The Seattle Kraken have signed goaltender Antoine Bibeau to a one-year, two-way contract. Bibeau made eight appearances with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves last season, posting a record of 5-2-1 with a 2.49 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage. He also spent time in the NHL on the Carolina Hurricanes’ taxi squad. Over seven pro
7:30 AM ET When 18-year-old Caroline Harvey showed up to the U.S. women’s national team selection camp in June, she was the youngest player there. And she had no idea what her next few months would look like. If Harvey didn’t make the national hockey team, she was set to enroll for her freshman year
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The City of Glendale says it is not renewing its operating agreement with the Arizona Coyotes beyond the upcoming NHL season, leaving the team’s future in the state in doubt. The city says it has informed the Coyotes that this season will be the last at the city-owned Gila River Arena. The
Michigan defenceman Owen Power has elected to return to school for his sophomore season rather than make the jump to the NHL after being selected with the No. 1 pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the draft last month. A person with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed Power’s decision to The Associated Press on
The Washington Capitals were tied for the fourth-most goals in the NHL last season at 188, which helped them to the seventh-best record. They have been one of the most dangerous offensive units in the league season after season, and with essentially the entire offensive roster returning, expect more of the same and possibly an
The NHL is full of unique personalities, and former goalie, Eddie Lack, is no exception. A Swedish native, Lack was a solid backup or third-string goalie for four organizations (Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, and New Jersey Devils) over six seasons from 2013-2019. Nicknamed The Stork, he officially retired from the NHL in 2020
The Iowa Wild have signed defenseman Doyle Somerby to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Somerby completed his fourth pro season in 2020-21 and notched one goal and six assists in 24 games with the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners. He added five assists in 17 contests with South Carolina (ECHL). Originally a fifth-round pick by the
12:20 PM ET The NHL will allow teams to sell advertising on their jerseys beginning in the 2022-23 season. The measure has been approved by the board of governors, and teams are already having exploratory conversations with potential sponsors. To say those teams are salivating at the potential revenue the ads will generate is an
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The upcoming season will be the Arizona Coyotes’ final one at Gila River Arena. The city of Glendale announced Thursday that it will not renew its agreement with the franchise beyond the 2021-22 season. The city tweeted it wants to focus on “larger, more impactful events and uses” for the arena.
The City of Glendale says it is not renewing its operating agreement with the Arizona Coyotes beyond the upcoming NHL season, leaving the team’s future in the state in doubt. The city says it has informed the Coyotes that this season will be the last at the city-owned Gila River Arena. The city and the
The Pittsburgh Penguins left last season empty-handed after a year of ups and downs, both on and off the ice. A new management regime took over control, and while they’ve been saying all the right things to fans, general manager Ron Hextall and team president Brian Burke have also been able to walk the walk
The City of Glendale has announced it will not renew its lease agreement with the Arizona Coyotes following the 2021-22 season, ending a tumultuous 18-year relationship between the city and the team. With an increased focus on larger, more impactful events and uses of the city-owned arena, the city of Glendale has chosen to not
The Detroit Red Wings have named Pat Verbeek as the new general manager of the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Verbeek will also continue in his role as assistant GM of the Red Wings. Verbeek, 57, is beginning his third season as assistant general manager with the Red Wings and his ninth season overall with the
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes will host a “Rookie Faceoff” tournament in the desert next month. The team announced Wednesday the six-team tournament will be held Sept. 17-20 at Gila River Arena and Ice Den Scottsdale, the Coyotes’ practice facility. The tournament will include Pacific Division teams Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose and
Welcome to Flyers News & Rumors, where we will look at roster updates as the Philadelphia Flyers continue to tweak their lineup in preparation for training camp in mid-September. Goaltender Carter Hart, a restricted free agent next offseason, signed a new contract with the organization on Aug. 9, which confirms the Flyers’ 2021-22 tandem in
With a brand new season just around the corner and Winnipeg Jets general manager (GM) Kevin Cheveldayoff in the thick of strengthening his roster, it’s time to consider which prospects are “untouchable.” That is to say, who are the young guns that will not be part of a trade package? A Prospect Defined Let me
The Manitoba Moose have signed forward Evan Polei to a two-year American Hockey League contract, as well as goaltender Philippe Desrosiers and defensemen Tristan Pomerleau and Dean Stewart to one-year AHL contracts. Polei skated in 15 games for the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters in 2020-21, tallying three goals, three assists and a plus-7 rating. In 120
2:34 PM ET Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes will host a “Rookie Faceoff” tournament in the desert next month. The team announced Wednesday that the six-team tournament will be held Sept. 17-20 at Gila River Arena and Ice Den Scottsdale, the Coyotes’ practice facility. The tournament will include Pacific Division teams Anaheim,