1:32 PM ET The Edmonton Oilers named Dave Tippett as their new head coach on Tuesday. He takes over a team that has missed the playoffs in 12 of the past 13 seasons, despite picking first overall for three straight years from 2010 to 2012 and again in 2015. There is pressure to win while
Curtis McKenzie scored twice and Oscar Dansk made 28 saves to send the Chicago Wolves back to the Calder Cup Finals with a 3-1 win over San Diego on Monday night. The Western Conference champions will take on the Charlotte Checkers in the Finals, with Game 1 set for Saturday night. Game 6 of the
report this ad Even before Anaheim Ducks’ general manager Bob Murray fired Randy Carlyle in February, Dallas Eakins’ name was mentioned repeatedly as the best candidate to coach the Ducks in 2019-20. Bob Murray said the first thing he will do after season is work on hiring a new head coach for #NHLDucks. Will do
report this ad Beginning May 15, NWHL teams can re-sign players from their 2018-19 roster and their draft picks. Additionally, for those players who have completed their college eligibility and want to continue their hockey careers, NWHL Free Agency provides the best opportunity to continue playing at the highest level of professional women’s hockey. The
Amid calls for the NHL to take an ownership stake in women’s hockey, a former WNBA commissioner says the women’s basketball league wouldn’t have survived without the NBA. Val Ackerman was WNBA president for the first nine of its 23 years. Now commissioner of the NCAA’s Big East Conference, Ackerman was also a consultant for
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Sheldon Keefe to a two-year contract extension as head coach of the club’s American Hockey League affiliate. Keefe has posted a 189-87-20-1 record over four seasons as head coach of the Toronto Marlies and led them to their first Calder Cup championship in 2018. The Marlies advanced to the
© Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports The San Jose Sharks’ Stanley Cup hopes ended with their six-game elimination from the Western Conference Final by the St. Louis Blues. Among the questions facing the Sharks in this offseason is the fate of Erik Karlsson. Acquired last September from the Ottawa Senators, the 28-year-old defenseman is slated to
4:18 PM ET Kaapo Kakko, the No. 2-ranked prospect for the 2019 NHL draft, will not be participating in the NHL scouting combine this week in Buffalo, New York, the NHL confirmed Tuesday. The league did not offer a reason for his absence, but Kakko just completed a gold medal run with Team Finland at
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed Toronto Marlies head coach Sheldon Keefe to a two-year contract extension. “Over the last four seasons Sheldon has done a great job developing our individual prospects into Maple Leafs while also guiding the Marlies deep into the playoffs in each of his four
report this ad The Winnipeg Jets have shored up their goaltending situation nice and early in their offseason, inking backup goaltender Laurent Brossoit to a one-year deal worth $1.225 million. It’s a move that should serve the club well in 2019-20. Brossoit is the League’s Best Backup Less than a year ago, Brossoit’s future as
report this ad BOSTON — Bruce Cassidy didn’t mince words or hide behind the secrecy of playoff hockey. The Boston Bruins coach telegraphed the most important matchup of the Stanley Cup Final on the morning of Game 1. As long as he had the last change and the ability to dictate matchups, his top line
BOSTON—The best from the West met the best from the East, two teams that play the same way — fast, heavy and skilled — facing off in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final. And it was the Boston Bruins, buoyed by their depth and apparently not bothered by having 11 days between games, who
Sports·Video After a tussle with Blues’ David Perron behind the play, Krug skates the full length of the ice to take out his frustrations elsewhere. Social Sharing Posted: May 27, 2019 11:59 PM ET | Last Updated: May 28 After a tussle with Blues’ David Perron behind the play, Krug skates the full length of
© Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Wild have been shopping Zucker @Account4hockey: Michael Russo (The Athletic) said on Minnesota radio that the Minnesota Wild have shopped winger Jason Zucker too: Calgary Flames for Michael Frolik/Sam Bennett. Pittsburgh Penguins for Phil Kessel. Arizona Coyotes for Christian Dvorak. The Coyotes countered with Christian Fischer. Vegas Golden Knights
12:57 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN BOSTON — For 21 minutes of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the St. Louis Blues looked like the composed, confident team that won the Western Conference. They took a 2-0 lead by forcing turnovers with their punishing forechecks, while rookie goalie Jordan Binnington turned every Boston Bruins chance
The Charlotte Checkers will face off against the Chicago Wolves for the 83rd American Hockey League championship when the 2019 Calder Cup Finals get underway on Saturday evening at Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. The Checkers, top development team of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, are seeking their first Calder Cup title. The Wolves, top development team
report this ad When we first wrote an opponent’s fan guide to the St. Louis Blues, it seemed unlikely that there would be occasion to write three more (you can find these other guides below). But the Blues have done the improbable and made the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 49 years.
report this ad The St. Louis Blues have a tall task ahead of them if they are going to defeat the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final. Their opponent has looked better, stronger, and more unbeatable with each passing round, and the Blues have had three tough series in a row. Still, no one