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Penguins Top Defenseman Works In New Role At Practice
Pittsburgh Penguins top defenseman Kris Letang has played in a lot of different roles throughout his career.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Panthers defenseman Ekblad banned 20 games
Panthers top defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA performance enhancing substances program.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Mariners Trade Defenseman To Orlando
As the March 20 trade deadline approaches, ECHL teams are continuing to make moves to gear up for a playoff run or finish strong for what’s left of the regular season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Detroit Red Wings activate defenseman and former Spartan Jeff Petry off of IR
Former Spartan and current Detroit Red Wing defenseman has been activated off of injured reserveYahoo Sports - 1d -
New Sabres Defenseman Is Already Impressing
The Buffalo Sabres picked up a 5-3 road win over the Winnipeg Jets on March 23. Sabres goalie James Reimer was a major reason for it, as the veteran netminder stopped 33 out of 36 Jets shots.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Capitals re-sign defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year extension worth $72 million
The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year extension worth $72 million. General manager Chris Patrick announced the contract Tuesday, hours before the ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
New Penguins Defenseman Earning New Contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins were clear sellers at the NHL trade deadline this season, as they netted a lot of picks and few rostered players.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Stars Defenseman Still Has to Clear Several Hurdles Before Return
With the playoffs starting next month, Dallas Stars fans are chomping at the bit to find out when both Tyler Seguin and Miro Heiskanen can return to the lineup. Heiskanen has not played since ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Former Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev returns to Tampa a new man
SALT LAKE CITY — Mikhail Sergachev gushes about his new life in Utah: the change in seasons, his large backyard, a community that’s quickly embraced him and his family. Nearly nine months after the ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Flames forward Connor Zary suspended two games for elbowing Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson
Zary was assessed a minor penalty for interference on the play at 11:19 of the first period Wednesday night. The suspension will cost the 23-year-old Zary $8,993 in salary.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Defenseman Pickups March 17 - Devils' Nemec Stepping Up with Dougie Hamilton Out
On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goalies are rostered ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
NHL Star Power Index: Nathan MacKinnon reaches 1,000 career points, Dylan Cozens starts hot start in Ottawa
Defenseman Brandon Montour also recently made history for the KrakenCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
NHL Star Power Index: Auston Matthews thrives offensively for Toronto, Jesper Bratt continues to pace Devils
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar also continues to produce at a spectacular levelCBS Sports - 4d -
Thomas Harley's 2nd goal seconds into OT gives Stars a 3-2 win over the Flyers
Defenseman Thomas Harley scored his second goal of the game nine seconds into overtime, giving the Dallas Stars a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Defenseman Esa Lindell also ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Awards Watch: New leaders for Hart, Norris as playoff races heat up
With about a month left in the regular season, there are new leaders for league MVP and the best defenseman.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Elliotte Friedman To Vote For Zach Werenski For The Hart Trophy?
