6:35 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Marc Crawford as an assistant coach on Jeremy Colliton‘s staff. The 58-year-old Crawford was the interim head coach for Ottawa at the end of last season. He also has served as the head coach for Colorado, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Dallas, leading the
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Chicago Wolves forward Curtis McKenzie has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Charlotte Checkers on June 2. McKenzie will miss Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals between the
report this ad The 2019 NHL Entry Draft will mark general manager Pierre Dorion’s fourth draft at the helm of the Ottawa Senators. Looking back over his picks, his record is pretty solid so far. He’s drafted 17 players, a number of which will be a large part of the Senators rebuild in the near
report this ad Adam Beckman 2018-19 Team: Spokane Chiefs (#34)Date of Birth: May 10, 2001Place of Birth: Saskatoon, SaskatchewanHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 168 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CentreNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings Within the Western Hockey League, rookie forward Brayden Tracey made the jump to the Dub and pushed his way into the periphery of the
ST. LOUIS—Ryan O’Reilly scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, his second of the night, and the Blues thrived in a chaotic Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final on Monday night to beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 and tie the series at two games apiece. O’Reilly ended an eight-game goal drought by
Ryan O’Reilly was the man for the St. Louis Blues in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. His brilliant two-goal outing gave his club a determined 4-2 victory in front of the Blues boisterous home crowd to knot the best-of-seven championship series at 2-2 on Monday. O’Reilly’s effort against the Boston Bruins was no
© Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports Hall not interested in a Devils extension at this time David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Multiple sources have said that as of now, Taylor Hall is not interested in signing a contract extension with the New Jersey Devils. Hall is eligible to sign an extension after July 1st.
6:48 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN Was there any doubt this series was going to be a long one? After laying an egg in Game 3, the St. Louis Blues bounced back with a 4-2 win in Game 4 that left the home crowd singing along to “Gloria,” and the Stanley Cup Final against the Boston
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins has been selected as the Ephesus/AHL Graduate of the Month for May. Rask had a record of 8-1 during May, backstopping the Bruins to series victories over Columbus and Carolina and an early lead in the Stanley Cup Final against St. Louis.
report this ad On May 2, 2012, the Montreal Canadiens announced that former NHL defenseman Marc Bergevin would be serving as the team’s new general manager. The announcement came a month after the firing of former GM Pierre Gauthier when the Canadiens finished last in the Eastern Conference. Before Bergevin Served the Canadiens Before becoming
report this ad The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired the rights to pending unrestricted free agent Kevin Hayes from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Hayes is set to become a free agent on July 1 and the Jets are recouping value for a player they likely
BUFFALO—Dan Marr went to observe a skills camp last summer featuring Connor McDavid, John Tavares and Taylor Hall. That those three established NHL stars — all former No. 1 picks — would stand out to the league’s director of central scouting was a given. The fourth-best player on the ice that July day in Toronto
Each morning Anthony Maroon woke up during a visit to see his father, he’d ask his grandmother how many days he had left with him. Nine? All smiles. The goodbyes were brutal. Patti Maroon told her grandson she couldn’t guarantee she wouldn’t cry, but she’d try. By the last day, she had to wear sunglasses
© John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Mitch Marner‘s next contract is a hot topic for debate among Toronto Maple Leafs fans. The 22-year-old winger is completing his entry-level contract. Based on his numbers since his NHL debut in 2016-17, he’s due for a hefty pay raise. Marner was the Leafs’ leading scorer in each of
4:52 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN ST. LOUIS — After a 7-2 shellacking from the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the St. Louis Blues are making lineup changes for Monday night’s Game 4, trailing the series 2-1. Defenseman Vince Dunn, who has been out of the lineup after taking a puck
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Vegas Golden Knights organization is making playing hockey in June a habit. The Golden Knights reached the 2018 Stanley Cup Final against the Washington Capitals in their first NHL season. A year later, the Golden Knights’ American Hockey League affiliate, Chicago, is three wins away from a Calder Cup championship. Chicago
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are changes in Buffalo when it comes to the coaching candidates, plus other news in the NHL coaching world. There is news out of Florida when it comes to how they’ll spend their money and a rundown of items from Elliotte Friedman’s 31 Thoughts article. A
report this ad While the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues are gaining most of the hockey world’s attention in the Stanley Cup Final, the American Hockey League’s championship series is off to an entertaining start. The Charlotte Checkers and Chicago Wolves were two of the best teams during the regular season and they are