2:48 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN John Davidson, who has resigned as president of hockey operations for the Columbus Blue Jackets, will become the next president of the New York Rangers, ESPN has confirmed. The Rangers are expected to make a formal announcement on Friday. He replaces Glen Sather, who stepped down in April after serving
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The following games from the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup conference finals will be televised to audiences across the United States and Canada: Sat., May 18 – San Diego Gulls at Chicago Wolves, 8 ET on NHL Network (Western Conference Finals Game 2) Thu., May 23 – Charlotte Checkers at Toronto Marlies,
report this ad The Carolina Hurricanes are in the middle of the Eastern Conference Final against the Boston Bruins. Through the first three games, all of which they have lost, they have had no answer for Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask. Solving Rask is elusive, and something the Hurricanes better figure out soon. Rask Rewinding Hurricanes’
report this ad RALEIGH, N.C. — The Boston Bruins have earned a break before their biggest series in a few years. Their sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final has afforded them a few extra days to rest up before their third Stanley Cup Final appearance in nine years. So they can
RALEIGH, N.C.—Tuukka Rask posted his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Boston Bruins swept the Carolina Hurricanes out of the Eastern Conference final, winning 4-0 on Thursday night to reach their third Stanley Cup final in nine years. Rask made 24 saves in his second straight series-clinching shutout. Patrice Bergeron scored two goals, David Pastrnak
Well, at least the East final between the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes concluded without any controversy. There was no missed delay of game for flipping the puck out of play. There was no missed gloved-puck to a teammate for the game-winner in overtime, as was the case in Game 3 in the West final
Andreas Johnsson — sign or not re-sign? Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: As Andreas Johnsson signed his qualifying offer last summer, he effectively bet on himself to produce. Johnsson delivered a 20-goal season and was one of Toronto’s best forwards to make things so effectively. The Swedish rookie performed as asked and then some. Can
1:47 AM ET Emily KaplanESPN RALEIGH, N.C. — The Boston Bruins are in the Stanley Cup Final, which means the Tuukka Rask redemption tour continues. The Bruins goaltender has been spectacular in the Bruins’ postseason run, including a 24-save shutout in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday to knock out the Carolina
Jeremy Bracco wants to make one thing clear — he has a team-first mentality and was ecstatic when his Toronto Marlies hoisted the Calder Cup last June. The thing is, finding yourself in the middle of the action is a lot more fun. After being made a healthy scratch for most of Toronto’s run through
report this ad Vegas Golden Knights’ Mark Stone has never won the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league’s best defensive forward. He’s never even been a finalist, although he has received votes for the last four seasons, finishing as high as sixth in 2016-17. In the 2018-19 season, Stone was a part of a
After winning the NHL Draft Lottery and the number one overall pick for the second time in three years the New Jersey Devils have a groundbreaking decision in front of them. Do they draft American centerman Jack Hughes who has been projected as the first overall pick for quite some time now, and in the
Canada looks more like a team that wants to get to the world championships elimination round in one piece than a dominant hockey force. Anthony Mantha scored twice as Canada beat France 5-2 in Kosice, Slovakia, on Thursday in a closer-than-it-should-have-been game. “Any time you win it feels good,” Mantha told the Star in a
Sports·Video It has been a tough playoff run for NHL referees, and Rob Pizzo looks back at some other calls that still has fans scratching their heads. Social Sharing Posted: May 16, 2019 2:44 PM ET | Last Updated: May 16 It has been a tough playoff run for NHL referees, and Rob Pizzo looks
Offer sheets are a bargaining tool TVA Sports: (through google translate) NHL player agent Don Meehan on offer sheets, and though rare, they are a bargaining tool for the agent/player. “It’s still part of the discussion,” said Mehan. As you know, there has been no hostile bid for six years (Ryan O’Reilly, who saw the
2:27 PM ET Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators have agreed to a new 30-year lease deal that will help keep the franchise in Music City through 2049. The Predators announced the agreement Thursday at a Metro Nashville Sports Authority meeting. The sports authority is expected to vote on the new lease next
The Chicago Wolves will play for the Western Conference championship after a 3-1 victory over the Iowa Wild on Monday night. The Wolves wrapped up their Central Division Finals series in six games, beating the Wild at home for the third straight time. Daniel Carr and Cody Glass broke a 1-1 tie with goals 25
report this ad The Vancouver Canucks are gearing up for an active offseason. General manager Jim Belling is making moves to clear the roster of players he feels don’t fit into the Canucks’ future, and there is a move to add supplemental scoring on the team. The 2018-19 season was a pleasant surprise and the
report this ad ST. LOUIS — Erik Karlsson scored 5:23 into overtime after the officials missed a hand pass by Timo Meier, and the San Jose Sharks rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference final. Meier used his right hand to knock