In a move that kickstarted the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) draft, the Minnesota team set its sights on American forward Taylor Heise, making her the first overall pick. This groundbreaking moment marks the beginning of a new era for women’s hockey, as the PWHL aims to provide a platform for talented players to
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In a surprising turn of events, two executives from the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) recently met with players from the Columbus Blue Jackets to investigate allegations against their coach, Mike Babcock. The accusations center around Babcock’s alleged violation of players’ privacy by requesting to view photos on their cellphones. This unexpected meeting raises serious concerns
The NHL’s digitally enhanced dasherboards (DED) have been the subject of fan criticisms since their debut season. The DED technology allows for the replacement of camera-visible arena ads with digital ads on local, national, and international broadcasts. While some viewers have grown comfortable with the digital ad boards, there have been concerns regarding technical glitches,
The hockey world is once again in the midst of controversy as allegations arise against Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock. Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette claimed on a recent podcast that Babcock had acted inappropriately by asking players to show him photos on their cellphones. While both Babcock and the team’s captain Boone Jenner
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield recently gave an optimistic update on his recovery from shoulder surgery. Speaking at the Canadiens’ charity golf tournament, Caufield expressed excitement about his progress and confirmed that he will be ready to start training camp on time this fall. The talented forward underwent surgery for a torn labrum on February
The 2023 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class was revealed on Friday by USA Hockey, and it is a star-studded lineup that includes former NHL players Dustin Brown and Jamie Langenbrunner. Alongside them, longtime executive Brian Burke, women’s star Katie King Crowley, and official Brian Murphy will also be inducted into the prestigious hall. This
The Ottawa Senators made a significant move in solidifying their future by signing defenseman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year contract worth $8.05 million annually. The 21-year-old, who was selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft, had an impressive rookie season and proved himself to be a vital asset to the team.
After a lengthy legal battle, Arizona Coyotes minority owner Andrew Barroway has finally been cleared of domestic violence charges. Barroway, a prominent hedge fund manager who owns 5% of the Coyotes, was arrested last spring following a dispute with his wife in Colorado. However, the district attorney’s office in Pitkin County has now decided to
On Sunday, the hockey world mourned the loss of Brad Maxwell, a former defenseman for the Minnesota North Stars, who passed away at the age of 66 after battling lung cancer that had spread throughout his body. Maxwell, who spent nine seasons with the North Stars, will be remembered not only for his skills on
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is set to debut in January, and one of its top priorities was to secure highly qualified general managers to help build strong foundations in each of the original six PWHL markets. The search process identified a multitude of impressive candidates, and the first six general managers have been
NHL free agent forward Patrick Kane is defying all odds with his astonishing recovery from hip resurfacing surgery. Just three months after the procedure, Kane is already back on the ice, exceeding all expectations. The 34-year-old has been on the ice approximately 20 times and is on track to return to play sooner than the
In 2023, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in need of a dramatic turnaround. With the departure of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, the franchise is in search of a new star to carry the team to success. Enter Connor Bedard, a young and talented player with high hopes for his NHL career. As he prepares