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Frank Nazar scores on first attempt in NHL debut with Blackhawks
CHICAGO — With one dash up the middle of the ice, Frank Nazar provided a glimmer of hope for the Chicago Blackhawks at the end of another losing season. Nazar scored on his first shot on goal in his NHL debut in Chicago’s home finale against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. Wearing No. 91, a […]
Continue readingNHL trade deadline buzz: Noah Hanifin, Jake Guentzel and the goalie market
“But it could mean we get more surprises of players being moved that you don’t expect,” the GM said. “And that could be exciting.” Here’s what I’m hearing could transpire over the next seven days. THE CALGARY FLAMES have held the keys to the NHL trade deadline. The domino effect is always real at this […]
Continue readingBlackhawks agree to new 2-year deal with goalie Petr Mrazek
Mrazek’s new deal runs through the 2025-26 season and carries a salary-cap hit of $4.25 million. He is 12-17-1 with a .907 save percentage and 3.01 goals-against average ahead of Wednesday night’s game at Seattle. “It’s something that we’re trying to change here, the culture and everything, and it’s been fun for me, playing every […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team’s questionable move
Plus, while we identified each team’s best new addition in last week’s Power Rankings, this week it’s the opposite side of the coin: What are the moves (or non-moves) on which each team might like a do-over? How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll […]
Continue readingBlackhawks put rookie Connor Bedard on IR with fractured jaw
More Teams. More Games. Connor Bedard skates immediately to the locker room and is ruled out after being hit by New Jersey’s Brendan Smith. (0:48) Chicago Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard fractured his jaw Friday night and has been placed on injured reserve. Bedard left in the first period of a 4-2 loss at the […]
Continue readingBedard assist helps Blackhawks rally by Penguins in opener
More Teams. More Games. Connor Bedard reflects on his winning NHL debut for the Chicago Blackhawks. (1:09) PITTSBURGH — Connor Bedard did everything but score a goal in his NHL debut. And the Chicago Blackhawks rookie still stole the show. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft made his much-heralded premiere Tuesday night […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings: Why these two Coyotes can keep scoring
Jakob Chychrun and Nick Schmaltz returned to the lineup for the Arizona Coyotes for the first time this season (basically, as Schmaltz was hurt two minutes into the opener and Chychrun hadn’t yet played in 2022-23). In four games since then, the upstart Coyotes have earned four of a possible eight points (great by their […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings: What’s behind Mikhail Sergachev’s rise?
Since the change, the Bolts advantage has gone six-for-19 on the advantage (31.6%). On the surface and certainly by the statistics, Sergachev is beating Hedman when it comes to fantasy value. But don’t be so hasty now. Sergachev deserves to push up these rankings. His offense off the power play has leveled up, with 10 […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings: Power play roles to watch
Brandon Montour (up one spot to No. 158) has been dazzling on the point for the Panthers for the past few weeks, sitting sixth in fantasy points among defensemen. Hampus Lindholm (up eight spots to No. 189) has been nearly as good for the Boston Bruins and sits 11th among defenders. So why are they […]
Continue readingWeekend fantasy hockey tips: NHL picks, matchups, more
However, the most intriguing match-up of all is one of the most contentious through a fantasy lens. On paper, the 10-1-0 Bruins should have little issue in beating a Maple Leafs club that has yet to perform to potential. But the teams are playing at Scotiabank Arena and oddsmakers have Toronto as the early, slim […]
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