This is your daily feed for breaking hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Reflections on Madison, Episode 95 – Olczyk, Free Agency and Reconstruction (SCH) Eddie Olczyk leaving the Blackhawks (SCH) broadcast booth (The Athletic) (Sun-Times) (Tribune) (NBC Sports Chicago) How did Kevin Korchinski and the other Blackhawks view development camp? (Athleticism) Kyle Davidson on Kane, Toews, free […]
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports A simple case study has shown that the contract year effect is probably more real than not. It’s a defensible strategy that fantasy managers can rely on and it could make the difference in finding those valuable late-round picks that can win your league. After taking stock of some imminent UFA […]
Since making the announcement on social media on July 19, 2021, Prokop has been traded from one Western Hockey League team to another, won that league’s championship, participated in the Canadian Hockey League Memorial Cup tournament, wore rainbow colored skates, received two humanitarian awards and became an inspiration and role model within the LGBTQ+ community […]
Evan Nause feels like he took a big step forward last week. Along with picking up some new skills on and off the ice at development camp, the 19-year-old defenseman signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Panthers on Friday. “Dev camp has been a blast so far,” Nause said the day before the deal […]
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, Johnny Gaudreau shocked the hockey world by choosing to sign as a free agent with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Meanwhile, many believe the 28-year-old’s departure could lead to a swap deal for Matthew Tkachuk in the near future. In other news, Andrew Mangiapane, Oliver Kylington and […]
SEATTLE – Jagger Firkus is yet to play his first NHL game, but the 18-year-old Seattle Kraken forward already has a catchy nickname and has been compared to one of the league’s top scorers. “He scores goals, and he scores goals in a lot of different ways,” Kraken general manager Ron Francis said after Seattle […]
AUSTIN, TX – Austin had its hottest week on record in July, and temperatures aren’t expected to drop any time soon. The city offers countless ways to beat the heat while having fun. Check out FOX 7 Austin’s list of fun things to do and places to cool off Austin this summer: Outdoor activities Barton […]
The Montreal Canadiens traded veteran defenseman Jeff Petry and forward Ryan Poehling to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Mike Matheson and a 2023 fourth-round draft pick. Petry is signed for the next three seasons with a salary cap of $6.25 million. Montreal withheld nothing from his salary in the transaction. The […]
Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports While everyone’s focus is on dollars and terms during free agency, the trade market is often overlooked and flies under the radar. A few surprising deals were struck – Hot Dorion Summer, anyone? – and quite a few goalkeepers involved as teams scrambled to find starters in a market that was […]
Thirteen people applied for a short-term appointment to fill a vacancy on the Minot City Council. Council will consider nominations at its meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Meetings are also streamed on the city’s YouTube channel. The nominees are Alicia Moody, Andrew Schultz, Doug McHenry, Gary Lucy, Jennifer Weigel, Macy […]
SUNRISE, Florida. –Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito announced today that forward Gerry Mayhew has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract. Mayhew, 29, played in 40 NHL games in 2021-22 between the Anaheim Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers, producing 12 points (11-1-12). He also appeared in 24 American Hockey League (AHL) games with Philadelphia […]
I won’t even bother with an intro here. Let’s just do things simply. Team by team. I only include notable players and signings. No draft picks or future considerations (!) KEY: EXT = extension, TD = trade, ELC = entry level contract. Here we are. Vegas Golden Knights Reilly Smith (EXT), Jonas Rondbjerg (EXT), Brett […]
At this point in the offseason, it’s pretty clear that the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t just rebuilding, but blowing things up and starting over. However, while winning may not be a priority, the team had significant gaps to fill going into free agency. On Wednesday, Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson addressed some of those needs […]
The New Jersey Devils signed winger Ondrej Palat to a five-year contract worth $6 million per season. Palat had a declining regular season by his standards, scoring 49 points (18 G, 31 A) in 77 games. He upped his game in the playoffs, scoring 21 points in 23 games. Indeed, only two players have scored […]
