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NHL winger Daniel Sprong has been accused of assault by Canadian race car driver Zachary Claman Demelo. In a post on Instagram, the 25-year-old driver stated that the Detroit Red Wings player assaulted him at a nightclub during IndyCar’s Detroit Grand Prix weekend in early June. “During Grand Prix weekend, I was assaulted at a

This series will shine a light on the most unusual NHL players — the guys who stand out from their peers in one way or another. Part 4 looks at players who differentiate themselves in the way they choose to shoot the puck. Previous articles: Size, Nationality, and Physicality — If you’ve ever heard an

This series will shine a light on the most unusual NHL players — the guys who stand out from their peers in one way or another. Part 4 looks at players who differentiate themselves in the way they choose to shoot the puck. Previous articles: Size, Nationality, and Physicality — If you’ve ever heard an

Aug 10, 2023, 03:34 PM ET The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Easton Cowan, their first-round 2023 draft pick, to a three-year, entry-level contract on Thursday. Financial terms were not announced. Cowan, 18, was selected by the Maple Leafs with the No. 28 overall pick in June’s draft. He played in 68 regular-season games with

Getty Images Following their failed attempt to build a new arena and entertainment district in Tempe, the Arizona Coyotes have set their sights on another city. On Wednesday, the Coyotes announced that owner Alex Meruelo has turned to Mesa in hopes of finding a permanent home in Arizona. Back in May, Tempe voters rejected the

The NHL has seen its share of noteworthy trades and signings in this offseason. Some helped teams level up. Some knocked teams down a peg. A few could have a transformative effect on franchises for next season and beyond. With the 2023-24 season drawing closer each day, there are some teams whose stock has clearly

This series will shine a light on the most unusual NHL players — the guys who stand out from their peers in one way or another in dramatic fashion. Part 1 looks at the biggest size outliers the league has to offer, based on their listed dimensions at NHL.com. As long as the product the

When the 2023-2024 NHL season begins, there will be six clubs with new head coaches taking charge behind benches across the league. Three of those six will be head coaches in the NHL for the first time, and the other three are individuals that have already held the position for other teams. That ratio matches

The NHL news cycle tends to be on the quiet side this time of year, but the Erik Karlsson trade was an exception as it made waves around the league. While the hot stove has cooled down a touch in the wake of the deal, it hasn’t gone totally cold. There are still a number

Yahoo Sports Next steps for the Pac-4 & what happens to the Rose Bowl? Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde try to pick up the pieces from last week’s realignment fallout after news that Washington, Oregon would be heading to the Big Ten, while Arizona, Arizona State & Utah would take their athletic

Getty Images The Pittsburgh Penguins made an important decision during the 2022 offseason when they re-signed Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. With the team deciding not to break up their veteran core, Pittsburgh pushed its chips to the center of the table for another Stanley Cup run with the acquisition of star defenseman Erik Karlsson.

Throughout the spring and early summer, there had been buzz that Erik Karlsson could be traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a bold new move by recently hired president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas. On Sunday, that buzz became reality, as the Pens acquired Karlsson, forwards Rem Pitlick and Dillon Hamaliuk and a 2026 third-round

The NHL offseason is in full swing. The coaching carousel has spun and a number of significant trades have been made, including an Erik Karlsson blockbuster. Those moves stole some of the spotlight from a fairly weak free agent class, but plenty of impact players still hit the market on July 1. Without further ado,

The Pittsburgh Penguins pulled off a summer blockbuster on Sunday, acquiring star defenseman Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks. The Montreal Canadiens were also involved in the deal. The full trade is as follows: Penguins receive: Erik Karlsson, Dillon Hamaliuk, Rem Pitlick, San Jose’s 2026 third-round pick. Sharks receive: Mikael Granlund, Mike Hoffman, Jan

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Bob Murdoch died at the age of 76, the NHL Alumni Association announced on Friday. Murdoch had been battling several illnesses in recent years and was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinsonism, and Alzheimer’s in 2019. The defenseman appeared in 757 regular-season games during his 12 NHL seasons, suiting up for

Aug 4, 2023, 11:32 AM ET Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is recovering from right ankle surgery, the team announced Friday. The procedure was performed Wednesday at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Minnesota. The 28-year-old winger will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks. The Penguins’ first preseason game is on Sept. 28 and their regular-season opener is

Getty Images Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jake Guentzel underwent successful surgery on his right ankle, according to an announcement from the team. Guentzel will be reevaluated in 12 weeks and is slated to miss the start of the 2023-24 regular season. As a result of the surgery, Guentzel will likely miss the opening month of the

Tom Wilson missed most of last season following offseason surgery, but his 22 points in 33 games was a career-high pace for the 29-year-old. (Getty Images) Tom Wilson has signed a seven-year, $45.5 million extension with the Washington Capitals, the team announced Friday morning. The deal, which kicks in at the beginning of the 2024-25