In today’s NHL rumors rundown, as tiring as it seems to be for fans, it’s got to be even more tiring for the Minnesota Wild, specifically GM Bill Geurin, that the deal with Kirill Kaprizov isn’t done yet. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators have reportedly made a big contract pitch to Brady Tkachuk in an effort
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll share news and comment about Auston Matthews’ wrist injury. Second, I’ll share a recent video from “The Maple Leafs’ Lounge” that speaks about replacing Zach Hyman and talk about one aspect of the kind of player who can help replace him with Maple Leafs’
7:09 PM ET Associated Press Former Boston Bruins center Fred Stanfield, the mild-mannered sidekick to Bobby Orr on the high-scoring teams of the early 1970s, has died. He was 77. Stanfield died Monday and the Bruins announced his death Tuesday. A cause of death was not given. A native of Toronto, Stanfield played six seasons
In many ways, Tyler Angle had already beaten the odds when the Blue Jackets made him the 212th overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft. It’s an incredible accomplishment to reach that point in any hockey career, especially for someone like Angle who was told throughout his life he just didn’t have what it took
MIAMI (AP) — Spencer Knight ended last season as Florida’s heir apparent at goaltender. Thing is, it’s just not apparent to Knight yet. Set to begin his first full pro season, Knight is tuning up for training camp by going through a development camp with the Panthers that ends Tuesday and a showcase tournament that
One of the top reasons the Dallas Stars missed the playoffs last season was their performance in tight games. They finished the season with a record of 23-19-14 and missed the playoffs by just three points. Heading into the first full season in two years, this team knows they will need to perform better in
The Vancouver Canucks signing Luke Schenn this offseason may become the most underrated free-agent acquisition. The two-time Stanley Cup winner should help the Canucks return to the playoffs. He is already a fan favourite and will be a valuable piece of the team on and off the ice throughout the season. First Trip to Vancouver
Pierre Dorion was visibly giddy at the return of hockey to the Canadian Tire Centre. Never mind that this was just Day 1 of a scaled-back development camp with fewer than 25 skaters and goalies on the ice and none of the NCAA prospects, who are already at school. The Senators general manager walked clear
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (AP) — The NHL’s Nashville Predators’ home arena will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test at least through Nov. 15. That makes the Predators the 14th NHL team using similar requirements. The Bridgestone Arena policy announced Monday applies to all events being held inside the facility, which includes the
Auston Matthews is hoping his troublesome left wrist will be ready in time for the start of the new NHL season. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ star centre, who scored a league-high 41 goals in 52 games last season while dealing with the nagging injury, had surgery on the joint Aug. 13. The team said at
The task of projecting potential breakout candidates from teams within the NHL’s elite is always a much more arduous endeavor than having to sift through the scraps of the league’s metaphorical garbage bin. The basement-dwellers can offer the steady playing time and appetizing power play opportunities which often lead to increased production, things that perennial
In this week’s Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors rundown, we’ll break down trade rumours, roster updates, including Christina Dvorak, Matthias Norlinder and much more. Development Camp The Canadiens development camp is set to begin this week, Sept. 15 to 21, and they have invited 27 players who will take part in three games, two versus
1:30 PM ET Sylvain Lefebvre is out as a Columbus Blue Jackets assistant over his decision to not receive a COVID-19 vaccine, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen confirmed Monday. “Per NHL protocol, he is unable to do the job we hired him for,” Kekalainen told ESPN. Last month, the NHL sent a memo to its teams
FRISCO, Texas — Making the jump from the AHL to the NHL is difficult for any player. Making it for a skilled forward might be the toughest job in the sport. While a goalie, a defenseman or a checking line forward will get a similar assignment in trying to make the big team, a skilled
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets said Monday that the team has replaced an assistant coach who declined to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Sylvain Lefebvre was replaced on coach Brad Larsen’s staff by Steve McCarthy because “Lefebvre has decided not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and thus will not be able to perform
The Columbus Blue Jackets said Monday that the team has replaced an assistant coach who declined to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Sylvain Lefebvre was replaced on coach Brad Larsen’s staff by Steve McCarthy because “Lefebvre has decided not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and thus will not be able to perform the duties required of
The Chicago Blackhawks are entering a new era of hockey. The dynasty that we all knew and loved is all but gone. The only members of the dynasty that remain on the Hawks today are Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, but this could still be an exciting era. Going into next season, the team will
The Ottawa Senators‘ Development and Rookie camp kicked off this weekend and will run until Sept. 20 at the Canadian Tire Centre. Development camp, from Sept. 11-14, will focus on on-ice skills and training as well as presentations off-ice. Rookie camp, from Sept. 15 through Sept. 20, will mainly focus on daily on-ice practices, led