There was never anything to worry about when it came to whether Artturi Lehkonen would return to the Colorado Avalanche this season. As a restricted free agent, the Avalanche controlled his rights. Earlier, the Avalanche secured his rights for the next five seasons, signing the 27-year-old Finn to a five-year, $22.5 million deal. At a […]
The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Tuesday that the team has reached a new deal with the forward Stefan Noesen on a partial two-year bilateral deal to keep him in the Carolina organization. The contract has a cap of $762,500, with the following breakdown: 2022-23: $750,000 NHL salary, $500,000 minor salary, $550,000 guaranteed2023-24: $775,000 NHL salary […]
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A small step on the climate Re: “Biden’s Climate Efforts Halted – Judges Limit EPA’s ‘New Powers’ in Face of World Events,” July 1 article. The Supreme Court limiting the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce the carbon output of existing power plants was not good news for our children. However, there are […]
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With the Maple Leafs being one of the teams yet to add a starting goaltender, some have speculated that the Ducks goaltender John Gibson could be a potential business option for them. However, his agent Kurt Overhardt told Sportsnet 590 Nick Kypreos (Twitter link) that Gibson has “of no interest” to play in Toronto and […]
Free agency is now less than a week away and teams are eagerly awaiting its opening. Several top players are expected to hit the open market in mid-July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign. Next up is a look at the Carolina Hurricanes. Key Restricted Free Agents F Martin Necas […]
The Calgary Flames added three players to their reserve list on Friday as they made three selections in the 2022 NHL Draft. Now, the Flames are entering one of the most turbulent — and important — periods in years. Here’s what’s to come! Prospect development camp begins on Monday, with players arriving in town on […]
After waiting a few rounds, the Calgary Flames made their second selection of the 2022 NHL Draft. In the fifth round, at No. 155, they selected big winger Parker Bell. Bell is a September birthday, born just 11 days past the 2021 NHL Draft deadline, so he’s one of the oldest and most mature kids […]
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Kyle Davidson, the first general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks, must really love standing on stage. After a dizzying array of moves on draft day, he took to the Montreal Bell Center microphone three times Thursday night in Round 1 to announce the selection of three new Hawks: defensemen Kevin Korchinski and Sam Rinzel and […]
The 2022-23 NHL season will kick off in North America with back-to-back televised doubleheaders in the United States, starting with the New York Rangers hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 11. The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche will raise their banner the following night before their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The October 11 […]
EAST GRAND FORKS — Members of City Council discussed in detail Tuesday the moving parts of a facilities use agreement between the City of East Grand Forks and Leighton Broadcasting for an event later this year. Leighton Broadcasting will host the annual Craft Beer Show/Tasting event at the Civic Center on September 23-24. A change […]
New York, July 6. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com Announces Release of “Smarts Sports Equipment Global Market Report 2022” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06290019/?utm_source=GNW Gridiron Technologies, MIZUNO Corporation, Amer Sports, Under Armor Inc., InfoMotion Sports Technologies, DribbleUp Inc., BRG Sports, EGYM Inc., Kinexon GmbH, Spektacom Technologies Pvt Ltd, STATSports Group Ltd., Callaway Golf Company, QUATTRIUUM INC. , and […]
Ryan Suzuki smiles while wearing a Carolina Hurricanes jersey during the first round of the NHL Hockey Draft, Friday, June 21, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Due to the pandemic, the draft took place remotely in 2020 and 2021. JONATHAN HAYWARD PA Darren Yorke waits for the boos. Yorke, assistant general manager of the Carolina […]
Joe Nicholson – USA TODAY Sports This is the latest in THN.com’s ongoing analysis of the off-season plans of the NHL’s 32 teams. Today we break down the Chicago Blackhawks success plan. 2021-22 review: 28-42-12Finish in the Central Division: 1stSalary cap space available (according to CapFriendly.com): $20.1 millionRestricted Free Agents: Kirby Dach, F; Dominik Kubalik, […]
Artyom Barbocha 2021-22 squad: Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL)Date of birth: March 18, 2004Place of birth: Omsk, RussiaHeight: 6 feet 2 inches Weight: 187 poundsShots: RPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: Eligible for the first year in 2022 Rankings Artyom Barabosha spent the 2021-22 season in the MHL, one of the top junior hockey leagues in Eurasia and […]
