Brandon Maron
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Klingberg hopes to re-sign with Stars
John Klingberg is poised to test free agency this summer, but he's hoping to re-sign with the Dallas Stars."At the end of the day, I always want to stay here," Klingberg said, according to NHL.com's Taylor Baird. "This is the only team I've been talking to, obviously. With (Stars general manager Jim Nill), and on our side, we've been trying to find different ways to get it done. Year length,… → Read More
Lightning's quest for 3-peat continues after eliminating Maple Leafs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are heading to the second round after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 on Saturday night.Nick Paul opened the scoring for Tampa Bay late in the first period. John Tavares thought he scored the equalizer during the second frame, but the goal was called back due to an interference call on Justin Holl.Morgan Rielly later tied things up before Paul scored his… → Read More
Bergeron noncommital on playing future: 'It's too early' to decide
Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron isn't making any decisions on his playing future just yet."No, it's too early right now. It's too fresh right now," Bergeron said Saturday after losing Game 7 to the Carolina Hurricanes, per the Boston Globe's Matt Porter. "It still stings honestly from a hard-fought series, and we came up short. So obviously, I'm gonna have to think about it, but I'm not… → Read More
Lightning's Point exits Game 7 with apparent leg injury
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point exited Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs after suffering an apparent leg injury. Brayden Point was forced to leave the ice following an awkward fall along the boards.#StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/LOeSuFFmvu— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 14, 2022 Point got tangled up along the boards at the end of the first period and immediately hobbled off the ice… → Read More
Laviolette laments blown lead to Panthers: 'We're just feeding them'
Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette had mixed criticism for his team following Wednesday's 5-3 loss against the Florida Panthers."There's two games that were played. There was the game to push it to 3-0 where I liked everything we did, including the power play, the penalty kill, and the five-on-five play," Laviolette said postgame. "And then there's the game that took place after… → Read More
Projected No. 1 pick Wright: Getting chosen by Montreal would be 'unbelievable'
Shane Wright, the projected No. 1 overall pick, is oozing confidence ahead of the 2022 NHL Draft."I think that based off all my work, this past year and into my past as well, I think I deserve to be the first overall pick," Wright said, per TSN. "I deserve to have that honor. I believe that I am the best player in this draft, and I believe that I should be taken first overall."The Montreal… → Read More
Bettman says Senators aren't for sale: 'The club's not unstable'
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the Ottawa Senators are not looking for a new ownership group in the wake of Eugene Melnyk's death."The franchise is being professionally run," Bettman said Friday night, according to the Canadian Press' Joshua Clipperton. "The club's not on the market. There's no urgency. The club's not unstable."There are no problems."Melnyk died March 28 at 62 years old… → Read More
Spezza, Holl drawing in for Game 3 as Maple Leafs shuffle lines
The Toronto Maple Leafs are shaking things up ahead of their Game 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.Veteran forward Jason Spezza will draw into the lineup for Wayne Simmonds, according to The Athletic's James Mirtle. Defenseman Justin Holl will take Timothy Liljegren's spot on the blue line, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed, according to The Leafs Nation's David… → Read More
Tom Wilson day-to-day, won't play Game 2
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson won't play in Game 2 against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night after suffering a lower-body injury early in the series opener, head coach Peter Laviolette confirmed, according to the Washington Post's Samantha Pell.Laviolette added that he didn't want to speculate on Wilson's status for Game 3 and that he's day-to-day with the injury.Wilson opened Game… → Read More
Halifax, Moncton to host 2023 world juniors
The 2023 World Junior Championship will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Moncton, New Brunswick, Hockey Canada announced Thursday.Russian cities Novosibirsk and Omsk were originally going to host the tournament, but the IIHF revoked the country's hosting rights in February due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.The tournament is scheduled to take place from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. Halifax last… → Read More
Bruins turning to Swayman for Game 3
The Boston Bruins will start rookie goaltender Jeremy Swayman in Friday's Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed.Linus Ullmark started the first two games of the series, losing both contests and allowing eight goals on 57 shots.Swayman and Ullmark split games evenly during the regular season, with each netminder starting 39 contests. Swayman finished with a… → Read More
Ekblad returning for Game 1 vs. Capitals
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will be in the lineup for Game 1 against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, head coach Andrew Brunette confirmed.Ekblad hasn't played since suffering a leg injury on March 18. He was hurt in an awkward collision and had to be helped off the ice. Although it appeared to be a devastating injury, Ekblad didn't sustain any structural damage.Brunette… → Read More
Hurricanes' Andersen won't start Game 1 vs. Bruins
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen won't start Game 1 of the playoffs vs. the Boston Bruins as he continues to recover from an injury suffered two weeks ago, according to team reporter Walt Ruff.The team's starting goalie has yet to be announced for Monday's contest in Raleigh, North Carolina.More to come. → Read More
Red Wings part ways with Blashill, multiple assistants
The Detroit Red Wings will not renew the contracts of head coach Jeff Blashill, assistant coach Doug Houda, and goaltending coach Jeff Salajko, the team announced Saturday.Blashill has been head coach of the Red Wings for the past seven seasons. The club made the playoffs in his first campaign behind the bench but fell in the first round and has not been back since.Detroit has been undergoing a… → Read More
Jets' Dubois: Upcoming contract about more than money, term
Winnipeg Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois is a restricted free agent this summer, but he isn't putting too much thought into contract negotiations just yet.Asked Friday if Winnipeg is a team he could see himself signing with long term, Dubois gave a measured response. "Yeah, it is," he said. "But at the same time, you know, I haven't really thought about that, we haven't talked about it with the… → Read More
Clinching scenarios for 6 remaining NHL playoff matchups
This year's participants in the NHL playoffs are all set in stone, but six of the eight first-round matchups remain up in the air. Every playoff team plays its final game of the regular season Friday, so all series will be set by the end of the night.The Edmonton Oilers will host the Los Angeles Kings in their first-round series. The Minnesota Wild will play the St. Louis Blues, but home-ice… → Read More
McDavid, Crosby among top picks in NHL Player Poll
The 2021-22 NHL season has been one of the highest-producing campaigns in terms of offense the league has seen in years. With a handful of games remaining on the schedule, eight players have already eclipsed the 100-point mark, four have surpassed the 50-goal mark, and three defensemen have over 82 points.The NHLPA gives players the chance to voice their opinions on several different items. From… → Read More
Ovechkin ties Gretzky, Bossy for most 50-goal seasons in NHL history
Alex Ovechkin scored his 50th goal of the season on Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, marking the ninth time he's reached the milestone in his career.The Washington Capitals star is now tied with Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy for the most 50-goal seasons in NHL history. Alex Ovechkin scores his second goal of the game and his 50th of the season to tie the game 3-3. It marks… → Read More
Gaudreau notches most even-strength points since Jagr in 1995-96
Johnny Gaudreau's spectacular season just won't stop.After recording two goals in a 5-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the 28-year-old has reached 85 even-strength points on the season. The last player to record more was Jaromir Jagr when he had 95 during the 1995-96 campaign.Only 17 other players in NHL history have recorded over 85 even-strength points in a single season,… → Read More
Price appreciates cheers in season debut: 'It made me feel really wanted'
Carey Price made his season debut at the Bell Centre on Friday night and the raucous Montreal Canadiens fans made sure to shower him with cheers throughout the evening.The 34-year-old received a thunderous ovation when he was introduced in the pregame lineups. Le numéro 31...Number 31...CAREY PRICE! 🙌#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/GCiflLBy9U— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 15, 2022 Fans… → Read More