No stranger to dropping bombshells, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman revealed in his recent “32 Thoughts” column that the Arizona Coyotes are listening to offers for 23-year-old defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The news sent shockwaves through the NHL as players of Chychrun’s stature and in his age group rarely hit the trade block. Friedman writes: …it now sounds
After a bronze medal victory in 2014-15, Slovakia is once again looking to take home a medal for themselves in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. Arguably one of the most prestigious tournaments in all of hockey, Slovakia will once again be bringing a load of talented prospects to the international stage. With returnees Martin
12:26 PM ET Associated Press The NHL reintroduced stricter COVID-19 protocols Saturday that include daily testing and other steps in a bid to limit a growing outbreak among players and team personnel. The enhanced protocols will be put into effect immediately and last through Jan. 1 with an evaluation of their impact no later than
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that due to league COVID-19 protocols affecting the Belleville Senators, their game vs. Utica on Tuesday, Dec. 21 (AHL Game #386) has been postponed. The Senators organization continues to follow enhanced protocols at the direction of team medical staff and the AHL, as well as guidance
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Warren Foegele scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 5-3 on Saturday night. Evan Bouchard and Connor McDavid each had a goal and an assist, and Colton Sceviour also scored for the Oilers, who have won two straight after a six-game losing streak. Leon
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are potentially one of the teams interested in defenseman Jakob Chychrun. Meanwhile, there’s talk about the trade value of some of the Montreal Canadiens players who might be on the trade block. The Buffalo Sabres aren’t likely to be big players in the free-agent market and
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the information filing in is mostly lineup and COVID related as the Oilers try to put together a full roster that will play against the Seattle Kraken in one of the few games still remaining on Saturday’s NHL schedule. After a handful of games were postponed, the
2:40 PM ET The NHL made another round of postponements Saturday amid a growing number of COVID-19 cases around the league. Nashville and Boston will both be shut down through Christmas. The Predators have eight players and several coaches placed in COVID-19 protocols and were due to play Carolina on Sunday and Winnipeg on Tuesday.
Almost every athlete wishes they could be faster. More speed equals more fast breaks, touchdowns, stolen bases, breakaways — you name it. Of course, trimming a few extra tenths of a second is no easy feat, especially for someone who’s in their mid- to late 20s. Yet, that’s exactly what Chicago Wolves center Andrew Poturalski
As the NHL postponements pile up and COVID’s latest wave proliferates, hockey-loving Canadians are watching a long-dreaded possibility emerge as a seemingly inevitable reality: The dream of NHL players competing at February’s Beijing Olympics, if it’s not yet dead, is quickly fading. Heck, at this rate the Olympics themselves can’t be considered a sure thing.
Leafs, Canucks next two games postponed. NHL shuts down Bruins, Predators through holiday break. Hockey Canada amends World Juniors pre-tournament schedule. Red Wings add coach Jeff Blashill, 4 others to COVID-19 protocol list. Devils’ P.K. Subban placed in COVID-19 protocol. COVID-19 forces postponement of Manitoba, Laval AHL games. Nets’ superstar duo placed in NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety
This article was originally written in October, 2015. TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, has only been open for a few decades. But in that time, it’s seen countless unforgettable moments. Playing host to the Bruins, Celtics, the Beanpot, Hockey East championships, figure skating, concerts, professional wrestling, and even box lacrosse has given plenty
The latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner brings you all the latest player and team stats and milestones from around the league over the past two days. A lot of games have been getting postponed due to COVID but for the teams that are generally unaffected or are playing, the stats and milestones never
12:41 PM ET NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has reduced the suspension of Toronto Maple Leafs center Jason Spezza from six games to four for kneeing the head of Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk on Dec. 5. Spezza had been suspended for six games by the Department of Player Safety, which had called the hit “reckless”
Rockford IceHogs netminder Collin Delia added his name to the AHL record books on Friday night when he became the 16th goaltender in league history to be credited with scoring a goal. With the Texas Stars’ net empty and the hosts pressing for a tying goal, Delia was the last Rockford player to touch the
There Paul Maurice stood, teaching, even after reaching the end. A man who made coaching his life’s work was completely and totally at peace Friday after resigning from the Winnipeg Jets, effective immediately. While Maurice positioned his decision as being what was best for the team to reach the next level, he didn’t hide from
The Washington Capitals spoiled the debut for new Jets coach Dave Lowry on Friday night. Centre Michael Sgarbossa and Alex Ovechkin salted the victory away with empty-net goals during the last 2:40 to give Washington a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Brett Leason, Daniel Sprong and Conor Sheary also scored for Washington (18-5-7). Goalie