On Saturday night, Canadian anchor Tara Slone was on the air in California, covering a breakup story as part of her new job with the San Jose Sharks and NBC Sports. Goalkeeper James Reimer refused to wear a Pride-themed shirt during warm-ups, citing his religious beliefs. “I think it’s an active thing that he’s doing … Read more
San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer will not attend Pride Night on Saturday, citing his faith as the reason. The team plans to have players wear warm-up shirts “with a Sharks Pride Night-specific crest and patches designed by a local artist,” according to a team statement. Reimer shouldn’t be on the ice for warm-ups. Reimer … Read more
ST. LOUIS — Marc-Andre Fleury was about to be surrounded by reporters late Wednesday night, which happens when you almost got into a fight with a goalie. And Filip Gustavsson, partner of the Wild de Fleury goalkeeper tandem, gave him some advice. “Tell them he didn’t want to fight you,” Gustavsson said with a smile. … Read more
The Flyers kicked off the NHL’s pink season on Friday, announcing that Chuck Fletcher is out as general manager and Danny Briere is now in the big chair. There are few nicer people in the game than Fletcher. He is total class. But it’s fair to say it wasn’t a shocking decision. Since last summer, … Read more
Is it a trend or a unique event? No one can say for sure, of course, but the unprecedented number of trades in the run-up to Friday’s NHL trade deadline has you wondering. Is that how it’s gonna be from now on? It was pretty amazing for the league, at least. Quality and quantity. Day … Read more
The exchange Get wild: Defenseman John Klingberg (50% of the salary withheld by the Ducks) The ducks get: 2025 fourth-round picks, Andrej Sustr and Nikita Nesterenko Corey Pronman: Once considered a top defender, the roof quickly crumbled on Klingberg’s value in the league. He was only able to secure a one-year, $7 million contract this … Read more
The St. Louis Blues have acquired forward Jakub Vrana from the Detroit Red Wings, the teams announced Friday. Here’s what you need to know: The Red Wings, who will keep half of Vrana’s salary, will receive minor league forward Dylan McLaughlin and a 2025 seventh-round pick as part of the deal. Vrana, 27, had 32 … Read more
By Pierre LeBrun, Fluto Shinzawa, Max Bultman and Eric Duhatschek The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Tyler Bertuzzi to the Boston Bruins, the teams announced Thursday. Here’s what you need to know: Detroit will receive a 2024 first-round pick (top-10 protected) and a 2025 fourth-round pick in exchange for the Bertuzzi trade. The Red … Read more
By Pierre LeBrun, Fluto Shinzawa, Max Bultman and Eric Duhatschek The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Tyler Bertuzzi to the Boston Bruins, the teams announced Thursday. Here’s what you need to know: Detroit will receive a 2024 first-round pick (top-10 protected) and a 2025 fourth-round pick in exchange for the Bertuzzi trade. The Red … Read more
It took 18 months, but Jakob Chychrun was finally traded – and arguably to a team that needs him more than any other NHL team. It’s yet another big domino to fall in what has been a wild few weeks as the trade market for defenders plays out. Let’s take it all back. The Bruins … Read more
