For the second straight season and third time in franchise history, the Lightning will open a campaign as defending Stanley Cup champions when they host the Penguins on another banner-raising night at AMALIE Arena. * Tampa Bay looks to become the sixth team in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup […]
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NHL News: NHL and Vegas Golden Knights Unveil 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Logo
NEW YORK (Oct. 11, 2021) – The National Hockey League and Vegas Golden Knights today unveiled the 2022 Honda NHL® All-Star logo as the Golden Knights and the city of Las Vegas prepare to host the NHL’s top talent during the 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend […]
NHL News: Penguins’ Mark Friedman fined for Spearing
NEW YORK (Oct. 10, 2021) – Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman has been fined $1,812.50, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for spearing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly during NHL Preseason Game No. 97 in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 9, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 9:47 […]
NHL News: Calgary Flames’ Coleman Suspended One Preseason Game and One Regular-Season Game for Boarding
NEW YORK (Oct. 7, 2021) – Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman has been suspended for one preseason game and one regular-season game, without pay, for boarding Winnipeg Jets forward Jansen Harkins during NHL Preseason Game No. 79 in Winnipeg on Wednesday, Oct. 6, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]
NHLPA/NHL Issue Statement Regarding Montreal Canadiens Goaltender Carey Price
NEW YORK/TORONTO (Oct. 7, 2021) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that goalie Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens will be away from the team while voluntarily taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. There will be no further […]
NHL News: NHL Network’s Opening Week Coverage Headlined by the Return of NHL Network Showcase Games Presented by SAP
NHL Network to Feature 90 Live Games, NHL Now, NHL Tonight, On The Fly and Ice Time Throughout the 2021-22 NHL Regular Season Oct. 7, 2021 – NHL Network™ today announced it will feature live content every day during the 2021 – 2022 regular season beginning […]
NHL News: To Open 2021-22 Season with “2021 NHL Face-Off Concert” in Tampa Oct. 12
Free Concert Featuring Multi-Platinum Band All Time Low and Special Appearance by the Stanley Cup Fans Encouraged to Enjoy Performance from Tampa Convention Center’s Sail Plaza and Garrison Channel Starting at 5:30 p.m. ET ESPN’s Live Coverage to Originate from AMALIE Arena’s Thunder Alley Tampa […]
NHL Network announces former NY Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton joins as studio analyst
SECAUCUS, NJ (Oct. 5, 2021) – NHL Network™ today announced that Jeff Gorton, the New York Rangers former general manager, has joined its lineup of on-air talent as a studio analyst. Gorton, who previously served as a guest analyst during NHL Network’s coverage of the 2021 NHL Draft™, will […]
NHL unveils 2022 Stadium Series logo with Navy Federal Credit Union as title sponsor
NEW YORK (Oct. 4, 2021) – The National Hockey League today unveiled the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™ logo. The 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™ logo was inspired by the vibrant neon signs that adorn the legendary Honky Tonk bars […]
NHL News: The New Home of the NHL: Sky Deutschland Secures Exclusive Broadcasting Rights Until 2025
Sky to cover the world’s best ice hockey league live from the 2021-22 season through 2024-25 Sky will broadcast around 300 live matches per season over the next four years, the majority of which will be broadcast exclusively in Germany In addition to Germany, Sky […]
NHL News: The NHL’s New Home: Sky Secures Broadcasting Rights for Austria Until 2025
Sky to broadcast live from the National Hockey League (NHL), the world’s best ice hockey league in the 2021/22 to 2024/25 seasons inclusive. Sky will broadcast around 300 matches per season live over the next four years, the majority of them exclusively in Austria. In […]
New York Rangers planning to honor “Mr. Ranger”, Rod Gilbert
September 23, 2021 The New York Rangers shared today their plans to honor Rangers legend and all-time leading scorer Rod Gilbert throughout the 2021-22 season and beyond. Rangers Home Opener Against The Dallas Stars – October 14For the Rangers home opener this season, both the […]
National Hockey League Players’ Association, National Hockey League Announce Transition Rules, Critical Dates for 2021-22 Season
NEW YORK/TORONTO (Sept. 29, 2021) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today transition rules and critical dates for the 2021-22 season. The full text for both items can be found here, with several critical dates noted below. REMINDER: The […]
NHL News: Kraft Hockeyville USA 2020 to Feature Arizona Coyotes and Dallas Stars in NHL Preseason Matchup; game cancelled last year due to Covid-19
El Paso, Texas, to Host Preseason Game on Oct. 3 NEW YORK / TORONTO (Sept. 15, 2021) – El Paso, Texas, winner of Kraft Hockeyville™ USA 2020, will host the Arizona Coyotes and Dallas Stars for an NHL preseason game on Sunday, October 3 at 7 p.m. MT […]
NHL announces Jack Barzee as the 2021 Lester Patrick Trophy winner
NEW YORK (Sept. 28, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that Jack Barzee (New Haven, Conn.) has been named the recipient of the 2021 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The annual award, one of the most prestigious in hockey, […]
NHL News: Senators’ Greig Suspended One Preseason Game and One Regular-Season Game for Cross-Checking
NEW YORK (Sept. 27, 2021) – Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig has been suspended for one preseason game and one regular-season game, without pay, for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois during NHL Preseason Game No. 7 in Winnipeg on Sunday, Sept. 26, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]
NHL News: Capitals’ McIlrath Suspended Two Preseason Games and Two Regular-Season Games for Illegal Check to the Head
NEW YORK (Sept. 27, 2021) – Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath has been suspended for two preseason games and two regular-season games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Boston Bruins forward Steven Fogarty during NHL Preseason Game No. 4 in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Sept. 26, the National Hockey League’s […]
NHL investigation of San Jose Sharks LW Evander Kane completed; No Evidence of Gambling on League Games Uncovered
Investigation Into Separate Allegations of Wrongdoing Ongoing NEW YORK (Sept. 22, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that it had concluded its investigation of allegations that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane gambled on League games, having found no evidence to support those allegations, or allegations that Mr. […]
NHL 2022 Draft to be hosted by Montreal Canadiens
2022 NHL Draft Will Take Place at Bell Centre July 7-8 NEW YORK (Sept. 17, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that the Montreal Canadiens will host the 2022 NHL Draft™ at Bell Centre. The 2022 event will mark the 27th time the City […]
NHL News: Turner Sports Bolsters NHL Game and Studio Commentator Team
Turner Sports NHL Studio Team to Feature Collection of Accomplished Analysts Including “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky, Anson Carter, Rick Tocchet and Paul Bissonnette, Alongside Host Liam McHugh Brendan Burke and Darren Pang Added as Commentator Team, Working in Tandem with Previously Announced Pairing of […]