Dylan Garand recorded his first career NHL shutout on Friday night, stopping all 22 shots he faced to anchor the New York Rangers in a 2-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The 24-year-old rookie netminder became the fourth goaltender in Rangers history to pitch a shutout within his first four … Read more
Seven Arizona State University hockey players have formally asked university president Michael Crow to place the team’s coaching staff on administrative leave. The players want an outside investigation into an Aug. 20 preseason workout that left defender Matthew Mayich on life support with no chance of recovery. An Anonymous 26-Page Letter Disputes University Findings Sent … Read more
New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan declared the team’s 6-1 preseason finale rout of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Friday as “the closest thing to a full lineup that we’ve had of any of the exhibition games to this point.” That dress rehearsal provided a glaring look at the final roster … Read more
The Vancouver Canucks have claimed goaltender Leevi Merilainen off waivers from the Ottawa Senators, making them the first team to make a claim on the preseason waiver wire, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The move shifts the 24-year-old netminder to a new organization four years after his professional debut in the Senators’ pro ranks. Addressing … Read more
New York Islanders goaltender Vitek Vanecek faces an uncertain roster future heading into the season, as the team weighs the risks of carrying three netminders against the threat of losing him on waivers, according to comments made by coach Pete DeBoer. The Roster Crunch and Goaltender Depth Vanecek signed a one-year, $1 million deal with … Read more
San Jose Sharks Prospect Luca Cagnoni Grabs Attention in Training Camp and AHL According to San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky, 2023 fourth-round draft pick Luca Cagnoni has turned heads during team practices and intrasquad scrimmages. Coaching Staff and Teammates Evaluate Cagnoni’s Defensive Progress While Cagnoni’s offensive output has never been in question—evidenced by … Read more
Connor Hellebuyck has been suspended by the Winnipeg Jets for failing to report to training camp, according to a team announcement Wednesday. The 33-year-old goaltender is entering the third year of a seven-year contract carrying an $8.5 million average annual value, following a public trade request made through his agent, Ray Petkau, on Aug. 27. … Read more
According to the annual Player Tiers project, Connor McDavid enters the upcoming season as the undisputed top player in the NHL, maintaining his reign at the apex of the league’s hierarchy. Built by combining modelled Net Ratings with qualitative insights from over 20 general managers, executives, coaches, scouts, data analysts, and former players, the comprehensive … Read more
St. Louis Blues prospect and Arizona State sophomore Matthew Mayich is undergoing medical treatment following a collapse during an outdoor team-sanctioned workout on August 21, according to statements from the St. Louis Blues and local reports. The 21-year-old defenseman, who transferred to Arizona State from Clarkson University, is currently hospitalized at Barrow Neurological Institute in … Read more
The sports calendar enters a high-stakes transition period as September 2026 brings a massive wave of overlapping league openers, international tournaments, and playoff races across football, soccer, tennis, and golf, according to The Athletic‘s comprehensive monthly guide. Football seasons officially launch alongside soccer league ramps, tennis and golf championships, and high-profile streaming series releases. Fall … Read more