Ivan Fedotov, who was reportedly picked up by law enforcement authorities in Russia last week before he moved to the United States, is now at a remote military base in northern Russia, a Philadelphia agent said Tuesday. The agent, JP Barry, spoke with the Associated Press amid speculation about Fedotov’s well-being. The situation has raised … Read more
Jessica Campbell has been hired by the Coachella Valley Firebirds as an assistant coach, making her the first woman behind a seat as a full-time coach in the AHL. A woman has never held that role in the NHL. The Firebirds, the largest NHL affiliate in the Seattle Kraken, will appear as a team this … Read more
Christopher Hanwinkel – USA TODAY Sports ‘We’re only one piece away’ You hear it all the time in professional sports. It’s a hockey guy’s favorite phrase, said by someone to buy themselves another year or two to shuffle deck chairs on the Titanic. This summer, there are more than a few NHL teams who seem … Read more
William Dufour is at home now. Rest, relax and wait. It’s a rare moment among whirlwinds. On Wednesday night, Dufour watched a puck slide into an empty net and danced around the ice in Saint John, New Brunswick with the Memorial Trophy—the trophy awarded to the Canada Junior Hockey Champion—and best player of the tournament. … Read more
Just ask Cutter Gaultier. The left winger is No. 3 in the final NHL Central Scouting standings for North American skiers eligible for the 2022 Upper Deck Draft NHL, and is expected to be selected at the top of the first round at Bell Center in Montreal on Thursday (7 p.m. ET); ESPN, ESPN+, SN, … Read more
If Johnny Goudreau rejects Flames’ offer to keep the impending general in Calgary, it will be Lou Lamoriello’s duty to bring the South Jersey native to Long Island. Because putting it back on again with just a change behind the bench from Barry Trotz to Lane Lambert wouldn’t do any good to the islanders or … Read more
Timothy T. Ludwig – USA TODAY Sports The Buffalo Sabers have plenty of room to play with, but what are they going to do with it this summer? 2020-21 Record: 11-29-32Finishing in the Atlantic Department: FifthAvailable salary cap space (according to CapFri Friendly.com): 34 million dollarsRestricted Free Agents: Victor Olofsson, F.; Jacob Bryson, DrUnrestricted Free … Read more
Detroit – Derek Lalonde lifted his shirt after the Detroit Red Wings presented him as their new coach on Friday. General Manager Steve Yzerman stood to his left with a big smile, and the communication was clear. Yzerman helped build Tampa Bay Lightning as its general manager from 2010 to 2018 and a senior advisor … Read more
Emily Engel Natzky wanted to make the National Hockey League as a video coach. When Washington Capitals appointed Engel-Natzky as the video coordinator Thursday, she not only achieved that goal, but also became the first woman to hold a full-time position on an NHL coaching staff. “I’ve never looked at myself through that lens, and … Read more
Ryan Strom and Andrew Cope plan to hit the free-agent open market on July 13, multiple sources told The Post, creating an urgent need for Rangers for a second-line position. General Manager Chris Drury is believed to be focusing on the commercial market rather than the free agency to fill the vacancy that will be … Read more
