PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC—Vladimir Zabrodsky, one of the best Czech hockey players in history has died. He was 97. The Czech Hockey Association said Zabrodsky died on Friday in Sweden where he lived since 1965 when he emigrated from then-communist Czechoslovakia. No details on the cause of death were given. The prolific centre led Czechoslovakia to
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At least Bill Daly’s commute is a lot easier. That’s perhaps the only silver lining for the NHL’s deputy commissioner amid the COVID-19 pandemic that’s swept the globe, crippled economies and forced sports leagues to suspend operations indefinitely. Daly — commissioner Gary Bettman’s right- and left-hand man — has helped navigate labour unrest, including two
Montreal Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield is staying in school for at least another season. The Canadiens confirmed on Tuesday night that the 19-year-old American forward will return to the NCAA’s Wisconsin Badgers for the 2020-21 season. Caufield, who was selected 15th overall by Montreal in 2019, produced 19 goals and 36 points in 36 games
An infectious diseases expert says the NHL’s first positive test for COVID-19 doesn’t come as a surprise. It’s also an example of why social distancing is crucial in the fight to slow the widening pandemic that’s sweeping large chunks of the globe. The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday one of their players had contracted the
An infectious disease expert says the NHL’s first positive test for COVID-19 doesn’t come as a surprise. It’s also an example of why social distancing is crucial in the fight to slow the widening pandemic that’s sweeping large chunks of the globe. The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday one of their players had contracted the
OTTAWA—An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first NHLer to be diagnosed with the coronavirus. The Senators did not name the player when releasing the news Tuesday night. The team said in a statement that the player has had mild symptoms and is in isolation. The statement added that the organization
An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first NHLer to be diagnosed with the coronavirus. The Senators did not name the player when releasing the news Tuesday night. The team said in a statement that the player has had mild symptoms and is in isolation. The statement added that the organization
CALGARY—The company that owns the Calgary Flames is reversing course, saying it will help part-time event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season. The company made the announcement on Sunday — a day after it was made public in an email that Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation employees affected by
A staff member of Canucks Sports & Entertainment has tested positive for COVID-19. Trent Carroll, COO of the Vancouver Canucks’ parent company, said the diagnosed individual was in self-quarantine and feeling better. “The individual does not have a fan-facing role and is not in contact with the players, hockey operations personnel or Rogers Arena part-time
The best-case scenario for the National Hockey League’s return is mid-May. The NHL released a memo on Monday telling players they could now go to whatever home they wanted, rather than stay in their NHL city as they were previously instructed, as long as they remain in self-quarantine for two weeks. The players have been
The NHL is pushing back the possibility of resuming its season for several weeks, if not a month or more. The league and NHL Players’ Association told players Monday they can go home, even out of North America, and must self-isolate through March 27 while the season is on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the
The Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets eventually backtracked. The Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers, meanwhile, wound up following the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks in establishing programs to help part-time arena workers affected by the NHL shutdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ottawa Senators — at least publicly — have yet to say or
The Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets eventually backtracked. The Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers, meanwhile, wound up following the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks in establishing programs to help part-time arena workers affected by the NHL shutdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ottawa Senators — at least publicly — have yet to say or
If and when the NHL resumes the regular season, it’s already abundantly clear that it won’t be a straightforward continuance of what took place between Oct. 2, 2019 and March 11, 2020. All those games that were played before the league suspended play, and all those narratives and storylines, will essentially be a memory. Null
The Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, the owners of the Calgary Flames, Calgary Hitmen and Calgary Roughnecks, have revised their position regarding employee compensation after receiving significant backlash online. In the wake of the NHL season being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CSEC sent an email on Friday to hourly and event staff informing them
MONTREAL—The Montreal Canadiens announced an assistance program on Sunday for their 1,200 game-day employees without work after the National Hockey League suspended its season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our industry is going through a difficult time right now and our employees are being hit especially hard by recent events,” said Geoff Molson, owner,
Martin Frk scored the go-ahead-goal in the third period, Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory. Trevor Lewis also scored and Calvin Petersen made 24 saves for the Kings, who are 10-2-1 in their past 13
The Calgary Flames will not be assisting their part-time, hourly and event staff who will be underemployed during the suspension of the NHL season. The Flames sent an email to their hourly and event staff when the NHL paused the season on Thursday as the league agreed to suspend play to try and limit the