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The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end on Dec. 1, the NHL announced Thursday. The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement. Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote,…
The Buffalo Sabres placed player developmental coach Adam Mair on administrative leave on Thursday after reports surfaced of the former NHL player being arrested on a drunk driving charge with three children in his car last week. The Sabres had no further comment, except to say they are aware of the situation. WGRZ-TV Buffalo cited…
A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the 2018 London, Ont., sexual assault trial. The league announced Thursday that Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton and Carter Hart — who are all free agents — can…
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025-26 regular season is approaching. This month, the preseason slate will get underway, giving us a better picture of how the roster and prospects could potentially shape up going forward. With the season approaching, let’s look at three prospects who are worth keeping an eye on. They might not see action…
It’s September and the weather is starting to cool (which this year, happened early for some reason in the New York area). It means that hockey is around the corner, and the time to make predictions and projections is now. Related: Islanders Have 4 Duos That Will Make or Break 2025-26 The New York Islanders,…
The New York Rangers made big changes on defense this offseason as they signed Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-season contract and traded K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Scott Morrow and multiple draft picks. Last season, the team struggled defensively, but a bright spot for them was defenseman Will Borgen‘s strong play…
*This archive was originally written by Vince Reilly With the calendar flipping to the new year, hockey fans tuned in to the annual tradition of outdoor hockey with the Winter Classic. The 2025 iteration visited Chicago and saw the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks duke it out at Wrigley Field. Besides seeing the players…
In a city that remembers its hockey heroes like family, Wilf Paiement is something of a forgotten name. For a brief window in the early ’80s, Paiement was one of the most productive players on the Toronto Maple Leafs. His 40-goal, 97-point season in 1980–81 remains one of the best by a right winger in…
The Toronto Maple Leafs may not be done reshaping their roster this offseason. According to multiple insiders, the team has been exploring ways to land another impact top-six forward. In a recent article by James Mirtle of The Athletic, one name has surfaced as potential trade bait: Brandon Carlo. Carlo’s Value and the Leafs’ Dilemma…
The NHL and NFL may be totally different sports, but the storylines feel oddly familiar. Think about it: new dynasties replacing the old, iconic franchises that never seem to win when it matters, and upstart teams. With the NFL season just underway and the NHL about to heat up, it’s the perfect time to draw…
