Max Pacioretty was in a unique, if not uncomfortable spot going into NHL free agency coming off tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the past year. … [Read more...] about Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year
Coyotes sign Zucker, bring back 3 players to kick off free agency
Arizona kicked off the free agency period by signing former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jason Zucker to a one-year deal, $5.3 million and brought back three popular former players on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Coyotes sign Zucker, bring back 3 players to kick off free agency
Flat salary cap and lack of high-profile stars lessens focus on start of NHL free agency
“Ultimately, I think people are looking at the free agency market and it’s kind of thin this year,” Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said. … [Read more...] about Flat salary cap and lack of high-profile stars lessens focus on start of NHL free agency
Blackhawks acquire Corey Perry from Lightning, adding more experience to Bedard-led rebuild
The Chicago Blackhawks continued surrounding their youth-laden and Connor Bedard-headed rebuild with yet another experienced veteran by acquiring forward Corey Perry in a trade with Tampa Bay on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks acquire Corey Perry from Lightning, adding more experience to Bedard-led rebuild
Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft on Wednesday night, kick-starting a hopeful new era with a highly skilled offensive forward. … [Read more...] about Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
Avalanche trade Alex Newhook to the Canadiens for late-first and early-second round picks
The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Alex Newhook to the Montreal Canadiens for a late first- and an early second-round pick, plus a minor-leaguer. … [Read more...] about Avalanche trade Alex Newhook to the Canadiens for late-first and early-second round picks
Connor McDavid is expected to win his third Hart Trophy as the NHL’s MVP
Connor McDavid is expected to win his third Hart Trophy as NHL MVP when the league reveals its award recipients at a ceremony Monday night. … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid is expected to win his third Hart Trophy as the NHL’s MVP
Panthers oust record-setting Bruins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
The Bruins are done, with a long offseason to think about their failure to capitalize on the greatest regular season in NHL history. … [Read more...] about Panthers oust record-setting Bruins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
Patrice Bergeron doesn’t travel with Bruins for games in Florida
Boston captain Patrice Bergeron did not accompany the Bruins on their trip to Florida for Games 3 and 4 of an Eastern Conference first-round series with the Panthers. … [Read more...] about Patrice Bergeron doesn’t travel with Bruins for games in Florida