4:04 PM ET Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a three-year, $8.4 million contract, the team said Thursday. The deal locks up the 24-year-old Russian, who was among the NHL’s top rookie defensemen in goals, assists and points last season. Gavrikov, who was a restricted free agent,
The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with forward Marko Dano on a one-year, two-way contract. Dano, 25, returns to the Jets after spending last season in the Columbus organization, where he registered four goals and 15 assists in 46 games with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. He also appeared in three NHL games with the
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenceman Vladislav Gavrikov to a three-year, $8.4 million contract, the team said Thursday. The deal locks up the 24-year-old Russian, who was among the NHL’s top rookie defencemen in goals, assists and points last season. Gavrikov, who was a restricted free agent, is seen as important
As one of the oldest teams in North American sports history, the New York Rangers have a rich past. They are one of the NHL’s exclusive Original Six teams. What follows are some of the pivotal moments, players and franchise memories. How Well Do You Know the Rangers’ History? Which player won his fifth Stanley
Jeff Carter has been a member of the LA Kings since Feb. 23, 2012. In the 2012 Playoffs, he played an integral role in the Kings’ Stanley Cup victory, producing eight goals and 13 points. He once again played an important role in the Kings’ 2014 Cup win, potting 25 points and 10 goals; both
On Oct. 29, the Dallas Stars named Rick Bowness their 24th head coach in franchise history. The decision came after Bowness led the Stars to the 2020 Stanley Cup Final and a 20-13-5 regular-season record in 2019-20 after he took over as interim coach on Dec. 19. He joined the team after the Stars fired
The Chicago Blackhawks loan a new signed Swiss forward back to his home country, a recent Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick is tearing up Russia’s MHL, and a Carolina Hurricanes second-round pick gets his loan request granted in Sweden. Blackhawks’ Suter Returns to Switzerland In July, the Blackhawks announced they had agreed to terms on
7:00 AM ET Back in July, I wrote a piece about the intersection between sports, hygiene and COVID-19. Much of it remains relevant, such as how frequent testing, face coverings and deep cleaning of high-trafficked areas can reduce the risk of infection. Some of it is very “writing about COVID-19 a few months into the
The Ottawa Senators have re-signed defenseman Christian Jaros to a one-year, two-way contract. Jaros, 24, notched two goals and 13 assists for 15 points in 34 games with the AHL’s Belleville Senators last season, and tied for second on the team with a plus-20 rating. Jaros also recorded three assists in 13 NHL games with
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman William Lagesson to a two-year contract. The contract is two-way in year one and a one-way in year two and has an annual average value of US$725,000 at the NHL level. Lagesson will remain with HC Vita Hasten of the Allsvenskan Hockey League until the start of
Willie O’Ree was 14 or 15 years old when he broke through his first barrier. He didn’t realize it at the time. He just wanted a haircut. Before becoming the NHL’s first Black player, O’Ree asked a white barber in his hometown what would happen if he came by for a trim. There were no
In today’s NHL rumors, one scribe hints that Sidney Crosby and some of the Penguins veterans will have to make an awkward decision when it comes to their next contracts. In New York, the Rangers might walk away from the Ryan Strome arbitration award. What happens then? The Boston Bruins have placed Jake DeBrusk’s contract
Over the past 25 seasons since they moved from Quebec in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche have made a handful of trades whose legacy was felt for seasons after the transaction itself. This list will discuss the five franchise-defining trades in Avalanche history (not Quebec Nordiques, so the Peter Forsberg/Eric Lindros trade does not appear). Before we jump into the rankings,
The New York Islanders re-signed one of their top remaining restricted free agents on Wednesday after defenseman Ryan Pulock agreed to a two-year deal. He will earn $5 million annually on his new deal, a raise from the $2 million per season he was making before. The two sides were set to head to an
The Minnesota Whitecaps announced seven signings over the past eight days, bringing their roster total to 23 as organized practices have just gotten underway around the league. On Oct. 27, the 2019 Isobel Cup champions re-signed forward Brooke White-Lancette and defender Rose Alleva, and also signed defender Sara Bustad who played last season (her first
2:17 PM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets say forward Gustav Nyquist is recovering from Tuesday surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He will miss five to six months, per the team. “This was a chronic issue that Gus has been dealing with for a number of seasons,” general manager Jarmo Kekalainen
The Buffalo Sabres have signed goaltender Dustin Tokarski to a two-year contract. Tokarski, a two-time Calder Cup champion, ranks 17th all-time in the AHL with 192 regular-season victories and tied for 10th with 27 shutouts. He owns an overall record of 192-120-30 with a 2.50 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in 361 AHL
An Ontario bill that will make it hard to sue over COVID-19 — a bill designed largely to protect nursing homes — will also make it easier for children to play hockey this year. When it passes into law, the bill will limit lawsuits over exposure to COVID-19 so long as the person was acting