Former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Roman Cechmanek died on Sunday at age 52 in his native Czech Republic, the team announced. No cause of death was released. Cechmanek played four seasons in the NHL, the first three with the Flyers from 2000-03. But in that time in Philadelphia, he was voted to the 2021 NHL All-Star
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There was a lot to learn from the Vegas Golden Knights’ 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. With a 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in their previous matchup, this was the first time the Golden Knights have lost consecutive games since losing Games 4 and 5 to the Dallas Stars in
The Edmonton Oilers introduced Kris Knoblauch as the team’s new head coach on Sunday afternoon, succeeding Jay Woodcroft. The decision, disclosed by General Manager Ken Holland during a press conference, shed light on the dynamics behind the coaching change. Specifically, it sounds like this move was less about Woodcroft and more about timing. Oilers Couldn’t
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 12, 2023, 03:22 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Edmonton Oilers fired head coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant coach Dave Manson on Sunday, as a preseason Stanley Cup favorite stumbled to a 3-9-1 start in its first 13 games. The team has hired Kris
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year contract for the 2023-24 season. Kiviranta attended training camp with the Avalanche before signing an AHL deal with the Colorado Eagles on Oct. 11. He has recorded two goals, four assists and a plus-7 rating in 10 games with the Eagles this season. Kiviranta
The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Jay Woodcroft after the team’s 3-9-1 start to the season. A 4-1 victory over the Kraken in Seattle on Saturday night was not enough to buy the 47-year-old more time. Woodcroft departs with a 79-41-13 record as Oilers head coach, the fifth most wins in the NHL since
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have fired Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson and hired Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey. Meanwhile, Nikita Zadorov confirms the trade buzz out of Calgary. The Vancouver Canucks have been added to a list of teams interested in acquiring the defenseman. Oilers Fire Woodcroft Despite Win in Seattle
Nearly four years ago, I wrote an article for The Hockey Writers on the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens rivalry not being what it used to be. That came after a 3-2 overtime win by the Habs on Jan. 14, 2019, in their 746th regular-season matchup. I find myself in a similar situation today: the
Associated Press Nov 12, 2023, 12:52 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jay Woodcroft is out as coach of the Edmonton Oilers after a team that was supposed to be a Stanley Cup contender lost 10 of its first 13 games. Woodcroft was fired Sunday at the end of the team’s road trip, which wrapped up
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Hartford Wolf Pack head coach Kris Knoblauch as their new head coach, the team announced on Sunday. Knoblauch, 45, was in his fifth season with the Wolf Pack. He guided the team to a record of 119-90-18-14 (.560) in 241 games, including a 7-3-1-0 mark so far in 2023-24. Last
The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a big 5-4 shootout win over the Calgary Flames on Nov. 10, but that was not the night’s biggest story. Following the contest, Maple Leafs trade target Nikita Zadorov requested a trade from the Flames. The 28-year-old has been generating buzz in the rumor mill early on this season, but
Remember the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2022 when the Edmonton Oilers broke the will of goaltender Jacob Markstrom and the Calgary Flames? The Flames had taken a one game lead in the series and the Oilers stormed back to win the next four in a row to move on to face the Colorado Avalanche in
Associated Press Nov 12, 2023, 12:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Brayden Schenn and Pavel Buchnevich each scored three goals and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 8-2 on Saturday night. Alexey Toropchenko and Torey Krug also scored for the Blues, and Jordan Binnington stopped 36 shots as St. Louis evened
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Texas Stars defenseman Derrick Pouliot has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Milwaukee on Nov. 10. Pouliot was assessed an instigator penalty within the final five minutes of the third period, resulting
One specialty Arizona Coyotes general manager (GM) Bill Armstrong has looked for when drafting young prospects is size. Size is unteachable. It’s something people are born with. This has been something Armstrong hasn’t shied away from as GM. In fact, all 12 draft picks from 2023 were all at least 6-foot-0, which showcases his desire
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Jack Campbell says he was surprised by his demotion to the AHL. He knows he’s got some things to work on, but thought he was playing fairly well. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid says he’s healthy, but, like the rest of the group, his confidence is shaken. Finally, has
Following the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson due to an injury sustained from a fellow player’s skate blade, many questions have been asked about the safety of a sport in which players fly around at high speeds with sharp implements strapped to their feet. Although it was a less serious injury, Seattle Kraken
ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia — Jack Campbell was caught off guard by the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to place him on waivers and send him to the American Hockey League, but the 31-year-old is focused on working his way back. Campbell, who is in the second season of a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million average annual