The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with forward C.J. Smith on a one-year contract. Smith is coming off a Calder Cup championship with the Chicago Wolves in 2021-22. He matched a career high with 58 points (24 goals, 34 assists) in 60 regular-season games, and added three goals and six assists in 16
CALGARY – Andrew Mangiapane of the Calgary Flames was rewarded on Monday for setting career highs in goals, assists and points this past season. The Flames signed the 26-year-old forward to a three-year contract worth $17.4 million. Mangiapane set career highs in goals (35), assists (20) and points (55) during the 2021-22 NHL season. The
Canada’s team began preparations Tuesday for the 2.0 edition of the 2022 world junior men’s hockey championship in Edmonton. The host country starts the Aug. 9-20 championship on Aug. 10 against Latvia at Rogers Place. The 10-country tournament will be minus Russia barred from participating by the International Ice Hockey Federation because of that country’s
Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom underwent hip resurfacing surgery this offseason, which is a rather complicated procedure. The 34-year-old is coming off a 47-game campaign in 2021-22, with 6 goals and 25 assists, and is expected to miss most of, if not all, of the regular season in 2022-23. Backstrom has stated he intends to
Patrick Kane has been a superstar in the NHL for over a decade, as he continually carries the load for the Chicago Blackhawks‘ offense season after season. With a rebuild well underway, it’s more than likely we will see Kane on the move for the first time in his career. Could the Buffalo Sabres have
The Calgary Flames are proud to introduce the Calgary Wranglers as their new American Hockey League affiliate, to begin play this October. The Wranglers become the second team to don the name in Calgary following the Calgary Wranglers of the Western Canadian Junior Hockey League (WCHL), who came to Calgary in 1977. The WCHL Wranglers
CALGARY – Canada’s team began preparations Tuesday for the 2.0 edition of the 2022 world junior men’s hockey championship in Edmonton. The host country starts the Aug. 9-20 championship on Aug. 10 against Latvia at Rogers Place. The 10-country tournament will be minus Russia barred from participating by the International Ice Hockey Federation because of
Canada and the United States will square off in a seven-game women’s hockey Rivalry Series this winter. One of the games will be played Nov. 20 in Seattle’s NHL arena, USA Hockey announced Tuesday. Other dates and locations have yet to be announced. Canada beat the U.S. 3-2 in February’s Olympic women’s hockey final in
The month of July has been filled with plenty of business for the Pittsburgh Penguins, including new contracts, the draft and several trade deals. General manager Ron Hextall is clearly committed to setting the team up for success not only for next season but also in the years to come. However, one of the latest
Now that Jesse Puljujarvi is signed, Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland should have an easier time trading him. Holland and head coach Jay Woodcroft may be on different pages in this regard, but they ultimately want what’s best for the team. Holland has emphasized that Puljujarvi played really well through the first quarter of
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports What are the Philadelphia Flyers doing? Charlie O’Connor of The Athletic (mailbag): August is often when the NHL wilderness gets to be more and more apparent. Philadelphia Flyers and their fans have many, many concerns after this offseason from Chuck Fletcher so far.
The St. Louis Blues have hired Kevin Maxwell as general manager of the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, Maxwell, who will also serve as a pro scout for the Blues, joins the organization following 14 seasons in the scouting department with the New York Rangers, including the last 11 as director of
Goalie Dylan Garand and centre Kent Johnson headline Canada’s men’s world junior team announced on Monday. Hockey Canada named its full roster for the rescheduled under-20 world championship slated to begin on Aug. 9 in Edmonton. Garand, 19, was a member of Canada’s junior team that collected silver at the 2021 worlds. The Victoria native
The Philadelphia Flyers finished last in the Metropolitan Division last season and are looking to find a way to change their fortunes. Not a whole lot was brought in or left, but the lines could be much different after training camp. Many are anxiously awaiting the start of the season in hopes the Flyers can
In any season, there are always going to be players that are going to be heavily scrutinized. With the Toronto Maple Leafs, that scrutiny is even more magnified given the fan base and attention from the mainstream media. Even though there have been bright spots in a player’s career, it’s what’s happened recently that’ll garner
The Milwaukee Admirals have signed center Tim Schaller to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season. Schaller spent the 2021-22 season with the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors, recording 10 goals and 15 assists for 25 points in 67 regular-season games, along with one assist in five Calder Cup Playoff contests. Over nine pro seasons,
Goalie Dylan Garand and centre Kent Johnson headline Canada’s men’s world junior team announced on Monday. Hockey Canada named its full roster for the rescheduled under-20 world championship slated to begin on Aug. 9 in Edmonton. Garand, 19, was a member of Canada’s junior team that collected silver at the 2021 worlds. The Victoria native
London Morning9:03Hockey dad of three shares thoughts on Hockey Canada scandal Dan Mellon is a father of three kids who all play hockey at various levels. Dan joins London Morning to share his thoughts on the Hockey Canada sexual assault allegations. Parents say they’re disturbed by Hockey Canada’s handling of sexual assault allegations against elite