When Agasha Mutesasira was asked to perform the national anthems for the Vancouver Canucks-Detroit Red Wings game Sunday at Rogers Arena, she had no way of predicting the terrible and wonderful reception that awaited her major sporting debut. On one hand, there were the many thousands of fans who joined in the singing of O
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Greg WyshynskiFeb 4, 2025, 09:20 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The NHL’s most valuable player award winners usually have one thing in common: They aren’t goaltenders or defensemen. There are all sorts of justifications for the Hart Trophy almost exclusively going to forwards: Like the fact that
Last week, NHL insider Chris Johnston announced that the NHL and NHLPA forecasted a significant increase in the salary cap. For the 2024-25 season, the NHL has a limit of $88 million, but the salary cap is projected to rise as high as $113.5 million by 2027-28. The NHL and NHLPA are forecasting significant salary
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Coachella Valley has long been a winter home for movie stars and snowbirds drawn to its balmy weather and striking mountain views. Now some of hockey’s best young prospects are also making this sunny, scenic slice of California their winter home, at least for a couple of days. The
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Nashville Predators 5-2 to extend their winning streak to five games, while the Predators were unable to snap their losing streak, and have now lost their fifth game in a row. The Senators’ star players continued to put up strong numbers, and the team is finding plenty of success. On
Greg WyshynskiFeb 3, 2025, 09:45 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman was suspended 10 games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday “for using his forearm to violently slam the head of Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stützle into the ice” during
On Monday night (Feb. 3), the Minnesota Wild‘s Ryan Hartman was assessed the NHL’s longest suspension since 2018. Due to both the illegal act he committed and his status as a repeat offender, the 30-year-old forward was suspended for 10 games. Minnesota’s Ryan Hartman has been suspended for ten games for roughing Ottawa’s Tim Stützle.
PALM DESERT, Calif. … The Central Division pulled out a 2-1 shootout win over the Atlantic Division in the championship game to take the title at the 2025 AHL All-Star Challenge presented by Spotlight 29 Casino on Monday night at Acrisure Arena, home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Rockford IceHogs defenseman Kevin Korchinski won most
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, completed their 10-game, 22-day West Coast road trip by picking up three out of four points in their final two games. They completed their season’s sweep of the San Diego Gulls with a 3-1 victory on Friday night. They then scored two late
Responding to tariffs imposed on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump, P.E.I.’s premier is vowing to take further steps to protect the Island’s economy — including the possibility of scrapping the multimillion-dollar NHL deal. On Saturday, Trump signed an executive order to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods entering the U.S., including a
ESPN News Services Feb 3, 2025, 11:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko suffered a broken jaw after getting hit in the face by a puck while on the bench during Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Stars, according to multiple media reports. Defenseman Dante Fabbro also left the game in
Originally written by Alexander Sciola, with updates by M. Boyd. The impact of Ken Dryden’s incredible legacy and body of work has been felt off the ice just as much as on it. Six-time Stanley Cup champion, Canadian, politician, lawyer, businessman, best-selling author, and philanthropist are only a few of the accomplishments you’ll find on Ken
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced additional changes to the 2025 AHL All-Star Rosters presented by FloHockey. The 2025 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Spotlight 29 Casino is scheduled for this coming Sunday and Monday, Feb. 2-3, in Palm Desert, Calif., home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Owen Pickering
The Seattle Kraken continued their homestand, hosting the Calgary Flames on Feb. 2. It was Calgary who came away with the win, defeating Seattle 3-2. Game Recap Right before the 11-minute mark in the first period, the Kraken received their first power play. 17 seconds into their extra man advantage, the Kraken put a puck
Local hockey players from the Roddickton-Bide Arm area got the chance to play against former NHL legends in their home arena on Saturday night. The teams fought their way in an action packed game to a 10-10 tie. (Alex Kennedy/CBC) It was standing room only in Roddickton-Bide Arm’s arena on Saturday, as hundreds of cheering fans
ESPN News Services Feb 2, 2025, 09:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Jonathan Quick became the first U.S.-born goaltender to win 400 games, and the 15th overall in NHL history, in the New York Rangers‘ 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night. Defenseman K’Andre Miller scored the go-ahead goal,
PALM DESERT, Calif. … Springfield Thunderbirds rookie Dalibor Dvorsky and Charlotte Checkers defenseman Trevor Carrick led the Eastern Conference to a 19-13 win in the 2025 AHL All-Star Skills Competition presented by Spotlight 29 Casino and Silvercrest on Sunday evening at Acrisure Arena, home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The 19-year-old Dvorsky won the Silvercrest Accuracy
As a neutral fan, the coverage I see of the Edmonton Oilers‘ Evan Bouchard has always confused me. An elite defenceman by every metric, he’s criticized more than perhaps any other star player in the sport. So, I watched him play a few games to see what the fuss was about. Bouchard critics be warned,