The mandate would not apply to professional leagues, including the NHL, which currently does not have any cut-proof safety requirements for players. … [Read more...] about International Ice Hockey Federation to mandate neck guards after the death of a player by skate cut
New Jersey Devils lose D Hamilton, F Nosek indefinitely after surgeries
New Jersey defenseman Dougie Hamilton and forward Tomas Nosek are out indefinitely after both had surgeries this week. … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils lose D Hamilton, F Nosek indefinitely after surgeries
Seattle Kraken to be without forward Jaden Schwartz for six weeks because of upper body injury
Jaden Schwartz was injured during Seattle’s loss at Chicago. … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken to be without forward Jaden Schwartz for six weeks because of upper body injury
Corey Perry says he’s seeking help for alcohol abuse after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
Corey Perry emailed a statement apologizing for behavior he called “inappropriate and wrong.” … [Read more...] about Corey Perry says he’s seeking help for alcohol abuse after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
Patrick Kane signs with the Detroit Red Wings for the rest of the NHL season
Patrick Kane is joining the Detroit Red Wings for the rest of the season, choosing the championship-rich franchise over other suitors for the four-time All-Star’s return to the NHL from hip surgery. … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane signs with the Detroit Red Wings for the rest of the NHL season
Blackhawks say Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and move to terminate his contract
The Chicago Blackhawks said Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and took a step Tuesday toward terminating his contract. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks say Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and move to terminate his contract
Minnesota Wild fire head coach Dean Evason and assistant Bob Woods after losing 14 of their first 19 games
Evason is the second NHL coach fired this season after the Edmonton Oilers dismissed Jay Woodcroft and replaced him with Kris Knoblauch. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild fire head coach Dean Evason and assistant Bob Woods after losing 14 of their first 19 games
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson says Corey Perry will be away from the team for foreseeable future
Perry was acquired from Tampa Bay in a June trade, then agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson says Corey Perry will be away from the team for foreseeable future
Avalanche defenseman Girard enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Girard said in a statement that anxiety and depression led to alcohol abuse. … [Read more...] about Avalanche defenseman Girard enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program