The Grind Line: Grading the Red Wings’ 2019 Draft Selections Rachel Anderson | June 27, 2019 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
NHL News & Notes: Luongo, Elliott, Canadiens & More Brandon Share-Cohen | June 26, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, Roberto Luongo has officially retired from the NHL, Brian Elliott has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers, the Montreal Canadiens have re-signed Mike…
2019-20 Schedule Includes Outdoor Game in Regina The Canadian Press | June 25, 2019 NEW YORK — A Vancouver Canucks 50th anniversary celebration, the annual Hockey Day in Canada and an outdoor game in Regina mark Canadian highlights on the 2019-20 NHL schedule. The 1,271-game schedule, released Tuesday, includes the Heritage Class…
Rebooting World Cup of Hockey to be Part of NHL Labour Talks The Canadian Press | June 23, 2019 VANCOUVER — With labour talks having already begun on an informal basis, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and union chief Don Fehr are in favour of rebooting the World Cup of Hockey tournament and holding it every four years. The stumbling block to laying…
Gary Bettman Feels Technology Can Make League Stronger The Canadian Press | June 21, 2019 VANCOUVER — Gary Bettman feels the NHL has never been healthier or stronger, but the commissioner thinks the league needs to continue to evolve to keep up with young fans. Bettman said a lot has changed since he took over the role 26 years ag…
AP Source: NHL Salary Cap Will Fall Short of Projections The Canadian Press | June 21, 2019 VANCOUVER — The NHL salary cap for next season will be between $81.5 and $82 million, which is at least $1 million lower than initially projected, The Associated Press has confirmed. The figure was disclosed Friday by a person with direct knowledge of …
NHL Expands Video Review After Missed Calls The Canadian Press | June 21, 2019 VANCOUVER — The NHL is expanding its video review process to a format that would have had the potential to alter two notable missed calls during the playoffs — though the rule changes come at a price. The league’s general managers approved allowing coa…
NHL Awards Voting (and Voters) Needs Reevaluation Kyle Gipe | June 20, 2019 The NHL Awards were last night, and while most of the awards handed out were well-deserved and, for some, long overdue, there were a shocking number of voting results that…
Salary Cap Could Spawn NHL Trade Frenzy The Canadian Press | June 19, 2019 Matt Niskanen wasn’t totally shocked when the Washington Capitals traded him to Philadelphia last week. One look at their salary cap picture explained it. “I know what kind of situation Washington was in, so I knew there was a possibility,” he said. Ge…
Trouba’s Fiancee’s Career Played Role in Trade to Rangers The Canadian Press | June 18, 2019 Jacob Trouba’s decision against signing a long-term deal with the Winnipeg Jets was well-documented. Less so was his primary reason why. Trouba revealed that his fiancee’s aspirations to become a doctor played a role in his desire to play in the United…
Sharks Re-Signing Karlsson Sets Table for Busy Offseason The Canadian Press | June 18, 2019 Erik Karlsson had no wanderlust to test the free agent market before re-signing in San Jose. “I never thought outside that box,” Karlsson said. “I’m happy that it didn’t get to that.” A handful of other teams aren’t so happy because the two-time Norris…
The Grind Line: Red Wings’ Pick at No. 6 – Final Thoughts Tony Wolak | June 17, 2019 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
