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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 28, 2023, 02:38 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Following an internal investigation, the Chicago Blackhawks said Tuesday they have placed veteran winger Corey Perry on unconditional waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract. Perry had initially taken a leave

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 28, 2023, 11:27 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The most notable free agent remaining to sign during the 2023-24 NHL season has chosen a team. Patrick Kane is joining the Detroit Red Wings, by way of a one-year, $2.75 million contract. Where does he

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. Nov 28, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions There is no official “quarter mark” of the NHL season because

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 27, 2023, 07:00 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The NHL All-Star Weekend is returning to its roots — and bringing back an old favorite. When the showcase lands in Toronto this February, it’ll be as an expanded three-day event with

Associated Press Nov 27, 2023, 06:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman has been suspended two games for a dangerous trip of Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat. The NHL’s department of player safety announced the ban Monday after a hearing with Hartman. This is Hartman’s second suspension of 2023 after

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 27, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason can read a calendar. His team was predicted by many to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth straight season and for the 11th time in 12 seasons. But the

Field Level Media Nov 25, 2023, 01:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech has been placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, one day after he sustained an upper-body injury in a game against the Ottawa Senators. Pelech was injured on his second shift of the first period and did not

ESPN News Services Nov 24, 2023, 07:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PAUL, Minn. — Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The league and union announced Girard’s status in a joint statement Friday before the Avalanche visited the

ESPN News Services Nov 25, 2023, 11:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba on Saturday was fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, for a high-sticking infraction on Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic. The penalty occurred earlier in the day, during New York’s

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 25, 2023, 05:42 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The New York Rangers outhustled the Boston Bruins, put seven goals behind last season’s top goaltender and leapfrogged them to earn the NHL’s best record with a 7-4 win on Saturday at Madison

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 25, 2023, 02:10 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Chicago Blackhawks said veteran forward Corey Perry will be away from the team for “the foreseeable future.” Perry, 38, hasn’t played in Chicago’s past two games and didn’t practice with the Blackhawks this week. “He’s

Associated Press Nov 24, 2023, 11:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions RALEIGH, N.C. — Tampa Bay had one of the most accomplished goalies in the NHL back in its net and lots of other achievements to go with it Friday night. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves in his season debut and the Lightning had a

ESPN News Services Nov 24, 2023, 11:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 32 shots he faced, Dylan Samberg and Mason Appleton each had two assists and the Winnipeg Jets shut out the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Friday night. Nino Niederreiter, Nikolaj Ehlers and Adam Lowry scored for the

Associated Press Nov 24, 2023, 03:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was told by the NHL he could not wear a custom mask for the team’s Native American Heritage night, his agent said Friday. Allan Walsh confirmed his client was informed he couldn’t wear the mask, even for warmups. The

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 23, 2023, 12:42 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Former Hart Trophy winner and five-time NHL All-Star Taylor Hall will undergo surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss the rest of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks announced Thursday.

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 22, 2023, 01:01 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Creating Winter Classic jerseys for the Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken provided a unique challenge for the NHL and Adidas. Usually the jerseys for the NHL’s annual outdoor game — which will be held

Associated Press Nov 22, 2023, 12:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper says there is “a really good chance” that star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery during a three-game road trip that starts Friday night. Cooper made the announcement after Wednesday’s morning skate, hours

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 22, 2023, 07:19 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Connor Bedard. Leo Carlsson. Logan Cooley. Adam Fantilli. Luke Hughes. They’ve been talked about as promising prospects who’ve now come to the NHL as the latest wave of first-round picks that their