Tag: NHL
Shane Doan Retires From NHL After 21 Seasons
PHOENIX, AZ—20-year Arizona Coyotes veteran, Shane Doan, announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday, August 30. The 40 year-old told reporters that he...
Eric Lindros To Have Jersey Retired By Flyers
PHILADELPHIA, PA—On January 18, 2018, the Philadelphia Flyers will retire the jersey of Eric Lindros (No. 88), a 2016 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee...
Hobey Baker Winner To Choose NHL Team Sunday
DENVER, CO—Will Butcher, 22, defenseman for the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers, is set to choose an NHL team with whom he will sign...
Harvard Center Signs With Colorado
DENVER, CO—Harvard University's Alexander "Alex" Kerfoot, 23, closed a two-year entry level deal with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, August 24. The 5 foot...
Matt Cullen Returns To Minnesota Wild For 20th Season
SAINT PAUL, MN—Matt Cullen, 40, a NHL center is about to commence his 20th season in the league, and he has decided to return...
Leon Draisaitl Locked Up For 8 Years
EDMONTON, ALBERTA CANADA—Don't be fooled by the title! Leon Draisaitl, 21, has not been jailed. The Cologne, Germany-born center (who was a restricted free...
Bryan Murray, Ex-NHL Coach And GM, Dead At 74
OTTAWA, ON—The Ottawa Senators announced that Bryan Murray, 74, ex-NHL coach and general manager, died on Saturday, August 12, from colon cancer.
Murray's coaching career...
Eddie Olczyk Announces Cancer Diagnosis
CHICAGO, IL—Eddie Olczyk, TV analyst for the Chicago Blackhawks and NBC Sports, announced on Tuesday, August 9 he has been diagnosed colon cancer via the...
SJ Barracuda Leader In Goals Signs Two-Year Deal
SAN JOSE—Another forward is back in teal! Twenty-three year-old forward Barclay Goodrow closed a two-year extension with the Sharks on Monday, August 7.
The Sharks...
2017 Stanley Cup Finalists Lock Up Johansen
NASHVILLE, TN—The Preds locked up Ryan Johansen, a center of two years, on Friday, July 28 for the next eight years. The 25 year-old closed...
Markov Parts With Montreal After 16 Seasons
MONTREAL, QB—It was announced on Thursday, July 27, marked Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov's last NHL appearance. He disclosed that he will be returning to...
Pelech, Rookie Defenseman, Re-Signs With Islanders
BROOKLYN, NY—New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech, 22, a restricted free agent, signed a four-year extension with the team on Monday, July 24. The 6...
Preds And Arvidsson Close Deal, Dodge Arbitration
NASHVILLE, TN—Viktor Arvidsson, 24, of the Nashville Predators was able to avoid an arbitration hearing on Saturday, July 22 by agreeing to a seven-year,...
Tomas Tatar Locks In Four-Year Deal With Red Wings
DETROIT, MI—As of Friday, July 21, six-year Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar will remain in Detroit through the 2020-2021 season. The 26 year-old, the 60th...
Blues Sign Colton Parayko To A Five-Year Extension
ST. LOUIS, MO—Ukrainian-Canadian NHL defenseman Colton Parayko will remain in St. Louis for another five years. The 24 year-old closed a $27.5 million deal...
Nolan Patrick, 2nd Overall Pick, Signs With Flyers
PHILADELPHIA, PA—Nolan Patrick, 18, who was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers as the second overall pick at the 2017 NHL Draft, close an entry-level...
Brian Campbell Retires, Joins Chicago’s Front Office
CHICAGO, IL—Seventeen year NHL veteran Brian Campbell, 38, announced on Monday, July 17 that he has officially hung up his jersey and skates. He...
Nico Hischier, 1st Overall Pick, Signs With NJ Devils
NEWARK, NJ—Nico Hischier, 18, the first overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, closed a three-year, entry level deal with the New Jersey Devils...
LA Closes Extensions With 2 Forwards, 2 Defensemen
LOS ANGELES—The Kings announced on Friday, July 10 that they have issued one-year contract extensions to defensemen Kevin Gravel and Paul LaDue and forward...
Coyotes Introduce Rick Tocchet As New HC
GLENDALE, AZ—The Arizona Coyotes announced on Tuesday, July 11 that they swore in former player Rick Tocchet as their new Head Coach.
Tocchet, 53, will be the Coyotes' 18th...
