The American Hockey League did the expected Monday, cancelling the remainder of its season and playoffs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The AHL made the announcement following a vote by its board of governors. Outgoing league president and CEO David Andrews said in a statement the NHL’s top minor league simply ran out of time.
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April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. A dynasty was temporarily derailed by an errant pass, multiple epic comebacks were completed and records were set across the league. Smith’s Unforgettable Gaffe Defenseman Steve Smith played in 804 NHL games with the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames, scoring
4:29 PM ET Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Ducks have signed defenseman Brendan Guhle to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension. The Ducks also signed forward Sam Carrick to a one-year extension worth $700,000 on Sunday. Guhle, 22, has 14 points in 59 career NHL games with the Ducks and Buffalo Sabres, who traded
This season, the Detroit Red Wings’ goaltending duo of Jimmy Howard and Jonathan Bernier were under siege nearly every night. In the case of Howard, he had a ghastly 2-23-2 record and a save percentage (SV%) of just .882%. Bernier fared a bit better, with a SV% of .907%, but was mostly helpless given the
Today’s history lesson is full of great Stanley Cup playoff memories including some exciting overtime goals, huge offensive performances and big-time goaltending. Plus, a Hall of Famer and favorite in Motown is celebrating another trip around the sun. It’s “The Captain’s” Birthday Happy Birthday, Stevie Y! (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty
9:46 AM ET The NHL has postponed its international games in 2020, the league and players’ union announced on Friday. “The NHLPA and the NHL remain committed to maintaining and growing our international presence,” the sides said in a joint statement. “We hope that our fans overseas understand the need to postpone the 2020 games,
Before we begin our trek through all the great National Hockey League moments that occurred on this date, all of us at The Hockey Writers wish a very happy Mothers’ Day to all the moms out there. There are generations of hockey players who never would have achieved their success without the love and support
Bruce Cassidy loves the NHL’s daily grind. The preparation, the teaching, the competition, the pressure. Rinse. Repeat. “When you’re under duress and you’ve got a structured schedule — bang — you’re hammering things out during the year,” said the head coach of the Boston Bruins. “Everything’s got a timeline and you have to be efficient.”
The benefit of being one of the “hub cities” chosen to allow the NHL to complete its regular schedule will probably be more promotional than financial. There also could be pressure placed on authorities to maintain social distancing among fans and ensure regulations about the number of people in bars and restaurants are maintained. Vancouver,
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Ben Sexton announced his retirement from pro hockey on Saturday. The 28-year-old Sexton, who had not played in 2019-20 due to a concussion, skated in 200 AHL games with the Penguins, Belleville Senators, Albany Devils and Providence Bruins over parts of six seasons. Sexton was Belleville’s team winner of the IOA/American Specialty
The Chicago Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL aren’t playing hockey right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the organization and the players are doing what they can to help out. They are in a unique position to use their platform for the greater good. Here are a few ways the Blackhawks are
6:51 PM ET The New York Rangers agreed to terms with goaltender Tyler Wall on an entry-level contract Friday, the team announced. Wall’s pro contract begins at the start of the 2020-21 season, so he would not be eligible for the Rangers if this season resumes. Wall, 22, was a sixth-round choice of the Rangers
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to make news and stir rumors even without playing regular-season hockey games. In today’s news and rumors post, I’ll share about a young Swedish prospect whose role model is the Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner and who hockey commentators suggest, in fact, plays a game similar to Marner’s. That young Swedish
The NFL’s successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup final. After postponing its draft scheduled for June 26-27 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL is considering having it earlier in June with the season in
The NFL’s successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup final. After postponing its draft scheduled for June 26-27 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL is considering having it earlier in June with the season in
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Washington Capitals have decided Breandan Leipsic’s comments were too much not to ignore, the Toronto Maple Leafs are losing an assistant coach, and is Jeff Carter looking at retirement, first putting himself on LTIR? Finally, there are some news and rumors hits on the Vancouver
12:29 PM ET Associated Press The NFL’s successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final. After postponing its draft scheduled for June 26-27 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL is considering having it earlier in
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation on who the Detroit Red Wings might go after with their additional cap space, news out of Toronto and Ottawa where Ontario has opened up facilities again, and news out of Edmonton as far as working with the government to host NHL games. Red Wings Have Money