Lizotte Looking to Drag Penguins Into the Fight When Mike Sullivan has talked about heart-and-soul players like Patric Hornqvist, Jason Zucker, and most recently, Michael Bunting, the Penguins head coach likes to say those players drag the team into the fight. It sounds like new Penguins forward Blake Lizotte possesses that same ability. “I think…

VGK Road Trip Blog: August 6, 2024 The 2024 VGK Road Trip is presented by Las Vegas The 2024 VGK Road Trip presented by Las Vegas headed to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to bring the full Golden Knights experience to a city full of stunning views in the teams’ market. As the VGK staff arrived in Coeur…

Motte’s fit with Red Wings more than just on the ice 29-year-old forward and St. Clair, Mich., native eager for 2024-25 season after signing one-year free-agent contract with Detroit DETROIT — As a kid from St. Clair, Mich., Tyler Motte grew up watching the Detroit Red Wings on TV. He also played youth hockey in…

Plante’s passion for the sport of hockey fueling his game, development Red Wings’ 47th overall pick in 2024 NHL Entry Draft credits family for their support DETROIT — As the son of former NHL player and current Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Derek Plante, Max Plante’s early exposure to the sport has molded the Detroit Red…

Brzustewicz hopes to make Flames roster after standout season in OHL  The 19-year-old defenseman scored 92 points in 67 games while playing for Kitchener. © Chris Tanouye/Getty Images CALGARY — Hunter Brzustewicz sees a clear path to patrolling the blue line for the Calgary Flames in the not-too-distant future. The 19-year-old defenseman, acquired by the…

Podkolzin traded to Oilers by Canucks Forward was No. 10 pick in 2019 Draft; Vancouver receives 4th-round selection in 2025 © Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images Vasily Podkolzin was traded to the Edmonton Oilers by the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The 23-year-old forward had two assists…