Every player comes into a season with the expectation that they are at the start of a career year, but few realize that hope. Last season, many of the teams in the ultra-competitive Metropolitan Division succeeded or failed based on the ability of players like Jack Hughes, Alexis Lafreniere, and Martin Necas to have a
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team has constantly been in win-now mode throughout Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin’s primes. Part of the reason the Penguins have been competitive for so long
NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on the Washington Capitals front office promotions yesterday and their possible succession plan. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Jamison Coyle: “Elliotte, we found out earlier that there was a promotion in the Capitals front office. Brian MacLellan going a notch up. What does that mean for not only him but the state of
Associated Press Aug 28, 2023, 02:13 PM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NFL’s Buffalo Bills and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres will operate as separate entities after the teams’ owner, Terry Pegula, dissolved their parent company on Monday. The announcement to dissolve Pegula Sports and Entertainment is being referred to as one “allowing each respective organization
NHL star Nicolas Hague of the Vegas Golden Knights brought the Stanley Cup, and a dose of inspiration, to the Activa Sportsplex in Kitchener Sunday following his team’s championship win. Hundreds of fans waited in lines that wound across the Sportsplex’s grounds — some for hours — to meet Hague and see the Stanley Cup
When the NHL still had a partnership with NBC, they hosted a series dubbed ‘Wednesday Night Rivalry’ – later renamed to ‘Wednesday Night Hockey’ – every Wednesday from the 2012-13 season through 2020-21. These games featured some of the best rivalries in the sport, and the Philadelphia Flyers were no exception to this. Playing in
The San Jose Sharks are setting themselves up for a rough 2023-24 season. While they made several steps in the right direction through the Erik Karlsson trade, along with some smaller moves, they haven’t moved the needle in their direction enough to create expectations this year. However, that doesn’t mean the upcoming season is going
Aug 28, 2023, 03:50 PM ET The Edmonton Oilers signed veteran forwards Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter to professional tryout agreements on Monday. Gagner, 34, was a first-round pick (sixth overall) by Edmonton in 2007 and played with the Oilers from 2007-14 and 2019-20. Gagner had 14 points (eight goals, six assists) in 48 games
As an original six franchise, countless greats have donned the New York Rangers sweater since their establishment in 1926. When it comes to the netminders, two men stand out above the rest – Henrik Lundqvist and Mike Richter. These two goalies are two of the best in NHL history, let alone in Rangers history, but
Throughout the past couple of drafts, Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong has added plenty of talent across all positions. With Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley looking like they’ll play in the NHL this season, the Coyotes are pivoting to a new group of prospects. It’s been easy for Armstrong to add skilled players due
The big news in the NHL this week was the Auston Matthews extension. The Toronto Maple Leafs signed him to a four-year, $13.2 million per year deal that makes their best player the highest-paid in the NHL. The extension prevents Matthews from entering free agency and testing the market. But it also puts the Maple
The 2023-24 season is coming up fast. We are at the end of August, and teams are starting to put the finishing touches on what will be their opening night rosters. The Edmonton Oilers have made a few moves this offseason, bringing in forwards Connor Brown, Lane Pederson, and Drake Caggiula, as well as signing
Igor Shesterkin is easily among the greatest active goaltenders, if not the greatest. The Russian superstar netminder has posted a .924 save percentage (SV%) in his four NHL seasons thus far. In 2022, he won the Vezina Trophy and finished third in MVP voting as he propelled the New York Rangers to the Eastern Conference
It’s interesting how long five years can feel in sports. There are times that these Top 10 Draft Pick articles feel rather dull, as the players are just starting their careers with the team that drafted them, so there isn’t much to say other than things are looking good and the future is still bright.
Saturday August 26 would have been the late Matiss Kivlenieks‘ 27th birthday. The Cleveland Monsters are making sure that his legacy is preserved. This year is no different. The team is hosting their second-annual “Kivi Day.” The Monsters are paying tribute to Kivlenieks while giving back to the community. This is their way of continuously
The Buffalo Sabres have a lot of young talent still running rampant on their roster, and with so many of them having breakout years in 2022-23, there are a number of candidates to do so this season. With the offense being their bread and butter, there are bound to be a few forwards that put
Hoisting the Stanley Cup in the centre of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation’s powwow arbour, Las Vegas Golden Knight Zach Whitecloud was greeted with roars of appreciation Wednesday. Whitecloud said he was grateful to bring the cup to some of his most important places and stepping stones in his life — his homes in Sioux Valley
For the first time since Cam Ward was tending the crease, the Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltending position is stable. The start of Rod Brind’Amour’s stint behind the bench saw a goaltending carousel occur, but the position has been locked down for the last two seasons. It is the perfect blend of veterans, with Frederik Andersen and