Aug 15, 2023, 01:01 PM ET Bob Baun, a rugged defenseman who won four Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1960s, died Tuesday at age 86, the team announced. Baun spent 14 seasons with the Maple Leafs, playing in 739 games and posting 169 points (29 goals, 140 assists) and 1,153 penalty
While the Coachella Valley Firebirds players, coaches and fans were fully immersed in Firebirds-mania here in the desert during their remarkable debut season, it’s fair to wonder what was the perception of the team outside of the desert. Across the AHL, were players on other teams taking notice of what was going on here or
11:36When “spicy” BookTok went too far It’s no secret that BookTok, the nickname for TikTok’s enthusiastic community of readers, loves a hockey romance. But a recent crossover-gone-wrong between the online community and a real-life NHL team has left hockey and romance fans alike wondering where the line is when it comes to online discourse. For
The Nashville Predators only have six forwards with an average annual value (AAV) of over $1 million entering the 2023-24 NHL season, leaving the opportunity for a depth veteran or a rookie to force their way into the top six. This upcoming year is a reset for the organization as general manager Barry Trotz begins
In many respects, this is going to be an important season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. A new general manager, Brad Treliving, has to prove he can take over a team that has underperformed in the playoffs and get them over the hump when a generally well-respected previous GM could not. The team itself needs
NHL Network: David Pagnotta on NHL Tonight last week on Washington Capitals and they search for a top-six scoring forward. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Host: “You have the lovely green grass behind you. The grass isn’t always greener someplace else for Tom Wilson. He stays long-term in Washington. A seven-year extension. What’s the next step for
Cale Makar can sense when the Colorado Avalanche are clicking offensively. Those moments when they’re swarming the attacking zone, zipping passes to one another and a goal feels inevitable. But as a defenseman, Makar also understands what it’s like to endure that kind of pressure during an opponent’s offensive onslaught. “When we get buzzing on
Bobby Baun, a hard-nosed defenceman who entered hockey lore by helping the Toronto Maple Leafs to the 1964 Stanley Cup on a broken leg, has died at the age of 86. Born Sept. 9, 1936, in Lanigan, Sask., as Robert Neil Baun, he played 17 seasons in the NHL. The NHL Alumni Association announced his
For two years, people have been talking about the repercussions of the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts that have limited the Minnesota Wild’s cap space significantly. Those penalties will reach their maximum this season and next season to the tune of roughly $14.7 million, followed by another four years of $1.7 million in unusable
Much more was expected from the Calgary Flames last season, but they have an opportunity for a fresh start to rectify that this season. Everybody is still waiting on decisions from some of the upcoming unrestricted free agents (UFA) next summer, but with or without them, the Flames have to move forward and the remaining
Associated Press Aug 15, 2023, 02:02 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have extended the lease at their arena in Raleigh for 20 years through the 2043-44 NHL season. The extension announced Tuesday comes with major renovations to the building and development of the land around it into a dining and entertainment district
Jeff Petry’s second stint with the Montreal Canadiens lasted just over a week. The Canadiens announced Tuesday that they have dealt the veteran defenceman for the second time in just over a year. His destination this off-season is the Detroit Red Wings, in exchange for defenceman Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in
The Montreal Canadiens knew what they were doing when they re-acquired Jeff Petry from the Pittsburgh Penguins at only 75 percent of his salary in a three-team trade. They have a young defence group who need opportunities, which is also why management capitalized on Joel Edmundson’s value and retained some of his salary when they
David Krejci’s time in the NHL has come to an end. The veteran center would announce his retirement Monday after playing 16 seasons in the league, all with the Boston Bruins. On Tuesday, the 37-year-old center would officially close the door on his Bruins’ career with a press conference that reflected on his journey, sacrifices,
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 15, 2023, 02:47 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Jeff Petry is on the move — again. The veteran defenseman was traded from Montreal to Detroit on Tuesday, in exchange for defenseman Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2025. The Canadiens
I recently highlighted three of the best contracts that the Colorado Avalanche have on the books for the 2023-24 season, meaning it’s time to turn our gaze toward the worst contracts on the organization’s payroll. It’s a testament to the work done by the front office headed by Joe Sakic (president of hockey operations) and
Last season, the Philadelphia Flyers got a taste of what prospect Tyson Foerster could bring to the table. In 2023-24, he might be on the verge of something greater. Foerster’s Successes in the Minors For the Flyers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Foerster was selected to the AHL’s Top Prospects
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterAug 14, 2023, 02:52 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Toronto Maple Leafs forward prospect Rodion Amirov, the club’s 2020 first-round pick, has died, his agent, Dan Milstein, confirmed Monday. He was 21. Milstein posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Amirov died after