NEW YORK (Aug. 22, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement on the passing of Hockey Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert: “Rod Gilbert’s impact on the National Hockey League and the New York Rangers over the past 62 years was profound – both […]

NEW YORK (Aug. 13, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced start times for the 2021-22 regular season. The 2021-22 regular season will commence Tuesday, Oct. 12 with a doubleheader that includes the Tampa Bay Lightning raising their third Stanley Cup championship banner before facing […]

Diehard Leafs Superfan Will Arnett Narrates the Series View the Teaser Trailer Here TORONTO (August 11) – Amazon Prime Video today announced all five episodes of Canadian Amazon Original docuseries, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, will premiere October 1 on Prime Video. The series offers an insider […]

NEW YORK (Aug. 10, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement on the passing of Hockey Hall of Famer Tony Esposito: “The National Hockey League, the Chicago Blackhawks and the city of Chicago lost a beloved member of the hockey family earlier today with the […]

Willie O’Ree Was the First Black Player to Compete in the National Hockey League July 27, 2021 Robyn Bryan (Stabenow) Caroline Anderegg (Scott) WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Tim Scott (R-SC), along with the National Hockey League (NHL), today announced that the bipartisan legislation to award […]

9/20/2021 NHL career spanned 15 seasons and over 1,000 games; New Jersey will recognize Zajac during March 10 game versus Winnipeg Newark, NJ – Center Travis Zajac, who spent all but 13 games of his 15-year NHL career with New Jersey, today signed a one-day […]

Simon Edvinsson has what a team wants in a defenseman, 6’5, 207 and he can skate. He is the number 2 International Skater and was ranked number 3 by the International Scouting Services. The 18-year-old, who says he always liked former Hall of Famer, Detroit […]

The hockey-playing Hughes Brothers just made history in the recent NHL Draft. Jack, a center, was chosen first overall by the Devils in 2019, earning the honor of being the first Jewish player ever being drafted #1. in 2018, his oldest brother Quinn was taken by […]

NEW YORK (July 24, 2021) – A total of 223 players from 14 countries and 38 leagues worldwide were selected in the 2021 NHL Draft, held virtually Friday (Round 1) and Saturday (Rounds 2-7). NHL CONNECTIONS ON DAY 2 OF THE DRAFT Josh Doan (No. 37 overall, […]

NEW YORK (July 23, 2021) – Following are notes from the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, held virtually Friday night. SABRES SELECT OWEN POWER WITH FIRST OVERALL PICK The Buffalo Sabres selected University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power first overall. The 6-6, 213 lb. Mississauga, Ont., native […]

2021 NHL Draft – Round 1  * The Sabres are slated to pick first overall for the second time in four years, after selecting Rasmus Dahlin with the No. 1 pick in 2018.    * In 2020-21, Power had 3-13—16 in 26 games with the University of Michigan […]

Banner Raising Ceremony in Tampa, Inaugural Season for Seattle Kraken, Outdoor Games in Minneapolis and Nashville, and All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas Among 2021-22 Season Highlights NEW YORK (July 22, 2021) – The NHL’s 2021-22 regular season will commence Tuesday, Oct. 12 with a doubleheader, highlighted […]

SEATTLE (July 21, 2021) – The Seattle Kraken, set to participate in their inaugural National Hockey League season in 2021-22, selected 30 players – one from each club with the exception of the Vegas Golden Knights – Wednesday in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by […]

Click here to download a PDF with more than 20 pages of #NHLStats pertaining to each NHL Expansion Draft. NHL EXPANSION DRAFT NOTABLES * The oldest player to date selected in an NHL expansion draft is Bobby Hull, picked at age 40 by the Jets in 1979. Hull played […]

NEW YORK (July 19, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop’s decision to publicly come out as gay: “On behalf of the National Hockey League, we are proud of Luke Prokop for today’s announcement and I would […]

Born: April 10, 2003 in Edmonton, Alberta,Canada 2020-21 Team Edmonton Position: Right Wing Height: 6’1 Weight: 181 Shoots: Right International Scouting Services: Ranks him at #6 2020-21 Totals: Edmonton 12 games, 12 goals, 12 assists, 24 points, 2 penalty minutes Canada WU-18, 7 games, 4 […]

NEW YORK (July 18, 2021) — The National Hockey League announced today the Available and Protected Lists for the 30 NHL Clubs who will provide players to the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by Upper Deck. The Kraken’s selection of 30 players, one from each […]

I Chych i Finishes as Runner-Up; Special GWC All-Star Edition of NHL Squads Streams Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET NEW YORK (July 17, 2021) – The NHL today announced that Samuel ‘Canadiens-27’ Landry captured the Honda NHL® West Division title of the 2021 NHL® Gaming World Championship™. The […]

NHL EXPANSION DRAFT NOTABLES * The oldest player to date selected in an NHL expansion draft is Bobby Hull, picked at age 40 by the Jets in 1979. Hull played 18 games with Winnipeg in 1979-80, notching 4-6—10. * Two 37-year-old goaltenders have been claimed in […]

NEW YORK (July 14, 2021) — The National Hockey League announced today the order of selection for the 2021 NHL Draft, which will be held virtually over two days. Round 1 will take place at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, July 23 (ESPN2, Sportsnet, SN NOW, TVA Sports). Rounds 2-7 […]