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Players signed professional tryouts for NHL training camps

Unsigned veteran players can earn a contract with an NHL team by impressing enough in training camp for a professional tryout contract (PTO). Training camps open Wednesday and the regular season begins Oct. 10. The following notable players (listed alphabetically) were in an NHL camp on a PTO: Zach Aston-Reese, Carolina Hurricanes The 29-year-old forward… Continue reading Players signed professional tryouts for NHL training camps

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 Philadelphia Flyers have added a four-time NHL All-Star to the scouting staff

At some point in recent weeks, the Philadelphia Flyers, apparently, signed four-time NHL All-Star Dany Heatley as a professional scout. So far, the organization has not officially announced the move, but Heatley is listed as a pro scout in the Flyers 2023-24 staff directory. For those who have closely followed Flyers news coverage throughout the… Continue reading The Philadelphia Flyers have added a four-time NHL All-Star to the scouting staff

Trotter: Players Coalition, NHL group at odds over trademark issue

In 2016, a small group of NFL players had a big idea: come together to form a nonprofit where they could advocate for racial equity and social justice. The result was the Players Coalition, which “worked with more than 1,400 professional athletes, coaches and owners of major professional sports leagues” to have a contribution to… Continue reading Trotter: Players Coalition, NHL group at odds over trademark issue

NHL players’ favorite foods: A ‘grease-drenched’ dish, cookie dough and other offseason-only fare

By Jeremy Rutherford, Michael Russo and Peter Baugh After an NHL season, players have months before they have to step on a training camp scale and officially weigh themselves. foods. Maybe it’s a sweet treat, like Mom’s cookies. Maybe it’s a meat lover’s pizza or a juicy burger from a local establishment. Anything that a… Continue reading NHL players’ favorite foods: A ‘grease-drenched’ dish, cookie dough and other offseason-only fare

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

Senators Approve Sale; NHL News And Rumors

Some big names could still be moved on the NHL trade market before the start of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. Not much Boston Bruins news this past week, but some more NHL trade rumors, news, and more in the latest BHN Daily: NHL TSN: The executive committee of the National Hockey League has reportedly… Continue reading Senators Approve Sale; NHL News And Rumors