“I’m never going to be the loudest person in the room,” Hughes said. “I will be a person who is expected to be a leader through his work ethic and in the games, and as time goes by I will learn more about myself and being a leader and I feel the real confidence to… Continue reading Hughes was named captain of the Canucks, replacing Horvat
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LeBrun: Inside Jack Eichel’s roller-coaster run, from surgery to Stanley Cup – and what’s next
SUMMERLIN, Nev. — The gigantic mural splashed on the wall inside the Golden Knights’ practice facility is proof that it was not a dream three months ago. “Stanley Cup Champions 2023,” it read. “It’s a good reminder every day to come into the building of what we’ve accomplished,” Jack Eichel, one of the players in… Continue reading LeBrun: Inside Jack Eichel’s roller-coaster run, from surgery to Stanley Cup – and what’s next
Bruins’ Lindholm talks Bergeron, Krejci legacies in Q&A with NHL.com
Do you see yourself as someone who can help fill the Bruins’ leadership void this season? “Oh, 100 percent. I think I have that role. I try to lead a lot of my play on the ice, but when you have too many good leaders, and we are spoiled with so many great leaders in.… Continue reading Bruins’ Lindholm talks Bergeron, Krejci legacies in Q&A with NHL.com
Capitals release Rookie Camp roster headlined by first-time attendees Ivan Miroshnichenko and Andrew Cristall
The Washington Capitals will hit the ice for the first official time this preseason on Saturday, beginning with 2023’s Rookie Camp. The first day of camp begins Saturday at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex before heading to Navy’s McMullen Hockey Arena for the next three days. The team announced its 21-player roster on Monday, highlighted by… Continue reading Capitals release Rookie Camp roster headlined by first-time attendees Ivan Miroshnichenko and Andrew Cristall
‘If they ask for any advice, I’ll give it’
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has admitted in the past that he sometimes asks Alex Ovechkin for input on moves or hiring the front office is trying to make. Most recently, MacLellan revealed that Ovechkin was consulted “at the beginning and at the end when we decided to hire [new head coach Spencer Carbery].”… Continue reading ‘If they ask for any advice, I’ll give it’
Ladd retired from the NHL after 16 seasons
Andrew Ladd retired from the NHL on Sunday after 16 seasons. The 37-year-old forward left the two-time Stanley Cup champion with the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes, in his rookie season, and 2010 Chicago Blackhawks. He was named captain of the Atlanta Thrashers on Nov. 18, 2010, and retained the role when the franchise moved to Winnipeg… Continue reading Ladd retired from the NHL after 16 seasons
The Detroit Red Wings have some interesting options in the forward lineup
Training camp and exhibition season, which will run on Sept. 21-Oct. 7, offers an opportunity to see who plays well against whom, and the Detroit Red Wings may need an entire roster to line up their teams going forward after bringing in some newcomers during in the offseason. Added Alex DeBrincat via a trade with… Continue reading The Detroit Red Wings have some interesting options in the forward lineup
Avalanche Brings Third PTO Advancement
Well, I think it’s safe to say that the Colorado Avalanche are looking at any and all options (on a budget) to improve their forward depth. Are these good options to get a contract? We’ll find out in a few weeks. On Friday, it emerged that the Avalanche brought 6’4″ forward Saku Maenalanen to camp… Continue reading Avalanche Brings Third PTO Advancement
Brown, retired Kings forward, Burke among the 5 elected to the US Hockey Hall of Fame
Dustin Brown, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Los Angeles Kings, marveled at the talent and skill shown by the new generation of players born in the United States, which was showcased Friday with the announcement of US Hockey USA Hockey’s Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Brown was one of five people selected.… Continue reading Brown, retired Kings forward, Burke among the 5 elected to the US Hockey Hall of Fame
McDavid has ‘super-motivated’ Oilers skating early
Edmonton returns the core of its roster this season, which includes forwards Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman and Evander Kane. The Oilers traded forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to the Detroit Red Wings, making room under the NHL’s salary cap for forward Connor Brown, who was a junior teammate of McDavid’s with Erie… Continue reading McDavid has ‘super-motivated’ Oilers skating early