12:29 PM ET Associated Press The NFL’s successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final. After postponing its draft scheduled for June 26-27 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL is considering having it earlier in
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11:32 AM ET The Washington Capitals placed forward Brendan Leipsic on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. The team made the announcement on Friday, two days after the NHL condemned “misogynistic and reprehensible remarks” made by Leipsic and Panthers prospect Jack Rodewald in a private Instagram group chat, which was leaked on Twitter
9:46 AM ET The NHL has postponed its international games in 2020, the league and players’ union announced on Friday. “The NHLPA and the NHL remain committed to maintaining and growing our international presence,” the sides said in a joint statement. “We hope that our fans overseas understand the need to postpone the 2020 games,
5:45 PM ET Associated Press MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price reached out to two boys whose parents were killed last month in the Nova Scotia mass shooting. Price sent a video message to 11-year-old Alex Blair and 10-year-old Jack, telling them: “I just want to let you know that you’re not alone. I’m
7:30 AM ET Sunday is the 50th anniversary of Boston Bruins star Bobby Orr’s championship-clinching goal against the St. Louis Blues in the 1970 Stanley Cup Final. Unsurprisingly, it’s a moment that has been commemorated in a statue that stands near the TD Garden in Boston. That got us to thinking: What are some other
7:32 AM ET Associated Press The Kontinental Hockey League says it will not name a champion after it stopped the season part-way through the playoffs because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Russia-based league shut down in March but didn’t immediately decide how the final standings would be determined. The league is widely considered to be
12:00 PM ET The memo circulated by the NHL on Friday regarding the 2020 draft was a meticulously crafted response to every concern the league’s general managers voiced about holding the event before the season is restarted. Worried about conditional picks? Don’t worry, we’ll become de facto arbitrators if you can’t figure out the terms
7:56 PM ET The National Hockey League condemned “misogynistic and reprehensible remarks” made by Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic and Florida Panthers forward Jack Rodewald in an Instagram group chat that were leaked on Twitter and Reddit on Wednesday. Among the remarks made by the two players, they commented on the appearances of the wife
7:26 PM ET Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defensemen Christian Djoos and Jani Hakanpaa to one-year contracts. The Ducks announced the deals Wednesday. Djoos will make $1 million next season and Hakanpaa gets $750,000. Djoos had one goal and two assists in nine games with the Ducks after they acquired
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