Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow has tragically passed away at the age of 42 after a long and public battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. The entire hockey community is mourning the loss of a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to helping others. Despite facing the debilitating effects of ALS, Chris Snow remained
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In his highly anticipated preseason debut with the Chicago Blackhawks, Connor Bedard showcased his talent and potential as he contributed to the team’s 2-1 overtime victory against the St. Louis Blues. Despite his impressive performance, Bedard remains critical of his own abilities, expressing his belief that he can do even better. With two assists, including
The Calgary Flames have recently made significant moves to solidify their team for the upcoming season. One of the prominent issues facing the team entering training camp was the re-signing of center Mikael Backlund, and the Flames have successfully secured him with a two-year extension. Additionally, Backlund has been named the new captain of the
In a very somber and heart-wrenching update, Kelsie Snow, the wife of Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow, shared on social media that his health has taken a severe turn for the worse. Chris Snow, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2019, has been open about his condition along with the support of his
In a historic week for the National Hockey League (NHL), two women made breakthroughs in the sport. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) coach, Kori Cheverie, took her place behind the bench for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ preseason game on Sunday, followed by AHL coach Jessica Campbell leading the Seattle Kraken on Monday. Although women have
The Columbus Blue Jackets have made an addition to their coaching staff, bringing in Mark Recchi as an assistant coach under Pascal Vincent. Recchi, a former NHL player and Hockey Hall of Famer, brings a wealth of experience to the team. This hiring comes after the team’s admission of a previous mistake in hiring Mike
Former NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles, aged 29, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle crash in Nashville over the weekend. The accident occurred when the former Anaheim Ducks forward ran through a stop sign and collided with an SUV. Despite being taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Kerdiles succumbed to his injuries. The Metro Nashville
The NHL’s historic first preseason game in the Southern Hemisphere took place on Saturday, with the Los Angeles Kings facing off against the Arizona Coyotes at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. However, leading up to the game, there were concerns about the quality of the ice surface that had to be addressed. Social media was abuzz
After months of speculation and anticipation, the Ottawa Senators have officially announced the completion of their sale to a group led by Michael Andlauer. The NHL made the announcement on Thursday, revealing that the transfer of ownership has been unanimously approved by the league’s board of governors. With the sale now finalized, Andlauer will immediately
The Colorado Avalanche were dealt a blow during last season’s playoffs when forward Valeri Nichushkin suddenly went missing. With the team citing personal reasons, the absence left fans and media speculating about the true nature of his sudden departure. In a recent interview, Nichushkin briefly addressed the issue, but his remarks only fueled further curiosity.
Brad Marchand, famously known as the “Little Ball of Hate,” has accomplished yet another milestone in his illustrious career. The Boston Bruins recently announced that Marchand will be stepping into the role of captain for the 2023-24 season, becoming the 27th captain in the franchise’s history. This promotion comes as no surprise, considering Marchand’s dedication
The Chicago Blackhawks have made a significant decision regarding their team captaincy for the upcoming 2023-24 season. General manager Kyle Davidson announced on Tuesday that the franchise intends to withhold assigning a captain. This move comes after the departure of long-time captain Jonathan Toews, who held the position since 2008. With Toews currently an unrestricted