NHL-bound goaltender Ivan Fedotov has been detained in Russia for dodging the draft and sending to serve in the Arctic, according to state media reported Sunday. Fedotov, 25, was detained Friday in St. Petersburg at the request of the military prosecutor’s office, according to the city’s Fontanka.ru news site. He was reportedly hospitalized after falling […]
NHL general managers face another tough summer. The cap increases slightly, agreements already signed leave teams with little wiggle room, and in some cases (like the Edmonton Oilers) previous buyouts stifle future management moves. It’s a mess. Part of the solution for many clubs may come from trading restricted free agents eligible for arbitration. In […]
Welcome back to The Journey, where we follow hockey prospects and their paths to the NHL, providing fantastic predictions and analysis along the way. The Memorial Cup, a Canadian Junior Hockey Champions League (WHL, OHL, LHJMQ), concluded Wednesday this week with the Saint John Sea Dogs beating the Hamilton Bulldogs 6-3. William Dufour, highlighted here […]
The Devils expected more from the 2021-22 season. Although their season was derailed because of the goalkeeper, that wasn’t the only flaw that held them back. Now is the time to improve. New Jersey has a long checklist. The team must supplement the rest of the coaching staff with new voices to replace Alain Nassredine […]
In the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals, the Lightning got a lot of attention for the injuries they suffered. The Avalanche weren’t exactly skipping trips to the coaching room, either. This wear and sometimes literal can be used to glorify taking health risks that may be misguided. Beyond that discussion, the Avalanche face a more practical […]
Every year July 1st marks Canada Day and Jarome Iginla’s birthday – it’s nice that we have a day off to commemorate both events. But this year, July 1 marks the start of the first buyout window in the National Hockey League‘s offseason schedule. Don’t expect the Calgary Flames to use this buyout window. Redemption […]
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Good evening, let’s start with today’s best stories: Tim Hortons is suspending its World Junior Championship sponsorship and plans to reevaluate its Hockey Canada sponsorship as the sports organization faces a growing backlash over its payments to settle sexual assault allegations. The fast food chain is the latest of a growing number of companies to […]
The rotational combination of Nathan Lyon 5 for 90 and Mitchell Swepson 3 for 55 helped Australia eliminate Sri Lanka for 212 in their first innings on day one of the first Test match played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium yesterday. At the end of the game, Australia had 98 wickets for 3 wickets […]
If there’s one team that knows what it takes to win the Stanley Cup, it’s the Tampa Bay Lightning. And while they may have missed a hat-trick, we now have a better idea of the sacrifices the players made to try and win another championship. On Tuesday, the members of the Lightning met the press […]
When it comes to player preference, many hockey clubs are creatures of habit – and the Calgary Flames are no exception. The Flames have had a lot of success with Swedish players in their history, and with their need for defenders, it might not be surprising if they selected a Swedish defender. Simon Forsmark, standout […]
DETROIT LAKES — Rising transportation costs have led to higher activity fees at Detroit Lakes High School. At the monthly meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022, the Detroit Lakes School Board approved a $20 high school tuition increase. The total cost will be $120 per activity. Dating back to the 2020-21 school year, the activity […]
*The Colorado Avalanche are your 2022 Stanley Cup Champions! And boy did he ever win it. [ProHockeyTalk] *Well, just in case you’re getting a little too optimistic about the Flyers‘ season, the team revealed that Joel Farabee has had some pretty major surgery and won’t be ready to leave for another 3-4 months. MONTH. [BSH] […]
Chew on this scary thought: the Colorado Avalanche is built to last. In other words, this may not be the only time the Nathan MacKinnon-Cale Makar-era Avalanche have lifted the Stanley Cup. Now that don’t mean it will be easy. They may very well win only one. Obviously, the Avalanche’s future Stanley Cup victories are […]
DEERFIELD, Illinois and NEW YORK, NY, June 16, 2022 Caterpillar Named Official Heavy Equipment and Industrial Power Sponsor of NHL; Sponsorship begins in the 2022-23 NHL season DEERFIELD, Illinois. and NEW YORK, NY, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multi-year global sponsorship making […]
