Mike Babcock Fired by Maple Leafs

Perhaps it seemed unlikely, that mid-way through a their road trip, the decision would be made by Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas to relieve Mike Babcock of his duties as coach of the Maple Leafs. But the cl...

Coyotes Resilient in Newark

NEWARK--For some teams, the NHL season, less than a full month in, might seem as if it's easing into the expected grind. Others though would strongly disagree. Such was the case in a Friday night tilt between t...

Kinkaid Robs Jason Zucker

Carey Price remains one of the NHL's best netminders, coming into the league in 2007-08. In 2014-15, he won the Vezina Trophy as the game's top goaltender and the Hart Trophy as league MVP--the first goalie to ...

Wild Determined in Comeback Win

It could be a tough year for the State of Hockey's Wild, but Sunday afternoon's come-from-behind victory over the Canadiens seemed to be the kind of spirit-lifting game the team's psyche desperately needed. ...

Jack Hughes Scores First NHL Goal

NEWARK--It was only a matter of time for Jack Hughes, who in his eighth game and 15th shot, netted his first NHL goal at 14:08 of the first period Saturday afternoon against the Canucks. Hughes, who was the ...

Devils, Hischier Closing in on Extension

Nico Hischier, the 2017 Entry Draft's first overall pick, is reportedly nearing a long-term extension with the Devils. Hischier, 20, is closing in on a seven-year deal worth an average annual value of $7.25 ...

Loser Point Not Satisfying for the Flames

CALGARY—On a night where James Neal, seemingly scoring at will, nearly bested his scoring from all of last season, the Flames struggled to score for the first period and a half of regulation on Tuesday. Afte...

School In Session for Hughes Debut

They say you'll always remember your first game. That should be sweet music to John Hynes' ears. Jack Hughes, the 18-year-old top pick from June's entry draft, has one game down in a career that could be a s...
Steve Bernier

Bernier Embracing his Role with Farm Club

Late September greets early October and it's a reminder of hockey's imminent return. The excitement might be unavoidable, but through the lens of a player, the time can be nerve-racking. NHL clubs are mandated ...

Leafs Trade-Busy on Free Agent Frenzy

No, it wasn't Mitch Marner. But the Toronto Maple Leafs and GM, Kyle Dubas still managed to be noise-makers on a busy July 1 making a pair of trades. The day started with an all-Ontario deal between the Leaf...