Minnesota Wild plan to sign Kirill Kaprizov to long-term deal
The Minnesota Wild intend to sign star forward Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term contract when he becomes eligible on July 1, owner Craig Leopold said.That's good, because Kaprizov will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 season....
Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini day-to-day with lower-body injury
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterOct 2, 2024, 04:26 PM ETCloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.San Jose Sharks rookie forward Macklin Celebrini is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the team said Wednesday.Celebrini's status had been in...
Fantasy hockey draft strategy – Slump-resistant players to watch
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comOct 2, 2024, 11:00 AM ETCloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard.They don't...
New Jersey Devils to serve Garden State staple breakfast at home games
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 2, 2024, 01:54 PM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.A night out at a hockey game conjures images of hot dogs, popcorn and beer. But the New Jersey Devils have put something else on...
NHL plans to open CBA talks with players at start of 2025
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 1, 2024, 05:55 PM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.NEW YORK -- Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL will open collective bargaining agreement talks with the players at the start of 2025 and is...
Canadiens’ Patrik Laine to miss 2-3 months with sprained knee
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterOct 1, 2024, 06:06 PM ETCloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine will miss the next two to three months while he continues to recover from a sprained...
What are the longest losing streaks in NHL history?
The San Jose Sharks opened the 2023-24 season with 11 straight losses. San Jose then lost 12 straight games from Dec 15, 2023, to Jan. 9, 2024. The Sharks had four separate losing streaks of at least nine...
Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher (knee) out 5-6 months
Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher is expected to be sidelined five to six months after undergoing surgery on his left knee Tuesday.Reinbacher sustained the injury after he was on the receiving end of a hit by Maple Leafs...
Fantasy hockey draft preview – Top ten rookies to know this season
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyOct 1, 2024, 11:00 AM ETCloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010They serve as both the present and future for their respective organizations and your own fantasy squad. Undeniable initial targets in dynasty and...
2024-25 NHL breakout predictions: Lafreniere, Fantilli, more
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 1, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.Lucas Raymond had that breakout player aura last season.The Detroit Red Wings winger had a strong rookie season in 2021-22, followed by a dip in...