The Minnesota Wild are in a hellish salary cap situation for the next three seasons. By now, everyone understands that the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts were necessary to set the franchise on a promising new trajectory. It is also known and understood that regardless of buyouts, these contracts would eventually haunt the Wild. […]
Tampa Bay remains the defending Stanley Cup champion for at least one more day, and we can watch at least one more playoff game. Ondrej Palat scored the game-winning goal at 13:38 of the third period to give the Lightning a 3-2 victory in Game 5, cutting the Avalanche series lead to 3-2. Look how […]
The board of directors met on Friday, June 24 in room 401 of the Hannah Administration Building. After a two-day retreat, the board voted to approve the University Life Updates. The operational budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year has been approved along with tuition and fees for the 2022-23 academic year. Undergraduate tuition fees will […]
The Edmonton Oilers have three members of their team that they cannot afford to keep, regardless of the situation in the offseason and free agency. They have too many more impactful players who can impact more than one facet of the game and have money to spend elsewhere to push their team forward. The Oilers […]
(Inside the Lacrosse Photos: Tommy Lyons) (Video: LSG_Visuals) Reese’s Stadium once again filled with action-packed championship lacrosse. IL contributor Jack Raba joined me in New Haven, Conn., with nearly 100 college coaches to check out some games in the 2023, ’24, and ’25 divisions. Champions 2023: leading edge2024: Team 91 Long Island Wolfpack (OT)2025: prime […]
📝 by Patrick Williams Like many experienced goaltenders in the American Hockey League, Alexander Lyons understands its mandate. Providing stability in the net for the Chicago Wolves. Be a reliable recall option for the Carolina Hurricanes. Mentor and nudge the rising prospect, someone like Piotr Kochetkovthe goalkeeper who could possibly take up some of your […]
The federal government has reportedly distributed $14 million in public funds to Hockey Canada in 2020 and 2021. (CP Images) The money train is about to stop for Hockey Canada, at least for now. Among ongoing allegationsthe Canadian government is freezing millions of dollars in federal funding to the organization until it is better equipped […]
The Florida Panthers were disappointed with their early exit from the playoffs under Jack Adams runner-up Andrew Brunette, and so they hired Paul Maurice in his place… a coach who has always failed to take teams far in the future. playoffs. On an unrelated note, you get an estimate that holds the NHL’s all-time record […]
SUNRISE, Florida. – Almost a month has passed since the Florida Panthers season ended in a very abrupt and shocking way. Let’s be honest… it doesn’t feel any better now than it did then. The last time we spoke to the Panthers was less than 48 hours after Game 4 in Tampa, and it was […]
📝 by Patrick Williams The pressure is becoming rather routine for the defender Matt Kessel and the Springfield Thunderbirds. Springfield endured three overtime games with Laval in the Eastern Conference Finals, winning two of them. They prevailed in Game 7 against the Rocket, a 4-0 masterpiece to secure their spot in the Calder Cup final […]
February 15, 2022; New York, New York, United States; Boston Bruins center Curtis Lazar (20) and New York Rangers defenseman Zac Jones (6) battle for the puck behind the net during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler – USA TODAY Sports Zac Jones is patiently biding his time to be […]
The signing of Filip Forsberg by the Washington Capitals is unlikely, somewhat outlandish, but could be a valid consideration. It’s not as far-fetched a notion as it sounds, simply because it hasn’t really been discussed. The forward has a history with the franchise and the head coach, and with Nicklas Backstrom still undecided about his […]
sam anas heard the whispers that grew louder as the Eastern Conference Finals against Laval progressed. The hottest player in the American Hockey League had gone uncharacteristically cold. In Springfield’s first two playoff rounds, Anas had 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in six games, including four consecutive multi-point efforts. Then production stopped ― abruptly. […]
If you’re a Canadian sports enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of the Rogers Center and Scotiabank Arena. They are hard to miss, with their names plastered with bright lights and mentioned on national broadcasts. But does seeing Auston Matthews score a record number of goals at Scotiabank Arena make you more likely to switch banks? Brands […]
While the Lighting’s primary focus must be on tying their Stanley Cup final series against the Colorado Avalanche, that hasn’t stopped their front office from doing some offseason work early. Today the Lightning announced that they have re-signed the defenseman Sean’s Day to a two-way, one-year contract. Per CapFriendly, the deal carries a $750,000 cap, […]
