The Hockey Writers 2 hours ago
Evaluating the 2021 Trade Deadline Moves
The NHL Trade Deadline has officially passed, and there was still a lot of action despite COVID-19, the financial climate, and the landscape of the trade market. It was an…
Calgary Sun 2 hours ago
Newest member of NHL’s 1,000-game club, Lucic served notice with ‘The Shift’ during junior heyday
In Memorial Cup lore, it’s known simply as ‘The Shift.’ And among the hundreds of thousands of YouTube views of this smash sequence, the man who played the jaw-rattling lead role is admittedly responsible for at least a few of ’em. Before he ascended to the highest level, and long before he skated Tuesday into the...
Montreal Gazette 2 hours ago
Canadiens newcomer Jon Merrill looks forward to meaningful games
When Jon Merrill awoke Sunday morning, he was on a last-place team in Detroit that was playing out the string over the next month. In the span of a few hours, the defenceman was traded to the Canadiens. And while the 29-year-old veteran isn’t certain how much he’ll be utilized once he makes his Montreal debut, he’s closer to post-season...
OC Register 2 hours ago
Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf happy to still be with only team’s he’s known
Free-agent negotiations loom at season's end after trade talks failed to reach an advanced stage before Monday's deadline.
Sportsnet.ca 2 hours ago
David Rittich to make Maple Leafs debut vs. Flames
David Rittich will make his Toronto Maple Leafs debut Tuesday getting the start against his former team the Calgary Flames. You can watch the game in the Maple Leafs region on Sportsnet Ontario and in the Flames region on Sportsnet West beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 p.m. PT. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
NESN.com 2 hours ago
Bruins Military Appreciation 50/50 Raffle To Benefit Veterans-Support Organizations
An upcoming Boston Bruins raffle gives fans a chance to show their appreciation for those who served in the United States military. The Bruins Foundation will hold a 50/50 raffle April 18 to benefit Operation Hat Trick and Fisher House Boston. The raffle will take place during the Bruins’ game against the Washington Capitals, but […] The post Bruins Military Appreciation 50/50 Raffle To Benefit Veterans-Support Organizations appeared first on NESN.com.
Broad Street Hockey 2 hours ago
Flyers sign college free agent Jackson Cates
Photo by Justin K. Aller/NCAA Photos via We have two Cates’ now! Ah yes the most normal time to sign a free agent, five o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon. The Flyers have signed University of Minnesota-Duluth forward Jackson Cates to a two-year entry level contract. DONE DEAL: We've signed free agent forward @JacksonCates5 from the @UMDMensHockey to a two-year entry-level contract. https://t.co/CTK094VqvS— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 13, 2021 In three years at UMD, Cates has improved each and every year. Starting out he put up 14 points in 39 games,...
Chicago Tribune 2 hours ago
Buffalo sports fans will need proof of their COVID-19 vaccine to attend games at full capacity in the fall
Buffalo Bills and Sabres fans will have to show proof they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 if they want to attend games, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced Tuesday.
Sportsnet.ca 2 hours ago
Blue and White Therapy: Are Maple Leafs’ trades enough to calm Steve Dangle down?
The Toronto Maple Leafs made some significant moves ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, but Steve Dangle still has his doubts on where his team will go. He speaks with Dr. Faizal in the latest episode of Blue & White Therapy presented by Old Spice. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers 2 hours ago
5 Forgotten New York Islanders
From the great Mike Bossy to the electric Ziggy Palffy, there are a lot of well-known players who have laced up the skates for the New York Islanders since their…
The Hockey Writers 3 hours ago
12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL
The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme.…
Toronto Star 3 hours ago
Watch: David Rittich takes the ice for first time with Maple Leafs
Rittich was acquired from the Flames before the NHL trade deadline on Monday for a third round draft pick.
The Hockey Writers 3 hours ago
Islanders’ Denis Potvin: Overlooked Greatness
Today’s NHL fan does not recognize how masterful of a defender Denis Potvin was when he played. A 1991 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Vanier, Ontario native…
The Hockey Writers 3 hours ago
Do You Know Your NHL Goalie Trivia?
Goalies are often compared by their win-loss record, goals against average, and number of shutouts and Stanley Cups won. This article is about the lesser-known records. The obscure ones. Facts…
Matchsticks and Gasoline 3 hours ago
The Tinderbox, Ep. 51: We’re Talking Post Trade Deadline Flames
Trades, Lucic, Markstrom and Playoffs. It’s like a pot luck dinner. The Tinderbox This season we are continuing the new look/sounding Tinderbox as part of SBN’s Podcast Nation. We will cover a variety of topics throughout the season and have different guests from our SBN Family when the Flames are playing a team in their respective areas. So pull up a chair by the fire place, put on your best robe and kick back and relax to the sounds of the Tinderbox! Don’t forget you can download this podcast at Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts. Episode 51: Hosted by Mark, Maddie,...
