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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 17, 2023, 07:04 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Mike Babcock resigned as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets days before the start of NHL training camp and just over two months after he joined the franchise. How and why did this happen? What does it mean

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 14, 2023, 06:42 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Two NHLPA executives met with Columbus Blue Jackets players on Thursday to investigate whether coach Mike Babcock violated players’ privacy when he asked to see photos on their cellphones, union officials told ESPN. Marty Walsh, NHLPA executive director, and

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 13, 2023, 07:00 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL is considering changes to its digitally enhanced dasherboards (DED) after fan criticisms during their debut season. DED technology allows for the digital replacement of camera-visible arena ads on local, national and international broadcasts. The digital boards allow

Associated Press Sep 12, 2023, 11:26 AM ET ST. LOUIS — Blues defenseman Torey Krug injured his right foot while training for the coming NHL season, general manager Doug Armstrong announced Tuesday. The Blues did not reveal how long they expect the 32-year-old to be sidelined, other than to say Krug is expected to be

Sep 13, 2023, 12:56 PM ET The New Jersey Devils signed free agent goaltender Keith Kinkaid to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal announced Wednesday is worth $775,000 at the NHL level and $350,000 in the AHL. Kinkaid, 34, played parts of six seasons with the Devils to begin his career from 2013 to ’19.

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 13, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Connor Bedard was born on July 17, 2005, just under two weeks before Sidney Crosby was drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins. As you take a deep breath and consider the endless march of time, please note that

Sep 12, 2023, 12:39 PM ET The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms with forward Tomas Tatar on a one-year contract on Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Tomas has been a consistent, productive player throughout his NHL career,” Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said. “He is a veteran winger who brings scoring

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterSep 12, 2023, 05:07 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock and captain Boone Jenner are denying allegations that Babcock acted inappropriately and violated players’ privacy when asking to see photos on their cellphones. Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette said

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 12, 2023, 04:28 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. HENDERSON, Nev. — NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly is optimistic a third franchise in Atlanta would yield better results than two previous failed expansion teams in the market. “I think some of the challenges that we’ve seen in the

Sep 11, 2023, 05:11 PM ET Montreal Canadiens standout forward Cole Caufield told reporters Monday that he will start training camp on time this fall after undergoing surgery for a torn labrum. Speaking at the Canadiens’ charity golf tournament, Caufield offered a positive update on his shoulder, which was surgically repaired Feb. 1 amid a

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeySep 10, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close ESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010 Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 While it feels like only yesterday the Vegas Golden Knights made owner Bill Foley look like the most prescient prophet in professional sports, here we are with the 2023-24 NHL regular season nearly upon us. Isn’t

Associated Press Sep 9, 2023, 05:06 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning terminated the contract of veteran forward Josh Archibald on Saturday after the offseason acquisition told the team he was taking time off from hockey. The Lightning signed free agent Tyler Motte to replace him on a one-year, $800,000 deal. “I

Associated Press Sep 8, 2023, 10:44 AM ET COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Former NHL players Dustin Brown and Jamie Langenbrunner highlight the 2023 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class unveiled Friday by USA Hockey. Longtime executive Brian Burke, women’s star Katie King Crowley and official Brian Murphy also are being inducted into the hall at

Sep 8, 2023, 12:41 AM ET Hall of Fame defender Chris Chelios will have his No. 7 jersey retired by the Chicago Blackhawks in a pregame ceremony at the United Center on Feb. 25, 2024, it was announced Thursday night. The news was revealed during a Pearl Jam concert Thursday night at the United Center.

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSep 7, 2023, 02:00 PM ET Close Sean 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. If your league still uses RW and LW roster positions, I’ll put an “F” in the

Sep 7, 2023, 01:42 PM ET Restricted free agent forward Morgan Frost signed a two-year, $4.2 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Frost, 24, recorded 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 81 games last season with the Flyers. He led the team with 41 even-strength points (18 goals, 23 assists) and ranked

ARLINGTON, Va. — Connor Bedard circled the ice, waiting for his cue from a hockey card photographer for Upper Deck. He skated purposefully towards an empty net and unleashed a shot. OK, not a shot, but the shot. That quick, powerful release that’s his calling card as an NHL prospect. That skillful snipe that made

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterSep 6, 2023, 11:22 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Ottawa Senators added to their list of young cornerstones on long-term deals Wednesday by signing defenseman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year contract worth $8.05 million annually. Sanderson, who was named to the NHL All-Rookie