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Arda Ocal, ESPN Staff WriterDec 13, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The holiday season is well underway. Proper planning with gifts is always the play: Don’t wait until the last second because the last thing you want is to be caught empty-handed when it’s too late. That’s exactly how some NHL teams are

The Chicago Blackhawks took on the New York Islanders Thursday night at UBS Arena. They were looking to start a winning streak following a huge win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Once again, Chicago started well. For the 18th time in 29 games, the Hawks scored the first

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 12, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions It’s never too early to talk trade candidates in the NHL. That’s especially true this season, which has already seen a handful of significant moves: The NHL trade deadline is March 7, 2025. Here’s a way-too-early

Marchand has telling reaction to Bruins’ embarrassing loss vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Bruins’ improvement under interim head coach Joe Sacco, including a 7-2-0 record since the change behind bench, was going to be put to the test in a major way during this five-game road trip out West. The

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 10, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The NHL rookie of the year battle between Philadelphia Flyers sensation Matvei Michkov and San Jose Sharks first overall pick Macklin Celebrini could be one for the ages, according to awards voters. But that’s not the

Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland mentioned during his media availability via Zoom on Monday that Mackenzie Blackwood will not join the team in Pittsburgh for their game on Tuesday. MacFarland was asked during that availability if he’s had the chance to talk with the newest team acquisition since his trade. “I chatted with him briefly.

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterDec 9, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Jordan Staal sat in his locker looking shell-shocked. Again. The Carolina Hurricanes had just been blown out for the second straight night — a rarity in itself — but by the same

Bruins have made major improvement in this area since coaching change originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s hard to win many games in the NHL when the opponent dominates the third period, which is what happened too many times for the Boston Bruins during the first 20 games of the season. During that initial

EDMONTON — Better late than never. [embedded content] It is frustrating for a player when they don’t get to play a game for a long time. Only one current Edmonton Oilers player hasn’t played a game this season (Evander Kane). The same cannot be said for former Oilers. On Friday, December 6, 2024, one former

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski ESPN Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Dec 6, 2024, 04:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NHL trade deadline for the 2024-25 season is not until March 7, but teams

Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers heads to the ice for warmups prior to the game against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on December 2, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) The New York Rangers are set to make goaltender Igor Shesterkin the highest-paid

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNDec 6, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The

Luke Richardson is out as Blackhawks head coach. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images) The Chicago Blackhawks, current owners of the worst record in the NHL, have fired head coach Luke Richardson. The team announced the move Thursday, also naming AHL affiliate Rockford IceHogs head coach Anders Sorensen as interim head coach. Blackhawks assistant

Jan Rutta and Rickard Rakell Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images It’s been a difficult season for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Shaky goaltending, poor defensive play and inconsistent offense had them near the bottom of the NHL’s Eastern Conference standings at one point. Their four-game win streak has them within striking distance of a wild-card berth as they prepare

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 4, 2024, 02:15 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The first-ever NHL/NHLPA 4 Nations Face-Off is many things. It’s a midseason exhibition tournament that replaces the NHL All-Star Game for a change of pace. It’s an antipasto of international hockey ahead of the Italian feast

In a game as convincing as the St. Louis Blues’ 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets to begin a four-game road trip, it’s tough to pick one player that stood out. But Jordan Kyrou was one of many standouts for the Blues (12-12-2) in this game. Scored twice and had a game-high seven shots as

Multiple Contributors Dec 3, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions In lieu of having an All-Star Game this season, the NHL and NHLPA are staging the 4 Nations Face-Off, which will run from Feb. 12 through Feb. 20. This is a round-robin tournament that will feature four national teams — Canada, Finland, Sweden and

Jacob Trouba skates by Morgan Frost. Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The last day of November saw what’s become a rarity in today’s NHL salary-cap world: two early-season trades involving roster players. It was the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators kicking things off on Saturday, with the Avalanche shipping goaltender Justus Annunen and a 2025 sixth-round pick