Philipp Grubauer He didn’t feel anything bad. He didn’t feel any good. During his first season, the goaltender was just cruising along. Colorado Avalanche In 2018-19, he prepared for games the same way he has always done and ignored his body’s growing lethargy. Grubauer, like many of his NHL colleagues, had a well-planned pregame routine. … Read more
Phil Kessel He will play in his 990th consecutive match Tuesday night (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN(meaning the Vegas Golden Knights The NHL’s most iron-man winger will surpass Keith Yandle, the retired defenseman. It’s the latest and most important moment in a life that has been eclectic, electric, historic, hysterical and filled with enough surreal milestones … Read more
The 2022-23 NHL regular hockey season is only 10 days old. However, it’s time now to look at what all 32 teams have accomplished so far — for good or ill. We also selected the most promising newcomer to each team for this week’s Power Rankings. How do we rank? An ESPN hockey panel consisting … Read more
Reverse Retro NHL jerseys were a sensation two years agoIt was a huge success, generating significant sales and conversations among hockey fans. Adidas felt the pressure to make a sequel with its 2022-23 retro sweaters. “How many great remix combinations is there?” said Dan Near, senior director at adidas hockey. “We spent a lot time … Read more
7:00 AM ET ESPN staff It is difficult to rank the top 100 NHL players for 2022-23, due to the extraordinary talent at nearly every position. Our annual ranking of the NHL’s top 100 players was created by an ESPN panel of 50 hockey experts. We asked them to rate the players based on their … Read more
7:00 AM ET ESPN staff Given the depth of talent at every position, it is hard to rank the 100 top NHL players for the 2022/23 season. We asked more than 50 ESPN hockey experts to rank NHL’s top 100 players. They rated players on the basis of how well they would be in 2022-23 … Read more
7:00 AM ET ESPN staff Given the depth of talent at every position, it is hard to rank the 100 top NHL players for the 2022/23 season. Our annual ranking of the NHL’s top 100 players was created by an ESPN panel of 50 hockey experts. We asked them to rate the players based on … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed goaltender Matt Murray Long-term injured reserve Saturday for adductor injury. He is expected to be out for at least four more weeks. Murray had “groin discomfort” earlier in the day and left the team’s morning skating session. Sheldon Keefe later called it “groin discomfort”. Murray was to start on Saturday … Read more
ARLINGTON (Va.) — Carl Hagelin has been released indefinitely following hip surgery. Washington Capitals As the season begins, there are no three veteran forwards. According to the team, Hagelin underwent an arthroscopic procedure Monday in order to treat his left hip which is chronically injured. Hagelin (34 years old) has not played since March 1, … Read more
After a wild offseason that included a number of superstars becoming a member of or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night time of the 2022-23 NHL season is quick approaching. ESPN might be your own home for hockey, together with a doubleheader Tuesday night time, with Tampa Bay Lightning–New York Rangers at 7:30 ET, adopted … Read more