Samuel Girard has been cleared to resume practicing with the Colorado Avalanche after receiving care from the player assistance program. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced Friday that Girard has entered the follow-up care phase of the joint program. He has not yet been cleared to resume playing in games. Girard last month cited
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At long last, it appears that the Zibanejad Heater might finally be here. The New York Rangers’ stunningly successful start to the season, one in which they’ve leapt out to a 22-7-1 mark, has come largely without their No. 1 center playing like the superstar he is for much of the early going. Yet Mika
When the Buffalo Sabres were shopping Jack Eichel through the summer of 2021 and into the 2021-22 season, NHL insider Kevin Weekes reported that the Calgary Flames were very much in the running to land the American superstar. While some held hope, most believed the Flames acquiring Eichel would turn out to be too good
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterDec 22, 2023, 07:50 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Another week, another new No. 1 team atop the ESPN NHL Power Rankings! Plus, with the league’s holiday roster freeze in effect, and the IIHF World Junior Championship set to begin Tuesday,
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Bakersfield Condors forward Drake Caggiula has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game vs. Calgary on Dec. 20. Caggiula will miss Bakersfield’s games tonight (Dec. 22) vs.
A Moose Cree couple, who describe themselves as Montreal Canadiens superfans, got married outside the Bell Centre earlier this month, dressed in red, blue and white gear. Eric and Catherine L. Cheechoo said their ‘I do’s before a game against the Detroit Red Wings on Dec. 2. “I thought he was joking when he said the Bell Centre,”
As the league enters its Christmas break, giving all teams three days off for Christmas, New York Islanders fans have a lot to look back on. As of today (Dec. 20), the team sits third in the Metropolitan Divison, one point back of the Philadelphia Flyers and seven points back of the New York Rangers.
After a difficult Western Canada road trip, the Carolina Hurricanes have been playing much better. Since their 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 12, the Hurricanes are 3-0-2 in their last five games and sit in the first wild-card spot with a 17-12-3 record for 37 points after 32 games this season. What
Dec 21, 2023, 02:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights will be without goalies Adin Hill and Logan Thompson for Thursday night’s game at the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thompson (10-5-3, 2.71 goals-against average) left Tuesday night’s 6-3 loss at Carolina early in the third period
by Mark Newman | AHL On The Beat May the road rise to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face.The rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of his hand. “May the road rise to meet you”
Jaromir Jagr has made his ice hockey season debut at age 51 for his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league. Jagr began his 36th professional season with an assist to help Kladno come back from 3-0 down at league leader Pardubice. Kladno eventually tied the score but conceded a short-handed goal to lose 4-3.
The New Jersey Devils have had an underwhelming and frustrating season through 30 games. Injuries, poor goaltending, and immense struggles in the second half of back-to-backs have left fans concerned. Moreover, the surprise success of other Metropolitan foes, such as the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, and Philadelphia Flyers, has kept New Jersey out of
Early on in the 2023-24 NHL season, both the Philadelphia Flyers and 25-year-old goaltender Carter Hart alike have had incredible success. With both of them having their best seasons in quite some time, it might seem as though the netminder has to remain with the team as long as possible. A restricted free agent (RFA)
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterDec 21, 2023, 07:49 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions There was infighting within USA Hockey. There was a heated physical altercation over recruiting a player. There was the agent who got fired for buying kegs and hiring exotic dancers to recruit
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that San Jose Sharks alumni Dan Boyle and Wayne Thomas have been selected to serve as the honorary captains for the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Tech CU, to be held February 4-5 in San Jose, Calif. Each year,
My, how the tables have turned. It was just over a year ago that the Buffalo Sabres went into Nationwide Arena and embarrassed the Columbus Blue Jackets 9-4 on National TV. That game featured Tage Thompson scoring five goals. Fast forward to Tuesday night. It was the Blue Jackets who offered their own dose of
In this week’s edition of the Bargain Bin, we look at Marc-Andre Fleury getting benched in potentially his last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. We’ll also look at what teams are looking to add depth and experience to the goalie position. The Detroit Red Wings were put in an emergency backup goaltender situation on Monday,
Associated Press Dec 20, 2023, 08:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season. The agreement, which was contained in a court filing made