The Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Kirby Dach will likely miss a significant amount of time due to an injury sustained during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Dach, who was hit by Blackhawks defenseman Jarred Tinordi in the first period, was sent into the Chicago bench. The exact details of Dach’s injury have not
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The Carolina Hurricanes managed to hold on for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Kings despite blowing a three-goal lead. The Hurricanes got off to a strong start, but the Kings fought back and made it a close game until the very end. While the Hurricanes were able to secure the win, they were
The Chicago Blackhawks have entered a new chapter in their storied history with the arrival of rookie sensation Connor Bedard. Ever since winning the 2023 NHL draft lottery, the Blackhawks have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to draft Bedard and unleash his undeniable talent on the ice. Now, with a couple of games under his
The Colorado Avalanche has made a significant move to solidify their defensive core by re-signing defenseman Devon Toews to a seven-year contract. Bringing Toews back ensures that the Avalanche will maintain their top defensive pairing alongside Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar for at least three more seasons. General manager Chris MacFarland expressed the importance of
In a moment that was celebrated by hockey legends such as Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito during the start of the Boston Bruins’ 100th season, Connor Bedard, the young Chicago Blackhawks phenom, scored his first career NHL goal. Despite the Blackhawks’ 3-1 loss to Boston, Bedard expressed relief and excitement about this milestone achievement. Holding
Former NHL executive Brian Burke has expressed his strong disapproval of the league’s recent decision to ban rainbow-colored stick tape, which players had been using to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. In a statement posted on social media, Burke criticized the ban, stating that it eliminates a meaningful way for players to express solidarity
The 2023-24 NHL season is finally here, and fans everywhere are buzzing with excitement. As the puck drops, questions arise. Will the Vegas Golden Knights repeat as Stanley Cup champions? Which team will rise to the top in each division? Who will be crowned the winners of individual awards? The cross-platform ESPN hockey family has
The Winnipeg Jets stunned the hockey world on Monday with the announcement of long-term contract extensions for star players Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck. The franchise cornerstones, who were set to become unrestricted free agents next summer, have committed to seven more years in Winnipeg. This move not only solidifies the Jets’ roster for the
The Ottawa Senators were eagerly awaiting the return of center Josh Norris for the start of the season. However, it seems that their hopes have been dashed as Norris is not yet ready to take the ice due to a shoulder injury that plagued him for most of last season. The 24-year-old was expected to
The Arizona Coyotes have taken a significant step towards ensuring greater accessibility for their fans by entering into a four-year broadcasting agreement with Scripps Sports. The deal, which was announced on Thursday, will see Scripps broadcast all non-national Coyotes games to approximately 3 million people in Arizona and Utah. With this move, the Coyotes will
Defenseman Jamie Drysdale has finally put an end to his prolonged absence from the Anaheim Ducks by signing a lucrative three-year, $6.9 million contract. The deal, which was announced by the Ducks before their penultimate preseason game against Arizona, ensures that Drysdale will remain with the team until the end of the 2025-26 season. A
After an impressive 13-season career in the NHL, forward Derek Stepan has officially announced his retirement. Stepan, who made history by recording a hat trick in his NHL debut, leaves behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and contributions to the teams he played for. Stepan burst onto the NHL scene with a memorable performance in