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
Refs give Sharks a pass in Game 3 win over Blues | The Star By Joe HarrisThe Associated Press Thu., May 16, 2019 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
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 a loose puck toward the front
The Maple Leafs talked to Marner’s camp yesterday John Shannon: Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas talked to Mitch Marner‘s agent Darren Ferris yesterday. Shorter-termed deals coming this offseason? Pierre LeBrun: Of the four remaining teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Brent Burns is the highest paid at $8 million. That is less than what some
2:38 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN ST. LOUIS — The four officials huddled by the penalty box. Most of the San Jose Sharks had retreated to the dressing room, believing that Erik Karlsson‘s goal at 5:23 of overtime had given them the win in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final. None of the St. Louis
Kalle Kossila scored twice in the first period and San Diego pulled away for a 6-2 victory over Bakersfield on Monday night, eliminating the Pacific Division champions from the Calder Cup Playoffs. San Diego wins the series, four games to two, and will next face Chicago for Western Conference championship beginning Friday night in Rosemont,
report this ad SAN JOSE, Calif. — Logan Couture got San Jose started in the opener of the Western Conference Final against the St. Louis Blues by finishing off a 2-on-1 rush. He sealed the win with an empty-net goal, and in between, he did everything else the Sharks needed at both ends of the