Beliveau, McDavid among 6 best captains from Original Six, today Canadiens forward engine behind 10 Stanley Cup titles, Oilers center lauded for 'beguiling skills' © Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images; Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as “The Hockey Maven,” shares his humor…
Dvorak proving to be quick study on path to future with Kings Defenseman mastered 'pretty quick' transition to WHL from Czechia last season © Gary A. Vasquez/NHLI via Getty Images EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — When Jakub Dvorak moved from Czechia’s Extraliga to the Western Hockey League in January, the 19-year-old Los Angeles Kings prospect had…
Vilen Talks AHL Adjustment and Personal Game | FEATURE Topias Vilen made the jump across the Atlantic Ocean for the 2023-24 season. It was his first year playing in the North American style, having previously played in the Finnish Hockey League (Liiga). Vilen, the club’s fifth-round pick (129th overall) in the 2021 NHL Draft, played…
Senators agree to terms with defenceman Carter Yakemchuk to a three-year, entry-level contract Senators agree to terms with defenceman Carter Yakemchuk to a three-year, entry-level contract OTTAWA – Ottawa Senators president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios announced today that the team has agreed to terms with defenceman Carter Yakemchuk on a three-year,…
Predators Legend Mitch Korn Excited to Rejoin Franchise as Director of Goaltending: 'I Can't Put It Into Words' Stanley Cup Winning Goalie Coach & Veteran of 33 NHL Campaigns Talks Working Alongside Barry Trotz, Philosophies Between the Pipes First it was former head coach Barry Trotz. Then it was former forward Andrew Brunette. Now, as…
Sixth Annual Gritty 5K Registration Now Open The annual fun run is back on Saturday, October 26; Early bird pricing for first 48-hours. All proceeds to benefit Flyers Charities and its giving pillars of growing the game of hockey and supporting families affected by cancer . PHILADELPHIA (August 5, 2024) – It’s time to reveal…
RELEASE: Blackhawks Sign Marek Vanacker to Entry-Level Deal First-round pick from 2024 NHL Draft agrees to three-year contract The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Marek Vanacker on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season ($975,000 salary cap hit). Vanacker, 18, posted regular-season career highs…
Avalanche Signs Kylington Defenseman Was Finalist For 2023-24 Masterton Trophy The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the organization has signed defenseman Oliver Kylington (pronounced CHIH-lihng-tuhn) to a one-year contract for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Kylington, 27, appeared in 33 games for the Calgary Flames in 2023-24, recording eight points (3g/5a). Kylington, who missed the entire 2022-23…
Newhook swings Fore! a good cause Newfoundlander prepares to host inaugural charity golf tournament in St. John’s MONTREAL – Golf is the heartbeat of a hockey player’s summer. However, this offseason, Alex Newhook isn’t just focusing on birdies and bogeys. Instead, he’s driven by the rhythm of a charitable cause. Back home in Newfoundland and…
Summer Spotlight: Fantilli ready to build his game in year two After a solid freshman campaign, the CBJ center looks to take another step forward in 2024-25 In the leadup to training camp in September, BlueJackets.com is featuring CBJ players each weekday this summer. Adam Fantilli Number: 19 Birthday: Oct. 12, 2004 (age 19) Height/Weight:…
