Hockey News
Senators sign local defenceman Fraser to a one-year, two-way contract
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 14:35
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Mark Fraser to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will carry an annual value of $800,000 in the National Hockey League and $125,000 in the American Hockey League. F...
Darryl Sittler recalls playing Michael Burgess song in his wife's last moments
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 23:55
TORONTO - Among the legions of music fans touched by Michael Burgess's powerful voice is retired NHL player Darryl Sittler. The former Toronto Maple Leafs captain said Tuesday that he got to know the late theatre star th...
Quebecor makes pitch to NHL in hopes of landing franchise
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 23:45
NEW YORK, N.Y. - After months of preparation, the heads of media giant Quebecor Inc. said Tuesday they have done everything in their power to bring back a National Hockey League team to Quebec City. After making their pi...
Columbus Blue Jackets 2015-16 preview
Sports Illustrated - 29 Sep 2015 22:24
A return to health may be all it takes to make the Columbus Blue Jackets a formidable playoff contender.
Buffalo Sabres 2015-16 preview
Sports Illustrated - 29 Sep 2015 21:45Stars' Benn, Hemsky to make preseason debuts
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 21:44
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn will make his preseason debut Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Benn, who won the Art Ross Trophy last season, has not played since having surgeries on his hips in April and May. He beg...
After being cut by Leafs, Senators throw local defenceman Fraser a lifeline
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 21:05
OTTAWA - Mark Fraser already spends his summers in Ottawa, and now the NHL defenceman is looking forward to spending his winters there too. The Senators signed Fraser to a one-year, two-way contract Monday, a day before ...
Nashville Predators 2015-16 preview
Sports Illustrated - 29 Sep 2015 20:38
After showing improvement but falling the first round of the playoffs, the Predators decided to stand pat.
Hockey personality takes to Twitter to defend troubled Nationals closer Papelbon
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 20:35
TORONTO - Popular hockey personality Don Cherry defended troubled Washington Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon for choking teammate Bryce Harper in a multi-tweet rant on Tuesday. Cherry, co-host of the popular "Coach's ...
For fringe veterans, longshot PTO deals are one last NHL lottery ticket
Sports Illustrated - 29 Sep 2015 18:34Hockey analyst Don Cherry has a cranky Harper-Papelbon take
Sports Illustrated - 29 Sep 2015 18:29
Jonathan Papelbon choking Bryce Harper in the dugout was bad, right? Not according to hockey commentator Don Cherry.
Islanders' Opening Night at Barclays Will Blare Familiar for Fans New and Old
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2015 06:54
When the Islanders play their first regular-season game at Barclays Center on Oct. 9, fans will find some hallmarks from the team's time on Long Island and features that highlight its new home.
Sports Briefing | Hockey: Penalty Shot Lifts Rangers
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2015 05:45
Keith Yandel scored 1 minute 16 seconds into overtime to propel the Rangers to a 3-2 preseason victory over the Flyers at Madison Square Garden.
No one likes the Islanders? new high-pitched goal horn
Sports Illustrated - 29 Sep 2015 04:45
The Islanders have a new home and a new goal horn. It’s not great.
Stars forward Jamie Benn to play in preseason game against Blues
Sports Illustrated - 29 Sep 2015 04:45
After undergoing surgery on both hips in the offseason, Stars forward Jamie Benn will play Tuesday in a preseason game against the Blues.
Roundup: Canadiens top Penguins in Quebec's new arena; more recaps
Sports Illustrated - 29 Sep 2015 04:30
The NHL's preseason highlight of Monday night was a game between the Canadiens and Penguins at Quebec City's stunning new arena.
Subban gets 2 assists as Canadiens beat Penguins 4-1; Yandle rallies Rangers past Flyers
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 04:25
P.K. Subban and Andrei Markov had two assists apiece, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Monday night in a preseason game at Videotron Centre in Quebec City. Alex Semin, Lars Eller, Brian Flyn...
Roundup: Rangers rally, defeat Flyers in overtime
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 04:00
Keith Yandle scored on a penalty shot in overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden on Monday. Yandle was in on a breakaway against Philadelphia goalie Steve ...
Semin scores as Canadiens down Penguins 4-1 in first game at Videotron Centre
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 03:55
QUEBEC CITY, Que. - Alexander Semin scored his first goal of the pre-season as the Montreal Canadiens downed the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Monday in the first NHL game at the new Videotron Centre in Quebec City. Lars El...
Sens sign D Fraser to 1-year, 2-way contract
ESPN - 29 Sep 2015 01:45
Sens sign D Fraser to 1-year, 2-way contract
Custance: Connor McDavid trying to avoid spotlight
ESPN - 29 Sep 2015 01:16
Custance: Connor McDavid trying to avoid spotlight
Leafs change policy, media and broadcasters will not be on charter flights
NHL.com - 29 Sep 2015 00:55
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs' radio broadcast crew may call all 82 games from Toronto this season after the NHL club changed a travel policy over the summer. Longtime play-by-play announcer Joe Bowen and analyst Jim Ralph c...