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 […]
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NHL Draft Feature: Simon Edvinsson, defenseman for Frolunda, Sweden Jr; #2 International Skater; picked 6th overall by Detroit Red Wings
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 […]
NHL 2021 Draft Feature: Luke Hughes, defenseman picked by New Jersey Devils, 4th overall selection; #4 North American Skater
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 […]
NHL News: Notes from the 2021 NHL Draft
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, […]
NHL News: Notes from the First Round of the 2021 NHL Draft
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 […]
#NHLStats: 2021 NHL Draft – First Round
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 […]
NHL News: Releases 2021-22 Regular-Season Schedule
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 […]
NHL News: Seattle Kraken Select 30 Players in 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by Upper Deck
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 […]
NHL News: #NHLStats Pack: 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
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 […]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Statement on Luke Prokop’s Decision to Publicly Come Out as Gay
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 […]
NHL 2021 Draft Feature: Dylan Guenther, Edmonton WHL, #5 North American Skater
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 […]
NHL News: 2021 Expansion Draft Presented By Upper Deck; NHL Announces Available, Protected Lists
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 […]
NHL News: Minnesota Wild Representative Samuel ‘Canadiens-27’ Landry Wins GWC Honda NHL West Championship
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 News: #NHLStats Pack: 2021 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 18 games with Winnipeg in 1979-80, notching 4-6—10. * Two 37-year-old goaltenders have been claimed in […]
NHL announces Order of Selection for the 2021 NHL Draft
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 […]
NHL News: Dallas Stars Representative Matthew ‘Gren-35-’ Grenier Takes Home GWC Discover NHL Central Division Title
GWC Newcomer Keso_Paghuni Finishes as Runner-Up NEW YORK (July 10, 2021) – Repping the Dallas Stars, Division favorite and GWC veteran Matthew ‘Gren-35-’ Grenier, captured the Discover NHL® Central Division title of the 2021 NHL® Gaming World Championship™ this afternoon, the National Hockey League announced. With the win, […]
NHL 2021 Draft Feature: Kent Johnson, center Michigan Wolverines; #3 North American Skater
The University of Michigan hockey program is always loaded with tons of potential NHL talent. This year the crop includes defenseman Owen Power, center Matty Beniers and center Kent Johnson. Will be a sophomore next season is he elects to go back to school. Born: […]
NHL 2021 Draft Feature: Brennan Othmann, Flint Firebirds OHL; #8 North American Skater
Born: Jan 5, 2003 in Scarborough, Ontario 20-21: Played for Olten Position: LW Height: 6’0 Weight: 174 Shoots: Left Ranked #31 by International Scouting Services Othmann was on loan from the Ontario Hockey League this past season. He played in Switzerland against men in that […]
Neeka Health Partners with the National Hockey League Alumni Association to Commence Landmark Digital Wellness Study
Digital Platform with 90% Engagement Seeks to Help Pro Athletes Transition Successfully to Everyday Life CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA – June 7, 2021 – Neeka Health, the Canadian clinical subsidiary of Neeka Enterprises, today announced the first milestone achievement in the landmark study in partnership with […]
NHL News: Tampa Bay Lighting repeats as Stanley Cup champions!
July 7, 2021 LIGHTNING RUN IT BACK AND CLAIM SECOND STRAIGHT STANLEY CUPAfter the Lightning won the 2020 Stanley Cup in an elongated season that took 363 days due to a pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, they are again hoisting the prized trophy just 282 days later. Tampa […]