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Lingering questions for all 32 NHL teams heading into training camp: Goaltending, lineup, injuries, more
But now that fall is officially set to begin on Thursday, it’s also time for training camps around the NHL to open, as we look ahead to opening night of the season on Oct. 11. To help get you ready for the next few weeks — as teams decide on which players make the roster, […]
Continue readingVegas Golden Knights add to goaltender depth, acquire veteran Adin Hill from San Jose Sharks
The Sharks had a glut at goalie with James Reimer and Kaapo Kahkonen slated to be the top two options, leading to the decision to trade Hill on Monday after one season in San Jose. “We have significantly increased our organizational depth at the goaltending position over the last six months,” San Jose general manager […]
Continue readingVegas Golden Knights to use platoon of Laurent Brossoit, Logan Thompson in goal
General manager Kelly McCrimmon said Vegas will have a goaltending tandem of eight-year NHL veteran Laurent Brossoit plus Logan Thompson, who has played in 20 NHL career games. “Laurent is a proven NHL goaltender that’s enjoyed a good career. In Logan Thompson, I think we’re all excited and intrigued by his talent, his upside and […]
Continue readingVegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner set for hip surgery, expected to miss 2022-23 season
A full timeline on Lehner’s recovery is still to be determined. Vegas did not provide further details on when or how it was determined that Lehner needed surgery. Lehner, 31, was Vegas’ primary starter for the first time last season but was sidelined multiple times by various ailments. He was eventually shut down in April […]
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 readingJack Campbell makes NHL history with 11th straight victory to start a season as first-place Toronto Maple Leafs keep on cruising
Campbell became the first goalie with a victory in each of his first 11 appearances as the first-place Maple Leafs continued their dominance over the rest of the North Division. “It was a fun game, honestly. It’s not fun giving up goals. I expect more out of myself,” Campbell said. “But Ottawa came to play […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey goalie watch: Antti Raanta astounds, Sergei Bobrovsky rebounds
With that in mind, here’s a quick tour of what’s moving and shaking between the pipes for teams around the NHL, and how craftier fantasy managers might take advantage. Steering clear of the Scott Wedgwood rollercoaster is probably a good start. The inspiration for this column, Antti Raanta has evolved into a much more prominent […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus a key positive or negative trend for every team
How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1 to 31 — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and those results are tabulated in the list featured here. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to our Week 6 edition, published on Feb. 24. Points percentages are […]
Continue readingToronto Maple Leafs goalie Jack Campbell out ‘weeks’ with leg injury
Campbell was hurt late in Toronto’s 3-2 win at Calgary on Sunday when Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk landed on him in a goalmouth scrum. Campbell has a 2-0-0 record with a 2.00 goals-against average and .923 save percentage this season. Michael Hutchinson has been penciled in to back up starter Frederik Andersen for Toronto, which […]
Continue readingNHL free agency 2020 preview: Team needs, trade targets, cap space, key dates
The word that typically defines free agency in the NHL is “uncertainty.” Players with expiring contracts enter a marketplace unsure of what their next deals will look like or where they’ll next call home. But in the 2020 free-agent frenzy, that uncertainty has reached previously unseen levels for players and teams. There’s a flat salary […]
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