Ryan O’Reilly is a unique player, perhaps so much so that his upcoming foray into unrestricted free agency is tough to forecast — because not many players have been in his situation before. The Blues captain is about four weeks into a six-week timetable to return from a broken foot, but his name remains one …
What could Ryan O’Reilly’s next contract look like? It’s not that straightforward Read More »
Sabers’ center Tage Thompson exited Wednesday’s 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes with an upper-body injury. Here’s what you need to know: Thompson missed practice Monday with a maintenance day due to an upper-body injury. He returned to skating Tuesday and Wednesday but was seen winning on the bench during the second period against the …
During this lull in the NHL schedule, what better chance will we get to turn our attention beyond the normal hustle and bustle of the regular season and check in on the young players in the Penguins’ organization? Every summer, Pensburgh ranks and counts down the list of the top 25 young players with Penguin …
Winter Update: How the Top 25 Under 25 are faring in their seasons Read More »
You didn’t pay much attention to it this story because (a) why would you? and (b) see (a). But HockeyWorld was aflutter about the news that ESPN/TNT ratings for its NHL TV packages are down 22 percent from last year, and this became a new stalking horse for kneeling Gary Bettman in the junction as …
Peter Worrell had to dig back into his memory bank to recall the last time he recorded a hat trick. For those curious: It was on Jan. 27, 1998, with the Beast of New Haven of the American Hockey League — a little less than three months shy of his NHL debut with the Florida …
Florida Panthers, NHL alumni play charity game ahead of All-Star Game Read More »
In collaboration with Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, ESPN & The Walt Disney Company will present a one-hour multi-platform storytelling event, “GR8TNESS,” documenting Ovechkin’s historic goal-scoring milestone and record-breaking career to date. Ovechkin made history on December 23, 2022, when he scored his 802nd career goal against the Winnipeg Jets at …
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The setting was idyllic. The Islanders gathered for their annual charity golf tournament last Sept. 19 at Glen Oaks Golf Club in Old Westbury on Long Island on a bright, sunny late-summer morning. The temperature hovered in the low 70s as the players began teeing off for charity. Lou Lamoriello wasn’t golfing that day, and …
Lou Lamoriello’s last stand? Islanders, GM face pivotal month after Bo Horvat trade Read More »
The Boston Bruins didn’t get back in the win column without some fisticuffs between AJ Greer and Wayne Simmonds on Wednesday night. It all began after Greer netted a goal past Ilya Samsonov to give Boston a two-goal lead in the third period. Just seconds later, when the Bruins and Maple Leafs resettled to face …
Bruins’ AJ Greer ‘Couldn’t Say No’ To Fight With Wayne Simmonds Read More »
Aliaxei Protas He may be one of the Capitals’ best process players this season, but the talented forward is headed back to the minor leagues. This morning, after the Capitals’ pulled out a 4-3 overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Washington sent “Pro” back to the AHL’s Hershey Bears. The Belarusian forward could suit …
Aliaksei Protas sent to Hershey Bears ahead of the All-Star Break and Capitals’ bye week Read More »
All around the league we’re seeing players sent back to the AHL for the upcoming break, to save money for their NHL club and stay fresh with minor league action. For the Los Angeles Kings, that means Tobias Bjornfot, Samuel Fagemoand Alex Turcotte are all on their way back to the Ontario Reign. Despite still …
