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Associated Press Dec 6, 2023, 06:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BUFFALO, N.Y. — The slumping Buffalo Sabres made a minor shake up to their lineup by acquiring fourth-line forward Eric Robinson in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday. The Blue Jackets acquired a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2025 draft in

Field Level Media Dec 6, 2023, 02:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg will have hip surgery at the end of month and miss the remainder of the season, general manager Brad Treliving announced Wednesday. “I’ll have a better idea as we finalize what is going to get done and

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 6, 2023, 02:14 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Patrick Kane will play his first game for the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night when they host the San Jose Sharks. Coach Derek Lalonde said Wednesday that Kane would be in the lineup for the

Emily Kaplan, ESPNDec 7, 2023, 07:45 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions For nearly six months, the greatest active American-born hockey player, the one fans call Showtime, lived in obscurity. As Patrick Kane recovered from hip resurfacing surgery — a bold move to breathe new life into his

ESPN News Services Dec 6, 2023, 02:03 AM ET Open Extended Reactions VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The New Jersey Devils won the battle of the Hughes brothers Tuesday night. Jesper Bratt scored his second goal of the night with 34 seconds left in the third period as the Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-5 in

Field Level Media Dec 5, 2023, 06:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom is week-to-week with a fractured finger. He sustained the injury during practice on Monday, prompting the team to recall Dustin Wolf from the AHL. Markstrom, 33, is 6-8-2 with a 2.94 goals-against average and an .896 save percentage

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterDec 5, 2023, 05:29 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday that the 2024 NHL draft will be held in Las Vegas and the league is finalizing plans to hold the event at the Sphere

Associated Press Dec 5, 2023, 02:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is doubtful for a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night due to a lower-body injury. Makar skated with the team on a limited basis Tuesday morning at Ball Arena. He wasn’t in the lineup for

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterDec 5, 2023, 01:51 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tage Thompson will return to the Buffalo Sabres‘ lineup Tuesday when they face the Detroit Red Wings — who are still waiting on Patrick Kane to debut. The Sabres

Dec 5, 2023, 01:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Filip Forsberg has been a huge reason why the Nashville Predators are knocking on the door for a playoff spot this season under first-year coach Andrew Brunette. The 29-year-old center has 28 points in 24 games, including a team-leading 13 goals. New general manager Barry Trotz