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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 14, 2024, 09:50 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — Tucked away from public view at the Scotiabank Saddledome is the small security shed that stands guard over the players’ parking lot. For six years, Noah Hanifin drove up to

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 14, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions HOCKEY PLAYERS KNOW the power of a good video session. It’s how they study an opponent. Critique their own game. And — thanks to years of recorded highlights available online — admire

Field Level Media Mar 13, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a two-year, $2.7 million contract extension for forward Bobby McMann on Wednesday. McMann, 27, has recorded 18 points (10 goals, 8 assists) in 40 games this season. He made his NHL debut for Toronto in 2022-23 and contributed

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 13, 2024, 06:20 AM ET Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Open Extended Reactions Following last night’s packed 10-game NHL slate, Wednesday is relatively light with just four games on the docket. However, there are some superb matchups on tap,

Associated Press Mar 12, 2024, 07:16 PM ET CALGARY, Alberta — The Calgary Flames renounced their rights to draft pick Topi Ronni on Tuesday after the 19-year-old was sentenced in his native Finland for a rape that occurred when he was a minor. Ronni was given a one-year suspended prison sentence by the District Court

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 12, 2024, 05:01 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions New York Rangers rookie forward Matt Rempe was suspended four games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday after elbowing New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler in the head Monday night. It’s the first

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 12, 2024, 04:08 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Alpharetta Sports & Entertainment Group, fronted by former NHL player Anson Carter, has formally requested that the NHL commence with an expansion process aimed at bringing a franchise to the greater Atlanta area for a

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 12, 2024, 06:30 AM ET Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Open Extended Reactions We are 37 days away from the end of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. Is it too early to start projecting the Stanley Cup Final matchups

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 11, 2024, 11:14 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The New Jersey Devils believe New York Rangers rookie Matt Rempe should be further disciplined for his elbow to the head of defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler, which earned Rempe a major penalty and a

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 11, 2024, 06:30 AM ET Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Open Extended Reactions With the trade deadline behind us, we’ve rounded the corner to the final part of the season: the rush to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As things

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. Mar 11, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024 NHL trade deadline was Friday at 3 p.m., and

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 10, 2024, 07:20 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella was suspended two games and fined $50,000 for refusing to leave the bench after receiving a game misconduct and a bench minor in Saturday’s 7-0 loss at

Associated Press Mar 10, 2024, 04:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Colorado Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor will undergo hip surgery this week and miss the rest of the season, coach Jared Bednar said Sunday. O’Connor has missed six games since the All-Star break all related to the injury. He had 13 goals and

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 10, 2024, 08:30 AM ET Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Open Extended Reactions On Jan. 20, the New York Islanders were two points out of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. That was the day the

Open Extended Reactions On Saturday, David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins will host Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in an Eastern Conference matchup at TD Garden in Boston. An alternate presentation of the Bruins-Penguins game called the “NHL Big City Greens Classic 2” will air on ESPN+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney+. This

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 9, 2024, 11:08 AM ET Close Tim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Open Extended Reactions The 2024 NHL trade deadline passed on Friday afternoon. For those who might’ve missed anything, our reporters identified the winners and losers and also graded 23

Open Extended Reactions The days leading up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline included some massive swaps, with contending teams hoping to bolster their Stanley Cup Playoff chances, and rebuilding teams looking to add to their draft capital and prospect pools. Friday’s final flurry included 23 completed trades featuring 33 players, none more of a

Associated Press Mar 8, 2024, 08:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators forward Parker Kelly was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Friday for an illegal check to the head against Los Angeles defenseman Andreas Englund. Kelly was assessed a minor penalty for the check with 3:35