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The first day of the AHL All-Star Classic quickly turned from the “Everybody’s watching Shakir” into the “Anyone seen Shakir?” story. For a number of the players, it’s one challenge to make the AHL All-Star team. But for Shakir Mukhamadullin, that was only half of the challenge. The real All-Star challenge for the 22-year-old defenseman
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is taking the Canada Revenue Agency to court over an $8 million tax bill in a case experts say could be pivotal for some pro athletes, perhaps affecting with which teams they sign. The NHL star has filed an appeal to the CRA over the bill for back taxes and interest, dating
Although the 2021-22 edition of the Colorado Avalanche just missed out on collecting a second consecutive Presidents’ Trophy, their play this season has warranted comparisons to the heralded 2000-01 outfit. That year’s team held the previous franchise record for wins and points in a single campaign, both broken by the current collection of Avalanche talent.
The past 48 hours have been an interesting period for fans of the Edmonton Oilers. As the NHL Trade Deadline creeps closer, the Oilers are being linked to multiple names and players who have just sort of come out of nowhere. These are names that have been in the rumor mill, but for the most
Field Level Media Feb 8, 2024, 05:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Thursday that defenseman Mikhail Sergachev underwent surgery to stabilize fractures to his left tibia and fibula. There is no timetable for his return to the ice. Sergachev, 25, left Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the host New York Rangers
by Alex Thomas | AHL On The Beat April 13, 1997. It’s a day that will live in infamy in Connecticut sports history. That’s the day the Hartford Whalers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning by a final score of 2-1 at the Hartford Civic Center in the final game played by the Whaler franchise. An
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is taking the Canada Revenue Agency to court in a tax dispute of over $8 million. Court documents show Tavares filed an appeal through his lawyers last week in the Tax Court of Canada seeking to have the CRA’s reassessment of his 2018 tax return annulled. The CRA, according
The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping they can make it back to the postseason after another season of disappointment in their 2022-23 campaign. At the time of this article, they sit tied for the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with the Detroit Red Wings, but luckily they have games in hand on
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev underwent surgery in New York to stabilize tibia and fibula fractures in his left leg, the club announced Thursday. He has no timetable for recovery at the moment and will soon return to Tampa to begin his rehab. Playing for the first time since Dec. 19, he came down
Associated Press Feb 8, 2024, 08:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — More than a dozen sports leagues and players’ associations, from the NFL to the PGA Tour, have promised the White House that they will provide more opportunities for people to be physically active and learn about nutrition and adopting healthy lifestyles. The
For a hockey parent, having the opportunity to watch your child participate in an All-Star weekend would generally be a memorable and potentially surreal experience. But most would never even dream about getting the opportunity to watch two of their kids showcasing their skills on the ice at the same time against each other in
WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. During a highly anticipated news conference on Monday, the chief of the London Police Service and a detective with the department’s sexual assault section took questions from reporters covering the sexual assault case against five
The New York Rangers have entered the All-Star Break in a strong position as they find themselves atop the Metropolitan Division with a two-point gap on the second-place Carolina Hurricanes. While the All-Star Weekend wasn’t expected to be busy as teams take a break and try to get refreshed for the second half of the
With the announcement that NHL players will be able to participate in the next two Winter Olympics, attention immediately turned toward which players will be most likely to represent their respective countries. It’s the first time the NHL will participate in the Olympics since 2014. When the best players in the world face off against
Open Extended Reactions The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, ending their winning streak at 16 games and falling one short of tying the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins for the longest NHL streak. So what’s been the key to their turnaround after a terrible start? Are they back to being a Stanley
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Bridgeport Islanders forward Cole Bardreau has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 4, 2024. Bardreau had a five-point week, recording three goals and two assists over three games. Bardreau’s five points came during the Islanders’ sweep
Chandler Stephenson scored the go-ahead goal, Adin Hill stopped 30 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights brought an end to the Edmonton Oilers’ 16-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night. Edmonton was looking to tie the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins for the longest NHL win streak. Instead, with the game tied 1-1 after