As he walked into Philadelphia Flyers training camp last September, he saw a locker room that had become even more tight-knit over the summer. He saw key players like center Sean Couturier, now their captain, and winger Cam Atkinson finally healthy again. He saw a coach in John Tortorella who demanded effort every game — […]
Continue readingAlthough 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 readingThis is not candor you hear often from a team president, especially one that was just formally hired a few months before the 2023-24 season. Teams like to keep it hyper-positive and slightly delusional when they’re trying to sell season ticket packages and sponsorships. But that’s been the problem in Philadelphia, as Jones sees it. […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Take a look back at some of the NHL’s greatest rookie debuts as we await Connor Bedard‘s first game with the Blackhawks. (1:33) Opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season is Tuesday, with a tripleheader of games on ESPN and ESPN+: Nashville Predators-Tampa Bay Lightning (5:30 p.m. ET), Chicago Blackhawks-Pittsburgh Penguins […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. With NHL opening night on the horizon, take a look back at some of the best moments from last season. (0:58) After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching. ESPN will be your home for […]
Continue readingThe Carolina Hurricanes signed captain Jordan Staal to a four-year contract worth $11.6 million, the team announced Sunday. The forward’s new deal includes a no-movement clause for three seasons and a no-trade clause for the final season in 2026-27. Staal, 34, was set to become an unrestricted free agent Saturday. Getting Staal locked in gives […]
Continue readingThe NHL’s ban on players wearing specialty jerseys during warmups has frustrated those who directly benefited from their participation, including charities and artists from marginalized communities. “In short, it hurts,” said Mio Linzie, a queer artist who has collaborated with several NHL teams, including the Vegas Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings, on Pride jerseys. […]
Continue readingThe decision to move away from specialty warmup sweaters for events such as Pride Night is the latest development in what was arguably the most polarizing subject in the NHL this season. “I’ve suggested that it would be appropriate for clubs not to change their jerseys in warmups because it’s become a distraction and taking […]
Continue readingThat sentiment was shared by several Florida players following their series-ending 9-3 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena. “It’s huge. There’s no stopping now,” Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad said. “There’s no stopping here. A bump in the road, and it’s going to sting. It stings now. But we’ll find […]
Continue readingSUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers will be without Aaron Ekblad until at least mid-November, and quite possibly longer, after placing the star defenseman on the long-term injured reserve list with a groin injury. Players on the long-term IR list must miss at least 10 games and 24 days; the Panthers have 11 games in […]
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