DENVER — Brayden Point returned for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, a 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Point, who had missed 10 games since sustaining a lower-body injury in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Toronto Maple […]
Breadcrumb Links Vancouver Canucks Sports NHL Hockey “You have to be patient with your draft model. (The Canucks) have no choice,” says prospect scout Shane Malloy. “If they expect those draft classes to be ready in two or three years, they are wrong” Publication date : June 15, 2022 • 43 minutes ago • 4 […]
RALEIGH, North Carolina. – For a second consecutive Calder Cup final, the Carolina Hurricanes will be represented by their affiliate of the American Hockey League (AHL). In 2019, the Charlotte Checkers, with a roster that included Martin Necas, Steven Lorentz and Alex Nedeljkovic, defeated the Chicago Wolves, then club Vegas Golden Knights. After COVID-19 erased […]
Fans react after the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on June 05 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Are you enjoying those fast food freebies after the Tampa Bay Lightning win? If you made it this […]
Johnny Hockey In this week’s Bitbuy Hot Take of the Week, I discussed Gaudreau’s future in Calgary. He may very well stay, but after postponing negotiations all season (or so they kept telling us) and now sitting four weeks away from the opening of the FA doors, he makes sense for him to see what’s […]
The sun was beating down on the Palmyra grass pitches on Monday, where more than 150 players learned how to improve their game under instruction from special guests. PA Revolution, a field hockey club in central Pennsylvania, hosted its fifth annual clinic. It attracted 22 varsity coaches from Division I, II and III schools. The […]
Let’s take a look at the latest injury news around fantasy baseball. To stay up to date on all the latest fantasy baseball newsbe sure to follow @FantasyProsMLB on Twitter and add the FantasyPros to your favorites MLB Player News page. Get the FantasyPros News app for iOS and Android now >> Tim Anderson (groin) […]
STOCKTON, Calif. – It was another hot game in California on Saturday as the Stockton Heat and Chicago Wolves prepared to face off in a crucial Game 5 on Stockton ice to end the three-game series. After Friday’s overtime win, the Heat had shown signs of life and Saturday showed why Game 4 of a […]
Detroit News | The Detroit News Detroit goaltender Annelies Bergmann recorded a 25-save shutout for Team USA in a historic 7-0 win over rivals Canada on Thursday at the IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship in LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wisconsin. The victory marks the first time the United States shut out Team Canada in the […]
Montreal hockey fans could get closer to the 2022 NHL Draft on July 7 and 8. The Bell Center is looking for people to fill nearly a dozen temporary positions in order to contribute to the smooth running of the major hockey event. Anyone hired for the event will earn a front-row seat to the […]
Let’s take a look at the latest fantasy baseball news and ratings. To stay up to date on all the latest fantasy baseball newsbe sure to follow @FantasyProsMLB on Twitter and add the FantasyPros to your favorites MLB Player News page. Starling Marte (left quad tightness) expects to avoid IL Mets OF Starling Marte said […]
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Every weekend, San Diego offers plenty of events to check out around the city, but what are the highlights that can help you plan an enjoyable weekend of outings? Be a superhero, or at least eat like a superhero at the 2022 San Diego County Fair. New this year – lower […]
It’s been over a week since the St. Louis Blues season ended, and now that the dust has settled, general manager Doug Armstrong will get to work shaping his roster for the 2022-23 season. The Blues finished the regular season with 109 points, which was tied for third most in franchise history. In the playoffs, […]
For the second game in a row, the Stockton Heat and Chicago Wolves enjoyed a highly entertaining home-and-away hockey game in the American Hockey League‘s Western Conference Finals Series. For the second game in a row, the Heat played pretty well but just couldn’t score the one goal they needed to claim victory. A breakaway […]
Kyle Connor of the Winnipeg Jets won the Lady Byng Trophy, which is awarded annually to the NHL player voted for the best combination of sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability, on Monday. The 25-year-old is the first player in Atlanta Jets/Thrashers history to win the award. “It’s such a great honor,” Connor said. “I would […]
