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Foligno is impressed with Bedard and ready to help lead the Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Foligno texted and called Connor Bedard over the summer, and the veteran had the rookie over to his home. It was a full-circle moment for Foligno ahead of his 17th NHL season. “It brings me back to when I was 19 and I came into the team and I...
Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an 'ice' hockey push Down Under
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — It’s a frequent — and most often frantic — high-pitched yell when kids playing street hockey in North America know their game is about to be interrupted. “Car!” screams one of the players, and the nets at either end of the makeshift asphalt or...
Connor Bedard takes the ice for his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — After years of hype, highlights and piles of points — so many points at every level — Connor Bedard has arrived at his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks. Even Bedard, used to the hockey spotlight and incredibly composed at just 18 years old,...
Bruins captaincy passes from soft-spoken Bergeron to in-your-face Marchand. He says he's ready
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins named Brad Marchand captain on Wednesday, putting the “C” previously worn by the soft-spoken and universally revered Patrice Bergeron on the sweater of a notorious instigator who — the team insists — has moved on from his face-licking phase and matured into...
Warner Bros. Discovery to offer live sports on its Max streaming service
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery is entering the direct-to-consumer live sports market. The company announced Tuesday that a sports add-on tier will be available on its Max streaming service beginning Oct. 5. The Bleacher Report Add-On package will offer any sports...
Beyond Bedard, the NHL's rookie class is stacked with talented newcomers to watch
Connor Bedard is the most hyped hockey player since Connor McDavid. He is not the only rookie worth watching this NHL season. Who's Bedard looking forward to seeing? “Everyone,” he said." There’s so many guys. You can kind of go down the list. Just being a fan of...
Blue Jackets executive admits a 'major misstep' in hiring Mike Babcock, who was forced to resign
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets owners and executives on Monday were contrite over the forced resignation of controversial coach Mike Babcock days before the opening of training camp and eager to move on from the turmoil that engulfed the organization. “All we can do...
Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players' photos
Mike Babcock, the coach with a Stanley Cup championship and two Olympic gold medals on his resume, has lost his last two jobs in the NHL. Last time, it was for losing too many games. This time, it was for his interactions with players that followed a disturbing pattern of past...
NHL and NHLPA are now planning to hold a scaled-down World Cup of Hockey in February 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — If a World Cup of Hockey materializes in the near future, it won't be a traditional international tournament like the Olympics. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are still planning to host a World Cup in February 2025, though the sides have scaled back...
New Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock blasts report suggesting he was invading his players' privacy
New Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday he had done nothing wrong in asking players to show him photos off their phones, clarifying he was trying to get to know them after a report emerged criticizing him for invasion of privacy. Paul Bissonnette said on the...
