For this week’s NHL Power Rankings, we identified the toughest stretch of games remaining 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 […]
Continue readingMinnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin will serve as Bowman’s assistant GM. “The combination of a Stanley Cup-winning GM [Bowman] and a Hall of Fame player [Guerin] who has competed in the Olympics in addition to his experience as an NHL GM, is certainly something we’re excited about,” USA Hockey executive Pat Vanbiesbrouck said in […]
Continue readingFleury last played in the NHL in 2003; he was suspended by the league for violating its substance abuse aftercare program, and never returned afterward. The winger, a 1,000-point scorer and Stanley Cup champion, previously entered the program voluntarily in 2001, seeking treatment for addiction. Fleury, then with the Blackhawks, said he was approached by […]
Continue readingThe next two rounds are slated for Wednesday night in Edmonton and Saturday in Calgary (streaming live on ESPN+) — and the fact that both teams are in contention for playoff spots ramps up the intensity even more. Here’s everything you need to know about the NHL’s nastiest personal rivalry of the moment. Son of […]
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