Players to target to jumpstart your fantasy season
September 11, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Looking for a hot start to your season? Here are some players who might help you start the fantasy hockey campaign atop the standings. More...

Source: Lightning GM Yzerman to step down
September 11, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Steve Yzerman is stepping away from his role as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, a source confirmed to ESPN. More...

Rangers get McQuaid from Bruins for Kampfer
September 11, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Rangers and Bruins have traded defensemen, with Adam McQuaid going to New York and Steven Kampfer, along with two draft picks, going to Boston. More...

Pipeline report and prospects to watch: Metropolitan Division
September 11, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
How are the prospect pipelines of the Metropolitan Division shaping up, and who is ready to contribute at the NHL level? More...

Golden Knights? GM McPhee plays his cards right with Pacioretty signing
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
After acquiring Max Pacioretty, Golden Knights GM George McPhee had the tall task of signing the high-scoring winger, and the two sides found the perfect fit with a four-year, $28-million deal. More...

The Hockey News Podcast: 2018-19 Central Division Preview
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Hockey News' divisional preview podcast series continues with the Central, led by two of the NHL's elite teams and one of the summer's most improved squads. More...

Meet the Montreal Canadiens? newest prospect, Nick Suzuki
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Montreal Canadiens are about to get acquainted with Nick Suzuki, and there's a good chance they fall in love with the smooth-skating, high-scoring and ultra-disciplined forward who was acquired as part of the Max Pacioretty trade. More...

Seattle arena construction won?t get green light until NHL awards franchise
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Seattle Hockey Group wont be allowed to begin their $700-million renovation of KeyArena until the NHL awards the city an expansion franchise. More...

Canadiens, Pacioretty end saga with trade to Golden Knights for Tatar, Suzuki and pick
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty have finally split. After months of speculation, Pacioretty has been shipped to the Golden Knights for Tomas Tatar, 2017 first-round pick Nick Suzuki and a 2019 second-round pick. More...

Brock Boeser overcomes personal, family hardships to star for Canucks
September 11, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The 21-year-old and his family have overcome a lot just to get here, as he looks to improve upon a breakout rookie season. More...

Prices starting at ?10
September 11, 2018 (04:30) [ Indexed from International Ice Hockey Federation ]
World Championship tickets sale starts next week More...

After trade, Vegas gives Pacioretty extension
September 10, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After being acquired from the Canadiens, Max Pacioretty has signed a four-year extension with the Golden Knights. More...

Fantasy fallout of the Pacioretty trade
September 10, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Max Pacioretty is off to Vegas. What does the trade mean from a fantasy perspective? Sean Allen evaluates all of those impacted by the deal. More...

Trade Grades: Canadiens earn B+ for Max Pacioretty deal
September 10, 2018 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Habs dealt their captain to the desert, in a deal that will have long-term implications on both clubs. Who came out ahead? More...

Pipeline report and prospects to watch: Atlantic Division
September 10, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Chris Peters evaluates the Atlantic's farm systems and picks each team's NHL-impact prospect for this season. More...

Which five coaches will face the most pressure this season?
September 10, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
These five coaches arent necessarily on the hot seat, but theyre facing the most pressure for their teams to perform. More...

Andrei Svechnikov makes a great first impression
September 10, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
While a lot of attention was focused on what Rasmus Dahlin was going for the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, the guy that went after him in the draft was making Read More More...

Vegas gets Canadiens captain Pacioretty in deal
September 10, 2018 (01:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired All-Star forward Max Pacioretty from the Montreal Canadiens for Tomas Tatar, prospect Nick Suzuki and a 2019 second-round pick. More...

Maturity sets Miro Heiskanen apart from the pack
September 08, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Dallas Stars top prospect Miro Heiskanen is aiming for a spot with the big club this season, and it's his calm, cool demeanor that could make him an impact player in his rookie year. More...

Seguin sees potential for extension before season starts despite earlier disappointment
September 08, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Tyler Seguin raised eyebrows last week with comments about his disappointment regarding contract negotiation with the Dallas Stars, but the 26-year-old center now sees potential for an extension to be inked by training camp. More...

Ask Me Anything: should the Minnesota Wild retool or rebuild?
September 08, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Should the Wild consider blowing it up? Does Nashville need a power forward? Is over-coaching killing offense? And more. More...

From dawn to dusk
September 08, 2018 (03:30) [ Indexed from International Ice Hockey Federation ]
Kuwaiti youngsters sharpen skills in Sweden More...

Bergeron, Chara among Bruins to skip China trip
September 07, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Patrice Bergeron and a handful of other Bruins players won't be going to China for a pair of preseason games later this month against the Flames. More...

Tuukka Rask is up for the challenge in Boston
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
If theres one thing for certain, its that the Atlantic Division is going to be a dogfight at the top this season. Toronto and Tampa Bay wield potent offenses, but Read More More...

