Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy says he thinks the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal is an example of how an organization’s “systemic response” needs to change. Reached today in Lucky Lake, Sask., Kennedy says hockey needs to get to a point where winning at all costs “isn’t the No. 1 priority.” A report this week
WARNING: This story contains distressing details Kyle Beach has stepped forward as John Doe 1 in the Chicago NHL team’s sexual assault investigation. Beach appeared on TSN’s SportsCentre on Wednesday night to identify himself as the first accuser of former Chicago video coach Brad Aldrich. He had been named John Doe 1 in court documents related
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is a ton of news related to the report findings by Jenner & Block on Tuesday who investigated the Chicago Blackhawks and the results of those findings could reverberate around the NHL in a major way. Executives, coaches, and players are having to answer for what they knew, saw,
In a battle of a couple of struggling teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Windy City. All the eyes were on the Blackhawks and their historically bad start to the season that included never having the lead in their first six games. Sure enough, they scored first. Cue
9:00 AM ET When is the rebuild going to be over for the Detroit Red Wings? “Is the rebuild ever over?” Shawn Horcoff, the Red Wings’ director of player development since the 2016-17 season, said. “The rebuild’s only ever really over when you win the Stanley Cup. That’s my view of it. Either you’re rebuilding
📝 by Patrick Williams Sometimes the American Hockey League serves as a finishing school for top prospects, a step to get them over the hump and whisk them on their way to a long National Hockey League career. Think Dylan Larkin’s six Calder Cup Playoff games with the Grand Rapids Griffins as a prelude to
In this edition of Bruins Weekly, Jeremy Swayman struggled for the first time in his career, the Black and Gold have a tough two-game road trip this week, two former Buffalo Sabres’ return to Buffalo, and more. Swayman Struggles Against Flyers You knew that this going to happen sooner or later, right? After 10 impressive
OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Luke Evangelista scored twice to power the London Knights past the Owen Sound Attack 4-1 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League play. The Knights have won seven straight to begin their season. Max McCue and Colton Smith added goals for London (7-0-0), while Brett Brochu made 32 saves for the win.
Cam Atkinson scored a pair of goals as the Philadelphia Flyers prevailed in a 5-3 slugfest against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Claude Giroux, Nate Thompson and Sean Couturier also scored for the Flyers (3-1-1). Tyson Barrie, Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman replied for the Oilers (5-1-0), who suffered their first loss of the season.
The Ottawa Senators should be looking for a top-6 forward for their lineup if they want to make bigger strides this season. Names that can easily slide down the lineup and still be effective players include Nick Paul and Connor Brown, who are currently playing with Tim Stutzle while Shane Pinto is on injured reserve.
6:31 PM ET Kyle Beach has come forward as “John Doe,” the former Chicago Blackhawks player who filed a lawsuit against the team for mishandling his sexual assault allegations. Beach, now 31 and playing professionally in Germany, revealed himself in an emotional interview on TSN Wednesday, saying he felt “relief and vindication” and “it was
Oct 27, 2021 By AJ Manderichio/SanDiegoGulls.com The San Diego Gulls week of practice is summed up in one word – details. “We’re pretty disappointed in being 0-3, but getting a good week of practice in here, working hard,” defenseman Brogan Rafferty explained. “Kind of chiming in and focusing on our details and just our work
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tuesday was a big and heavy day for the Chicago Blackhawks organization. The fallout from the investigation and Stan Bowman stepping aside is being felt on Wednesday. What do the findings mean for the franchise moving forward and for teams like the Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets? The Vancouver Canucks
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov is expected to be out 8-10 weeks after undergoing an unspecified surgery for an unspecified lower-body injury. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions announced Kucherov’s prognosis with no additional details Wednesday. The timeframe would mean Kucherov could be back playing just before or after the New Year. Kucherov was
For the Florida Panthers, there has never been a better start to a season. The next few days, though, could change everything. Panthers coach Joel Quenneville’s future is in jeopardy, after he was named in a report citing how Chicago mishandled allegations that an assistant on his Chicago staff sexually assaulted a player during the team’s
In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, Evander Kane and his estranged wife, Anna, have dropped their domestic violence restraining orders against each other. Meanwhile, there was more discussion surrounding the Sharks possibly voiding his contract. In other news, Tomas Hertl has spoken once again about his future with the team and
7:00 AM ET We’re two weeks into the 2021-22 NHL season, and there have been many surprises in the early going — both positive and negative. Here is our updated ranking of all 32 clubs, plus the key takeaways that stand out most for each. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts,
📝 by Matt Trust | AHL On The Beat The development of one’s work ethic is always unique. In the case of Hershey Bears head coach Scott Allen, it organically nurtured from early childhood. From indulging in backyard sports with older brother Gary in a Massachusetts neighborhood, to observing tireless working parents and grandparents. This