Nick Suzuki Determined to Make Canadiens The Canadian Press | September 8, 2019 BELLEVILLE, Ont. — After being traded twice in two different leagues, Nick Suzuki is determined to crack the Montreal Canadiens roster. The 20-year-old forward is competing in a rookie showcase at the CAA Arena in Belleville, Ont., home of th…
Kings Sign Jack Campbell to 2-Year Extension The Canadian Press | September 7, 2019 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Goalie Jack Campbell has agreed to a two-year, $3.3 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced Campbell’s deal Saturday. He is now under contract through the 2021-22 season. Campbell was the 11th ove…
Jets Sign Eric Comrie to 2-Year Contract The Canadian Press | September 7, 2019 WINNIPEG — Goalie Eric Comrie and the Winnipeg Jets agreed to a two-year deal on Saturday with an average annual value of $700,000 in the NHL. The contract is a two-way deal in 2019-20 followed by a one-way deal in 2020-21. Comrie, 24, made one start f…
Jack Hughes Shows Smarts in Devils Prospects’ Debut The Canadian Press | September 7, 2019 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rookie centre Jack Hughes need not be too disappointed over the dud he and the New Jersey Devils produced in the No. 1 draft pick’s debut in an NHL competitive setting Friday night. Overlooking the 6-4 loss to Buffalo at the Sabres’ pro…
Jets’ Heinola Looks to Make Impact at Rookie Showcase The Canadian Press | September 6, 2019 BELLEVILLE, Ont. — From the smaller NHL rinks to the passion of Canadian hockey fans, Winnipeg Jets prospect defenceman Ville Heinola has found a lot to like as he transitions to the North American game. Having a couple of fellow Finns around doesn’t h…
Auston Matthews Content to Stay Out of Marner Contract Talks The Canadian Press | September 6, 2019 CHICAGO — Not usually one to shy away from the limelight, Auston Matthews is more than happy to sit this one out. Unlike teammate Mitch Marner and a host of other still-unsigned restricted free agents, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ star snagged his big-mone…
Ovechkin Leaner If Not Lighter Going into 14th Season The Canadian Press | September 6, 2019 CHICAGO — Alex Ovechkin doesn’t think he’s any lighter going into his 14th NHL training camp. “The same 260,” he said. That might be a slight exaggeration for a player listed at 235 pounds, though the Washington Capitals captain worked to be leaner and…
4 Women to Officiate Prospect Games in NHL First The Canadian Press | September 6, 2019 The NHL for the first time has selected four female officials to work on the ice at several prospect tournaments being held this weekend. Katie Guay and Kelly Cooke have been selected as referees, while Kirsten Walsh and Kendall Hanley will work as lin…
Bo Horvat Says He’s Ready to Captain Canucks The Canadian Press | September 5, 2019 CHICAGO — Bo Horvat is ready and willing to be the next captain of the Vancouver Canucks. He’s just waiting for the tap on the shoulder. The team left the role vacant last season following the retirement of Henrik Sedin and his twin brother Daniel, but…
Senators’ Logan Brown Enters Rookie Camp with Something to Prove The Canadian Press | September 5, 2019 OTTAWA — Logan Brown believes he has the ability to be the best player on the ice, and this weekend he intends to prove it. The Ottawa Senators prospect is headed to Belleville to take part in the three-team rookie tournament that will also feature pro…
NHL, NHLPA Set to Meet Again to Talk CBA Extension The Canadian Press | September 5, 2019 CHICAGO — The NHL and NHL Players’ Association will meet again Friday in New York to continue collective bargaining negotiations. Players have until Sept. 15 to decide whether to terminate the current collective bargaining agreement effective a year fr…
Krug: No Contract Talks with Bruins The Canadian Press | September 5, 2019 CHICAGO — Torey Krug says there have been no talks with the Boston Bruins on a new contract with one season left to unrestricted free agency. Despite a breakout playoff performance that helped the Bruins get to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, Krug is …
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