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Hart Trophy Rankings: Thompson joins crowded field pursuing McDavid
If you've been following the Hart Trophy race since early in this season, we don't have to tiptoe around the fact that Connor McDavid is running away with it. While there remains little to no debate about who the clear front-runner is, that doesn't mean we should entirely ignore other stars having commendable campaigns.Numerous players would have strong MVP cases if McDavid wasn't dominating by… → Read More
Blue Jackets trade Nyquist to Wild
The Columbus Blue Jackets dealt Gustav Nyquist to the Minnesota Wild for a fifth-round pick in this year's draft, the Blue Jackets announced Tuesday.Columbus is retaining 50% of Nyquist's salary and cap hit, so Minnesota is paying $595,000 for the former and $654,000 of the latter, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo.Nyquist has been out since late January with a shoulder injury but may be… → Read More
Leafs' Muzzin out for rest of season, playoffs due to spinal injury
Jake Muzzin's season is officially over.The Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman won't play again in 2022-23 as he continues to recover from a cervical spine injury, the club announced Wednesday.Muzzin, who turned 34 on Tuesday, has been out indefinitely since November. At the time, he was expected to be re-evaluated in February. The team will provide another update on his status during training camp… → Read More
Report: Blues join Meier sweepstakes
It seemed like the St. Louis Blues would be all-out sellers ahead of the NHL's March 3 trade deadline, but it turns out they're pursuing the biggest name on the market."A new team has entered the chat on Timo Meier, and I'm told that it is the St. Louis Blues," Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli reported Tuesday."That may be a surprise to some, but it shouldn't be. I'm told that the Blues inquired… → Read More
Penguins get Jarry back after 9-game injury absence
The Pittsburgh Penguins' No. 1 netminder has returned to the crease.Tristan Jarry is starting against the New York Islanders on Monday night, the Penguins announced.The Canadian goaltender missed the previous nine games with what the club called a lower-body injury. He originally got hurt in the Winter Classic against the Boston Bruins on Jan. 2, missed the next seven contests, then returned to… → Read More
Islanders' Barzal week-to-week due to injury, expected back this season
Mathew Barzal will miss at least a week due to what the New York Islanders are calling a lower-body injury, the club announced Monday. The Islanders initially said Barzal would be out indefinitely before clarifying the recovery timeline is week-to-week and the plan is for him to return by the end of the season, according to the New York Post's Ethan Sears. The 25-year-old was hurt Saturday when… → Read More
Jack Hughes returns after 4-game injury absence
The New Jersey Devils have their Hart Trophy candidate back.Jack Hughes is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed, according to team reporter Amanda Stein.Hughes sat out the previous four games due to what the club called an upper-body injury. He's in the midst of a dominant campaign with 35 goals and 32 assists over the 50 previous… → Read More
Makar in lineup vs. Blues after missing 4 games with head injury
Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar is in Saturday's lineup against the St. Louis Blues, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed, according to the Denver Gazette's Kyle Fredrickson.Makar missed the previous four games due to a head injury. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jeff Carter hit him up high during a 2-1 overtime win over the Avalanche on Feb. 7.The reigning Norris and Conn Smythe Trophy winner has… → Read More
Ranking the top candidates to be dealt before the NHL trade deadline
The 2022-23 NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and we've already seen some significant moves.Bo Horvat and Vladimir Tarasenko were two of the best players available before they were sent packing by their former teams, but plenty of other big names could join them in being shipped out before March 3. Many of them are pending unrestricted free agents, as usual, but some - including the No. 1… → Read More
Red Wings ink Maatta to 2-year extension
The Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman Olli Maatta to a two-year contract extension carrying an average annual value of $3 million, the club announced Thursday.Maatta was a pending unrestricted free agent, and he'll get a raise from the $2.25-million AAV on his current deal.The 28-year-old has been a serviceable depth blue-liner. Olli Maatta, signed to a 2x$3M extension by DET, is a capable… → Read More
