers, top development team of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, are seeking their first Calder Cup title. The Wolves, top development team
12:57 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN BOSTON — For 21 minutes of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the St. Louis Blues looked like the composed, confident team that won the Western Conference. They took a 2-0 lead by forcing turnovers with their punishing forechecks, while rookie goalie Jordan Binnington turned every Boston Bruins chance
report this ad When we first wrote an opponent’s fan guide to the St. Louis Blues, it seemed unlikely that there would be occasion to write three more (you can find these other guides below). But the Blues have done the improbable and made the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 49 years.
report this ad The St. Louis Blues have a tall task ahead of them if they are going to defeat the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final. Their opponent has looked better, stronger, and more unbeatable with each passing round, and the Blues have had three tough series in a row. Still, no one
The Stanley Cup final, which begins Monday between the hometown Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET), has an old-school feel. Maybe it’s because they last met in the NHL championship 49 years ago. The Bruins swept the Blues and produced that iconic photo of the great Bobby Orr flying through
BOSTON—The irony is not lost on either Tyler Bozak or Carl Gunnarsson that, even though they are no longer Maple Leafs, the Boston Bruins stand in their way in the playoffs. Again. The two St. Louis Blues see the positives in knowing how resilient the Bruins can be and how crazy the TD Garden crowd
Erik Karlsson: “Thank you to the entire @SanJoseSharks organization, fans, and especially teammates. It was a great run that ended too early. But lots of great memories where created. The entire Bay Area has been nothing but classy and respectful to me and my family. Thank you.” Curtis Pashelka: Karlsson seems open to the idea
12:13 PM ET St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn will not play Monday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final because of an upper-body injury. Blues coach Craig Berube also announced that rookie forward Robert Thomas, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, will play Monday night against the Bruins. Berube said Dunn
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 | Series Infographics vs. (CHA wins series, 4-2)Follow @CheckersHockey Follow @TorontoMarlies Tweet #CHAvsTOR Eastern Conference Finals – Series “M” (best-of-7)A1-Charlotte Checkers vs. N3-Toronto MarliesGame 1 – Fri., May
report this ad The Nashville Predators acquired Finnish forward Mikael Granlund at the 2019 Trade Deadline. Much is known about his on-ice abilities: he’s a great playmaker who can make defensemen look silly and rarely takes penalties. What many don’t know about him is that he’s an interesting person, and his story should be known
report this ad Only six players remain as members of the Boston Bruins since the franchise’s last chance at the Stanley Cup in 2013, and five from the more memorable and rewarding experience two years prior. If this number seems low, consider the fact that only two St. Louis Blues have seen their teams go