In a thrilling showdown on Saturday night, the Carolina Hurricanes managed to secure a hard-fought 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Despite blowing a three-goal lead, the Hurricanes showed resilience and determination to come out on top in the shootout. Jordan Martinook sealed the deal with a goal in the ninth round, leaving the
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The Chicago Blackhawks embarked on a new era as they emerged victorious in the 2023 NHL draft lottery, granting them the opportunity to select the highly-touted Connor Bedard. Without hesitation, the Blackhawks added Bedard to their roster, and his professional career has taken off on a remarkable trajectory. In just two games, Bedard has already
The Colorado Avalanche faced a daunting challenge this season in securing a long-term deal for defenseman Devon Toews. However, the team made a resounding statement by announcing his re-signing to a seven-year contract, worth $7.25 million annually starting next season. This move not only addresses the immediate concerns surrounding Toews’ contract, but it also solidifies
It was a night filled with celebration and nostalgia as the Boston Bruins kicked off their 100th season in the presence of hockey legends such as Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito. However, amidst the festivities, all eyes were on Chicago Blackhawks’ young phenom, Connor Bedard, as he took a significant step towards joining the ranks
Former NHL executive Brian Burke has expressed strong criticism towards the league’s decision to ban players from using rainbow-colored stick tape to show support for the LGBTQ+ community this season. In a statement posted on social media, Burke, who served as the NHL’s executive vice president and director of hockey operations, argued that the ban
The 2023-24 NHL season is about to begin, bringing with it a new season of excitement, rivalries, and high-stakes competition. As fans eagerly await the start of the season, the ESPN hockey family has come together to make their predictions for the winners of each division, the Stanley Cup champion, and the players who will
The Winnipeg Jets have made a significant move to solidify their future by signing Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck to identical seven-year contract extensions. This announcement comes as a relief to Jets fans, as both players were set to become unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. With rumors swirling about possible trade
The Ottawa Senators’ center, Josh Norris, was expected to be ready for the season opener after missing most of the previous season due to a shoulder injury. However, it seems that he won’t be able to lace up his skates just yet. Coach D.J. Smith stated that Norris has been ruled out for the opening
The Arizona Coyotes have made a significant move by securing a four-year broadcast agreement with Scripps Sports. With this deal, the Coyotes will become the second NHL team to offer over-the-air game broadcasts, following in the footsteps of the Vegas Golden Knights. The partnership aims to reach approximately 3 million viewers in Arizona and Utah,
Defenseman Jamie Drysdale has officially ended his lengthy absence from the team by signing a three-year, $6.9 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks. The deal was announced by the Ducks on Thursday, just before their penultimate preseason game against Arizona. With this agreement, Drysdale is now signed with the team until the 2025-26 season. Drysdale,
After a successful 13-year career in the National Hockey League (NHL), forward Derek Stepan made the difficult decision to retire. Stepan, known for his incredible NHL debut hat trick, played for four different teams throughout his career. In this article, we will take a closer look at Stepan’s journey, his accomplishments, and the impact he
The NHL community was shocked to hear the news of veteran forward Brandon Sutter’s retirement after 13 seasons in the league. Sutter, who last played in 2021, had been dealing with complications from COVID-19, which ultimately led to his decision to hang up his skates. The Edmonton Oilers had given him a chance to prove