Sporting director Tom Gallagher seeks committee approval for ski team cooperation (via ICAM). Please support local advertisers IPSWICH — As summer approaches, a request for a winter sports team has made its way onto the school committee’s agenda. “Tonight, I’m hoping to get the school committee’s blessing so we can take this [ski team co-op] […]
After the Washington Capitals’ last start in the first round, general manager (GM) Brian MacLellan can’t afford to make any mistakes this offseason. The 63-year-old is under pressure to pick wisely in the NHL Draft and make savvy moves in free agency to improve his roster ahead of the 2022-23 season. Related: 5 Washington Capitals […]
The 2021-22 season was a banner year for the Calgary Flames organization, with the National Hockey League club and its American Hockey League affiliate winning regular-season division titles and then a playoff round . For their efforts, Darryl Sutter (Calgary) and Mitch Love (Stockton) received their league Coach of the Year awards. Over at The […]
The Edmonton Oilers may not have looked so good in the Western Conference Finals against Colorado, but they’ve been good enough this season to cost Paul Bissonnette his hair. Bissonnette, better known by his nickname “Biz Nasty,” gave Oilers fans the only highlight of Saturday night. The TNT analyst and co-host of Barstool Sports show […]
The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been one of the most exciting in the modern NHL era. The fans were treated to close and contested games: 12 games were decided in overtime; six of the 12 matchups were decided in Game 7, five of them in the first round alone. Related: McDavid vs. Makar Will […]
After a fantastic regular season for the Hurricanes that ended disappointingly in the playoffs, there are sure to be some changes sweeping the Canes’ opening night squad for next season. This is the sad reality of hockey as a business, and when a team is unable to meet expectations (however high), the next steps are […]
To call Justin Kirkland’s 2021-22 season an “improvement” would be a huge understatement. The 25-year-old winger has become an offensive cornerstone for the 45–16–7 Stockton Heat this year, finishing third on the team – behind only the top tier forwards. Matthew Phillips and Jacques Pelletier — with 25 goals in 66 games. His 48 points […]
The OHL season ended for the Flint Firebirds in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final on Wednesday. Daniel D’Amico scored three goals and Detroit native Xavier Medina made 38 saves in the Windsor Spitfires’ 4-0 win at the WFCU Center in Windsor. Alex Christopoulos scored the other goal on a pass from Livonia’s Ryan […]
At first glance, the Penguins’ salary cap situation might not seem daunting. Ron Hextall has $23.2 million to play this summer, more than his predecessors Jim Rutherford and Ray Shero generally enjoyed. Dig a little deeper and you’ll realize that $23.2 million isn’t that much after all. Rutherford and Shero never had that crop of […]
My playoff picks were hit hard in the last round, going 0-4, which puts me in the playoff power play of the Florida Panthers and the Leafs in the final games of a playoff series. Luckily for me there is a faster path to redemption here as I get another chance with round three starting […]
The 2022 NHL Draft is just weeks away. After the San Jose Sharks cemented their position at 11th overall, all eyes were on who they planned to pick. After all, 11th overall offers plenty of high-end possibilities. However, while getting a guaranteed superstar is always a great feeling, there is something even more special about […]
Since arriving on the scene in 2014, Johnny Gaudreau has been the offensive heartbeat of the Calgary Flames. In short, the Flames were going to go as far as Gaudreau’s prowess could take them. But last season his usual goalscoring prowess was complemented by clever two-way play and supported by a team style of play […]
National Hockey League center Tyler Bozak and his wife, Molly, have paid $5.75 million for a North Scottsdale home with a ‘Bellagio-style pool’, game room and brick walls. sliding glass. $14,000,000 The John Christopher McCarthy Trust paid cash for a nearly 13,000 square foot mansion at the base of Paradise Valley’s Camelback Mountain. He owns […]
The NHL is doing well right now, and I’m confused and scared. This is mostly new ground for me. As long-time readers know, I never hesitate to criticize the NHL and point out product flaws when they become apparent. Critics would say I complain about the NHL all the time. I would answer that I […]
In a hockey news digest on Saturday, Matt Porter of the Boston Globe addressed, among other things, the Boston Bruins’ looming salary cap crisis and speculated on what the organization could do to improve its situation. In sum, Porter says that even with Brad Marchand set to run out of time after surgery on both […]
