Ekblad in a statement through the NHLPA said the news that he had failed a random drug test shocked him. … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy
New York Rangers re-sign goalie Jonathan Quick to another 1-year contract
Last month, Quick became the first U.S.-born goaltender to record 400 wins in the league. … [Read more...] about New York Rangers re-sign goalie Jonathan Quick to another 1-year contract
The number of NHL players still playing without face visors is dwindling, only a handful left
The clock is ticking on players of the visor-less vintage. … [Read more...] about The number of NHL players still playing without face visors is dwindling, only a handful left
A stint in the minors forced Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry to hit the reset button. It may have worked
Pittsburgh’s season is all but lost, Tristan Jarry’s tenure with the only NHL club he’s ever known might not be. … [Read more...] about A stint in the minors forced Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry to hit the reset button. It may have worked
Nathan MacKinnon finally earns 1,000th point after the milestone was first wiped out by an offsides review
Nathan MacKinnon appeared to have reached the 1,000-point milestone in the first period of Colorado’s game against Chicago. His teammates even streamed onto the ice to celebrate his history-making assist. That turned out to be just a dress rehearsal. … [Read more...] about Nathan MacKinnon finally earns 1,000th point after the milestone was first wiped out by an offsides review
Utah’s Juuso Valimaki out 8-9 months after surgery to repair a torn ACL
Juuso Valimaki’s extended absence means he will miss training camp and at least the first month of the 2025-26 season. … [Read more...] about Utah’s Juuso Valimaki out 8-9 months after surgery to repair a torn ACL
Stars sign young center Wyatt Johnston to five-year contract extension
Multiple reports put the value of Johnston’s extension at $42 million, or $8.4 million annually through the 2029-30 season. Mikko Rantanen and Johnston have the same representatives. … [Read more...] about Stars sign young center Wyatt Johnston to five-year contract extension
Rantanen dealt to Dallas, lands 8-year contract; Panthers add Marchand at NHL trade deadline
Mikko Rantanen went back West — but with the Dallas Stars this time following a brief stint in Carolina. And Bruins captain Brad Marchand is leaving Boston after 16 seasons to join the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. … [Read more...] about Rantanen dealt to Dallas, lands 8-year contract; Panthers add Marchand at NHL trade deadline
Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline
The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on the eve of the NHL trade deadline late Thursday night by getting center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders. … [Read more...] about Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline