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Utah Hockey Club makes NHL draft splashes by trading for Sergachev and Marino
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ryan Smith, the energetic and determined owner of the NHL’s newest franchise, was perhaps telegraphing the Utah Hockey Club’s approach when asked to assess his team’s gradual rebuilding timeline. “I like the position that we’re in,” Smith said. “And...
Connelly seeks to put past mistake behind after being selected 19th in NHL draft by Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It meant little to Trevor Connelly what spot he was selected in the NHL draft — first round or beyond — due to the regrettable decision he made in the past. What ultimately mattered to the 18-year-old is the work he put in through volunteer work and diversity...
Sphere wows draft picks, GMs and fans on the opening night of the NHL Draft
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Incredible. Amazing. Unreal. That was the consensus Friday about the opening night of the 2024 NHL Draft as the $2.3 billion Sphere wowed draft picks, general managers and fans. The vibrant 18,000-seat building that is made up of a curving 270-degree screen that...
Macklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Macklin Celebrini headlined the NHL draft by going first overall to the San Jose Sharks on a Friday night hockey and Las Vegas royalty mixed company under the visual spectacle of the Sphere. French-Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion and longtime boxing announcer...
U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland unveil 1st 6 players for 4 Nations Face-Off tournament
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have never played together for Team Canada. Same for Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel and Matthew Tkachuk for Team USA. That will change next year at the 4 Nations Face-Off, an international tournament that is a precursor to the 2026...
Colorado's MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL's top player
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was the big winner at Thursday's NHL awards show, taking home the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's MVP and the Ted Lindsay Award as the league’s most outstanding player as decided by the NHL Players Association. ...
Intrigue of NHL draft expected to begin after the Sharks likely select Celebrini with top pick
LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier is trying to keep whom he’s selecting with the first pick in the NHL draft on Friday a mystery, even after he more than hinted at his intentions last month. After excitedly noting the big opportunity it was for a...
Opening trades of the NHL offseason contain several goalies but few surprises
Goaltenders are on the move as NHL teams prepare for next season, and the trades made so far are far from stunners. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois said he was surprised by Los Angeles sending him to Washington for goalie Darcy Kuemper, but his impending full no-movement clause kicking in...
Artyom Levshunov's journey to NHL draft has him projected as a top-five pick
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Artyom Levshunov hoped to play juniors in the Canadian Hockey League, knowing it could lead to his dreams of becoming a professional hockey player. However, because of CHL rules restricting Belarussians and Russians from competing because of the war in Ukraine, he...
Dubois changes perspective quickly after joining Caps, a year since signing long term in LA
The life Pierre-Luc Dubois envisioned for himself a year ago no longer exists. Back then, he had requested and been granted a trade from Winnipeg to Los Angeles, signed a contract for $68 million over the next eight seasons and thought he would be a big part of the Kings' future. ...
