12:38 PM ET Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. — Lindy Ruff completed his New Jersey Devils staff, hiring Chris Taylor as an assistant coach and Dave Rogalski as the goaltending coach. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the moves Friday. Ruff previously retained Alain Nasreddine and hired Mark Recchi. Taylor started his professional coaching career with Rochester
The New Jersey Devils have named Chris Taylor as an assistant coach, joining assistants Alain Nasreddine and Mark Recchi and goaltending coach Dave Rogalski on head coach Lindy Ruff’s staff. Taylor, 48, spent the last three seasons as head coach of the AHL’s Rochester Americans, guiding the club to a record of 116-65-20-13 – a
Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in National Hockey League history, including the first for two expansion teams. There were also plenty of personal milestones reached including first goals, first shutouts and even a very important first professional contract. A Foursome of Historic Wins The third time was the charm for the Philadelphia Flyers.
On a two-year, $4 million deal Vladislav Namestnikov is more than just a cool story for the Detroit Red Wings. Yes, his uncle was Slava Kozlov — who spent 10 seasons with the Red Wings and was a member of the famed “Russian Five.” Yes, he was drafted by Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman
LONGUEUIL, Que. – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League announced Thursday that the Drummondville Voltigeurs have suspended team in-person activities a player tested positive for COVID-19. The league said in a release Voltigeurs players and hockey staff are being isolated and tested. It said public health officials from Centre-du-Quebec, the region northeast of Montreal where
It’s been a “heck of a year” for Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat. When he was handed the jersey with a C stitched over the heart just over a year ago, Horvat had no idea he’d soon be leading the Canucks through a season unlike any other, all while balancing his own growing family. “What
The Chicago Blackhawks have had a long and storied history as one of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. There have been a number of Hall of Famers and colorful characters to have put on the famed Blackhawks sweaters through the decades. This list chronicles the top 20 goal scorers in team history. 1.
By Matthew Zator October 22nd, 2020 Jake Virtanen avoided arbitration on Thursday by signing a two-year extension with the Vancouver Canucks. His hearing was scheduled for Oct 28, but they were determined to get a deal done before that. After it was consummated, he did a Zoom call with the media. Give it a watch
7:30 AM ET The 2021 NHL draft season is going to be tricky — to put it mildly. Start dates for leagues in North America are all over the map, and European leagues are already underway amid the constant threat of a coronavirus disruption. Many prospects haven’t played much, if at all, since March. In
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed center Drew Shore to a one-year, two-way contract. Shore has spent the last three seasons in Europe, splitting the 2019-20 campaign between Minsk and Nizhny Novgorod in the KHL. An AHL All-Star in 2013 and 2015, Shore has played 205 games in the American Hockey League with the San Antonio
Oct. 22 has provided plenty of memorable moments in National Hockey League history. Some of the greatest skaters to ever play the game hit personal milestones on this date. Also, a handful of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the record books. A Pair of Big Games for Super Mario Mario Lemieux scored
Growing up in Alberta, Canada, Bill Flett became accustomed to handling cattle at a young age, and building his muscles while working on a farm. He had been a calf-roper in and around the Calgary area, and was known to participate in rodeos with regularity. This extracurricular activity of his took place well throughout his
VANCOUVER – It’s been a “heck of a year” for Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat. When he was handed the jersey with a C stitched over the heart just over a year ago, Horvat had no idea he’d soon be leading the Canucks through a season unlike any other, all while balancing his own growing
The NHL has announced that its Winter Classic and all-star weekend will not be held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Winter Classic featuring the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues was scheduled for Jan. 1 at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Florida Panthers were to host the all-star weekend at the BB&T
After the NHL announced their Return to Play plans, outlining how the playoffs would proceed, a prevailing opinion began to diminish the difficulty of winning the 2020 Stanley Cup. It was referred to by some as the asterisk Cup, as though it would hold less significance. However, by the end of this past postseason, quite
The Chicago Blackhawks have an interesting hill to climb to fix their defensive pairings during their rebuild. Though they’re expected to struggle, they still have to play through the 2020-21 season. Which defensive pairings will give them the best chance to win? The Blackhawks have solid defensive prospects in their organization. As the team gets
9:00 AM ET Mike “Doc” Emrick’s retirement announcement this week was a disarmingly heartfelt moment that burned through the clouds of cynicism, even if for a moment. There have been comparisons drawn between his farewell and that of Fred “Mister” Rogers, and they’re apt. Both loved what they did and loved the people for whom
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Antoine Bibeau to a one-year, two-way contract. Bibeau was limited by injury to four games in 2019-20, two with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles and two with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. In 184 regular-season games in the AHL over six seasons with Colorado, San Jose and Toronto, Bibeau has a
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