Ten #NHLStats about the St. Louis Blues, who are headed to the postseason for the third straight year and ninth time in 10 seasons. 1. The Blues have reached the postseason for the 44th time in franchise history, the most among non-Original Six clubs (ahead of the Philadelphia […]
Year: 2021
NHL suspends Vancouver Canucks RW Zack MacEwen for Kneeing
NEW YORK (May 7, 2021) –Vancouver Canucks forward Zack MacEwen has been suspended for one game, without pay, for kneeing Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse during NHL Game No. 593 in Edmonton on Thursday, May 6, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at […]
NHL suspends Rangers’ Pavel Buchnevich for High Sticking
NEW YORK (May 6, 2021) – New York Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich has been suspended for one game, without pay, for high-sticking Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha during NHL Game No. 830 in New York on Wednesday, May 5, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 4:39 of the second […]
NHL fines Colorado Avalanche RW Mikko Rantanen for Diving/Embellishment
NEW YORK (May 6, 2021) – Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen has been fined $2,000 as supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64 (Diving/Embellishment), the National Hockey League announced today. NHL Rule 64 is designed to bring attention to and more seriously penalize players (and teams) who repeatedly dive […]
NHL announces game time change
NEW YORK (May 6, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that Game #790 between the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, May 12, originally scheduled for 7 p.m. CT, is now scheduled for 8 p.m. CT. The complete 2020-21 NHL regular-season schedule […]
NHL fines New York Rangers $250,000
NEW YORK (May 6, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that the New York Rangers have been fined $250,000 for their public comments on Tuesday, May 4. “Public comments of the nature issued by the Rangers that were personal in nature and demeaning of a League executive will […]
D.C. United: Team history goes back to being Original MLS team
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. The club competes as a member of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top level of professional American soccer. The franchise began to play in 1996 as one of the ten charter clubs of the league. The club was one of the most successful clubs […]
D.C. United visits Columbus Crew SC in battle of MLS ‘Original Teams’
D.C. United are set to play their fourth match of the 2021 Major League Soccer Regular Season against Columbus Crew SC on Saturday, May 8 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. EST. D.C. United will look to rebound […]
DC United News: Andy Najar rejoins the Black and Red
D.C. United in April announced the acquisition of defender Andy Najar on a one-year deal through 2021 with contract options for 2022 and 2023. The Honduras National Team player rejoins the Black-and-Red after leaving the club in 2013 to sign with RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian first […]
D.C. United News: Recently Acquired Defender Antonio “Tony” Alfaro
D.C. United announced in April 2021, the acquisition of defender Antonio “Tony” Alfaro on a one-year deal through 2021. As part of the acquisition, D.C. United traded a second-round pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft and future considerations based on performance to the Seattle Sounders […]
D.C. United News: Promote Dave Kasper to President of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director and Name Lucy Rushton as General Manager and Head of Technical Recruitment and Analysis
D.C. United in April 2021, announced Dave Kasper will become President of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director, assuming oversight and responsibility of the club’s first team, Loudoun United, and the Academy. Lucy Rushton will become the club’s new General Manager and Head of Technical Recruitment and […]
D.C. United News: Signed Nigel Robertha on permanent transfer from PFC Levski Sofia in Bulgaria
D.C. United in late March 2021, acquired forward Nigel Robertha on a permanent transfer from PFC Levski Sofia in the Bulgarian first division (efbet Liga) using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) and signed him to a three-year deal through the 2023 season with an option in […]
D.C. United News: Acquired Jovanny Bolívar on loan from Deportivo La Guaira
D.C. United have acquired Venezuelan forward Jovanny Bolívar from Deportivo La Guaira in the Venzuelan first division on a one-year loan with the option for a permanent transfer. The 19-year-old forward will join the Black-and-Red pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Trade Certificate […]
D.C. United News: Acquired former Creighton & South Florida standout Brendan Hines-Ike from on loan from K.V. Kortrijk
D.C. United acquired center back Brendan Hines-Ike in March 2021 on a one-year loan from K.V. Kortrijk in the Belgian first division (Juniper Pro League). The American-born defender will join the Black-and-Red pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC). “Brendan joins the club after […]
D.C. United News: Signs 2021 Draft choice Kimarni Smith
D.C. United in March of this year, signed forward Kimarni Smith after selecting the Clemson University standout with the fourth overall pick in the First Round of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas on Jan. 21. Smith is under contract for one year through […]
D.C. United News: Mateus Manoel named as Head of Performance
D.C. United announced in February of this year that Mateus Manoel will be the club’s Head of Performance. Manoel will focus on player fitness, nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention. “Mateus is at the forefront of sports performance in the league and we’re excited to welcome […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, May 8, 2021
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Almanac for Friday, May 7, 2021
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NHL Playoffs Clinching scenarios for May 6
The NHL is providing 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for each day’s slate of games. Thursday, May 6* The Canadiens have a clinching scenario today, detailed here. Click here for the playoff race update through games of May 5. COURTESY NHLmedia.com
Winnipeg Jets, the latest NHL to clinch a Playoff Berth; Fourth Year in a row
May 5, 2021 Ten #NHLStats about the Winnipeg Jets, who are headed to the postseason for a fourth straight year and sixth time in franchise history. 1. Winnipeg’s four consecutive playoff appearances date to 2018, when the Jets earned their first two series wins in franchise history to […]