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Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers' dynasty
NEW YORK (AP) — Hockey Hall of Famer Glen Sather, who built and coached the NHL's last great dynasty with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s and helped resurrect the New York Rangers in the early 2000s, is retiring after six decades in the sport as a player, coach and executive. The...
NHL and Fanatics unveil new jerseys for the 2024-25 season
Fanatics and the NHL on Wednesday unveiled new on-ice player jerseys for the 2024-25 season, which officials say have been tested and refined well before making their debut in games this fall. It is the first time the company has designed and made in-game uniforms with its own...
NHL draft prospect seeks to shed off-ice concerns through diversity training, volunteer work
Trevor Connelly says he has done his best through volunteer work and diversity training to address behavioral concerns that could affect his NHL draft standing this weekend. “I just kind of told them I’ve put in a lot of work in myself and done a lot of things in the community...
The Sharks acquire Jake Walman and a 2nd-round draft pick from the Red Wings
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Jake Walman and a second-round pick from Detroit in exchange for future considerations. San Jose added the 53rd overall pick that was originally held by Tampa Bay and inherited the final two years of Walman's contract...
Lightning's Jon Cooper tabbed to coach Canada at the 2026 Olympics
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jon Cooper has been named Canada’s coach for upcoming international play, including the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Hockey Canada announced Tuesday the two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning also will be behind the bench for the NHL’s...
Alex Meruelo backing out of ownership of Coyotes after land auction shelved, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) — Alex Meruelo is walking away from ownership of the Arizona Coyotes, putting hockey's future in the desert further in doubt. Meruelo's son, Alex Jr., told Coyotes staff of the decision on Monday, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on...
No time for a Stanley Cup hangover as the NHL offseason is already here
The Stanley Cup was still on the ice when Patric Hornqvist offered up a sobering thought surrounded by former teammates and other family revelers holding cans of beer during the celebration. The newly crowned champion Florida Panthers had work to do already because the offseason is...
The Panthers took a long road to the title. The Stanley Cup proves the path was the right one
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk decided to go for a little swim as his offseason was beginning on Tuesday morning. The Florida Panthers forward took a few steps off the sand and into the water of Fort Lauderdale Beach, then dove in while hanging onto his new best friend. ...
Pick 6: Boston U's Macklin Celebrini leads the list of the top prospects entering the NHL draft
Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini is the presumptive No. 1 pick entering the NHL draft on Friday following a season in which he became just the fourth freshman to win the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s MVP. The San Jose Sharks hold the first pick. The intrigue...
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov becomes the first Stanley Cup-winning captain from Finland
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — A Finnish flag waved prominently in the stands as the Florida Panthers celebrated with the Stanley Cup. Aleksander Barkov held his 2-year-old child in his arms minutes after getting the trophy from Commissioner Gary Bettman. The first championship in franchise...
