If any hockey executive is somehow still uncertain whether Claude Giroux can deliver on the biggest stages, the Philadelphia captain’s MVP performance in the NHL All-Star Game demonstrated his skills under pressure one more time. Giroux scored three goals and the Metropolitan Division beat the Central Division 5-3 on Saturday in the final 3-on-3 match
At the mid-point of this winter of discontent for fans of the Ottawa Senators, it’s time to take stock and salute the team’s top three players to this point in the season. While the Senators’ record is a disappointing 14-22-4 over its first 40 games, there’s reason for hope and not just because Canada’s resident
The Chicago Blackhawks are currently in the second half of their season. So far, it’s been a disappointing year, as they have a 16-23-7 record. With this, they are expected to be sellers at the trade deadline and may even be leaning toward embarking on a rebuild. However, even with this being the case, there
8:53 PM ET Associated Press MONTREAL — Former NHL enforcer Chris Nilan says he was fired from a Montreal sports radio station for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. In a letter posted to social media Thursday advising listeners of his departure from TSN 690, the 63-year-old Nilan said a request for an exemption was
📝 by Mitchell Courtney | AHL On The Beat Iowa Wild forward Adam Beckman is known in the locker room for his infectious personality and his tendency to lift the morale of those around him. His happy-go-lucky disposition is apparent in everything that he does both at the rink and away from it. Born in
ESPN’s return to broadcasting NHL games has generated plenty of fanfare, but not a lot of games on either ESPN or ABC. That begins to change this weekend. Saturday’s All-Star Game from Las Vegas will be on ABC, and marks the beginning of ESPN ramping up its coverage for the second half of the season.
Tampa Bay’s Victor Hedman won the Hardest Shot competition and St. Louis’ Jordan Kyrou was the Fastest Skater during an NHL All-Star skills competition with a distinct Vegas flavor Friday night. Carolina’s Sebastian Aho won the Accuracy Shooting contest at T-Mobile Arena on a night when the biggest impressions were left by the Sin City
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, might the Montreal Canadiens consider sitting some of their bigger trade pieces ahead of this year’s deadline? Meanwhile, what is the status of the relationship between the St. Louis Blues and Vladimir Tarasenko? Do the Philadelphia Flyers any untouchable players? The Chicago Blackhawks are going to interview Peter Chiarelli about
It’s well-known at this point that the plan for the Philadelphia Flyers is to retool and try and put forward a competitive team to compete next season. Only four players were mentioned in the Flyers’ press conference with general manager Chuck Fletcher and governor Dave Scott, and those names were Sean Couturier, Joel Farabee, Kevin
10:00 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski stood 35 feet away from his target, staring into the cool air. He slapped the puck with his stick and took a shot. Not at a goalie. Not even at a goal. At a large playing card: the ace of diamonds, which the puck
The Detroit Red Wings have named Shawn Horcoff assistant general manager of the Red Wings and general manager of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Horcoff succeeds Pat Verbeek, who was named general manager of the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. He will work alongside Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman
MONTREAL (AP) — Former NHL enforcer Chris Nilan says he was fired from a Montreal sports radio station for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. In a letter posted to social media Thursday advising listeners of his departure from TSN 690, the 63-year-old Nilan said a request for an exemption was refused and he received
Chicago owner Rocky Wirtz apologized Wednesday night after he angrily rejected any conversation connected to the franchise’s response when a player said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach. Wirtz made his remarks at a town hall. It was the first time the franchise’s top leaders had faced questions in public since the team published
The latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner is a big one featuring some impressive outbursts and scoring streaks, highlighted by Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ home and home with the New Jersey Devils. Then we have a couple unfamiliar names blowing up the score sheet with the Florida Panthers,
I had such good responses from readers of my Toronto Maple Leafs’ posts two weeks ago when I shared some of their insights, that I decided to do it again. I value readers’ insights and additions to my work, even when they disagree with me – as you will see later in this post. I
7:00 AM ET NHL Insiders The NHL’s stars have descended upon Las Vegas for the 2022 All-Star Weekend. The festivities begin with the Skills Competition on Friday night, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Then on Saturday, the four divisional squads square off in a tournament to determine bragging rights… and a $1,000,000 payday
📝 by Patrick Williams Stockton Heat forward Jakob Pelletier and American Hockey League opponents have something in common ― neither side is particularly thrilled with his game at the moment. But the Heat have plenty to be happy with from their self-demanding rookie, who went to the parent Calgary Flames as the 26th overall pick
When Brad Aldrich brought the Stanley Cup home to northern Michigan, it was front-page news in a community that proudly calls itself the birthplace of professional hockey. Standing in the bleachers of a high school gym, the former assistant coach of the Chicago Blackhawks hoisted the championship trophy overhead as dozens of students looked on.