LAS VEGAS — Connor Bedard still isn’t ready to admit what the rest of the hockey world has long assumed: that he’ll be selected No. 1 overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in this month’s NHL draft. “If they decide to take me, that would be unbelievable,” the 17-year-old forward told reporters Monday ahead of Game
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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 5, 2023, 12:50 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Anaheim Ducks hired Greg Cronin to be their next head coach, the team announced Monday. Cronin, who coached the Colorado Avalanche‘s AHL affiliate, will be an NHL head coach for the first time. The
Jun 5, 2023, 10:31 AM ET The Montreal Canadiens have committed to young scorer Cole Caufield, agreeing to terms on an eight-year, $62.8 million deal. The 22-year-old tied for the team lead in goals this season with 26, the second straight season Caufield has paced the Canadiens. This past season, he did it in only
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 5, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. LAS VEGAS — Adin Hill has won eight games in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs after winning 16 games in the entire regular season. In the span of a year, he’s gone from playing for
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 5, 2023, 08:17 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. It’s been 600 years since William Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” Here in 2023, we’re still wondering the same thing — not about Romeo and Juliet of course, but about the Florida Panthers.
Army hockey coach Brian Riley isn’t sure if the Stanley Cup has ever visited West Point. “But I like our chances now,” he said with a laugh. “I’m not a betting man, but I’ve got to believe that the Stanley Cup’s going to come to West Point no matter who wins the Final.” The Vegas
After a four-day break following the conclusion of the Western Conference final, the Vegas Golden Knights began the 2023 Stanley Cup Final with a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers, taking a 1-0 series lead. It was an even game until the third period, when many Vegas shots found the back of the net while
ESPN News Services Jun 3, 2023, 11:17 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Zach Whitecloud scored from long range with just over 13 minutes left, after Adin Hill made arguably the best save of the playoffs, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 Saturday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Associated Press Jun 3, 2023, 10:01 PM ET KAMLOOPS, British Columbia — Connor Bedard became the first player in Canadian Hockey League history to sweep the Player of the Year, Top Prospect and Top Scorer awards Saturday night at the Memorial Cup. Expected to be selected first overall in the NHL draft by the Chicago
LAS VEGAS — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman remains bullish on finding a solution to keep the Coyotes in Arizona, saying the league is “hopeful” it won’t lose the “terrific market.” Speaking before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday, Bettman addressed the uncertain future of the Coyotes yet again, two weeks after the