In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Canadiens’ Price Starts First Game Since Game 5 of 2021 Stanley Cup Final Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price made his season debut
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Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin has one of the best save percentages in the NHL so far this season. He’s their No. 1 now and it could lead to some decisions to make with Semyon Varlamov this offseason. Indications are that they may want to keep him next season
On the latest edition of NHL Stats News, we will look at the continued scoring by Leon Draisaitl, Auston Matthews hitting a milestone that isn’t in goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins reaching the postseason once again led by their captain. Then we go to the St. Louis Blues and a couple of impressive performances, key
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Carey Price will make his first start of the season for the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night. Meanwhile, are the Minnesota Wild interested in bringing back Marc-Andre Fleury next season? The St. Louis Blues understand they could lose Ville Husso and are alright with it, there is some chatter about
Alexander Barabanov needs a new contract and San Jose Sharks trade candidates Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News: San Jose Sharks forward Alexander Barabanov carries a $1 million salary cap hit this season and is a pending UFA. He’ll likely be looking for a multi-year deal and a raise. In 61 games, he’s scored 10
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers are one of the teams potentially interested in Phil Kessel. Are they willing to take on his big cap hit? Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils aren’t receiving calls on P.K.Subban. Is there another option the team has to move him? If the Boston Bruins don’t acquire
Originally written April 2015 It’s been almost 15 years since one of the most noteworthy drafts in recent NHL history took place in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2005 NHL Draft was the first one after the lockout that caused the cancellation 2004-05 season. Because of that, every team in the league was put into the lottery
Maybe it’s the fact the Montreal Canadiens got the wake-up call they needed, losing in decisive fashion to the second-worst team in the NHL, the Arizona Coyotes. Maybe it’s how the Canadiens are finally getting healthier, with last year’s leading scorer, Tyler Toffoli, the latest to return to the lineup. Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is a report that defenseman John Klingberg has asked the Dallas Stars for a trade. Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes aren’t just getting trade interest in Jakob Chychrun. They have another forward who teams are asking about. Are the Vancouver Canucks willing to trade goaltender Jaroslav Halak, and are the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is some injury news when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Ottawa Senators have spoken to goaltender Matt Murray and it sounds like he’ll be back with the team at some point. There are updates when it comes to a Joonas Korpisalo trade and which Montreal Canadiens
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Darnell Nurse and Devin Shore are on the ice for the Oilers full practice today, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hit an incredible milestone, plus one scribe takes a look at a potential fit for Edmonton before the NHL trade deadline. Finally, should the Oilers consider Ben Chiarot or Carey
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports of the difficulty that will come in trying to trade Evander Kane means the San Jose Sharks are looking for a third team to get involved in any potential deal. As for updates on the Jake DeBrusk trade chatter, there are multiple teams already interested in the forward. What
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Los Angeles Kings might be getting good news after what looked like a serious injury to defenseman Drew Doughty. Meanwhile, the status on a Vladimir Tarasenko trade seems to change weekly. How long will he be staying with the St. Louis Blues? The Ottawa Senators seemed to have dismissed
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Nashville Predators have been told if they don’t get an extension done with Mattias Ekholm before the season, it will have to wait until the season is over to negotiate again. Meanwhile, Zack Kassian will get some tests done to see if he’s alright after hitting his
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, Gary Bettman weighed in on the Jack Eichel situation, while it was revealed the Calgary Flames were a team that showed a ton of interest in a trade. It appears defenseman Jack Johnson could be close to signing a deal with the Colorado Avalanche, while the Montreal Canadiens
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it appears Carey Price’s return date has been set as he gets ready for another season with the Montreal Canadiens. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes have locked up forward Andrei Svechnikov to a long-term, potentially team-friendly deal. The Anaheim Ducks might have an unhappy goaltender on their hands and the Ottawa
In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, the Carolina Hurricanes have put the Habs in quite the predicament with their signed offer sheet to Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Carey Price should be ready for training camp and Ryan Poehling signs a new deal. Plus, Montreal releases its preseason schedule and France Margaret Bélanger gets
Over the years. Aug. 16 proved to be a very action-packed day for the National Hockey League’s residents in Arizona. A Stanley Cup hero in Detroit was acquired on this date 72 years ago. Also, one of the greatest American-born and undrafted players in league history signed his first professional contract. So, let’s begin our