Tij Iginila doesn’t shy away from his famous last name, instead embracing the expectations that come with being the son of a Hockey Hall of Famer. The 17-year-old is so comfortable being Jarome Iginla’s son, he welcomes the possibility of following his father’s footsteps should he be selected by the Calgary Flames in the NHL draft this weekend in Las …
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be away from the club for an undetermined amount of time, the league announced Sunday. Neither the NHL nor the Blue Jackets will disclose Laine’s reason for entering the program, which assists players and their families with mental health, substance abuse and other matters. “Out …