The NHL is deciding whether to participate in the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014. … [Read more...] about Hockey boss expects NHL Olympic decision next month
Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic
The 15th version of the NHL Winter Classic had a decidedly local flair as both the Kraken and Golden Knights tapped into two of the most well-known aspects of their communities. … [Read more...] about Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic
Senators name Steve Staios as GM, removing interim tag, and add Dave Poulin, Ryan Bowness to staff
The Ottawa Senators removed the interim tag and appointed Steve Staios the team’s general manager. … [Read more...] about Senators name Steve Staios as GM, removing interim tag, and add Dave Poulin, Ryan Bowness to staff
Girard set to return for Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
The league and Players’ Association said on Dec. 22 that Girard had entered the follow-up care phase of the joint program and was cleared to resume practicing. … [Read more...] about Girard set to return for Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
Kuzmenko scores 2 as Canucks move atop Western Conference with 7-4 win over Sharks
Kuzmenko scored two goals in a 7-4 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. … [Read more...] about Kuzmenko scores 2 as Canucks move atop Western Conference with 7-4 win over Sharks
Former NHL player and coach Tony Granato diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Tony Granato posted on social media that he will begin treatment this week. … [Read more...] about Former NHL player and coach Tony Granato diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis
It’s the latest in a series of shakeups for the NHL team in Canada’s capital city from new owner Michael Andlauer. … [Read more...] about Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis
Death of Adam Johnson sparks renewed interest in guard mandates for youth hockey
Any sort of mandate in the NHL would require an agreement between the league and players’ union, which have been discussing skate blade safety for years. … [Read more...] about Death of Adam Johnson sparks renewed interest in guard mandates for youth hockey
Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen takes offense to comments from teammate’s dad, breaks out of slump
Ismo Lehkonen, a hockey analyst and the father of injured Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen, told Finnish public broadcaster YLE Mikko that Rantanen’s recent slump may be because “he didn’t have a terribly swell summer.” … [Read more...] about Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen takes offense to comments from teammate’s dad, breaks out of slump