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Remembering Johnny Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew shined on and off the ice
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Remembering Johnny Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew shined on and off the ice

Associated Press  

Getting a nickname in hockey is not only a sign of affection but a sense that a player has really made it. If you believe in him that strongly, then let’s do it because I know that small guys can play in the game.’” Feaster and assistant Craig Conroy the next couple of summers visited with Gaudreau and his family …

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Bill Zito, Chris Drury, Tom Fitzgerald picked as assistant GMs for USA Hockey’s 2026 Olympic team
8 months, 1 week ago

Bill Zito, Chris Drury, Tom Fitzgerald picked as assistant GMs for USA Hockey’s 2026 Olympic team

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Florida’s Bill Zito, the New York Rangers’ Chris Drury and New Jersey’s Tom Fitzgerald were announced Friday as assistant general managers for USA Hockey’s teams that will compete in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off next year and then the 2026 Olympics in Italy. “It’s an exciting time in USA Hockey and we’re focused on bringing home championships …

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NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid

Associated Press  

TORONTO — In the aftermath of the 2023 NHL All-Star skills competition that was confusing, disjointed and went off poorly in the arena and on television, Gary Bettman asked Connor McDavid for his thoughts. Back was the popular player draft, which took place Thursday night with captains McDavid, Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon and brothers Quinn and Jack Hughes picking their …

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NHL Player Tiers 2023-24: Connor McDavid still the king, young players rising
1 year, 3 months ago

NHL Player Tiers 2023-24: Connor McDavid still the king, young players rising

New York Times  

By Dom Luszczyszyn, Sean Gentille and Shayna Goldman The 2023-24 NHL season kicks off Oct. 10. Tiers over time Projected stats Tier 2 — Franchise CAR C 26 2B Aleksander Barkov Why he's here Every forward in 2B had folks in his corner — “put all those guys in a hat, and whoever comes out first doesn’t really matter,” as …

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Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
1 year, 5 months ago

Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Connor Bedard can finally appreciate looking forward to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks after spending the past few months avoiding the subject. And the Blackhawks — and their fans who began chanting “Let’s go, Hawks!” in Music City after Bedard was selected with the first pick in the NHL draft on Wednesday night — can begin looking …

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2024 NHL Draft top prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s early ranking
1 year, 8 months ago

2024 NHL Draft top prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s early ranking

New York Times  

Welcome to my first official look at the 2024 NHL Draft class. Eiserman’s a dynamic shot creator who has taken whatever he has wanted all season at the NTDP this year, both with the U17 team, where he scored at a goal per game and chased down records at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, as well as more recently with …

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Bryan Marchment, former NHL defenseman and Sharks scout, dies at 53
2 years, 5 months ago

Bryan Marchment, former NHL defenseman and Sharks scout, dies at 53

New York Times  

San Jose Sharks' longtime scout and NHL veteran Bryan Marchment died Wednesday at age 53, the team announced. "Bryan's lifelong love of hockey was unparalleled, and he was amongst the most dedicated, physical, and fiercest players to ever play the game," the Sharks said in a statement. "We cannot put into words the heartbreak that we felt today upon hearing …

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NHL Draft 2022: Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler debate the top prospects
2 years, 6 months ago

NHL Draft 2022: Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler debate the top prospects

New York Times  

Follow our coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft live. Naoko Asano: We’re here today to debate the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft — specifically, the ones you two really disagree on. He’s another one of the very heaviest players in this draft and while he moves well for his size and actually takes a great deal of pride …

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McDavid’s NHL MVP defense begins with defensive improvement
3 years, 3 months ago

McDavid’s NHL MVP defense begins with defensive improvement

Associated Press  

Connor McDavid did not take much time off after he and the Edmonton Oilers were swept out of the playoffs in the first round. McDavid’s preparations take another step this week, skating with more than a dozen other players at the annual BioSteel pro hockey camp, and becoming a better all-around player is his focus. “It’s lots of battle drills, …

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EXPLAINER: How leagues investigate gambling allegations
3 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: How leagues investigate gambling allegations

Associated Press  

Allegations from his estranged wife that Evander Kane bet on hockey games, including his own, and tried to lose for profit have sparked an NHL investigation into the San Jose Sharks forward’s gambling activities. On social media, Anna Kane wrote: “How does the NHL let a compulsive gambling addict still play when he’s obviously throwing games to win money?” and …

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Blackhawks acquire Seth Jones, agree on $76M, 8-year deal
3 years, 5 months ago

Blackhawks acquire Seth Jones, agree on $76M, 8-year deal

Associated Press  

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Seth Jones is now with the Chicago Blackhawks and could become the organization’s cornerstone on the blue line. “Thrilled to be able to add someone like Seth Jones to our team,” general manager Stan Bowman said on a video call after the first round. Bowman called Jones “one of the few players that can do everything.” “He’s …

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NHL Trade Deadline Big Board: Taylor Hall, Mattias Ekholm and 28 others who could be dealt
3 years, 9 months ago

NHL Trade Deadline Big Board: Taylor Hall, Mattias Ekholm and 28 others who could be dealt

New York Times  

Three events occurred since the last update to The Athletic’s NHL Trade Deadline Big Board that shakes things up a bit. “And I’d rather have DeBrusk than a late first-round pick.” One GM also mentioned that if the Bruins could ever make the dollars work, Viktor Arvidsson would be of interest in a potential Nashville trade. “We’ve got to.” One …

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Oilers’ Draisaitl is first German to win Hart as NHL MVP
4 years, 3 months ago

Oilers’ Draisaitl is first German to win Hart as NHL MVP

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Stanley Cup Final is in Edmonton, and Oilers star Leon Draisaitl made history Monday night. Draisaitl joins former NBA star Dirk Nowitzki as the only German players to earn MVP honors in one of the four major North American professional sports leagues. “He’s always been someone that I look up and it’s a big honor for …

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Hockey makes progress in midst of awakening about racism
4 years, 4 months ago

Hockey makes progress in midst of awakening about racism

Associated Press  

Anson Carter filled his time in pandemic isolation walking 11 miles a day, sometimes with his dogs, around his Atlanta neighborhood. He’ll get that chance beginning Tuesday, when NBC Sports launches a new “Hockey Culture” show spearheaded by Carter — a 10-year NHL player — to “try to change the culture of hockey, one interview at a time.” The initiative …

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