The National Hockey League announced a consolidation of the Winnipeg Jets’ history on Thursday. Going forward, the team’s statistical history will encompass both iterations of the franchise. The team’s existence as the Atlanta Thrashers (1999 to 2011) also falls under this umbrella, while the Arizona Coyotes, active from 1996 to 2024, is not considered part of the club’s new consolidated history.
The Blue Jackets have signed restricted free agent forward Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract that carries an annual cap hit of $13.75 million. Fantilli recorded 24 goals and 59 points in 82 games last season for Columbus.
Ryan Rishaug shares his thoughts on Mike Babcock's reaction to Mark Messier's comments, after the Oilers legend said he was 'horrified' by Edmonton's hiring of the head coach.
Nick Paul played just under five minutes in Toronto's preseason finale, and didn't skate with the team Thursday at practice, which has the team unsure if he will be available for the Maple Leafs' season opener.
With Gabriel Vilardi stating that he wants to take on more responsibilities with the Jets this season, Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey discuss the 27-year-old's drive to expand his game.
Josh Morrissey, Mark Scheifele and Scott Arniel share their thoughts on the NHL announcing a consolidation of the Winnipeg Jets’ history, with the team’s statistical history now encompassing both iterations of the franchise.
After going -1 in his first preseason game, Gavin McKenna picked up an assist was was a +3 in his second game. Learning on the fly, McKenna says he is becoming more comfortable, and it hasn't been lost on his teammates who see the first overall pick gaining more confidence each day.
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Mark Masters to discuss the Maple Leafs traveling to Arizona for a team-bonding trip this training camp, how the 'unusual' detour can benefit Auston Matthews and the Leafs, and the expectations that Toronto will sign Nick Blankenburg to a contract ahead of the season.
In their preseason finale, first overall pick Gavin McKenna saw some ice-time alongside Auston Matthews. McKenna and Matthews both felt that they had instant chemistry, looking for each other on the ice.
Matthews Knies has played much of camp alongside Auston Matthews, but hasn't seen much time on Toronto's top power play unit. Not concerned with his preseason, Knies says that the style of the regular season fits more to the way he plays, and is confident he will continue to get better.
With the preseason game schedule concluded for the Maple Leafs, the team will be heading out on a bonding trip in Scottsdale, Arizona, hometown of captain Auston Matthews. Both Matthews and fellow Arizona native Matthew Knies are excited to go back home for a visit, with Auston planning on hosting the team at his home.
New head coach Mike Babcock wants the Oilers to score more rebound goals this season as he believes it's an important aspect of playoff hockey.
Mark Messier's criticism of the Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock as the team's head coach has turned some heads in the NHL world, but how are the players and Babcock reacting to the blunt words of a franchise legend?
Owen Beck has 28 NHL games under his belt but has yet to hammer down a consistent roster spot with the Canadiens. The 22-year-old forward is trying to break through and make Montreal's main roster, but won't let any potential roster decision diminish his confidence that he can make an impact in the NHL.
The Canadiens boast a ton of talent on the roster, and the competition for spots among the forwards has been in the spotlight throughout training camp. Kirby Dach, who is fighting to find his role on the Habs this year, spoke about his performance in camp and the adversity he's gone through in his career.
The rebuild is over in Montreal and roster spots are getting tougher and tougher to nail down. Head coach Martin St. Louis urges Owen Beck to keep fighting for a spot, regardless of what roster decisions are made in training camp, and discusses what he wants to see from Kirby Dach with other young players pushing for ice time.
Ryan Tverberg scored the go-ahead goal at the 15:43 mark of the third period and Anthony Stolarz made 19 saves as the Maple Leafs doubled up the Senators in a split squad preseason game.
Auston Matthews, Jack Roslovic and John Tavares had a goal and two assists apiece, Gavin McKenna recorded an assist, and the Maple Leafs easily took down the Senators in preseason split squad action.
Mark Messier, who had a Hall of Fame career with the Edmonton Oilers, said he was "horrified" by the team's hiring of controversial coach Mike Babcock during a conference call on Wednesday.
Are the Maple Leafs significantly better this season? Can the Senators fill the void left by Brady Tkachuk? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts.
Instead of the usual drive to Muskoka, the Leafs are going to Scottsdale, Arizona for a bonding trip this training camp. "A new year, fresh start, wanted to do something different," explained general manager John Chayka. "And, obviously, look, it's meaningful to Auston [Matthews]." The team departs after Thursday's practice and will return on Saturday.
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