Kings sign Mikey Anderson to 8-year extension
The Los Angeles Kings inked defenseman Mikey Anderson to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $4.125 million, the club announced Wednesday.Anderson was a pending restricted free agent, and his current deal carries an AAV of $1 million.The 23-year-old has been playing on L.A.'s top pairing alongside Drew Doughty. Anderson has become a reliable shutdown defender and has… → Read More
Hart Trophy Rankings: McDavid's exploits make it a battle for 2nd place
There's no point beating around the bush here. Connor McDavid is the obvious MVP front-runner as we move further into the unofficial second half of this NHL season. That's hardly a controversial statement, but let's be real: Everyone else garnering Hart Trophy consideration is clearly just vying to be a finalist at this point.The four players below him on this list have all been extremely… → Read More
Avalanche getting Byram, Nichushkin back from injuries Tuesday vs. Pens
The injury-riddled Colorado Avalanche will have two impact players back in the lineup when they resume play Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.Bo Byram and Valeri Nichushkin will return for Colorado's first game after the All-Star break, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar confirmed Sunday, according to the Denver Gazette's Kyle Fredrickson.There was even more good news for Colorado, as… → Read More
Beauvillier eager to 'start from scratch' with Canucks
Anthony Beauvillier is looking forward to having a clean slate now that he's been traded to the Vancouver Canucks."Honestly, I think (the) timing is perfect," Beauvillier told NHL.com's Kevin Woodley on Tuesday."Having a new coach and new (assistant) coaches, I feel like it can start a new page for everyone. Having the chance to start from scratch with everyone, it's exciting. I feel like… → Read More
Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull dies at 84
Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull died at the age of 84, the NHL Alumni Association confirmed Monday.Hull is the Chicago Blackhawks' all-time leading goal scorer with 604 in 1,036 games. He also played 18 NHL contests with the Winnipeg Jets and nine more with the Hartford Whalers, in addition to suiting up for seven seasons with the Jets in the WHA.The former winger, who earned the nickname "The… → Read More
Canucks sign Kuzmenko to 2-year extension with $5.5M AAV
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Andrei Kuzmenko to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.5 million, the club announced Thursday.The deal includes a 12-team no-trade clause, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.Kuzmenko was a pending unrestricted free agent after signing a one-year contract with Vancouver this past July. He currently carries a $1.8-million… → Read More
Wild make Hartman healthy scratch vs. Flyers
Ryan Hartman is the latest Minnesota Wild skater to be assigned to the press box.Wild head coach Dean Evason said he's scratching Hartman against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, according to NHL.com's Jessi Pierce."We talk about accountability," the bench boss said, per The Pioneer Press' Dane Mizutani. "He's going to be accountable for his actions."Hartman acknowledged he deserves to… → Read More
Penguins' Jarry out until after All-Star break due to injury
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will miss at least the next two games.Jarry won't be available for Thursday's road clash with the Washington Capitals or Saturday's home date with the San Jose Sharks due to an upper-body ailment, head coach Mike Sullivan said Wednesday, according to team reporter Michelle Crechiolo.The Penguins' All-Star break begins Sunday, and they won't play again… → Read More
Gaudreau ahead of Calgary return: I 'get it' if Flames fans are upset
Johnny Gaudreau says he understands if Calgary Flames fans are upset about his departure ahead of his first game back in the city with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night."Sports is awesome," Gaudreau told NHL.com's Craig Merz on Friday. "It brings people together, and I got to play there for 10 years, nine years, and I had some great memories, and they're probably a little upset that I'm… → Read More
Canucks fire head coach Boudreau, replace him with Tocchet
The Vancouver Canucks have dismissed head coach Bruce Boudreau and hired Rick Tocchet in his stead, the team announced Sunday.Tocchet, who is now the 21st bench boss in franchise history, is joined by assistant coach Adam Foote and defensive development coach Sergei Gonchar. Assistant coach Trent Cull was also relieved of his duties.The Canucks have struggled mightily this season, occupying… → Read More