TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated Travis Dermott from injured reserve, clearing the way for the defenceman to make his season debut tonight against the Washington Capitals. To make room for Dermott, the Leafs assigned defenceman Kevin Gravel to the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies. Dermott, 22, had shoulder surgery in May, after the
GRAND MARAIS, Minn.—A player on the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic gold-winning hockey team was found incompetent to stand trial in a criminal case involving charges that he beat a friend with a metal pole. The case against Mark Pavelich, 61, of Lutsen, Minn., was suspended while Cook County authorities will petition to have
A person with knowledge of the move says the Nashville Predators have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension with captain Roman Josi worth just over $9 million US a season. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal had not been announced. Josi’s new deal begins
Craig Custance of The Athletic: One agent notes that some of these RFAs signing big extensions early, it may limit the money that would be available for the group of pending UFAs. Some players will still get paid, but others may not. “I think some guys will be overplaying their hands. It’ll be interesting,” said
7:12 PM ET Associated Press DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Brendan Perlini in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The 23-year-old Perlini has been a healthy scratch for most of this season, appearing in just one game. But he has 45 goals and 27 assists in 200 career appearances with Chicago
by Matt Trust | AHL On The Beat “We started carrying furniture together, and hopefully at the end we get to carry a Stanley Cup together.” In one sentence, the mission has been set by Hershey Bears defenseman Alex Alexeyev. In one sentence, perhaps the development off the ice for professional hockey players is poetically
This week’s goalie news week in review will look at who’s hot, who’s not, and the backup of the week. We’ll also check in on an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) goalie prospect who is making a name for himself in the upcoming draft. Daws is Dominant Nicholas (or Nico) Daws does not have a household
VANCOUVER — J.T. Miller had a pair of goals, and the Vancouver Canucks scored five times in the first period on their way to a decisive 7-2 victory over the visiting Florida Panthers on Monday night. Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Horvat celebrates with defenseman Josh Teves and forward J.T. Miller (Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports) The Canucks (7-3-1) got
It’s early yet, and it’s not like the standings are upside down, but it does appear that some intriguing turns of events are going to make this season’s NHL playoff races quite interesting. Five teams that missed out last year were in playoff spots heading into Monday’s action: Buffalo and Florida in the East; Edmonton,
J.T. Miller had a pair of goals, and the Vancouver Canucks scored five times in the first period on their way to a decisive 7-2 victory over the visiting Florida Panthers on Monday night. The Canucks (7-3-1) got on the board less than two minutes into the first period and kept up an offensive pressure
Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings Murray Pam: Teams listed to attend last night’s Senators – Red Wings game include the Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Vegas Golden Knights, and the Washington Capitals. Puljujarvi’s play only increasing
8:08 PM ET Associated Press GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — A forward on the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic gold-medal hockey team has been found incompetent to stand trial on charges he beat a neighbor with a metal pole. A Minnesota judge Monday told 61-year-old Mark Pavelich of Lutsen a psychologist’s report indicates Pavelich “needs
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that San Antonio Rampage forward Nathan Walker has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending October 27, 2019. Walker notched three goals and three assists for six points in San Antonio’s two-game weekend visit to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. On Friday night, Walker
On Saturday night, the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets took to the outdoors and made some history. The Boston Bruins accomplished a rare feat versus and old nemesis. Plus, we have a very cool throwback mask and an update on a top goaltending prospect. Rittich Sets All-Time Outdoor Mark David Rittich and the Flames came
The Boston Bruins enter the final stretch of October on a three-game winning streak after earning themselves six points last week. They are second in the Atlantic Division with an 8-1-2 record, just one point behind the leading Buffalo Sabres. The week started with a rematch against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with scoring in all
REGINA—Bryan Little scored the overtime winner for the Winnipeg Jets in a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames in Saturday night’s Heritage Classic outdoor game. Little scored off a two-on-one with Kyle Connor at 3:04 of extra time, tucking the puck under Flames goaltender David Rittich at the corner of the net. The NHL’s 28th
A dozen games into the season and the Edmonton Oilers still share the Western Conference penthouse with the Colorado Avalanche. The main reason for Edmonton’s success airs virtually every night on the national highlight reel: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl working their routine magic on the top line. Just as important, however, has been the
Scouting the Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks Murray Pam: Scouts listed to attended yesterday’s Senators – Sharks game included the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Vegas Golden Knights, and the Washington Capitals. Scouting the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders – Friday, Oct. 25th Murray Pam: Scouts listed to attend