The TSN Hockey Insiders have the latest on NHL expansion talks, commissioner Gary Bettman’s succession plan, Senators owner Michael Andlauer's comments about the role Brady Tkachuk's family played in his departure, and more.
Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday that "no decisions whatsoever were made on NHL expansion" after a meeting of the league's board of governors in New York.
Although Sergei Bobrovsky just turned 38 years old and is coming off a career worst .877 save percentage last season with the Panthers, it feels like a huge gamble for the Maple Leafs to have handed the netminder a three-year, $21 million contract on July 1st. Yet, the sense around training camp is that the Bobrovsky bet is already paying off. TSN's Mark Masters has more.
With so much uncertainty heading into this season for the Jets, TSN's Danielle Bain has more on how beneficial it's been for the team to have a captain like Adam Lowry helping to steady the waters.
When Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller got hired for his first head coaching gig in the league, the first player that reached out to congratulate him was William Nylander. He spoke about being reunited with Nylander in Toronto, while Nylander outlined his expectations for himself this season.
The Maple Leafs held a shootout challenge to end their practice on Tuesday, and Nick Paul played star. TSN's Mark Masters has more on that, a sweater switcheroo, and much more from Leafs practice.
Samuel Hlavaj turned heads at the Olympics, particularly with a 39-save upset over Finland for Slovakia. He spoke about why he decided to sign with the Maple Leafs, facing off against fellow countryman Juraj Slafkovsky, and more.
Marshall Rifai and Michael Pezzetta each dropped the gloves during Saturday's slate of exhibition games for the Leafs, and both spoke about how they intend to set the tone, while William Nylander spoke about what he thought of Rifai's fight.
Darren Raddysh signed an eight-year contract with the Maple Leafs this offseason, and at the time Morgan Rielly's future with the club was unclear. Now, the two are lining up on a pairing for head coach Jim Hiller, and Raddysh spoke about how he's liked that fit so far.
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Sergei Bobrovsky is already making his presence felt with the Maple Leafs, and his teammates spoke glowingly about his preparation habits, and his leadership in the room.
A day after opening criticizing the Oilers' compete level at practice, head coach Mike Babcock explains how much he liked the team's response on Tuesday.
Ahead of his first preseason game tonight against the Oilers, Jets captain Adam Lowry shares how motivated the club is to bounce back after missing the playoffs last season, and the importance of developing chemistry quickly so they can hit the ground running when the regular season gets underway.
Montreal's Lane Hutson has had an impressive start to his career, capturing the Calder Trophy as top rookie in his first season with the Habs, and was in the Norris conversation last season as a candidate for best defenseman in the NHL. Lane's brother Cole is looking to follow a similar path with the Capitals, but can he match what his big bro has accomplished? TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce shares his thoughts.
@TSNJR, @TSNSteveLloyd and former Senator Shean Donovan on joining TSN as an analyst on Senators games
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Gabriel Vilardi finished with a goal and an assist, Josh Morrissey had two helpers and the Jets defeated the Avalanche in preseason action.
Cole Caufield tied things up in the third period to force overtime and then buried the game-winner, as the Canadiens knocked off the Senators in preseason action.
Jack Hughes broke the tie in the third period and Timo Meier finished with a pair of points in the Devils preseason win over the Rangers.
Bowen Byram had a pair of goals in regulation and completed the hat trick in overtime for his first game in a Blackhawks uniform.
Joseph Woll allowed three goals on 22 shots in his unofficial Flyers debut, as they lost to the Capitals in preseason action.
The hype around Winnipeg's Viggo Bjorck is high, but how realistic is it for him to jump right in and make an impact with the Jets this season? TSN's Danielle Bain discusses this and more.
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