Canadian Press

Members of NHL community and beyond pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Bob Cole

By: Canadian Press

He died Wednesday night in St. John's, N.L., surrounded by his family, his daughter, Megan Cole, told the CBC.

Yesterday

Blackhawks agree to a 6-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic

By: Canadian Press

The team announced the move on Thursday. The contract runs through the 2029-30 season with a $4.6 million salary-cap hit.

Yesterday

Utah hockey fans welcome the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home

By: Canadian Press

Players and coaches were greeted at the airport in morning by a crowd of approximately 100 players from local youth hockey programs. The kids chanted “Go, Utah! Go, Utah!”

2 days ago

Goaltender Ivan Fedotov signs a two-year, $6.5M deal with the Flyers after long journey to the NHL

By: Canadian Press

Fedotov made his long-awaited Flyers debut earlier this month after being selected in the seventh round of the 2015 draft.

3 days ago

New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier has post-season surgery on his shoulder

By: Canadian Press

The Devils said Meier had the surgery on Tuesday, eight days after their highly-anticipated season ended without a playoff berth.

3 days ago

Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011

By: Canadian Press

Some 11 years after being fired as the Sabres' winningest coach, and following head-coaching stops in Dallas and New Jersey, the 64-year-old Ruff is getting his old job back after being hired by the Sabres on Monday.

4 days ago

New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba may be the most interesting man in hockey

By: Canadian Press

The big-hitting American defenceman is also an artist, philanthropist, advocate and, most recently, an actor in a commercial urging early cancer detection. He might be the most interesting man in hockey.

April 19, 2024

Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild to return for next season at age 40

By: Canadian Press

The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension on Wednesday, bringing back the veteran for his age-40 season.

April 17, 2024

Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way

By: Canadian Press

Piece it all together, and more eyes are on the puck than ever before with the playoffs beginning this weekend.

April 16, 2024

Cutter Gauthier, the NCAA's leading scorer, signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Ducks

By: Canadian Press

Gauthier is likely to make his NHL debut on Thursday when the Ducks wrap up their season at Vegas.

April 14, 2024

Sweeney named GM of Canada's team for inaugural NHL 4 Nations Face-Off

By: Canadian Press

Hockey Canada announced its management team for the February 2025 tournament in a release Friday.

April 12, 2024

Defenseman Noah Hanifin signs an 8-year extension with the Golden Knights

By: Canadian Press

He was acquired from the Flames on March 6, and between the Calgary and Vegas has 44 points in 77 games, just four points off his career high two years ago.

April 11, 2024

Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg to retire at season's end after 12-year NHL career

By: Canadian Press

After starting his NHL career in Ottawa, he has been with the Ducks since 2013, serving as an alternate captain for the past five years.

April 11, 2024

A decade since Sochi, John Carlson is still playing big minutes for the Capitals at age 34

By: Canadian Press

John Carlson has played more hockey than anyone in the NHL this season not named Drew Doughty, and that volume has not gone unnoticed around the league.

April 10, 2024

Devils All-Star Jack Hughes out for the rest of the season, will have shoulder surgery

By: Canadian Press

Hughes, who has 27 goals and 47 assists, will have the surgery on Wednesday. It will be performed by Dr. Peter Millett in Vail, Colorado.

April 9, 2024

Canadiens defenceman Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

By: Canadian Press

The 23-year-old Xhekaj has missed two games since sustaining the injury to his left shoulder in a 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning last Thursday.

April 9, 2024

Penguins star Sidney Crosby among nominees for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

By: Canadian Press

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is among the nominees for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy revealed by the Professional Hockey Writers Association on Friday.

April 5, 2024

NHLers on the evolution of power plays and penalty killing

By: Canadian Press

The umbrella power-play setup with a player on either flank, one at the point and two closer to the net or in the slot opened up more opportunities. Seams were created with penalty killers stretched into uncomfortable spots.

April 3, 2024

Former CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins the Philadelphia Flyers

By: Canadian Press

Because Fedotov already had an NHL contract with the Flyers, the International Ice Hockey Federation last summer ruled in their favor and sanctioned him and CSKA.

March 29, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Simon Benoit to three-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The average annual value of the deal is US$1.35 million, the team said Friday.

March 29, 2024