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By Richard G. Mason Fans will be able to create their own all-time roster when “Historic 100” are revealed in September BOSTON – The Boston Bruins announced today, July 10, that the organization will commemorate its 100th year with the selection of an All-Centennial Team, comprised of the most legendary players in franchise history as voted upon…

By Richard G. Mason 7/25/2023 When I was around 12 years old a teacher asked everyone in my class to write about our dreams. For me, my dream was already clear: to become a professional hockey player. I was probably a little naive growing up, because in my mind this dream was never a question…

By Richard G. Mason Jersey will be raised to the rafters in ceremony on March 2, 2024 7/18/2023 The Calgary Flames announced today the retirement of Miikka Kiprusoff’s number 34. The ceremony and celebration to raise Kiprusoff’s number 34 to the rafters at the Scotiabank Saddledome will take place on Saturday, March 2nd when the…

Posted by Skip Coopersmith   TORONTO/NEW YORK (June 28, 2023) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that the Team Payroll Range established for the 2023 24 League Year, pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, provides for a Lower Limit of $61.7 million, a Midpoint of $72.6 million and…

Posted by Skip Coopersmith The NHL Will Leverage Presidio Technology to Enhance Mission-Critical Platforms, Including the Introduction of a New NHL Draft Application NEW YORK (June 28, 2023) – Presidio, a leading global digital services and solution provider and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multiyear North American partnership naming Presidio an Official Technology Innovation…

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Posted by Skip Coopersmith NEW YORK (June 15, 2023) – The National Hockey League announced today the current order of selection for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.   The host Nashville Predators own a League-high 13 selections, including a pair in the first round at 15th and 24th overall. The most picks made by…

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Posted by Skip Coopersmith Leading into the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, #NHLStats has broken down the historical draft picks by each team in their current drafting position (as of June 22, 2023). The Blackhawks hold the first-overall selection for just the second time in the 60 years of the NHL Draft and will become…

Posted by R.G. Mason As a Four-Time Recipient, McDavid Becomes Only the Third Player to Achieve the Feat; Karlsson and Pastrnak Place Among Top-Three Vote-Getters as TLA Finalists   NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today forward Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has received the players’ vote as the recipient of…

Posted by R.G. Mason NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar is the 2022-23 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.   Kopitar captured his…

Posted by R.G. Mason NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is the 2022-23 recipient of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, which is presented “to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role in his community growing the game…

Posted by R.G. Mason NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – Connor Bedard, the top-ranked North American skater for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft™, is the 2022-23 recipient of the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence, the National Hockey League announced today.   First awarded in 2015, the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence is presented annually by the League to a…

Posted by R.G. Mason NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – Center Matty Beniers of the Seattle Kraken is the 2022-23 recipient of the Calder Memorial Trophy, presented “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.   Beniers, the first NHL Awards finalist in Kraken history, is the first player from an expansion…

Posted by R.G. Mason NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – Center Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins is the 2022-23 recipient of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, recognizing “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.   Bergeron captured the Selke for the second consecutive year and upped his career…

Posted by R.G. Mason NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is the 2022-23 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” The award was presented by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) to honor the late Bill Masterton, a player for the…

Posted by R.G. Mason NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins is the 2022-23 recipient of the Vezina Trophy, awarded “to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position,” as selected by NHL general managers.   Ullmark, a first-time NHL Awards finalist, is the fourth Bruins goaltender to win the Vezina under the current selection criteria (since 1981-82), joining Pete…

Posted by Skip Coopersmith NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund is the 2022-23 recipient of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” Backlund will receive a $25,000 donation from the National Hockey League Foundation to…

Posted by Skip Coopersmith NEW YORK (June 26, 2023) – Jason McCrimmon of Detroit, Michigan, is the recipient of the 2023 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award™, given to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted their community, culture or society in the United States.   This season, the NHL presented the 2023 Willie…

Posted by Skip Coopersmith NASHVILLE (June 26, 2023) – Jim Montgomery of the Boston Bruins is the 2022-23 recipient of the Jack Adams Award as “the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success,” as selected by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association.   A Jack Adams finalist for the first time, Montgomery is the fifth Bruins bench boss to capture the…