Pacioretty seizes some control of his situation by announcing he won?t negotiate during season
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Canadiens have held the keys to Max Pacioretty's future for the entire off-season, but the Montreal captain snatched back some control by saying he won't negotiate a new deal once the campaign begins. More...

PTO Tracker: Who?s heading to training camp with sights set on landing a deal?
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Whos heading to camp with their sights set on landing a contract? As training camp nears, we dive into the PTOs and training camp invites that have been handed out. More...

Which three teams could be this season?s Devils or Avalanche?
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche surprised onlookers last season with single-season turnarounds that took them from lottery-pick pretenders to post-season contenders. Here are three teams that could follow suit this coming season. More...

Winnipeg proving to be a preferred destination on heels of Wheeler?s extension
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Blake Wheeler's signing of a five-year, $41.25-million extension should put to bed for good the notion that Winnipeg isn't a destination for top talents. More...

Top 10 fantasy hockey sleeper picks for 2018-19
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Which players are being drafted way later than they should be in fantasy leagues right now? Pick these sleepers and turn a big profit. More...

Five players who are on the verge of true NHL stardom
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Which players who broke out last season can cement themselves among the best of the best during the 2018-19 campaign? Here are five players with a shot at true NHL stardom this coming season. More...

Eberle and Islanders haven?t talked contract, but don?t count out extension in New York
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Jordan Eberle is one of the most intriguing yet least talked about pending free agents, but we shouldn't count out the possibility that the Islanders pony up the money to keep him in New York. More...

The Hockey News Podcast: 2018-19 Atlantic Division Preview
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Our divisional preview podcast series opens with Atlantic, home to some of NHL's elite Stanley Cup contenders and punching-bag bottom dwellers. More...

Prospect Need to Know: Colorado?s Kovalenko starts hot
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
A new season is dawning and that means new hope for teams and prospects alike. Sure, the regular campaign is still a ways off, but the action has started in Read More More...

Fantasy hockey position preview: Goalie
September 07, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Every good fantasy hockey team has a sturdy goaltender to lean on. Here's how you should draft the position this season. More...

Slap shot: NHL stars unamused by Jags' Ramsey
September 06, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Some NHL stars were taken aback and some were humored by comments from NFL player Jalen Ramsey, who said he could make an NHL roster in six months. More...

Fantasy hockey position preview: Defense
September 06, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
There's only a few high-end fantasy defensemen this season, so how should you approach the blue line in your drafts? More...

Daly: NHL not changing marijuana policy
September 06, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the NHL does not expect to change its rules on marijuana with the legalization of cannabis in Canada coming on Oct. 17. More...

Daly: Seattle vote not until December, at earliest
September 06, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The group trying to bring the NHL to Seattle will make a presentation to the Board of Governors on Oct. 2, but a vote won't take place until December, at the earliest. More...

Weekend for girls coming
September 06, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from International Ice Hockey Federation ]
Register your event for 6/7 October More...

Blue Jackets reward top execs with extensions
September 06, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Team president John Davidson, GM Jarmo Kekalainen and assistant GM Bill Zito all received extensions from the Blue Jackets after back-to-back playoff appearances. More...

Isles get tax break for Nassau Coliseum rehab
September 06, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency has approved tax breaks for the New York Islanders' planned renovations at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum. More...

Tarasenko skates, hopes to be cleared for camp
September 06, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko, who resumed skating at informal workouts this week after having shoulder surgery, hopes to be cleared when training camp starts. More...

Jon Gruden joins the list of second-tour coaches
September 06, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jon Gruden isn't the first coach to get a second chance with a franchise. Here's how other notable coaches fared in their second tours. More...

Longtime NHL forward 'Ab' McDonald dies at 82
September 05, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Alvin Brian "Ab" McDonald, who played 14 NHL seasons and scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal for the Chicago Blackhawks in 1961, has died. He was 82. More...

Seattle group next meets with league Oct. 2
September 05, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The group hoping to bring the NHL to Seattle meets with executives from the Board of Governors Oct. 2. More...

Fantasy hockey position preview: Wing
September 05, 2018 (13:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Wingers can be tricky to rank, but you'll want to draft a few quality players at the position to tack on goals, points and shots to your roster. More...

Sorry Ovi, keg stands with Cup might be out
September 04, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Keg stands with the Stanley Cup might not be allowed anymore, according to the keeper of the Cup. More...

Fantasy hockey position preview: Center
September 04, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The center position is loaded with talent, but you'll want to secure a couple of top-tier pivots in your drafts this season. More...

Jets sign Wheeler to 5-year, $41.25M extension
September 04, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Winnipeg Jets signed captain Blake Wheeler to a five-year, $41.25 million contract extension Tuesday. More...

3-on-3 in Lausanne
September 04, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from International Ice Hockey Federation ]
Youth Olympics celebrates premiere More...