Hockey Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward, the league announced Saturday night. 28-year-old centre from Finland receives 156 of 194 1st-place votes, also won in 2021The Associated Press · Posted: May 19, 2024 12:18 AM EDT | Last Updated: MayContinue Reading
Hockey Craig Berube has been handed the keys to the Toronto Maple Leafs. It will be up to the 58-year-old to deliver something the Original Six franchise hasn’t experienced in more than a generation — sustained playoff success. Calahoo, Alta., native previously led St. Louis Blues to franchise’s 1st CupContinue Reading
Hockey The NHL on Monday suspended Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy one game for his cross-check to the face of Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid at the end of Game 3 of their opening round Stanley Cup playoff series on Sunday night. Incident occurred after Vancouver’s Game 3 win onContinue Reading
Hockey Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was a member of Canada’s team at the 1972 Summit Series, has died at age 79. Longtime Toronto forward was also a member of Canada’s team at 1972 Summit SeriesThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 11,Continue Reading
Hockey Keith Pelley, head of the Maple Leafs’ billion-dollar parent company, wants to change the pattern of Toronto’s short playoff journeys. And change, it appears, could be coming. Breaking up Core 4 forwards Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Tavares a potential optionJoshua Clipperton · The Canadian Press · Posted: May 10, 2024Continue Reading
Hockey Mike Grier was so elated over winning the NHL draft lottery on Tuesday night, the San Jose Sharks general manager dispensed with tradition by coming out and stating exactly who he expects to select with the No. 1 pick: Boston University centre Macklin Celebrini. San Jose scheduled to makeContinue Reading
Hockey Rick Tocchet doesn’t mind the fact that his Vancouver Canucks aren’t favoured to win against their next playoff opponent. “I love being doubted,” the head coach said. Analysts have been skeptical of the Canucks all season, Tocchet added. Vancouver eager to continue performing against odds ahead of series withContinue Reading
Hockey Forwards Pierre-Luc Dubois, Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul were added to Canada’s roster at the world men’s hockey championship on Tuesday after teen forwards Macklin Celebrini and Adam Fantilli chose to return to North America. Defending champions open tournament this Saturday against Britain in PragueThe Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading
