NHL
The best women’s hockey players in the world aren’t the only ones in the sport excited about the new pro league launching in January.
Tuesday’s Time Schedule
The National Hockey League’s first preseason game in the Southern Hemisphere went ahead after officials apparently solved some issues with the quality of the ice at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.
The sale of the Ottawa Senators is finally official. The NHL announced Thursday that the transfer of the club to a group led by Michael Andlauer has been unanimously approved by the league’s board of governors, and that the transaction has been completed.
The way last season went for André Burakovsky, the Seattle Kraken forward didn’t have the chance at a relaxed summer.
Connor Bedard has arrived at his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks. Even Bedard, used to the hockey spotlight and incredibly composed at just 18 years old, knew it was a moment.
Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averted questions concerning his sudden absence from a playoff series last season for what the team explained was personal reasons.
Evgeny Kuznetsov is still with the Washington Capitals after another summer of trade rumors. He wouldn’t say if he directly asked for a trade after a second down season over the past three years.
Andrei Svechnikov is back on the ice for the Carolina Hurricanes to start training camp in his recovery from a serious knee injury.
The Edmonton Oilers will be in the discussion of Stanley Cup favorites again this season. Their goaltending will be under scrutiny again.
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he’s not expected to play this season.
The Boston Bruins named Brad Marchand captain on Wednesday. The “C” that had been worn by the soft-spoken and universally revered Patrice Bergeron now goes on the sweater of a player known for being an instigator.
Training camps open around the NHL 100 days since the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup for the first time by defeating the Florida Panthers in the final.
There were times this summer when Matthew Tkachuk wondered if he would be ready for training camp, wondered if the fractured sternum that he tried to play through in the Stanley Cup final would allow him to be on the ice when this season started.
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos says he is disappointed about the lack of discussions with the team about a new contract as players report for training camp.
The Chicago Blackhawks will not have a captain this season. General manager Kyle Davidson made the announcement.
Connor Bedard is the most-hyped hockey player since Connor McDavid. But the Chicago Blackhawks top pick is far from the only rookie to watch in the NHL this season.
The Florida Panthers have a new naming rights deal. It’s one that comes with the team set to open the defense of its Eastern Conference championship and having finally established itself as a true Stanley Cup contender.
Columbus Blue Jackets owners and executives were contrite about the turmoil caused by the forced resignation of controversial coach Mike Babcock.
Mike Babcock has resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after just two months on the job following revelations that he asked players to show him photos on their phones.
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are still planning to hold a World Cup of Hockey in February 2025.
New Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock says he did nothing wrong in asking players to show him photos off their phone.
The Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms with forward Tomas Tatar on a one-year contract. Tatar will make $1.5 million this season.
The St. Louis Blues say defenseman Torey Krug injured his right foot while training for the coming NHL season.
Offseason acquisition Josh Archibald has been placed on unconditional waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Chicago Blackhawks will retire Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios’ No. 7 jersey. The Blackhawks had Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder deliver the news to his longtime friend during the band’s concert at the United Center on Thursday night.
The Ottawa Senators signed defenseman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year, $64.4 million contract extension.
The Arizona Coyotes have signed general manager Bill Armstrong to a multiyear extension as the franchise continues its rebuild. Terms of the deal were not released.
Connor Bedard took another step in his path from top pick in the NHL draft to his pro debut with the Chicago Blackhawks.
NHL free agent forward Patrick Kane tells The Associated Press he’s been on the ice about 20 times already and is on track, if not ahead of the initial four to six month projection in returning to play since having hip resurfacing surgery on June 1.
Carl Hagelin has decided to retire from the NHL because of an eye injury that was too severe to return.