Zachary Claman Demelo claims Sprong grabbed his neck and pinned him against a wall, then later sucker-punched him.
Every player in the NHL makes at least some effort to direct the puck on goal, but they often do so in different ways.
The NHL is full of players whose physicality is a key part of their identity, as well as guys who avoid contact whenever possible.
There is a relatively small subset of countries that most NHL players come from, but these guys were born in a nation that has just one current NHL player.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have onboarded a veteran goaltender with a dubious statistical record in recent seasons.
There are countless ways to be an effective NHL player and nowadays there is room in the league for players all across the size spectrum.
Every team in the league would sign on to hire the next Jon Cooper or Jared Bednar, but you might kiss a few toads along the way.
There aren't any deals as big as the Erik Karlsson trade around the corner, but there are still difference makers who could switch teams.
If you're looking for a comprehensive list of the best unrestricted free agents in the NHL this offseason, you've come to the right place.
The Coyotes' eventful offseason continued on Sunday, as the team signed one of the NHL's top remaining free agents.
The NHL's reigning Norris Trophy winner is on the move from San Jose to Pittsburgh.
Murdoch won the Stanley Cup with the Canadiens in 1971 and 1973 and qualified for the playoffs in each of his 12 years in the league.
The Penguins are adding "general manager" to the list of titles Kyle Dubas holds after he was hired as president of hockey operations earlier this summer.
Radko Gudas recently claimed to have rejected offers from Canadian teams due to media scrutiny, but there isn't evidence to suggest other players follow suit.
Jeff Jackson will no longer represent Connor McDavid after being hired as Edmonton's new CEO of hockey operations.
Playoff success has been hard to come by in Toronto and the Maple Leafs have an uncertain future ahead of them.
One playoff series against the Maple Leafs was enough to sour the idea of ever playing for a Canadian team, Radko Gudas recently admitted.
The Sabres appear to be on an upward trajectory, but that's no guarantee a Stanley Cup is coming their way anytime soon.
One of the top remaining NHL free agents is officially off the board.
The Bruins have a few paths to consider as they attempt to fill the void left by Patrice Bergeron's retirement.
The Philadelphia Flyers have often come close to a title in recent decades, but they've never sealed the deal and have a long road ahead.
The Blackhawks won three Stanley Cups (2010, 2013 and 2015) during Rocky Wirtz’s time as principal owner.
The Arizona Coyotes are a mess of a franchise, and wherever they find a permanent home the road to a Stanley Cup will be long.
Patrice Bergeron's retirement wasn't totally unexpected, but it punches a massive hole in Boston's team-building efforts.
Patrice Bergeron announced that he is hanging up his skates for good in a heartfelt letter on Tuesday.
The Islanders have had some postseason success in recent years, but they've never built a juggernaut of a team since their heyday in the 1980's.
With the departures of Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary is in the midst of a new era as it looks to end its championship drought.
The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of the best power plays in the NHL last year, but their explosive special teams unit could be in for some changes.
The San Jose Sharks have been fixtures in the NHL playoffs for most of their history, but they've never been able to get over the hump.
Alex Galchenyuk has issued a pair of statements after his contract with the Coyotes was voided last week following an incident involving Scottsdale police.
Martin Kaut says how he was treated with the Sharks' AHL affiliate was a factor in his decision to return home to play in Czechia.
The Ottawa Senators have never won the Stanley Cup and seem unlikely to do so in 2023-24, but the future is bright for the team.
Exploring the DeBrincat trade tree, value UFAs, where the Red Wings' rebuild stands, why NHL GMs are so hesitant to hand out offer sheets and more.
Evander Kane announced that he is stepping away from the Hockey Diversity Alliance on Friday, three years after co-founding the advocacy group.
The Vegas Golden Knights big defencemen got a lot of attention during their championship run, but is size on the blue line a blueprint to be replicated?
The vast majority of the NHL's top free agents have been snatched up, but there are still a few useful players waiting to be snapped up.
In terms of trade compensation, the Detroit Red Wings didn't have to give up much for Alex DeBrincat. His extension solidified the transaction as a huge victory.
Here's what every NHL player who was a member of Canada's 2018 world junior team has said about the scandal.
The Canadiens have inked their big summer acquisition to a multi-year deal.
Here's how the top half of our NHL prospect pool rankings shake out.
Five Canadians teams rank in the bottom half in our ranking of the NHL's prospect pools.
The Red Wings also signed DeBrincat to a four-year, $31.5-million contract.
Evander Kane is going undercover in an Edmonton men's league this summer, using a saying he's made famous as his alias.
The NHL has granted Spencer Knight permission to take part in the Panthers' development camp as the 22-year-old returns from the league's player assistance program.
The first round of NHL free agency is over. Here are five trades and signings that stand out above the rest so far this offseason.
Jared McCann opened up about his stint with the Canucks, saying it took a physical and mental toll on him as a teenager.
The Los Angeles Kings are keeping their captain around through the 2025-26 season.
Zadina, a once highly-touted prospect who went sixth overall to Detroit in 2018, is foregoing millions in salary in hopes of finding a fresh start elsewhere.
With a real opportunity to put the Penguins back on the right path, Kyle Dubas instead seemingly paid a premium to keep this vehicle idling in neutral.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a perfect case study in the difference between odds and probabilities.