In a surprising turn of events, Ottawa Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach, the team announced on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs also named former Toronto Marlies bench boss John Gruden and Brad Werenka to the coaching staff as assistants.
The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with forward Claude Giroux on a one-year contract, the team announced on Tuesday. The contract carries a base salary of $2 million for next season with bonuses that could reach a maximum value of $5 million.
The Ottawa Senators and forward Claude Giroux are closing in on a deal to bring him back to the nation’s capital, according to Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch. Giroux, 38, had 14 goals and 49 points in 82 games with the Senators last season.
The Flames have signed restricted free agent defenceman Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25 million contract that carries a cap hit of $7.25 million. Nemec was acquired from the Devils, along with forward Maksim Tsyplakov, on June 23 in exchange for two first-round picks and an additional second-rounder.
Jamie Oleksiak explains what it was like to be a free agent for the first time in his career and why the opportunity from the Canucks was 'tough to turn down'.
Frederik Andersen spoke to the media for the first time since joining the Oilers, and spoke about his decision to join Edmonton, and says he has had nothing but good experiences with head coach Mike Babcock. Andersen is expected to share time in the net with Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi. Edmonton's new goalie sees it as a positive with the demanding schedule to keep the guys fresh ahead of a playoff run.
Fresh off of a Stanley Cup win, Frederik Andersen left Carolina to sign in Edmonton. During the Final, Andersen stopped being the starter after revealing that he was dealing with a knee injury. The new Oilers goalie said that there shouldn't be any issues heading into training camp after exit medical evaluations.
Alex Ovechkin explains why the decision was easy to return to the Capitals on a one-year deal. Caps owner Ted Leonsis shares his level of excitement once he learned that Ovi wanted to come back.
Tinus Luc Koblar sees similarities between Norway's historic run to a first IIHF World Championship medal in the spring and what the national team is doing now at the World Cup. The 18-year-old centre impressed at Leafs development camp this week, but is quick to stress he's no Erling Haaland.
Gavin McKenna did not hit the scoresheet in Saturday's development camp scrimmage, but felt he was able to stand out with his compete level. Assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser is hoping the Penn State product will now get some rest, but McKenna is already "itching" to get back on the ice.
Gavin McKenna enjoyed feeling the buzz in Toronto this week. "Can’t wait to finally call this place home," the 18-year-old from Whitehorse said. Attending Thursday's World Cup match was McKenna's favourite moment even if his attempt to catch the eye of Drake didn't work out.
During a media session on Saturday, Gavin McKenna revealed he will change his number to 92 out of respect for veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who wears his usual No. 72. The first overall pick also described what it was like to sign his entry-level contract in front of his parents.
The Flyers have signed Ducks centre Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $90 million offer sheet that carries an AAV of $18 million. If Anaheim does not match, Philadelphia will send their next four first-round picks as compensation. TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins SportsCentre to discuss.
Now with a roster that sports both Tkachuk brothers, Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and now Radko Gudas, the Florida Panthers management are clearly embracing the villain role. This edition of That's Hockey ponders the question: Does that give them a psychological advantage?
Gavin McKenna deferred to the veteran when asked if he or Sergei Bobrovsky would be wearing number 72 next season, and Sergei Bobrovsky says the McKenna made sure to let him know the number was his. He spoke about playing with McKenna, and reuniting with some of his former teammates in Anthony Stolarz and Steven Lorentz.
Sergei Bobrovsky had a down season for the Panthers, posting a .877 save percentage as his team struggled with injuries and ultimately missed the playoffs. He spoke about what he learned from that experience, and how he's ready to embrace the "big responsibility" that comes with playing in "the capital of hockey" in Toronto.
Sergei Bobrovsky says he didn't know he wasn't going to re-sign in Florida until they made the move to acquire Jacob Markstrom the day before free agency began, He spoke about why he and the Panthers split, and why he chose Toronto as his new home.
WWE superstar Seth Rollins says he wants to see Alex Ovechkin get 1,000 goals.
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Teddy Blueger to a two-year deal when the free agent frenzy started on July 1st, and he met with the media to chat about why he chose Toronto, his stylistic fit with the club, and reuniting with Dakota Joshua.
The Vancouver Canucks had a tumultuous season last season that saw their captain traded, and a last-place finish. Teddy Blueger, formerly of those Canucks, now signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, reflects on the season that was and what he learned from the experience
Radko Gudas had an interesting wardrobe selection when he met with the media after signing a six-year deal with the Florida Panthers. He wore a shirt that read "nobody likes us, we don't care." TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron discusses Gudas and the Panthers embracing the villain role in this edition of The Talking Point.
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