Hockey News
Seven U.S.-born players go in top 15 of NHL draft
ESPN - 22 Jun 2019 06:46
Led by No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes, seven U.S.-born players were taken within the first 15 picks of the NHL draft on Friday. That's the most Americans taken that high in the modern draft -- since 1963.
2019 N.H.L. Draft: Devils Take Jack Hughes at No. 1, and the Rangers Pick Kaapo Kakko
The New York Times - 22 Jun 2019 03:37
The first pick was no surprise. Hughes, 18, has topped draft lists all year and was named the top North American prospect by N.H.L. Central Scouting.
Trade Grades: Canucks make smart addition in deal for versatile J.T. Miller
ESPN - 22 Jun 2019 21:03
Vancouver adds some skill and tenacity in the 26-year-old, while Tampa Bay gains a little cap flexibility.
Leafs deal Marleau to Hurricanes, free cap space
ESPN - 22 Jun 2019 19:54
The Maple Leafs have freed up cap space by trading Patrick Marleau and draft picks to the Hurricanes. Carolina is expected to buy out the last year of his contract.
Trade Grades: Devils add more star power with deal for P.K. Subban
ESPN - 22 Jun 2019 19:47
The Devils land the electrifying blueliner from the Predators, sending a package of players and picks to Nashville.
American Players Rise to the Top in the N.H.L. Draft
The New York Times - 22 Jun 2019 16:03
The first round of the N.H.L. draft on Friday was one of the strongest showings ever by American-born players -- and not just because of the No. 1 pick, Jack Hughes.