Tag: NHL
How Phil Kessel – of all players – got to the brink of becoming the ironman
The Score Phil Kessel is the sniper who was drafted last at an All-Star Game as Alex Ovechkin laughed and snapped photos. He subtly roasted USA Hockey for omitting…
Five potential trade destinations for Jakob Chychrun
Daily Faceoff The conditions are improving by the day for Jakob Chychrun and the Arizona Coyotes. Or, more specifically, for facilitating his departure from the…
Flames sign G Dan Vladar to two-year, $4.4M extension
NHL.com The Calgary Flames announced today a contract extension for goaltender Dan Vladar. The two-year contract extension will commence at the beginning the 2023-24 season, with…
$4.5 million salary cap increase may be too optimistic
Daily Faceoff On Thursday’s edition of Ice Breakers on Daily Faceoff Live, Frank Seravalli and Mike McKenna discuss a potential NHL cap increase, the Florida…
Teams get welcome news of potential salary-cap relief coming in 2023
The Athletic There is cap relief on the way and perhaps even sooner than NHL clubs anticipated. As NHL commissioner Gary Bettman shared with owners and governors…
Jakub Vrana to enter the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Daily Faceoff The NHL has announced that Detroit Red Wings forward Jakub Vrana is set to enter the league’s Player Assistance Program. According to the…
Memo to NHL Teams: Trust Your Young Talent Now and Reap the Benefits in the Future
Bleacher Report There is one very simple change NHL head coaches could make as a group to not only potentially improve their teams but also…
Top Five NHLers thriving with new teams
Daily Faceoff OK, sure, it’s still early days. But it’s always fun catching up with how some of the top UFAs from the past summer…
Hockey Canada maintained a third, largely shielded reserve fund for uninsured claims
The Athletic An interim report on the governance review into Hockey Canada revealed that the national sports organization established a third fund of cash reserves…
The 5 Best Landing Spots for Oilers’ Jesse Puljujärvi
Bleacher Report It's only been six years since the Edmonton Oilers plucked Jesse Puljujärvi with the fourth overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft,…
NHL coaching hot seat: Where do all 32 coaches land right now?
The Athletic There’s got to be a better phrase here than “coaching hot seat.” It’s overdone and, in some cases, dismissive. The problem, though, is…
Jay Woodcroft: Oilers’ sloppy play not near what we’re capable of
The Score The Edmonton Oilers have only played two games this season, but head coach Jay Woodcroft is already concerned about their performance following a 4-3 loss…
Capitals Sign Sonny Milano
NHL.com Milano recorded 34 points in 66 games with the Ducks last season The Washington Capitals have signed forward Sonny Milano to a one-year, $750,000…
Boston Bruins Recall Daniel Renouf
Pro Hockey Rumors The Boston Bruins defeated the Arizona Coyotes 6-3 yesterday, a win that put the team on a 2-0 start to this young…
First-Round Draft Pick Dylan Guenther to make NHL Debut in Boston
NHL.com 19-year-old recorded three points in six preseason games with the Coyotes Saturday's matchup against the Boston Bruins is set to be a memorable one….
8 NHL Teams That Will Benefit From an Increased Salary Cap
Bleacher Report Since the 2020-21 season, NHL teams have operated under a salary cap that's risen at a glacial pace. Flattened by a reduction in…
FUTURE WATCH: Reid Schaefer piling on the goals to start WHL season
NHL.com The Oilers 2022 first-round pick scored his seventh goal in only his fifth game last night against the Oil Kings EDMONTON, AB – Goals,…
Alex Ovechkin’s goals chase, an aging Capitals core and a balancing act for GM Brian MacLellan
The Athletic As we began our conversation, sitting across from each other in a downtown breakfast diner Thursday, I asked Brian MacLellan about the parallels…
Way-Too-Early Predictions for 2023 NHL Free Agency
Bleacher Report On Sept. 16, The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reported the NHL's annual free-agent market will open on July 1 for the first time since 2019. With…
Philadelphia Flyers sign Travis Sanheim to eight year extension
Daily Faceoff The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Travis Sanheim to an eight year contract extension with a $6.25 million cap hit. “We’re extremely happy…
Can Jake Oettinger be the Dallas Stars’ future in goal?
ESPN JAKE OETTINGER FELT INVINCIBLE. The Dallas Stars were in a Game 7 overtime against the Calgary Flames in the first round of last season's playoffs. They were there because…
Believe or blow up?: Maple Leafs’ season feels like last shot to get it right
Sportsnet Training camps so often bubble with giddy excitement and high hopes for the 82 winnable games laid out on the calendar. This guy is…
Michael Bunting’s Next Deal Will Have Roster Ripple Effect for Maple Leafs
The Hockey Writers According to TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun, the Toronto Maples are interested in talking to Michael Bunting about a long-term extension. While the two sides…
Leafs may consider eight-year deal with Michael Bunting when talks open
TSN After a breakout season in Toronto, it appears the Maple Leafs and forward Michael Bunting could explore a max-length extension this year. Bunting is…
NHL will interview Lightning’s Ian Cole during investigation
ESPN Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole will have an in-person interview on Wednesday in New York as part of the NHL's investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against…
CEO Scott Smith, entire Hockey Canada Board step down
Sportsnet Scott Smith, who came under fire for how Hockey Canada has handled allegations of sexual assaults by two Canadian world junior teams, stepped down…
Juraj Slafkovsky makes Canadiens’ opening night roster
The Source First overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky will start his rookie campaign with the Montreal Canadiens after the club finalized roster cuts Monday. The coaching staff called Slafkovsky, Arber Xhekaj, Jordan…