7:00 AM ET ESPN staff HENDERSON, Nev. — It was an eventful offseason for NHL players, with high-profile trades and surprising free-agent signings. Not to mention those weddings, bucket list golf outings and scooter rides along the Amalfi Coast. ESPN reporters Ryan Clark, Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski caught up with over a dozen stars
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Tyler Motte to a one-year, US$1.35-million contract. The 27-year-old registered 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) over 49 games with Vancouver last season before being shipped to the New York Rangers at the trade deadline. Motte was held without a point over nine regular-season games with the Rangers,
The Winnipeg Jets have taken the C off Blake Wheeler’s jersey and tucked it away, choosing to hand out a whole bunch of As instead. The NHL team has decided to go captain-less, announcing a restructuring of its leadership ahead of the 2022-23 season. It’s the first time in the franchise history of the NHL team, which began play
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is an update on the status of talks between the Vegas Golden Knights and Nic Hague. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins might be looking to trade a defenseman to alleviate some of their salary cap concerns. Has Zdeno Chara made a decision on his playing future yet, and how likely
Alexander Holtz’s impressive American Hockey League (AHL) season further elevated him into the spotlight as the New Jersey Devils’ potential goal-scoring savior. The 20-year-old had 26 goals and 25 assists in 51 games during his first full AHL season with the Utica Comets, but only two assists in nine games with the Devils during his
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports The Calgary Flames are looking for help up front Thomas Drance of The Athletic: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving said that they are still looking to add a forward. “We’re probably still looking up front, not only to figure out who is playing
Sep 14, 2022 Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators announced Ronda Engelhardt will become a North American amateur scout based out of Minnesota, the first female scout hired by the team. The hiring of Engelhardt on Wednesday comes a day after the Calgary Flames added Rebecca Johnston for a player development role and
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon expects to sign contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche soon, and it could make him the highest-paid player in the NHL. MacKinnon wants to get something done before the season starts next month, adding he’ll shelve talks if an agreement isn’t reached by Oct. 12 when the reigning champions
In finishing his Canadiens’ competitive debut with a near three-minute shift, Montreal’s celebrated rookie forward Juraj Slafkovsky had more than enough energy to take one long spin around the ice before heading to the locker room. Rather than being spent from the ice time he had just logged, the first player selected in the NHL
The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in National Hockey League history reported in his first-ever professional and NHL training camps exactly one year apart. The THW time machine has its engines warm and is ready to take back through the decade. Let’s climb aboard! Final Canada
The Montreal Canadiens’ annual golf tournament is a tradition in several ways. It arguably marks the unofficial end to the offseason for the Habs. It also marks the first opportunity for most of the Canadiens themselves to get in front of the mic once they’re back in town for training camp and get in front
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Coyotes GM on Jakob Chychrun and Barrett Hayton Craig Morgan of GoPHNX: Despite all the trade speculation, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun is expected to be in training camp. Chychrun has been in town as he’s been rehabbing an injury. “It is what
Sep 15, 2022 HENDERSON, Nev. — The NHL is considering a play-in tournament for the 2024 World Cup of Hockey that would be held directly before the February event. “For 2024, we may do a mini-qualifier as part of the tournament,” NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN on Thursday during the Player Media Tour
The Coachella Valley Firebirds have named Stu Bickel to their coaching staff as an assistant coach. Bickel spent the 2021-22 season as an assistant with the Springfield Thunderbirds, helping the club reach the Calder Cup Finals. He joins fellow assistant coach Jessica Campbell on head coach Dan Bylsma’s staff in Coachella Valley. Bickel, 35, was
LAS VEGAS – Nick Suzuki learned some French growing up in southwestern Ontario. Knowing a big responsibility was right around the corner, he went to work both dusting off and trying to improve those skills this summer. The 23-year-old is keenly aware there’s a long road ahead. Suzuki also takes no issue with Quebec politicians
Nick Suzuki learned some French growing up in southwestern Ontario. Knowing a big responsibility was right around the corner, he went to work both dusting off and trying to improve those skills this summer. The 23-year-old is keenly aware there’s a long road ahead. Suzuki also takes no issue with Quebec politicians weighing in on
Over the last few seasons, the New York Rangers have done an excellent job of drafting and developing young defensemen and goalies but they have not done the same with forwards. Lias Andersson requested a trade and was dealt to the Los Angeles Kings after a few underwhelming seasons and Vitali Kravtsov did the same
You can agree or disagree with the decisions Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland has made over the years, but you can never question his commitment to the team. It’s been a positive offseason for Holland, and as main training camp gets ready to open for the Oilers’ 2022-23 season, you have to have a