Matthew Schaefer jumped onto the darkened ice at PPG Paints Arena and, along with New York Islanders teammate Max Shabanov, took the traditional solo lap every player makes before their NHL debut. It’s the only time the 18-year-old Schaefer looked like a rookie all night. … [Read more...] about Matthew Schaefer turned 18 last month. The Islanders rookie hardly looked his age in his NHL debut
Jack Eichel dismisses Connor McDavid’s discount deal as irrelevant to his contract talks with Golden Knights
Connor McDavid gave the Oilers a hometown discount, signing a two-year, $25 million deal that keeps him in Edmonton through 2028. … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel dismisses Connor McDavid’s discount deal as irrelevant to his contract talks with Golden Knights
NHL’s Gary Bettman sees value in the Olympic break, especially coming off 4 Nations success last season
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman isn’t the biggest fan of taking a nearly three-week break in the middle of the season so players can participate in the Milan-Cortina Olympics. That said, he obviously sees the value. … [Read more...] about NHL’s Gary Bettman sees value in the Olympic break, especially coming off 4 Nations success last season
Penguins celebrate the start of a new era while paying tribute to Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang
Dan Muse was very intentional when he chose the Pittsburgh Penguins’ starting lineup on opening night. … [Read more...] about Penguins celebrate the start of a new era while paying tribute to Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang
Panthers fans cheer for former goalie Spencer Knight in season opener
Fans of the Florida Panthers cheered the Stanley Cup. Cheered the banner going to the rafters. Cheered the return of the back-to-back NHL champions. And cheered the opposing goaltender. … [Read more...] about Panthers fans cheer for former goalie Spencer Knight in season opener