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
Hockey·ROUNDUP The Ottawa Senators have named Travis Green as head coach and signed him to a four-year contract. 53-year-old signs 4-year deal after NHL club misses playoffs for 7th straight seasonThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 07, 2024 12:04 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago Travis Green hasContinue Reading
Hockey Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid on Tuesday was named a Hart Trophy finalist as he seeks to win the NHL’s most valuable player award for a second straight season. Oilers captain vying for 3rd win after placing 3rd in league scoring with 132 pointsThe Canadian Press · Posted: MayContinue Reading
Hockey Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has taken heat from fans and media following the club’s first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Boston Bruins where he put up just three points in the seven-game series. He is eligible to ink a contract extension July 1. Winger postedContinue Reading
Hockey·New Auston Matthews will miss the Maple Leafs’ must-win Game 6 against the Boston Bruins. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said following today’s morning skate the star sniper would be unavailable with Toronto down 3-2 in its first-round playoff series. Game 6 takes place Thursday in Toronto at 8 p.m. ETJoshuaContinue Reading
Hockey·New Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen and Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram are the finalists for this season’s Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Trophy given to player for ‘perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey’The Canadian Press · Posted: May 02, 2024 12:34 PM EDT | LastContinue Reading
Hockey·ROUNDUP Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper opened his end-of-season news conference Wednesday apologizing for making what he called an inappropriate analogy of putting skirts on goalies. Father of 2 daughters says remarks have pained him more than playoff series lossThe Associated Press · Posted: May 01, 2024 4:17Continue Reading
Hockey Chicago centre Connor Bedard, Minnesota Wild defenceman Brock Faber and New Jersey Devils blue liner Luke Hughes are the finalists for this season’s Calder Memorial Trophy. Chicago centre led all 1st-year players in goals and assists despite missing 14 gamesThe Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 30, 2024 12:14 PMContinue Reading
