MEDICAL: Brossoit Undergoes Successful Surgery Blackhawks goalie is expected to make a full recovery and return in 5-7 weeks Chicago Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael Terry today released the following medical update: “Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit underwent successful meniscus surgery on his right knee on Tuesday at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. We expect him…

Building Blue: Elias Pettersson Looks Forward to NHL-Level Battles at Canucks Training Camp An eight-game AHL stint isn’t the largest sample size to draw from, but for 20-year-old defenceman Elias Pettersson, it wasn’t just about the ice time in games that set him up for a successful summer as he prepares for his first full…

Kraken, Beniers Agree on Next Contract The Kraken’s inaugural draft pick and 2022-23 NHL Rookie of the Year has agreed to a seven-year contract, with an average annual value of $7.14 million, establishing him as a key player for the franchise. Matty Beniers, the Kraken’s most decorated and well-known prospect-turned-pro, solidified his role in their…

Maple Leafs captured at moment of victory in 1947 Stanley Cup Final The joyful leap over the boards was a powerful display of emotional victory against the rival Canadiens. © Nat Turofsky Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, also known as “The Hockey Maven,” brings his insight and humor…

Rutger McGroarty 'Fired Up' to Join Penguins Penguins President of Hockey Operations and GM Kyle Dubas has emphasized that younger players in the organization have massive opportunities, as the team looks to get back into contention while balancing its short- and long-term goals. The newest Penguins prospect, Rutger McGroarty, hopes to take advantage of his…