‘It’s been terrible’: Matthew Tkachuk opens up on death of friend Johnny Gaudreau
Sep 18, 2024, 01:01 PM ETFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Matthew Tkachuk estimated that he tells a story about Johnny Gaudreau's exploits, both the on-ice and off-ice variety, to somebody at least once a week.And he's not going to...
Rogers buys majority stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterSep 18, 2024, 10:50 AM ETCloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Rogers Communications announced Wednesday that it has purchased Bell Canada Enterprises' 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7...
Judge dismisses suit that accused James Dolan of sexual assault
Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterSep 18, 2024, 10:58 AM ETCloseBaxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston...
Fantasy hockey bounce back picks – Defensemen to draft
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSep 18, 2024, 09:00 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.Just like...
Canucks’ Dakota Joshua reveals he had cancerous tumor removed
Sep 17, 2024, 05:49 PM ETVancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer this summer and underwent surgery to remove a tumor.Joshua, 28, said he is continuing to recover from surgery but...
CHL looks to boost rivalry in series with U.S. hockey prospects
Sep 17, 2024, 09:27 AM ETThe Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport's cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey's national development team in an annual two-game series starting in November.Unveiled...
Defenseman Chris Wideman retires after 6 NHL seasons
Sep 17, 2024, 11:52 AM ETVeteran defenseman Chris Wideman announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday after six seasons.Wideman, 34, sat out last season due to a back injury. The unrestricted free agent last played with the...
Reports — Stars, Esa Lindell agree on 5-year, $26M extension
Sep 17, 2024, 02:50 PM ETDallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell agreed to terms on a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.Lindell, 30, is entering the final season of a six-year, $34.8 million contract he signed...
Cup champ Panthers extend lease deal through 2033
Sep 17, 2024, 01:13 PM ETFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are extending their operating agreement with Broward County for five more years, ensuring that the team remains in the market through 2033 and...
Flyers and goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov in standoff
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 17, 2024, 12:44 PM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.VOORHEES, N.J. -- If goalie Alexei Kolosov doesn't want to play for the Philadelphia Flyers, the Flyers don't want him playing in Russia either.That's the...
