‘Twas the week before Christmas for the Edmonton Oilers: 9 Gifts
Before the National Hockey League put a pause on things, I was scheduled to do the Cult of Hockey Game Grades Wednesday night.
Without the NHL, Russia emerges as favorite for Olympic gold
The Russian team will be the favorite for the Olympic hockey men’s gold medal after the NHL withdrew from sending players to Beijing because of the disruption caused by coronavirus outbreaks
First-round pick Zach Senyshyn asks Bruins for trade
Zach Senyshyn, a first-round pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, formally requested a trade from the Boston Bruins.
Another Olympics down the drain for Oilers captain Connor McDavid
Whether you want to describe the NHL pause as good citizenship or believe, as Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck does, that shutting down in the face of…
Flames president Bean after arena deal falls apart: ‘It’s disappointing. But we’ll move on’
The Scotiabank Saddledome is, to borrow a term from a former tenant of the general manager’s office, “post-apex.”
NHLers officially out of Olympics, a bummer for Flames and fans alike
Around this time of year, under normal circumstances, a beat writer would be criss-crossing the Calgary Flames’ locker-room, loading up on content for holiday…
Senators prospect Jake Sanderson will lead the way for Team USA at world junior
“I want to be someone who dominates every time I’m on the ice.”
Canadiens prospect Jan Mysak named captain of Czech junior team
The centre has 17 goals and 31 points in 25 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs this season.
Canadiens by the numbers: Lehkonen makes outsized impact for Canadiens
While his offensive production is more in line with a third-line winger, he is essentially a first-line facilitator for his Habs teammates.
Sports organizations hiring “Angels” as greeters
Angels for Higher is giving people with Down syndrome opportunities to work as greeters at sports arenas and other…