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NHL season preview: Power Rankings, X factors, predictions
More 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 readingPassport issue keeps Giants punter Jamie Gillan in London
The Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-22 on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They were aware of the issue prior to the trip, and expect him back this week before playing the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. New York did not work out any punters on Tuesday as a contingency. Gillan, nicknamed the “Scottish Hammer,” […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings way-too-early edition: Where do the Avalanche, Lightning, every other team land?
While Colorado gets to enjoy its parade, we’re already turning the page. Here are our way-too-early NHL Power Rankings for the 2022-23 season. Plus, before the fun of free agency begins on July 13, we’re making one recommendation for each club on how it can improve its prospects heading into next season. Don’t worry, Colorado […]
Continue readingTwo New York Islanders games postponed due to COVID issues
The Islanders have dealt with an increasingly depleted lineup for several games, and forward Casey Cizikas entered COVID protocols Saturday. That meant New York could potentially be without eight regular skaters moving forward, so the league decided to shut the team down and try to contain the spread. Players already unavailable before Saturday due to […]
Continue readingZdeno Chara signs 1-year deal with New York Islanders
“It’s kind of a full circle. Who would know this would work out the way it did?” Chara said Saturday. “I’m very honored and humbled to be an Islander again. The organization has been through some transitions over the last 20 years, but we can all see the progress and the positivity the team has.” […]
Continue readingSeattle Kraken expansion draft protected lists, available players
The Seattle Kraken are joining the NHL for the 2021-22 season and will play in the Pacific Division. The front office and coaching staff have taken shape, and Climate Pledge Arena is on track to be ready, but the team needs players. The Kraken will select one player each from 30 NHL teams, as the […]
Continue readingNHL Playoffs Daily: Vegas Golden Knights focus on winning ‘best of 3’
Game 5 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Islanders was an absolute blowout, with Tampa taking a 3-2 series lead in an 8-0 win. Hopefully, Game 5 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens back in Sin City is a more competitive affair. Check out the ESPN NHL Playoffs Daily to […]
Continue readingBarry Trotz says no room for error as New York Islanders fall into 3-2 series hole against Tampa Bay Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. — After the Tampa Bay Lightning steamrolled his New York Islanders 8-0 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup semifinals, coach Barry Trotz had a simple message for his players in the locker room: They’ll have to earn the right to keep playing because another effort like the one Monday night and their […]
Continue readingTrade-deadline acquisition Kyle Palmieri pays postseason dividends, scores twice in New York Islanders’ Game 1 OT win
PITTSBURGH — The New York Islanders gave up quite a bit to acquire the services of Kyle Palmieri at the trade deadline. And though it took him awhile, he did choose the right time to pay major dividends. Palmieri’s second goal of the game 16:30 into overtime lifted the Islanders to a 4-3 victory over […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus the biggest trade-deadline sticking point for every team
How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1 to 31 — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and those results are tabulated in the list featured here. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to our Week 11 edition, published on March 31. Points percentages are […]
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