OTTAWA – There aren’t a lot of openings on the Ottawa Senators roster, but head coach D.J. Smith still has some decisions to make. With back-to-back pre-season games coming up against the Montreal Canadiens, those decisions might soon become a little clearer. Smith will be looking to reduce his roster and cuts will likely come
Month: September 2021
Now you see Nikolaj Ehlers, now you don’t. Winnipeg Jets fans might miss the speedy winger’s flight path if they blink this season. Ehlers worked on boosting his takeoff during the summer. “You do sprints, you do all kinds of things like jumps, weighted jumps, everything to kind of build on that first few steps
It’s always a tricky balancing act when it comes to promoting prospects into full-time NHL players. No two players are the same, and there are always valid arguments for either side. Related: Minnesota Wild Season Preview Articles The Minnesota Wild will face some of those questions this training camp with a few prospects who will
One player that has stood out over the Seattle Kraken’s first three pre-season games is Morgan Geekie. The former Carolina Hurricane is leaving his mark and showing why he deserves to be in the opening night lineup. Here is how he has done so far this pre-season. Game One versus Vancouver Unfortunately, the stat tracking
7:00 AM ET Aesthetics matter in hockey. The player with the wooliest thicket of playoff beard competes with the might of King Leonidas of Sparta. The team that gets the spiffy state-of-the-art arena stands just a bit taller in its skates. I think the New York Islanders are a playoff team this season not because
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jean-Francois Berube to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2021-22 season. Berube enters his 11th pro season in 2021-22 after making 19 appearances with the Ontario Reign last season. He posted a record of 7-9-2 with a 3.39 goals-against average and an .885 save percentage. Berube has appeared
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago captain Jonathan Toews played for the first time in more than a year Wednesday night in the Blackhawks’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Toews assisted on Dominik Kubalik’s goal late in the first period in the exhibition game and opened the shootout with a goal. The 33-year-old forward
Mark Giordano didn’t wait until the NHL regular season to return to the Saddledome. The former Flames captain feels it’s important to get pre-season games in with the Seattle Kraken, who plucked the defenceman from Calgary in the July 22 expansion draft. Giordano, who turns 38 on Sunday, was a Flame for 14 years and
We learned important lessons during the Dallas Stars training camp. Some of the burning questions have been answered as the team begins their preseason schedule and closes in on opening night. From the health of key players to variations in the lineup, here is what we know now. Seguin, Radulov, Hintz, & Bishop Health Updates
There are some great options from the Philadelphia Flyers that will be available late in fantasy hockey drafts. Between a breakout campaign, a resurgence, and a bright future, these options shouldn’t disappoint, especially at the spots they will be selected at. Certain players lose a ton of value from not covering all the stats used
12:50 PM ET Defenseman Jalen Smereck of HC Donbass said he won’t play another game in the Ukrainian Hockey League until Kremenchuk forward Andrei Deniskin is “removed from the league” for making a racist gesture to him on Sunday. In the second period of their game, Deniskin shouted at Smereck, who is Black, and then
Transitions to a new era are everywhere except on the NHL roster, which is probably a good thing for the New York Islanders organization — the NHL club, after all, is a Stanley Cup playoff semifinalists the past two seasons. That team moves into UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., in November. Their AHL team in
SEATTLE (AP) — The question will hang over the Seattle Kraken throughout their inaugural season, even if it’s probably unfair. Can they come close to matching what Vegas did in its first season in 2017-18? It seems preposterous to think Seattle is going to find the same combination of talent, skill, luck and a little
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Quick note before we get started: No newsletter tomorrow as we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Back Friday. Junior hockey is finally getting back to normal When
Ah, the tell-tale signs of fall – the wind bites, the leaves brown, and the start of the NHL regular season rapidly approaches. What better time to fire off several bold predictions for the Colorado Avalanche as they embark upon their journey through the 2021-22 season. This collection of takes ranges from the merely eyebrow-raising,
Looking for all the best St. Louis Blues 2021-22 season preview content in one place? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. Below, you can find all the latest articles from our expert team of Blues writers who want to get you prepared for the upcoming season. My name is Kyle, and I’m
9:12 AM ET The Ukrainian Hockey League has suspended HC Kremenchuk forward Andrei Deniskin for a minimum of three games for making a racist gesture at defenseman Jalen Smereck of HC Donbass in a game Sunday. The suspension includes an additional 10 games that Deniskin can avoid serving if he pays a fine. In the
Sep 24, 2021 SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the following promotions and additions to the team’s hockey operations department. Chris O’Hearn has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. He joined the Wild as Director of Hockey Operations prior to the start of the 2019-20 season. His responsibilities include
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 18
- Next Page »