The Calgary Flames did not win the 2022 Stanley Cup. In fact, they were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs. In the strictest terms, their season could be considered a failure. But in terms of making progress as an organization and potentially laying the groundwork for future success, there were positives to be […]
The Chicago Wolves headed to the Western Conference Finals after a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Admirals at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Friday night. Wolves won the series, three games to one. Josh Leivo scored two power-play goals before adding an empty net late to lead Chicago to the conference final for the sixth time […]
As Gatineau moves forward with its plan to build multi-skate ice-skating facilities and demolish old neighborhood rinks, Ottawa’s neighbor is crushing diversity in hockey, disrupting neighborhood concept 15 minutes, stifles creativity and ends a Canadian tradition. Moreover, national statistics show that this trend could sweep the country. Many communities from coast to coast have one […]
For now, the 2022-23 calculus is not kind to the Bruins. It’s possible, depending on who breaks camp with the varsity this fall, that the team has less than $1 million in cap space under the $82.5 million cap. That’s without adding a single player via signing or trade — not Patrice Bergeron, not David […]
Wednesday night was hockey night at the UWM Panther Arena. While it may not have the appeal of the Packers-Bears or Brewers-Cubs, the city rallied with the Milwaukee Admirals to defeat the Chicago Wolves and live to see another day in pursuit of the AHL Calder Cup. After beating the Manitoba Moose three games to […]
DENVER– There were no quits for the St. Louis Blues in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round at the Ball Arena on Wednesday, no matter how many times the Colorado Avalanche thought instilled it. Before Tyler Bozak capped an unlikely comeback for the Blues 3:38 into overtime in a 5-4 win that extended […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady surprised many in the football world when he confirmed in March 2021 that he needed left knee surgery shortly after winning his seventh career Super Bowl ring to fix what was later called a fully torn MCL. The 44-year-old suffered the initial injury during the 2019 season while with […]
The game had it all – the crisp tackles, the spectacular goals, the physicality, the great wing play. There was a ridiculous shot on goal from the halfway line that hit the crossbar, game management, loud and passionate fans and millions of viewers around the world. The Women’s Champions League final in Turin, Italy on […]
It was a breakout campaign for seemingly every member of Minnesota’s front nine. Kirill Kaprizov eclipsed the 100-point mark for the first time in franchise history. Kevin Fiala’s 85 points trail only Kaprizov in Minnesota’s single-season record books. Mats Zuccarello has had the most productive season of his career at 34. Joel Eriksson Ek, Freddy […]
We’re breaking down the FanDuel NHL DFS roster today. As always, Awesemo brings you some of the best Daily Daily List fantasy hockey games in a quick format, with all the information you need to start building your FanDuel NHL rosters. The best part? It’s all based on our peak projections of the #1 DFS […]
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s former Catholic leader, Cardinal Joseph Zen, and five others have denied accusations that he allegedly failed to register a relief fund aimed at financially helping protesters who had to do facing legal costs during the 2019 anti-government protests. The six, which also include singer Denise Ho and former opposition […]
Photo courtesy: Ross Detman ROSEMONT, Ill. – Two teams remain standing in the Central Division, and those teams met Saturday night at Allstate Arena for Game 1 of the Calder Cup Division Finals. The Chicago Wolves found themselves facing third-seeded Milwaukee Admirals after upsetting the Manitoba Moose in the previous round – an opponent they […]
The Penguins announced Bryan Rust’s new contract extension last night, which is significant in many ways. First and foremost, of course, is that it ties Rust to the Pens for the next few seasons on the six-year deal, and likely makes him a penguin for the rest of the Sidney Crosby era. Off the ice, […]
I’ve been asked to write a special DFS column on Sunday, as it’s sure to be the last day of this season with three games, and your loving Dobber editors didn’t want the daily bettors walking around aimlessly. LOL. OK, to be completely fair, this is my sixth article, and I’ve bet on my own […]
After a crazy first round with five decisive seven games in the series, the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is underway. It takes 16 wins in total for a team to hoist the Cup, and the remaining eight teams are at least a quarter of the way there. Saturday’s game will feature the […]