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman took to his podcast today to make his case for Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
K-Wings Acquire Clement From Oilers
The Kalamazoo Wings announced Thursday that rookie defenseman Jack Clement has been acquired in a trade with Tulsa for future considerations.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trailing in standings and ailing in health, Detroit Red Wings embark on challenging trip
The Detroit Red Wings will be without defenseman Erik Gustafsson for most of the rest of the regular season, among other challenges.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Springfield Thunderbirds Sign Anthony Kehrer To One-Year Deal
The Springfield Thunderbirds have signed defenseman Anthony Kehrer to a one-year deal, it was announced Friday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Adam Fox ‘trending towards’ return to Rangers’ lineup for meeting with Blue Jackets
Rangers defenseman Adam Fox has been activated off IR and is trending towards returning Saturday night against the Blue Jackets.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Erik Johnson Traded To Avalanche; Flyers Receive Winger In Return
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson is heading back to the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent 13 of his 17 NHL seasons, and where he won a Stanley Cup in 2022.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Red Wings Organization Trades for Nikolai Knyzhov
While the trade deadline has come and gone at the NHL level, the same restriction is not in place in the AHL, where the deadline won't hit until the 14th of March. As such, the Red Wings ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Ex-Hab, Canadian Olympian Signs Contract Extension In Germany
ERC Ingolstadt finished first in the DEL regular season and, with the playoffs about to start, announced on Friday that an important piece of this year’s team will be returning in 2025-26, in the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Could Steven Stamkos return to Lightning? There is now a precedent
TAMPA — It’s one thing to help out the Nashville Predators when they’re looking to unload some contracts and bring defenseman Ryan McDonagh back into the fold. The Lightning weren’t the same after ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Bruins Provide Latest Injury Update On Charlie McAvoy
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy skated on March 15 ahead of the Original Six club's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. While this is the case, this does not mean that No. 73 is close ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Capitals Rejoice As Trevor van Riemsdyk Ends 145-Game Goal Drought: 'My Son Hasn't Been Alive For A Goal Yet'
As Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk drove the puck to the net and banked it in off the back of San Jose Sharks goaltender Georgi Romanov, he pointed emphatically to the net, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
3 Takeaways From The Canadiens' Best Game This Season
The Montreal Canadiens welcomed the Florida Panthers Saturday night at the Bell Centre for the first of three duels in three weeks. The Stanley Cup champions came to town without elite defenseman ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
E.J. Emery on track to play in NCHC Frozen Faceoff
Mar. 18—ST. PAUL, Minn. — UND is expecting freshman defenseman E.J. Emery to play this weekend in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference Frozen Faceoff. Emery, a first-round pick of the New York ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Kadri, Coronato each score as Flames beat Rangers 2-1
Nazem Kadri and Matt Coronato scored first-period goals and the Calgary Flames beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night. Defenseman MacKenzie Weegar added two assists and Kadri aslo had an ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Mikael Granlund's 2nd goal pushes Stars past Ducks 4-3 in overtime
Mikael Granlund's second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
'It's Been A Positive': Explaining The David Jiricek Situation
ST. PAUL - Wild defenseman David Jiricek has not played in a game since Feb 28. His last game was in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Iowa Wild.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Blues Coach Provides Encouraging Colton Parayko Injury Update
Back in early March, St. Louis Blues star defenseman Colton Parayko underwent a scope on his knee. The Blues announced that Parayko would miss the next six weeks because of it, which was the amount ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Transfer comes up big for Maine men's hockey
Mar. 20—The University of Maine men's hockey team was bolstered by a handful of transfer players this season. The lone defenseman in the group is Frank Djurasevic, who not only has been a strong ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Recent NHL Run Putting Hurricanes Rookie Blueliner Scott Morrow's Talent, Growth On Display
Carolina Hurricanes rookie defenseman Scott Morrow got his first taste of NHL action last season — playing the final two games of the regular season — but it hasn't been till recently where he's ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Will Sheldon Keefe's Remarks Spark Postseason Drive For Devils?
After Saturday night's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic spoke to the media about where his team stands in the playoff race.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Madison’s Caleb Heil Earns Third Goalie Of The Week Honor
The USHL announced its Players of the Week on Monday as Sioux Falls forward Noah Urness, Muskegon defenseman Xavier Veilleux and Madison goaltender Caleb Heil took home the respective honors for ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Untapped potential and confidence: What we’ve learned about Blackhawks rookie Artyom Levshunov
CHICAGO — Naturally, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov has been learning what it takes to play in the NHL — and the traps that await every rookie — with each game. “How hard it is, how ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Flames' Connor Zary suspended 2 games for elbowing Canucks' Elias Pettersson
Calgary forward Connor Zary was suspended two games without pay Thursday for elbowing Vancouver defenseman Elias Pettersson during the Canucks' 4-3 shootout victory over the Flames. Zary was ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Rangers claim OT win over Wild
Defenseman Braden Schneider’s backhander in overtime scored a much-needed win for a Rangers team that never trailed in a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild, snapping New York’s four-game winless ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
BREAKING: Canucks’ Quinn Hughes Hits 400 Points Against The Rangers
Only five months after becoming the third-fastest defenseman to reach 300 career assists, Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has hit 400 points in his NHL career. His 400th point came off ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
