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Sidney Crosby, Connor Bedard among initial NHL All-Star selections
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain was one of the first 32 All-Stars chosen by the league’s hockey operations department. One player from each team is picked, with others added by fan vote later. Tom Wilson from the rival Washington Capitals, a Toronto native, was also picked and is an All-Star for a second time. The Capitals […]
Continue readingMcDavid Week Tracker: How to watch, key stats, game previews
More Teams. More Games. Connor McDavid takes on “Nick the Goalie” in the Shootout Challenge. (3:12) Connor McDavid and his Edmonton Oilers teammates went on a road trip to the New York City metropolitan area this week, with games against the New York Islanders (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+/Hulu), New Jersey Devils (Thursday, 7:30 p.m., […]
Continue readingSources: NHL looks to put on four-nation tournament in 2025
The proposed event would feature national teams from the U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland. The NHL and NHLPA have been attempting to stage the next World Cup of Hockey tournament since it was revived in 2016 as a preseason event in Toronto. Sources said that due to its limited scope the 2025 event would be […]
Continue readingReal or not real: Drop or keep these struggling fantasy hockey players
Along with their availability by percentage in ESPN.com competition, we’re including each player’s respective drop in fantasy points per game (FPPG) production in standard leagues from last season. Resources: Goalie depth chart | Daily lines | Projections | Play for free | Player rater | Most added/dropped | Mock draft lobby | How to watch […]
Continue readingPatrick Kane decision soon, Panthers contending and Edmonton drama
The Patrick Kane watch is officially on. A decision could come within the next few days, and if there’s any delay, it’s only because Kane’s new team needs to clear cap space. I believe Kane wanted to run it back with the New York Rangers — especially since his post-trade deadline play was so frustrating […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, surprises of 2023-24 season
What have been the biggest positive surprises for each team? That’s what we aim to explore this week, along with unveiling a new 1-32 order in the Power Rankings, led by a new team at No. 1. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey preview: Looking for depth scoring forwards
More Teams. More Games. Frank Vatrano notches his second goal of the first period (0:46) How’s your week starting? Probably going a little smoother than it is for the Edmonton Oilers. The loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday surely sealed the deal on what will be a controversial coach firing, regardless of what […]
Continue readingOilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft, hire AHL’s Kris Knoblauch
The Edmonton Oilers couldn’t wait any longer. And head coach Jay Woodcroft paid the price. Edmonton fired Woodcroft — along with assistant coach Dave Manson — on Sunday amid an abysmal 3-9-1 start from an Oilers team heavily favored to compete for a Stanley Cup. Kris Knoblauch — most recently head coach of the New […]
Continue readingHow NHL is approaching safety after Adam Johnson incident
Although it was a less serious injury, Seattle Kraken winger Jordan Eberle suffered a cut to his leg from a skate blade this week that caused him to miss time. There is currently no mandate for NHL players to wear neck guards or other protection, but could that process change? ESPN reporters Ryan S. Clark, […]
Continue readingOilers’ Connor McDavid returns from injury in Heritage Classic
More Teams. More Games. The Oilers pick up their second win of the season with a 5-2 victory over the Flames in the Heritage Classic. (1:46) EDMONTON, Alberta — Captain Connor McDavid returned from injury on Sunday night, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 5-2 in the NHL’s Heritage Classic outdoor game. […]
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