7:00 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN One of the astonishing aspects of sports wagering is the bookmakers’ uncanny ability to choose a number for points spreads and over/under bets. I’ve always imagined that they’re the product of a room of MIT grads working on NASA supercomputers. Or a sports almanac imported back from the future. One
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7:27 AM ET Martin Brodeur is coming back home. The former goaltender, who became a household name by leading the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cup titles in his 21 seasons in New Jersey, will be named the team’s executive vice president of business development on Wednesday, a source told ESPN. Former Devils goaltender
2:00 PM ET Picking players just before they become NHL fantasy superstars is crucial to giving your fantasy team a leg up on the competition. It’s not required to take home the championship, but every breakout player you manage to select a little later in draft is a little more strength added to your title
9:32 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Zach Parise has worn a few jerseys in his career. That of a North Dakota Fighting Sioux. That of a New Jersey Devil. His current one with the Minnesota Wild. And over the course of 10 tournaments, he’s also worn a sweater representing USA Hockey. That includes
3:35 PM ET Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers have agreed to terms with veteran right winger Troy Brouwer to a one-year contract. General manager Dale Tallon announced the move Monday, saying Brouwer adds depth and should provide leadership for Florida’s young core. Brouwer became a free agent when the Calgary Flames bought
10:46 AM ET Future Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur is stepping down from his role as assistant general manager of the St. Louis Blues, according to The Athletic. The 46-year-old has spent four years working for GM Doug Armstrong, but his contract ran out in June. Brodeur’s 22-year career as a goalie will culminate in
8:07 AM ET Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg‘s back injury could keep the left winger out for the entire 2018-19 season and ultimately end his NHL career, according to coach Jeff Blashill. Blashill told reporters at the Stars & Stripes Showdown on Sunday that he doesn’t expect Zetterberg to play the upcoming season if
9:19 PM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN PLYMOUTH, Mich. — For Ellie Johannson, it was less a ceremonial puck drop than it was a puck toss. Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks and Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs watched the rubber disc bounced behind them as the assembled crowd at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth
7:02 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — The NHL says Slava Voynov still has not been cleared to play in the league. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Sunday that Voynov’s return is contingent on completing a process with the league to review his case that would determine the parameters for his eligibility. A
7:41 PM ET Associated Press HUMBOLDT, Saskatchewan — A small Saskatchewan city devastated by a fatal bus crash involving its junior hockey team welcomed a trophy on Friday that fans no doubt hoped would one day be hoisted by one of their boys. Washington Capitals forward Chandler Stephenson brought the Stanley Cup to Humboldt to