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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 30, 2023, 06:06 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The New Jersey Devils declined to give qualifying offers to three key role players who contributed to their successful return to the playoffs last season, making them unrestricted free agents. Center Michael McLeod, forward Jesper Boqvist and winger Nathan

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Jun 30, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The NHL free agent signing period will officially begin Saturday at noon ET, but

ESPN News Services Jun 29, 2023, 09:47 PM ET A co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired what was described as “certain assets” of the Premier Hockey Federation on Thursday, clearing the way for a long-anticipated single pro women’s hockey league in North America, sources told ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski. Players for the Professional Women’s Hockey

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyJun 29, 2023, 05:00 PM ET Close ESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010 Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Just like that, another NHL Entry Draft is in the books, featuring one of the most talked about prospects of a generation. But the Chicago Blackhawks’ new top center isn’t the only prospect worth our fantasy-focussed

Jun 29, 2023, 12:15 PM ET Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn is out six months with a ruptured Achilles, according to multiple reports. Quinn was injured this week while training and the No. 8 pick in the 2020 draft will miss the start of the 2023 regular season, Sportsnet reported Thursday. Quinn, 21, had 37

ESPN staffJun 28, 2023, 06:00 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print Welcome to the 2023 NHL draft. From the first round all the way to pick No. 224, this page will be your home for tracking every selection, including notes on team fit for the 32 players taken in the first round

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 28, 2023, 07:13 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Chicago Blackhawks made the obvious official Wednesday night, selecting Regina Pats center Connor Bedard with the first overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft. Bedard, 17, has been called a generational talent thanks to his

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 28, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Matvei Michkov is the agent of chaos for the 2023 NHL draft. Or the X factor. Or the player with the highest ceiling outside of Connor Bedard, the generational talent expected to be the first overall

Jun 28, 2023, 08:00 AM ET The 2023 NHL draft starts Wednesday in Nashville (Round 1, 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+) and stories about Connor Bedard have dominated the coverage. Rightfully so! The 17-year-old’s 143 points with the Regina Pats is the highest single total in 27 years. This from a player that

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 27, 2023, 07:35 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Los Angeles Kings have pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the limit the past two first rounds. Would a possession-driving, 6-2 center help their cause when the postseason comes around next spring and beyond? They paid a big price

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 27, 2023, 03:05 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL’s 2023-24 schedule has dropped, and fans around the league are already planning their homestands and road trips. Here are some of things that stand out in the newly released schedule, from the games to watch to the

Kevin Weekes Jun 27, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Welcome to the 2023 NHL draft. Well, almost. The draft, which begins Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville (7 ET, ESPN and ESPN+), is a starting point both for the prospects and the teams that pick them. One thing to remember is that some players will go

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 26, 2023, 06:16 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Holding the No. 1 overall pick in this week’s NHL draft, the Chicago Blackhawks provided likely first overall selection Connor Bedard with a skilled, veteran running mate as he begins his pro career. On Monday, the Boston Bruins traded

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 26, 2023, 07:55 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. For years, Yanni Gourde and players like him have constantly faced questions about whether they were too small to reach the NHL. After more than 450 games, nearly 300 points, two Stanley Cups and $34.7

It’s a big week for the NHL. Tonight, the annual awards show will anoint the winners of the Hart, Vezina, Calder and Norris trophies. Wednesday is Round 1 of the draft (7 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN+), while free agency begins on Saturday at noon ET. To help make sense of it all, our reporters

ESPN News Services Jun 25, 2023, 06:23 PM ET TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have signed backup goaltender Connor Ingram to a three-year contract, the team announced Sunday. The 26-year-old led the Coyotes with a 3.37 goals against average and a .907 save percentage last season. He had a 6-13-8 record in 27 games.

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 25, 2023, 11:35 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL’s ban on players wearing specialty jerseys during warmups has frustrated those who directly benefited from their participation, including charities and artists from marginalized communities. “In short, it hurts,” said Mio Linzie, a queer artist who has collaborated

ESPN News Services Jun 24, 2023, 05:30 PM ET The Arizona Coyotes acquired defenseman Sean Durzi from the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick. Durzi, 24, was a second-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2018 NHL draft but played the past two seasons with the Kings