Since entering the American Hockey League during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season, Egor Sokolov has been an offensive difference-maker for the Belleville Senators. The imposing 6-foot-4 215-pound right-winger has used his size and skill to be a consistent contributor on the scoresheet, having tallied 75 points (34G, 41A) in 99 career games. However, when the 22-year-old native of
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Over eight years ago, in late March of 2013, Calgary Flames fans were heartbroken to see not only their best leader, but one of the best leaders in NHL history in Jarome Iginla get traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The move didn’t come as much of a shock, as his contract was set to expire
VANCOUVER – After a difficult year, Brock Boeser has committed to sticking with the Vancouver Canucks. The club announced Friday it has signed a three-year contract worth US$6.65 million per season with the 25-year-old right-winger. The agreement means Boeser, a restricted free agent, and the Canucks will avoid arbitration. “We wanted to keep Brock. Brock
After a difficult year, Brock Boeser has committed to sticking with the Vancouver Canucks. The club announced Friday it has signed a three-year contract worth $6.65 million US per season with the 25-year-old right-winger. The agreement means Boeser, a restricted free agent, and the Canucks will avoid arbitration. “We wanted to keep Brock. Brock is
At first glance, it might seem tough for the Chicago Blackhawks to successfully trade Tyler Johnson. In his first season with the club, he appeared in just 26 games (while posting seven points) after a neck injury and a concussion limited his playing time. Furthermore, he carries a cap hit of $5 million for the
7:05 AM ET Growing up in Pittsburgh as an Alex Ovechkin fan wasn’t always easy for Logan Cooley. “I definitely got a lot of hate for that,” said Cooley, an 18-year-old center for the U.S. National Development team and a top 2022 NHL draft prospect. “I was a big Ovechkin fan. Loved the way he
The Vancouver Canucks have promoted Abbotsford Canucks head coach Trent Cull to assistant coach with the NHL club, and have named Jeremy Colliton the new head coach in Abbotsford. Former AHL head coach Mike Yeo has also joined Bruce Boudreau’s staff in Vancouver as an assistant. Cull has spent the last five seasons as head
Rod Gilbert and the New York Rangers were a perfect match. It’s been over half a century since Gilbert made his debut at the old Madison Square Garden (located on Eighth Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets), yet many of the franchise records he set during his tenure still stand. But it almost didn’t happen.
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets are finalizing a deal with Rick Bowness to become the team’s new head coach, according to multiple media reports. TSN was the first to report that Bowness and the Jets were close to a deal. Bowness spent most of the past three NHL seasons with the Dallas Stars, leading them
The Winnipeg Jets are finalizing a deal with Rick Bowness to become the team’s new head coach, according to multiple media reports. TSN was the first to report that Bowness and the Jets were close to a deal. Bowness spent most of the past three NHL seasons with the Dallas Stars, leading them to an
The St. Louis Blues must improve their defense in the 2022-23 season, but the answer isn’t Ryan McDonagh of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The other options on the market make more sense, whether it’s Jakob Chychrun, Ivan Provorov, or Travis Sanheim. Related: Blues Defense Needs Creative Solutions A trade for McDonagh would take far too
7:00 AM ET The 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs have ended, with the Colorado Avalanche winning their first Cup since 2001. As the runner-up Tampa Bay Lightning and the other 30 non-Cup winners look to prevent an Avs repeat next season, there are a number of lingering questions on how exactly they’ll go about doing it.
📝 by Patrick Williams Daniil Miromanov has never been afraid to hit the road for a new adventure. July’s arrival means that offseason training is well underway for most American Hockey League players, Miromanov included. The Henderson Silver Knights defenseman played his last game on April 22 ― missing the final week of the regular
Deep drafts do not come around often, but when they do it is best to take advantage of the high-end prospect pool. The Buffalo Sabres have three picks in the 2022 Draft and will be selecting at ninth overall, 16th overall, and 28th overall. Buffalo is in need of a rejuvenated and revamped prospect pool,
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have hired Derek Lalonde to coach their rebuilding team, hoping the two-time Stanley Cup-winning assistant can make all the right moves to make the franchise relevant again. Lalonde spent the past four years on Jon Cooper’s staff with the Tampa Bay Lightning, a stretch that included championships in
Victor Mete says he was not involved in an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team. Mete was loaned by the Montreal Canadiens to the national men’s junior team in December 2017. Hockey Canada quietly settled a lawsuit last month after a woman, now 24, claimed she was assaulted by
It was five years ago that former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin shocked the hockey world and traded fan-favorite defenseman P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Shea Weber. The trade immediately split the Canadiens fanbase into two sides: one that despised the trade, the other that loved it. On the one
8:48 PM ET The Boston Bruins are set to name Jim Montgomery as their new head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday, confirming multiple reports. The appointment is expected to be made official Friday, the same day Montgomery’s contract as an assistant coach with the St. Louis Blues expires. The 53-year-old Montgomery replaces Bruce Cassidy,