Any sort of mandate in the NHL would require an agreement between the league and players’ union, which have been discussing skate blade safety for years. … [Read more...] about Death of Adam Johnson sparks renewed interest in guard mandates for youth hockey
Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen takes offense to comments from teammate’s dad, breaks out of slump
Ismo Lehkonen, a hockey analyst and the father of injured Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen, told Finnish public broadcaster YLE Mikko that Rantanen’s recent slump may be because “he didn’t have a terribly swell summer.” … [Read more...] about Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen takes offense to comments from teammate’s dad, breaks out of slump
Carter and Guentzel score twice, Penguins end month-long power-play skid in 4-2 win over Arizona
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins hope the end of one streak marks the beginning of another. … [Read more...] about Carter and Guentzel score twice, Penguins end month-long power-play skid in 4-2 win over Arizona
Blues fire Craig Berube, cutting ties with the coach who led St. Louis to its 1st Stanley Cup title
Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Craig Berube’s firing hours after a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. … [Read more...] about Blues fire Craig Berube, cutting ties with the coach who led St. Louis to its 1st Stanley Cup title
Virginia has tentative deal to move Washington’s NBA, NHL teams
The proposal, which would need the state legislature’s approval, calls for the creation of a $2 billion sports and entertainment district south of Washington in Alexandria, … [Read more...] about Virginia has tentative deal to move Washington’s NBA, NHL teams