More Teams. More Games. Oliver Kylington scores goal vs. Bruins (0:46) When it comes to the value swings in fantasy during the NHL’s trade deadline, the players changing teams aren’t the only ones that can become fantasy relevant with the announcement of a deal. Most trades consummated at the deadline will involve a player moving […]
Continue readingBeyond the updated rankings, we’ve identified the best new addition for all 32 teams — be it a player, a coach, or … a draft pick? Read on for our picks for each club. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors send in a 1-32 poll based on the […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Marc-Andre Fleury robs the Canadiens of a goal (0:26) MONTREAL — Marc-Andre Fleury wouldn’t say if it was his last game in Montreal. If it was, it was a fitting finale in his home province for the 38-year-old from Sorel. Fleury made 27 saves in his first start of the season, […]
Continue readingDach, 22, was hit by Blackhawks defenseman Jarred Tinordi during the first period and sent into the Chicago bench. The Canadiens did not release details of the injury, saying there would be more to report in the coming days. The Blackhawks selected Dach with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 draft. The Canadiens […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Greg Wyshinski takes you through the biggest storylines you missed in the 2023 NHL offeason. (2:01) It’s almost time for the puck to drop! With the NHL regular season for 2023-24 ready to go, let’s take one last spin through training camps to see what decisions will have an impact on […]
Continue readingWith so much that happened, and so many players to know heading into your drafts, click on any specific team below for all the essential data heading into your drafts. Jump ahead: Anaheim Ducks | Arizona Coyotes | Boston Bruins | Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Flames | Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks | Colorado Avalanche […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Take a look back at some of the NHL’s greatest rookie debuts as we await Connor Bedard‘s first game with the Blackhawks. (1:33) Opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season is Tuesday, with a tripleheader of games on ESPN and ESPN+: Nashville Predators-Tampa Bay Lightning (5:30 p.m. ET), Chicago Blackhawks-Pittsburgh Penguins […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. With NHL opening night on the horizon, take a look back at some of the best moments from last season. (0:58) After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching. ESPN will be your home for […]
Continue readingESPN’s Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski caught up with dozens of star players at the NHL Player Media Tour near Las Vegas last week and asked all the pertinent questions: What team or player are they most excited to watch? Which current or former teammate will one day make a great coach or GM? What’s […]
Continue readingOne method is free agency, another is the draft, and another is by making trades with their fellow GMs. We’re tracking that third avenue here with an updated tracker listing all the deals made since the start of the offseason, and links to grades for the most high-profile swaps. Note that deals are listed with […]
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