(all Eastern times)Schedule subject to change and/or interruptionsSaturday May 21AFRICAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE7:30 a.m.NBATV – Petro de Luanda vs. AS Sale 12 p.m.NBATV – REG vs. FAP AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL RULES5:30FS2 — AFL Premiership: St. Kilda to Adelaide 3am (Sunday)FS1 – AFL Premiership: Collingwood to Fremantle CAR RACE6:55 a.m.ESPNU — Formula 1: training, Barcelona-Catalonia circuit, Barcelona, Spain […]
The New York Islanders enter the offseason with a handful of priorities to help the roster. After a head coaching change, where the Islanders fired Barry Trotz and promoted Lane Lambert to head coach, the issues are now shifting for Lou Lamoriello and the front office to the on-ice team. Related: Islanders’ Noah Dobson Deserves […]
EDMONTON– Connor McDavid scored a goal and an assist for the Edmonton Oilers, who eliminated the Los Angeles Kings with a 2-0 victory in Game 7 of the Western Conference’s first round at Rogers Place on Saturday. The Oilers advance to face the Calgary Flames or Dallas Stars, who play Game 7 in Calgary on […]
COURTESY PHOTO, ShoWare Center access A federal relief grant to the City of Kent-owned accesso ShoWare Center due to losses suffered during COVID-19 propelled the arena to its first annual profit since opening in 2009. The arena in 2021 recorded an operating profit of $2.97 million and expenses of $2.54 million for a profit of […]
HOCKEY Austria pulled off a major upset at the Ice Hockey World Championship on Tuesday, stunning the Czech Republic 2-1 after winning in a penalty shootout in Tampere, Finland. It was Austria’s first win over the Czechs at a major tournament. Austrian Peter Schneider was the only player to convert his penalty in the shootout. […]
Inside the NHL Watching the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs that just ended once again underscored just how difficult it is to win a championship. Or, at least, to plan to win one. There is a difference. And one that Kraken fans should consider. We saw five first-round series go to Game 7, […]
GREENBURGH, NY — It was nearly 20 years ago when Rod Brind’Amour stepped off the ice at Joe Louis Arena after watching the Detroit Red Wings celebrate winning the Stanley Cup at his expense. Brind’Amour, then a player with the Carolina Hurricanes and now their coach, has vivid memories of how he felt that night […]
A man who ran for 24 hours around Rolley Lake to raise money for Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey was honored by the association on Sunday. Dave Linde couldn’t be at the minor hockey awards banquet on Tuesday night, so the association caught up with him early, as the first award recipient of the year. The […]
You know those kind of people who are looking for something to remember? These guys include record holders and David Rush is someone who set a new world record for something I would never do. Seriously. Rush, who already has more than 200 verified Guinness World Records to his name, added one more earlier this […]
William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog for 10 years. Douglas joined NHL.com in March 2019 and writes about people of color in sports. Today, as part of the NHL’s celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, he profiles Arshdeep Bains, a Vancouver Canucks prospect who became the first player of […]
Gene Myers | Special for Detroit Free Press Michigan Wolverines football fans will never forget the future Pro Football Hall of Famer who won the Heisman Trophy by intercepting passes, catching passes and returning punts. Or the quarterback who became the Rose Bowl MVP. Or the College Football Hall of Fame coach so many thought […]
COMING Cincinnati Reds Today at Pirates 1:35 p.m. (Bally Sports Indiana) Tuesday at Guardians, 6:10 p.m. (Bally Sports Indiana) Wednesday at Guardians, 6:10 p.m. (Bally Sports Indiana) Indianapolis Indians Today in Charlotte, 1:05 p.m. Tuesday vs Toledo, 6:35 p.m. Wednesday vs Toledo, 1:35 p.m. indy eleven Saturday vs. New York Red Bulls II, 7 p.m. […]
Another Capitals season came to an end Friday night in DC when Florida’s Carter Verhaeghe scored his sixth goal of the series to defeat Washington in six games. The scene that followed was all too familiar. Caps players collapsed as the opposing team celebrated. Solemn faces on the post-game podium. Claims that the current roster […]
With Minnesota eliminated on Thursday, we only have a three-game slate left for this Saturday. With only six teams in action you might want to consider taking a position on one or two teams or if you are playing multiple lineups you can always spread it out and try to cover as much as possible […]
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The Chicago Wolves needed less than one period to shake off the rust from a 13-day layoff. Cavan Fitzgerald and Stefan Noesen scored 46 seconds apart in the final minute of the first half to power Wolves to a 6-2 win over Rockford in the opener of their Central Division semi-final series on Thursday. Game […]