We made it folks, and so did the Chicago Blackhawks! They’re officially through their first road-trip of the season, a five-game gauntlet that spanned 11 days, and included three Original Six teams and four opponent home openers. Their record ended up being 2-3-0. But hey, those two wins were commendable considering the circumstances. Let’s do
Open Extended Reactions The 2023-24 NHL season is still in its early phase, but there has already been plenty of support for the idea that this is the greatest time in history to be a hockey fan. Here’s one more: On Tuesday, Oct. 24, all 32 teams will be playing games in what has been
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears raised another banner, a first-round pick had a two-goal pro debut, several goaltenders turned in dominant efforts, and Pacific Division clubs piled up goals, capping an eventful first weekend of the AHL’s 88th season. Before their season opener against the Belleville Senators on
Calgary Flames draft pick Topi Ronni is under investigation in his native Finland after being accused of rape. Ronni’s Finnish Elite League team Tappara Tampere said on its website that Ronni informed the club of the investigation and stepped away from team activities. The alleged incident occurred two years ago, when Ronni was a minor.
Heading into Game 3 last season, the New Jersey Devils were deflated. After brimming with hope coming out of a stellar preseason and having added veteran depth and goaltending, the team was primed for a breakout season. Then disaster struck, back-to-back 5-2 shellackings by teams that finished nowhere near the playoffs. The losses bracketed a
Arizona Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien is a throwback hockey player who will drop the gloves at the drop of the hat. With fighting slowly returning, his role could be bigger than last season. O’Brien does have skills other than fighting, as shown over his hockey career. Coyotes’ O’Brien Provides Protection for Younger Talent O’Brien was
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 19, 2023, 09:32 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said Thursday that winger Corey Perry successfully “neutralized” Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves during their game this week, one day after Reaves questioned Perry’s toughness. The Blackhawks defeated the Maple
Show Caption Hide Caption Admirals fan has special connection, and ritual, with a hockey team Admirals fan Cooper Schulz has a special connection, and pre-game ritual, with a couple Admirals players. Here’s what it looks like. Dave Kallmann and Lou Saldivar, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Here’s some perspective on Cal O’Reilly: In his first season in
Not much went right for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings. They couldn’t score any goals. They made costly mistakes that gave the Red Wings all the momentum they needed. It got so bad that head coach Pascal Vincent benched defenseman Damon Severson (and his new 8-year, $50 contract)
Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Florida Panthers in their home opener at Sunrise, Florida. What, Maple Leafs fans don’t remember last season’s playoff exit? The Panthers eliminated the Maple Leafs in five games during the second round of the playoffs in May. It was a tough series for Toronto, and fans have
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 19, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper called his team’s recent game against the Buffalo Sabres a “critical” one. “I told our players they can’t let frustration set in. Let’s turn that energy into a little bit
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Henderson Silver Knights forward Sheldon Rempal has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending October 15, 2023. Rempal recorded three goals and two assists to help the Silver Knights open the 2023-24 season with a pair of wins at
Cam Talbot made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Tuesday night for their first victory of the season. The game drew a crowd of 11,226 fans to Canada Life Centre in downtown Winnipeg. It is believed to be the lowest attendance — outside of game restrictions during the COVID-19
Many experts believe that the Carolina Hurricanes are the odds-on favorite to win it all in 2023-24. Many consider this to be the deepest team of the Rod Brind’Amour era and maybe in history. The offseason additions of Michael Bunting and Dmitry Orlov should pay dividends as the team makes a run for a Stanley
Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella has already created some drama this season with some of his coaching decisions. To put it bluntly, he is not being truthful about how he will run the team. Frost is an Annual Scapegoat For the second season in a row, Morgan Frost appears to be Tortorella’s golden ticket
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterOct 18, 2023, 07:45 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Leo Carlsson, the hulking Swedish center who the Anaheim Ducks drafted with the second overall pick in June, is expected to make his NHL debut Thursday against the Dallas Stars. If Carlsson
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer It’s another deep collection of incoming AHL rookies this season, a group that comes complete with a class full of NHL first-round picks. Start with the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, and it’s a who’s-who of young talent beginning their pro careers this season. Seven other first-rounders from
Players in the new Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) will likely be playing some of their games inside NHL arenas this upcoming season. There’s also a good chance you’ll continue to see female players at NHL events like the All-Star Weekend, which will be held next year in Toronto, as the NHL helps market the new