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Sensitive subject: Manu Ginobili isn’t first athlete felled by low blow

Even the venerable Vin Scully couldn’t help himself two years ago when an umpire got hit in his undercarriage. On Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs announced Manu Ginobili would be sidelined four weeks following testicular surgery after he got kneed in the groin by New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson on Wednesday. While the Spurs […]

After a Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe and Norris Trophy, what’s next for Cale Makar?

Cale Makar requires no introduction. Frankly, he never has. Before Colorado’s superstar defenseman entered household-name territory in June by earning a Norris Trophy, Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe honors in the span of a week, he was just another kid without a driver’s license whose pure talent happened to stop NHL veterans in their tracks. […]

Detroit Red Wings hire Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde as head coach

Lalonde spent the past four years on Jon Cooper’s staff with the Tampa Bay Lightning, a stretch that included championships in 2020 and ’21 and, most recently, a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final. “He has proven himself as an excellent coach at every level and has spent the last four seasons in […]

2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: Jacob Trouba doesn’t think about being the villain

NEW YORK — Jacob Trouba doesn’t spend time thinking about his perceived villainy. Many NHL fans do, as they watch the New York Rangers defenseman pulverize opponents with his signature open-ice checks, sometimes with injurious results. They call for penalties that aren’t whistled. They call for suspensions that aren’t handed out. They boo him when […]

New York Islanders’ Zdeno Chara breaks Chris Chelios’ games-played record by defenseman

Zdeno Chara stands alone. The New York Islanders blueliner set a record for most games played by an NHL defenseman after he skated in his 1,652nd career contest Thursday night in San Jose, California. Hall of Fame defender Chris Chelios had held the mark since 2010, when he retired after 26 seasons in the NHL. […]

Fantasy hockey: What to expect from the Seattle Kraken

But how should we handle the impact of a brand-new NHL team? Fun. Free. Easy. Create or join a league and play ESPN Fantasy Hockey! Sign up for free! Luckily, we have a recent example to draw on. So let’s have a look at the Seattle Kraken’s roster, how the Vegas Golden Knights did in […]

Henrik Lundqvist’s legacy in New York, Sweden and the NHL record book

“Back then, the drafts were nine rounds, and by the sixth or seventh, you’re just looking for a player that someone semi-likes,” explained then-assistant general manager Don Maloney. “You’re just trying to stay awake more than anything else.” The Rangers had already drafted a goalie, American-born Brandon Snee, in the fifth round. “But we didn’t […]

The top rising candidates for NHL coach, GM jobs

So with three coaching vacancies already open this cycle — the Arizona Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets and Seattle Kraken — it’s easy to guess who will get first looks. John Tortorella (who recently parted with Columbus after six years), Rick Tocchet (done in Arizona after four years) and Gerard Gallant (who took the NHL season […]

Tampa Bay Lightning’s Victor Hedman wins Conn Smythe Trophy for MVP after historic run

Hedman, 29, scored 10 goals this summer. Paul Coffey (12) and Brian Leetch (11) are the only defensemen to ever record more. Hedman, who also had 11 assists, led the Lightning in ice time this summer, averaging more than 26 minutes per game. “It’s been a grind. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s all worth […]

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury deserved better than this

“My family and I hope that these contributions not only help those in need, but also inspire others who are in fortunate positions to step up and find ways to help too,” Fleury said. This was a starting goalie move. This was a “face of the franchise” move. Five months later, Fleury is neither for […]

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