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NHL season preview: Power rankings, best- and worst-case scenarios and bold predictions
The 2021-22 NHL season is being called a return to normalcy. Last season was an unprecedented one for the NHL due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Four geographically realigned divisions, including one solely comprising Canadian teams; teams playing only opponents within those divisions; and a new playoff format that eschewed wild-card teams. But it ended just […]
Continue readingChicago Blackhawks’ Tyler Johnson sidelined by neck surgery
Johnson’s operation was the same surgery that Jack Eichel underwent last month, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not announce what kind of operation Johnson had. The 31-year-old Johnson will be sidelined for approximately three months, according […]
Continue readingStruggling Chicago Blackhawks fire coach Jeremy Colliton; Derek King promoted, named interim
The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Jeremy Colliton on Saturday. With the team mired in a 1-9-2 start, interim general manager Kyle Davidson made the decision, naming Derek King interim coach. Chicago has lost two straight since posting their first victory, and allowed a league-high 47 goals. “Our on-ice goal remains the same: To build an […]
Continue readingOut of NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, star Patrick Kane nets hat trick in Chicago Blackhawks’ first victory
CHICAGO — Perhaps Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach put it best on Monday when illustrating how important it was to have star forward Patrick Kane back with the team. “It’s just good to have him back in the locker room,” he said, “and on the ice.” Especially the latter. Kane, removed from the NHL’s COVID-19 […]
Continue readingStruggling Chicago Blackhawks put Jonathan Toews on COVID-19 list
Captain Jonathan Toews and fellow forward Henrik Borgstrom are the latest players to be added to the COVID protocols list Tuesday. They follow Patrick Kane, Riley Stillman and Jujhar Khaira, who went on the list this weekend and missed Chicago’s latest loss — to the Red Wings. Assistant coach Marc Crawford also missed the game […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey points league: Top peripheral category scorers
Fun. Free. Easy. Create or join a league and play ESPN Fantasy Hockey! Sign up for free! Incorporated into competition to reward defensive play, throwing half a point at each blocked shot tangibly boosts what defensemen bring to the fantasy table. Vegas’ Alec Martinez was an absolute machine in this department while also contributing to […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey draft guide: When to draft your goalies
As is usual, ESPN’s ideal fantasy goalie plays and wins most games, while allowing few goals on a good number of shots. The odd shutout serves as a nice bonus. If you draft those top-tier characters to start and/or diligently make proper adjustments throughout the season, you should remain in contention until campaign’s end. Fun. […]
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 readingHow the NHL expansion draft will work for the Seattle Kraken: Schedule, format, rules, players available
While the hirings on the management and coaching side continue — and construction on Climate Pledge Arena continues, with a mid-October opening date still the goal — the roster of players remains to be determined as well. The next step in that process is the expansion draft. If you aren’t entirely caught up, we’ve got […]
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