Canada’s national women’s hockey team is out for redemption at the upcoming world championship being held later this month in Calgary. Hockey Canada announced on Thursday the 25 players selected that will suit up for the 2021 IIHF women’s world championship that opens Aug. 20. Eight new faces will join a group of veterans in
Thankfully, ex-Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Tatar has landed on his feet. He deserved as much, probably better in restrospect. Signing a two-year, $9 million deal with the New Jersey Devils, Tatar has officially moved on from the Habs, who unofficially moved on from him during the playoffs, after making him a healthy scratch throughout their
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed defenseman Austin Strand to a one-year, two-way contract. Strand, 24, made his NHL debut with the Kings last season, tallying one assist in 13 games. He also played in 19 games with the AHL’s Ontario Reign, recording one goal and four assists. In three pro seasons, Strand has skated
Hockey may be the fastest game on earth, but Brett Harvey offers a measured meditation on the role of the slowest guys on the ice. His documentary “Ice Guardians” had a successful opening and received positive reviews. It is now on Netflix and will reach an even broader audience. It is worth watching. Probably without
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed defenceman, and alternate captain, Darnell Nurse to an eight-year contract extension. The contract has an average annual value of US$9.25 million and will begin in the 2022-2023 season. Nurse, 26, appeared in all 56 games for the Oilers during the pandemic-shortened 2020-2021 season. He posted 36
The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed defenceman, and alternate captain, Darnell Nurse to an eight-year contract extension. The contract has an average annual value of $9.25 million US and will begin in the 2022-2023 season. Nurse, 26, appeared in all 56 games for the Oilers during the pandemic-shortened 2020-2021 season. He posted 36 points
Since being selected second overall in the 2013 NHL Draft, Aleksander Barkov has made his mark as a Florida Panther. From being named the captain in 2018 to breaking the single season point record in 2019, Barkov has done so much for the team’s past, present, and future. Entering the 2021-22 season, he is on
4:16 PM ET Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers on Friday signed defenseman Darnell Nurse to an eight-year contract extension. The deal has an average annual value of $9.25 million and will begin in the 2022-23 season. The 26-year-old alternate captain appeared in all 56 games for the Oilers during the past pandemic-shortened
The Florida Panthers have re-signed defenseman Chase Priskie to a one-year, two-way contract. Priskie played 15 games with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch in 2020-21, recording three goals and four assists for seven points. A native of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Priskie played 57 AHL games as a rookie in 2019-20 with Charlotte and Springfield, totaling eight
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, as questions about the salary cap continue in Tampa Bay, is there any chance Steven Stamkos could/would be on the move? Meanwhile, should fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins expect much action? They’ve not spent much money or made many moves so far in free agency. Is there any reason that
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders and defenseman Adam Pelech agreed Friday on an eight-year contract. The team did not disclose financial terms. Pelech, who turns 27 this month, had four goals and 10 assists in 56 games last season. He added a goal and four assists in 19 Stanley Cup playoff
The New York Islanders and defenceman Adam Pelech agreed Friday on an eight-year contract. The team did not disclose financial terms. Pelech, who turns 27 this month, had four goals and 10 assists in 56 games last season. He added a goal and four assists in 19 Stanley Cup playoff games in helping New York
Fans of the Detroit Red Wings are most likely familiar with recent signee Pius Suter because of a game against his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks, on Jan. 24 where he showed up in a big way: First NHL goal ✔️ Second NHL goal ✔️ Third NHL goal ✔️ Not a bad day for Pius
11:02 AM ET Associated Press EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The New York Islanders and defenseman Adam Pelech agreed Friday on an eight-year contract. The team did not disclose financial terms. Pelech, who turns 27 this month, had four goals and 10 assists in 56 games last season. He added a goal and four assists in
The Texas Stars have signed left wing Curtis McKenzie to a two-year American Hockey League contract. McKenzie spent his first four pro seasons with the Stars and currently ranks fifth on the franchise’s career scoring list (190 points). McKenzie spent the 2020-21 season with the AHL’s Utica Comets, posting five goals and eight assists for
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share news about some of the team’s recent movements – including one of the Maple Leafs’ scouting staff moving to another location. I’ll report that Joseph Duszak re-signed with the organization. Related: Maple Leafs Might Have a Power Play Quarterback in Brennan Menell Third,
It’s been a busy offseason for Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams so far, and it’s not quite time for him to kick off his shoes and enjoy the summer just yet. Adams still has one major task looming over his head this offseason: finding a suitor who’d trade for Sabres captain Jack Eichel. Trade
1:47 PM ET Winnipeg Jets center Pierre-Luc Dubois is changing his jersey number next season to honor Matiss Kivlenieks, his former teammate in Columbus who died in a tragic accident last month. The Jets confirmed that Dubois is going from No. 13 to No. 80, which is the number Kivlenieks wore as a goaltender in