After 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), veteran forward Brandon Sutter has made the difficult decision to retire. Sutter, who last played in the NHL in 2021, dealt with complications from COVID-19 that hindered his ability to be on the ice. Despite joining the Edmonton Oilers on a professional tryout (PTO) during training
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The hockey community was struck with grief as news broke of the passing of Calgary Flames assistant general manager, Chris Snow, at the age of 42. Snow had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, for over two years. His death was confirmed by the Flames on Saturday night, leaving
Connor Bedard, the highly anticipated rookie for the Chicago Blackhawks, made his mark in his first preseason game on Thursday night. The Original Six franchise’s fans were eager to see their new star in action, and Bedard did not disappoint. Despite feeling that he could do better, Bedard showcased his skills by contributing two assists
The Calgary Flames have made significant moves to address two urgent matters that were hanging over the team. First, they have signed center Mikael Backlund to a well-deserved two-year contract extension. Second, they have appointed him as the new captain of the team. These decisions have resolved two crucial issues facing the Flames as they
The Calgary Flames assistant general manager, Chris Snow, who has been bravely battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has recently taken a turn for the worse. His wife, Kelsie Snow, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, revealing that Chris went into cardiac arrest on Tuesday. The outlook is grim
The National Hockey League has witnessed a remarkable week with two significant milestones for women in coaching positions. Kori Cheverie, coach of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), took to the bench for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ preseason game on Sunday. Following that, Jessica Campbell, an AHL coach, did the same for the Seattle Kraken on
The Columbus Blue Jackets have made an exciting addition to their coaching staff with the appointment of Mark Recchi as an assistant coach. Recchi brings a wealth of experience to the team, having been in the National Hockey League for over three decades. This article will delve into Recchi’s impressive career, his previous coaching role,
Tragedy struck the hockey world on Saturday with the untimely death of former NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles. The 29-year-old Anaheim Ducks forward lost his life in a motorcycle crash in Nashville. This devastating news has left the hockey community in shock and mourning the loss of a talented athlete. Nicolas Kerdiles had a promising career
Melbourne, Australia was the host of the NHL’s first preseason game in the Southern Hemisphere. However, the event was marred by issues with the quality of the ice at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. Despite attempts to address the problem, concerns regarding the ice surface persisted and were even shared on social media. Ice Quality Problems
After months of anticipation and negotiations, the long-awaited sale of the Ottawa Senators has been finalized. The National Hockey League (NHL) recently announced that the transfer of the franchise to a group led by Michael Andlauer has received unanimous approval from the league’s board of governors. This new ownership marks an exciting chapter for the
Last season, Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin left the team unexpectedly during a playoff series against the Seattle Kraken. The team cited “personal reasons” for his absence, but details were scarce. As the new season begins, Nichushkin has chosen not to elaborate on the situation, leaving fans and analysts curious about what truly happened. In this
In a surprising move, the Boston Bruins have named Brad Marchand as the 27th captain in franchise history ahead of the 2023-24 season. Marchand, known for his tenacity and competitive nature, has spent his entire 15-year career with the Bruins. This announcement comes after the retirement of long-time captain Patrice Bergeron, who also spent his