‘A lot of relief’: Sharks avoid NHL worst-ever start
The Sharks beat the Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night to snap an 11-game losing streak that matched the longest to start a season in NHL history. As goalie Mackenzie Blackwood said, “It’s a lot of relief in here.”
Never the kind of NHL history you want to make.
Leafs, Oilers, Senators, Flames: Which team’s seat is the hottest?
How alarming are the starts in Ontario and Alberta, and what may happen next? We take a look at which seats and situations are the hottest.
You ever start to wonder if the Oilers made some kind of magical bargain to win way too many draft lotteries and get a bunch of spectacularly talented players, but forgot to clarify that they also wanted to win hockey games?
NHL Buzz: Shesterkin questionable for Rangers on Thursday | NHL.com
Goalie has missed 2 games with minor soreness, Quick has upper-body injury; Jarry day to day for Penguins
I wonder what “minor soreness” is once translated out of NHL speak. This is a league where people casually play with broken bones.
A ‘healthy enough’ Connor McDavid vows ‘to be better’ for struggling Oilers
Connor McDavid isn’t right. He won’t talk about it, but you can see it. However, there will be no excuses from the Oilers captain. He is determined to elevate his game.
See previous note.
Wild acquire Bogosian from Lightning, trade Addison to Sharks in separate deals | NHL.com
Minnesota gets 5th-round pick in 2026 Draft, sends 7th in 2025 to Tampa Bay
It was a busy day in the Twin Cities.
Bettman upholds McAvoy’s four-game suspension
Gary Bettman upheld the four-game suspension given to Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy, saying his illegal check to Oliver Ekman-Larsson was “wholly avoidable.”
Good! That’s an important start.
Technology, fan engagement at forefront of NHL panel discussion | NHL.com
Commissioner Bettman, former goalie Richter discuss how to ‘bring people closer to the game’
An interesting look at what the NHL considers important in its marketing and brand outreach. Do you think they’re on the right track?