While the Tampa Bay Lightning may have won the 2020 Stanley Cup, assembling a roster capable of this feat was no easy task. Of course, most players came from within through the draft or were lured to the franchise in free agency, but Tampa Bay still made some major deals on the trade market, giving
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People around Pittsburgh love their sports. Flat out. Although, there are some people that aren’t exactly die-hard sports fans in general, some have gravitated towards the Pittsburgh Penguins. There’s something different about hockey. To be clear, I am in no way downgrading the effect the Steelers and Pirates have had in the Pittsburgh area, but
As per a report by the team on Monday, the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with forward Dominik Kahun on a one-year contract with an AAV of $975,000. A signing that is widely being praised by Oilers fans and Edmonton-based media, this is another deal in a long line of low-cost deals Oilers GM
2:03 PM ET The NHL views it as an “important objective” to restore a normal cadence for the 2021-22 season, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN in an interview on Thursday. But first, the league must figure out what the 2020-21 season looks like — and despite targeting Jan. 1 as a start date, the
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed center Ryan MacInnis to a one-year, two-way contract. MacInnis, 24, completed his fourth pro season in 2019-20, tallying seven goals and 23 assists for a career-high 30 points in 45 games with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. He also made his NHL debut with Columbus, skating in his first contest
Bill Chow remembers what conversations surrounding mental health entailed during his youth. For the most part, there weren’t any. “You didn’t talk about mental health when I was in school,” said the 62-year-old president of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. “You were weak if you talked about it. And if you reached out for help,
There was a point while serving as interim coach of the Dallas Stars when Rick Bowness knew he didn’t want someone else to come in and take over the team. And that was even before they went to the Stanley Cup Final. The Stars are still Bowness’ team. Dallas officially removed the interim tag Thursday
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, did the St. Louis Blues just confirm their interest in forward Mike Hoffman? What about the Boston Bruins? They might find room if Hoffman is still available near the start of the season. Are there updates on Ottawa Senators prospect Tim Stutzle and the chances he joins Senators’ training camp?
A top prospect for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft gets on the board in the Finnish Liiga, a budding Western Hockey League (WHL) superstar dominates on loan in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), and an Anaheim Ducks goaltending prospect continues to excel playing in Finland. Räty On the Board in Liiga The battle for
Taylor Hall isn’t the only former Edmonton Oiler who signed with the Buffalo Sabres this offseason. Fellow 2010 draft pick Brandon Davidson joined Hall and Tobias Rieder as former Oiler draft picks signing with the Sabres in free agency. Ex-Oilers’ coach Ralph Krueger also coaches the team. Taylor Hall and Brandon Davidson were both drafted
Like any other team, the Colorado Avalanche have had a surplus of players make their way in and out of the organization over the past seven years. Do you ever find yourself scrolling through social media or watching old highlights when you see a player that makes you say “hey, what happened to this guy?”
3:40 PM ET The Arizona Coyotes are renouncing the rights to draft pick Mitchell Miller after his history of assault and racism as a juvenile were spotlighted in a newspaper investigation. Miller, an 18-year-old defenseman committed to play at the University of North Dakota next season, was selected in the fourth round of the 2020
But the Buffalo Sabres and the NHL are changing James’ low-key approach Sunday by paying tribute to the 63-year-old retired forward on the 39th anniversary of his first NHL game for overcoming stark racism throughout his career and helping to pave the way for other Black players born in the United States to enter the
Two Quebec Major Junior Hockey League teams are set to finally return to the ice within the first week of November. The league announced two games involving the Sherbrooke Phoenix and Chicoutimi Sagueneens have officially been rescheduled. The Phoenix, who haven’t played since Oct. 4, will play against the Val-d’Or Foreurs Nov. 4 at the
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced Friday there will be no new inductees in 2021, and the class of 2020 will be honoured in a ceremony that year instead. The 2020 inductees were scheduled to be inducted Nov. 16 in Toronto, but the ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hockey Hall of Fame
About one thing is for certain regarding the Montreal Canadiens lineup for next season, when it is slated to start in 2021. Barring something incredibly unforeseen like a pig flying… a packed airplane during the current pandemic, goalie Carey Price will be in net. Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price – (Amy Irvin / The Hockey
As I’ve noted in several recent posts, Toronto Maple Leafs fans seem to be really enthusiastic about the 2020-21 season. That enthusiasm has sprung from offseason roster changes the organization made during October and the resulting team’s lineup. I know that I’m excited to see how this team plays. Related: What Happens if the Maple
Tuukka Rask is one of the best goalies in Boston Bruins history. He’s won a Stanley Cup and a Vezina Trophy. He has the most wins, saves and minutes in goal as a Bruin. Rask lets Boston down. He left the team in the middle of a playoff run. Injuries keep him unavailable. He’s a