8:01 PM ET Associated Press WASHINGTON — Cameras followed Willie O’Ree’s every move and flashbulbs popped as the hockey pioneer toured the Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History and Culture. When the player who broke the NHL’s color barrier in 1958 stood next to a statue of Jackie Robinson, commissioner Gary Bettman paused to take
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1:49 AM ET Much like scouting, player development is an inexact science. A player’s progression is something all his own. What makes that more challenging to grasp is the regularity with which younger players have earned roster spots on NHL teams. It breeds impatience for those who don’t follow suit and creates a little more
4:00 PM ET Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended 20 games by the league for his check to the head of Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist on Sunday. The department of player safety said in a video that Wilson’s hit was illegal, it caused injury, and Wilson is a repeat offender — all factors
4:09 PM ET Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A day after Vancouver forward Bo Horvat said the Canucks have instituted a “Fortnite” ban for the upcoming season, there was talk in NHL arenas about whether it is fair to blame the popular online game for performance on the ice. Winnipeg star Patrik Laine, who
12:55 PM ET Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. — Center Jack Eichel has been selected captain of the Buffalo Sabres. The team announced the decision Wednesday, a day before its season opener against Boston. Eichel becomes the Sabres’ 16th full-time captain, and first to wear the “C” since Brian Gionta handled the role from 2014-15 to
Our NHL writers, analysts and editors weigh in with their predictions for the 2018-19 season, including division winners, Stanley Cup Final matchup, Cup winner and preseason picks for the major awards. Division, Stanley Cup Picks Awards Picks ESPN experts panel: Sean Allen, NHL fantasy columnist; Ben Arledge, associate editor; John Buccigross, SportsCenter anchor; Sachin Chandan,
8:55 PM ET Associated Press DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have assigned right wing Luke Witkowski and defensemen Joe Hicketts and Filip Hronek to Grand Rapids of the AHL. The Red Wings announced the moves Tuesday. Detroit’s active roster is now down to 22 players, and the Red Wings open the regular season Thursday
7:50 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN The NHL is a mysterious place. Look no further than the Stanley Cup Final last season, which featured one team that previously couldn’t get past the second round winning the Cup over another team that didn’t exist before that season. If you successfully wagered a year ago on the Washington
3:46 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — The prospective owners of a Seattle expansion team made their case to a group of NHL owners on Tuesday and expressed confidence as they await word on the next step. The presentation to the Board of Governors’ executive committee at the league office lasted more than two
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