Howe, known as “Mr. Hockey,” was 52 years, 11 days old when played his final NHL game in 1980. The Canadian later played a single shift with the Detroit Vipers in the International Hockey League in 1997 at the age of 69. Howe died in 2016. Jagr hadn’t played since Feb. 10 — five days […]
Continue readingWe’ve got all the angles covered to get you ready for the playoffs as ESPN hockey reporters Ryan S. Clark and Kristen Shilton take a look at each of the 16 postseason teams, offering the reasons each team could win it all, along with the (potentially) biggest flaws, players to watch and a bold prediction […]
Continue readingWhen the New York Rangers clinched a playoff berth on March 26, there wasn’t a celebration. There was barely an acknowledgment of the feat in their dressing room after an overtime win against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. The accomplishment was procedural, a bridge to greater things. “If you want to lift the Stanley Cup, you’ve […]
Continue readingTEMPE, Ariz. — Jonathan Quick broke the victory record for U.S.-born goalies Saturday night, as the New York Rangers defeated the Arizona Coyotes 8-5 at Mullett Arena. Jonathan Quick, a three-time Stanley Cup champion who won his first two titles with the Los Angeles Kings, stopped 27 shots in moving past Ryan Miller with his […]
Continue readingThe Devils visit the Sabres Friday night. The Canucks host the Ducks on Sunday. Everyone else — plus Anaheim and Buffalo again in their respective back-to-backs — plays Saturday. If nothing else, this 1-15-1 weekend slate is easy enough to summarize. Addressing the two solo acts sandwiching Saturday’s heaving schedule, if Jake Allen is half […]
Continue readingJuuse Saros and Igor Shesterkin have made late-season charges in value, but prior to February it was Connor Hellebuyck all alone that could be described as elite, expected (was top 10 in ADP back in October) and reliable fantasy goaltending. With only a dozen or so games left in the season for most teams, only […]
Continue readingA flurry followed. The Edmonton Oilers traded for Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from Anaheim. The New York Rangers got their third-line center in Alex Wennberg (though they’re not done yet). Philly finally ended its blue-line stalemate, extending Nick Seeler and trading Sean Walker — and the Flyers received the first-round pick they coveted, in […]
Continue readingThe New York Rangers agreed to terms Sunday on a one-year contract extension with veteran goaltender Jonathan Quick that’s worth $1.275 million for the 2024-25 NHL season. Quick, 38, joined the team he grew up rooting for on an $825,000 deal last summer after backing up for the Vegas Golden Knights on their Stanley Cup […]
Continue readingWe’re treated to a light amuse bouche to end the work week before Saturday’s 13-game slate kicks off with the Blues and Red Wings at noon. Of Friday’s trio of contests, Wild/Oilers sparkles as a potential goal-friendly affair as both teams are proving capable of scoring at present. Elsewhere, the struggling Blackhawks host the Jets […]
Continue readingSteve Mayer, the NHL’s chief content officer, said there’s an aesthetic difference between the two. “The Winter Classic is more traditional, historic. It’s got that touch of snow — whether it’s real or fake,” he said. “The Stadium Series is a little more modern. Colorful, graphic-oriented, interactive.” But there’s also a spiritual difference. The Winter […]
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