'Guys are all in': McDavid says optimism is high entering new season
Connor McDavid is liking what he sees as the Oilers return from summer break and has no doubts everyone is 'all-in' after their first round playoff exit last year.
Connor McDavid is liking what he sees as the Oilers return from summer break and has no doubts everyone is 'all-in' after their first round playoff exit last year.
The Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 contract. Formenton discussed the opportunity and his hope to return to form, despite missing four NHL seasons. He is one of five player who were charged with sexual assault following an incident in a London, Ont. hotel room in 2018 after a Hockey Canada event celebrating their World Junior title.
Whether Connor McDavid plays with or without Leon Draisaitl this year, the Oilers captain is hoping Mike Babcock can bring more stability to their lineup.
The Oilers finished second in the Pacific last season and were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round, so with all of their roster changes heading into the new campaign, are they on the path to being a better team this season? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares his thoughts.
Sidney Crosby said Tuesday that extension talks are underway with the Pittsburgh Penguins, though finding a term is a difficult proposition as he weighs his future. Elsewhere, the Boston Bruins have signed forward Fraser Minten to a seven-year, $50.4 million contract extension.
The Brady Tkachuk trade left a big void both on and off the ice, so what is Ottawa's plan to name a new captain, and who it could be? On the other hand, Drake Batherson has made it clear he wants to stay a Sen, and September 15th is the last day players can sign eight-year extensions. How important is it to get him signed very soon? Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch discusses this and more.
Connor Hellebuyck has made his wishes known to be traded out of Winnipeg but for the time being, he is a member of the Jets. How are his teammates dealing with this situation? Will the goaltender join his squad when official team events begin? TSN's Danielle Bain joins SportsCentre to discuss.
Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck sent ripples through the Jets' locker room when he asked for a trade this offseason. As players get back to on-ice activities, some of Hellebuyck's teammates spoke about the balance of moving forward with the guys in the room while maintaining relationships with a good friend.
Many of the Jets players continued to skate Tuesday ahead of camp, and stressed the need to come in with an extra sense of urgency to get a strong start to the season with a shorter pre-season.
One of the biggest questions that has plagued the NHL since Brady Tkachuk requested a trade from the Senators is who will be Ottawa's next captain. TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce shares who he thinks deserves to wear the "C" in the nations capital, and explains why in The Talking Point.
The Senators are excited about the acquisition of young forward William Eklund, as Drake Batherson and Tim Stützle specifically spoke about potentially playing alongside him in Ottawa.
Senators general manager Steve Staios said the team's decision on its vacant captaincy will not be rushed, especially with so many capable players who are ready to fill that void. One of those players, Tim Stützle, reacted to the online comment from Panthers forward Brad Marchand, poking fun at the thought of Stützle being given that role in Ottawa.
The departure of Brady Tkachuk will be an adjustment for the Senators on and off the ice, but the players don't hold anything against their former captain for wanting to move on. Even though Tkachuk was a unique player who brought a lot to the team, they are ready to prove they can succeed without him.
Senators forward Drake Batherson is a pending unrestricted free agent and stated Tuesday that he wants to stay in Ottawa long-term and is hoping to sign a contract extension before the season starts.
The Vancouver Canucks announced that the club has signed defenceman Zeev Buium to an eight-year, $75.04 million contract extension that carries an AAV of $9.38 million.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took a jab at the Toronto Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup drought while announcing a federal investment in building cars for Via Rail trains Thursday.
Panthers centre Brad Marchand mocked the idea of Tim Stützle being a finalist for the Senators' vacant captaincy role after former Sens captain Brady Tkachuk left Ottawa to join Florida.
TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins SportsCentre to share his reaction to the comments made by Wild GM Bill Guerin Tuesday about how Quinn Hughes may not be impacted by the Cale Makar deal, and what that could mean for Hughes' future in Minnesota.
Wild general manager Bill Guerin said on SKOR North Radio from the Minnesota State Fair Monday that Quinn Hughes, who is eligible to sign a new deal, may not necessarily look to match Makar’s deal financially. “There’s a bar with Cale Makar signing that contract in Colorado, but Quinn might be after different things,” said Guerin. “He’s a different guy. He has a different personality and has different things in his life that are important to him. Who knows what he’s gonna want in the end?”
@TSNJR and @LongWallsBalls grade Steve Staios’ off-season on the 1st day of school.
With the news that Cale Makar has signed the richest contract in NHL history with the Colorado Avalanche, the SC Express takes a look at some of the most memorable moments from throughout Makar's career thus far.
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