Kraken thriving, growing game on 5th anniversary of becoming 32nd NHL team | NHL.com
Franchise making impact in community, will host Winter Classic on Jan. 1
I can’t believe it’s been five years already.
NHL expansion not on agenda at Board of Governors meetings despite great interest
NHL expansion wasn’t a formal topic on the agenda of Monday’s Board of Governors meeting but it will become a more dominant topic in the near future.
32 really is a good number for a four-division league.
Hughes’ training group excited to watch siblings showdown | NHL.com
Devils-Canucks game will be 9th time in NHL history 3 brothers share ice
Here’s hoping they’re better-behaved than some sets of brothers about it.
Injured Makar sits out as Avalanche lose to Kings
Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar, who missed the final 2:57 of the third period and overtime in a 4-3 shootout loss at the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday because of a lower-body injury, sat out his club’s 4-1 loss to Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.
Rough news for the Avs.
Source: NHL cap likely to grow $4.2M to $87.7M
The NHL told its executives and owners during the board of governors meeting Monday in Seattle that the league is projecting it will raise next year’s salary cap $4.2 million to a total of $87.7 million, a source told ESPN, confirming reports.
Promising news.
IIHF mandates neck guards for all levels of competition
The IIHF announced Monday that neck laceration protectors will now be required for all levels of competition.
Glad to hear it.
Niederreiter signs 3-year, $12 million contract with Jets | NHL.com
Deal begins in 2024-25; forward could have been unrestricted free agent after this season
Some stability for Niederreiter, perhaps.
Devils lose Hamilton indefinitely after pec surgery
Dougie Hamilton, the Devils’ top defenseman, is out indefinitely after having surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle on Friday.
Ouch.
United States to open 2024 World Juniors against Norway | NHL.com
Defending champion Canada starts tournament play versus Finland in Gothenburg, Sweden
It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year.