Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterSep 20, 2023, 11:33 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Brad Marchand might still be the “Little Ball of Hate,” but he now has another title: Captain of the Boston Bruins. The Bruins announced Tuesday Marchand, who has spent his entire career with the club,
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 20, 2023, 11:35 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said he is disappointed that the team hasn’t engaged in meaningful contract talks ahead of training camp, with free agency looming next summer. “To be honest, I’ve been disappointed in the lack of
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Sep 20, 2023, 09:15 AM ET It’s been about three months since the Vegas Golden Knights hoisted the Stanley Cup,
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 20, 2023, 10:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. In a fantasy hockey draft, there are different kinds of satisfaction. It is absolutely gratifying to land the first overall pick to select Connor McDavid, because you know the Edmonton Oilers star is capable of proving all the offense
ESPN News Services Sep 19, 2023, 04:00 PM ET No Jonathan Toews, the Blackhawks forward recognized as captain in Chicago, means the franchise is planning to withhold the “C” and not designate a team captain in 2023-24. General manager Kyle Davidson said Tuesday that a series of alternate captains are in place as the leadership
Sep 19, 2023, 04:16 PM ET The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Calen Addison to a one-year, $825,000 contract on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Addison tallied 29 points (three goals, 26 assists) in 62 games in his rookie season in 2022-23. He set a single-season franchise record for assists by a rookie. Editor’s Picks Over the past
Sep 19, 2023, 08:00 AM ET HENDERSON, Nev. — With training camps opening up this week, and a preseason game in [checks notes] Australia on Friday, the NHL is close to being back in action. This summer was an eventful one, with a new franchise icon in Chicago in Connor Bedard, a handful of key
Associated Press Sep 18, 2023, 03:40 PM ET TORONTO — Minnesota selected American forward Taylor Heise with the first pick of the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League draft Monday. Tennis legend Billie Jean King, a member of the league’s board of directors, made the announcement. The PWHL formed over the summer and is set to
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 18, 2023, 02:30 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Columbus Blue Jackets management admitted it made a mistake in hiring former head coach Mike Babcock, apologizing privately to players and publicly to critics. Babcock resigned from the Blue Jackets over the weekend — days before the start of
Sep 17, 2023, 04:21 PM ET Mike Babcock resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, with the team announcing in a statement that the move is effective immediately. The club also announced that associate coach Pascal Vincent has taken over as head coach, agreeing to a two-year contract through next season. “This