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Sources: NHL to stop testing asymptomatic players, staff for COVID-19 after All-Star break
The NHL and NHLPA have reached an agreement on the matter, though the sides will meet again later this month to assess the climate and formalize. The NHL will still test all players and staffers before cross-border travel between the United States and Canada. Players who show symptoms will also be required to test. The […]
Continue readingThe first decade of the NHL’s Rule 48: How it completely changed the league’s trajectory
“I’m Brendan Shanahan, the National Hockey League’s senior vice president of player safety …” Shanahan was 42 years old in 2011. He had retired from a Hall of Fame career two years earlier, taking a job with the NHL. In June 2011, he helped create the league’s first Department of Player Safety. It wouldn’t just […]
Continue readingWaiver watch: Here’s why you should add Zack Kassian, Lucas Raymond, and more
Mats Zuccarello, RW, Minnesota Wild (47.4%): One of my perennial favorites as far as underappreciated fantasy assets go, Zuccarello is already off to a strong – and predictably undervalued – start. Skating on a top line and power play with Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek, the diminutive skater leads the Wild with six points, […]
Continue readingDetroit Red Wings rookie Lucas Raymond scores hat trick in sixth career game
CHICAGO — Detroit Red Wings rookie Lucas Raymond had plenty of energy in the second half of his first set of consecutive NHL games. It’s good to be 19. Raymond had three goals and an assist, and the Red Wings beat the winless Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 on Sunday night. Tyler Bertuzzi added a goal and […]
Continue readingViewer’s guide to Capitals-Avalanche, Blackhawks-Islanders on ESPN, ESPN+ and Hulu
We’re officially on to the second week of the 2021-22 NHL season and two early-season marquee matchups are on the ESPN schedule on Tuesday. At 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and Hulu, the Colorado Avalanche will visit the Washington Capitals, while the Chicago Blackhawks will host the New York Islanders at 8 p.m. ET on […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey – What to expect from 2021 NHL draft picks … and when
With few exceptions – while knowing a surprise or two is undoubtedly to fall out in training camp – we’re largely looking at most recent draftees blossoming in seasons beyond 2021-22. But that doesn’t mean only dynasty/keeper managers should hold interest. Even in re-draft or limited keeper leagues, it’s never too early to look ahead, […]
Continue reading2021 NHL draft live updates: Pick tracker, analysis for all 32 teams
The 2021 NHL draft is here, and we’re tracking all 224 picks over two days and seven rounds, starting with the Buffalo Sabres’ selection at No. 1 overall of Owen Power. Follow along live Friday and Saturday for each selection. Plus, Greg Wyshynski will take a closer look at how each first-rounder fits with his […]
Continue readingAnthony Mantha wants to be a ‘difference-maker’ for the Washington Capitals
The 26-year-old, a 2013 first-round pick of the Red Wings, became a regular for Detroit in 2016-17 — right after the franchise’s NHL record streak of 25 consecutive playoff appearances ended. The Red Wings entered a rebuild, with no end in sight. Finishing toward the bottom of the standings year after year became a grind. […]
Continue readingWashington Capitals acquire Detroit Red Wing’ Anthony Mantha in blockbuster trade
The Washington Capitals acquired Red Wings winger Anthony Mantha in a blockbuster deal ahead of Monday’s NHL trade deadline, the team announced. In exchange, the Capitals sent the Red Wings forwards Jakub Vrana and Richard Panik, as well as a 2021 first-round pick and a 2022 second-round pick. Mantha, 26, was a 2013 first-round pick […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus the biggest trade-deadline sticking point 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 11 edition, published on March 31. Points percentages are […]
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