The Chicago Blackhawks have been blessed with an early offseason. When they went into the NHL’s Draft Lottery in May, they had no better than the third-best chance of getting the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft. Connor Bedard. A work of art. 🤌@BioSteelSports NHL CAMP pic.twitter.com/UiSxMvn0mW – NHL (@NHL) August 30, 2023 But… Continue reading 3 potential trade candidates entering training camp
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Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov is a healthy scratch for KHL opener – NBC Sports Philadelphia
In an interesting development, uber-talented Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov sat out the regular-season opener at SKA St. Petersburg last Saturday. SKA St. Petersburg, Michkov’s KHL club, defeated Dynamo Moscow, 2-1. Michkov, the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft, not in the lineup. A source confirmed that, from the Flyers’ understanding, Michkov’s absence is… Continue reading Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov is a healthy scratch for KHL opener – NBC Sports Philadelphia
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: The NHL would be wise to adopt the CHL’s rule changes
The Champions Hockey League is a season-long tournament involving Europe’s elite teams. The CHL has introduced some interesting rule changes: • Minor penalties serve the full two minutes, even if a power-play goal is scored. • If a goal is scored during a delayed penalty, the penalty is still served. • If a team scores… Continue reading Mark Madden’s Hot Take: The NHL would be wise to adopt the CHL’s rule changes
Calen Addison And The Wild Need Each Other – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have just one piece left in their offseason puzzle: Calen Addison. In the span of almost a year, Addison went from being rumored to be the Wild’s odd man out of the future, to running their power play, to a healthy scratch for John Klingberg, to the rumor mill. trade bait again.… Continue reading Calen Addison And The Wild Need Each Other – Minnesota Wild
Watch the Penguins’ new video scoreboard come to life
The in-game experience at Pittsburgh Penguins games is about to get bigger. Bigger. The team shared on social media a progress video of a huge new video board that will hang above the ice at PPG Paints Arena, which is bigger than the one fans have been used to for the past 13 years. The… Continue reading Watch the Penguins’ new video scoreboard come to life
Minnesota Wild Bring Back Green and Gold as Alternate Uniform in 2023-24 – SportsLogos.Net News
Here’s a bit of good news as we get ready for the long weekend – the Minnesota Wild are back with their green and gold Reverse Retro uniforms this season. According to a series of photos courtesy of “X” user @original_jrzman featuring a set of jerseys for sale at the Hockey Hall of Fame shop… Continue reading Minnesota Wild Bring Back Green and Gold as Alternate Uniform in 2023-24 – SportsLogos.Net News
Inside look at the Washington Capitals
NHL.com provides in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of the 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Now, the Washington Capitals. When the Washington Capitals talk about their upcoming season, the word that often comes up is “hungry.” The veteran Capitals are hungry to get back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after failing to… Continue reading Inside look at the Washington Capitals
Max Pacioretty was spotted at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex for the first time
The Washington Capitals made two significant moves in the offseason: signing six-time, 30-goal scorer Max Pacioretty to a one-year contract and trading for defenseman Joel Edmundsson. In the weeks of the training camp, the two players have already arrived at the place and were seen at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Wednesday, the Capitals posted a… Continue reading Max Pacioretty was spotted at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex for the first time
Here’s Why You Can Buy a Claude Giroux Colorado Avalanche Jersey
In 2022, Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux is on the trading block. This is not surprising. The trade market is reported to be between Colorado and Florida. Colorado was Giroux’s first choice, according to Colorado Hockey Now. That deal never worked out. Giroux was traded to Florida in March 2022. However, the Avalanche was prepared.… Continue reading Here’s Why You Can Buy a Claude Giroux Colorado Avalanche Jersey
Nicklas Backstrom is happy to trade Erik Karlsson to the Penguins but plans to ‘cut him to the calves’ during the games.
Nicklas Backstrom made his big return to DC this week as he prepares for his 17th NHL season. If all goes well in training camp, Backstrom’s campaign will begin on October 13 as the Capitals face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins and their prized offseason acquisition, Erik Karlsson. Before leaving Washington, Backstrom commented on Karlsson’s… Continue reading Nicklas Backstrom is happy to trade Erik Karlsson to the Penguins but plans to ‘cut him to the calves’ during the games.