The Toronto Maple Leafs know they squandered an opportunity to take a 1-0 series lead against Washington, and admit they have no choice but to up the ante in Game 2.
Kasperi Kapanen's first NHL goal may have saved the Toronto Maple Leafs season.
How is junior hockey developing a new generation of NHL player like Connor McDavid? Yahoo Sports is publishing a three-part series speaking to coaches and GMs – many of whom are former NHLers – across the Canadian Hockey League to find out how the game is changing. When Darren Rumble was patrolling the blue line in the NHL during the mid-1990s, he vividly remembers playing against a fellow defenceman named Greg Hawgood.
Erie Otters head coach Kris Knoblauch writes on the board before the Canada-Russia Series. How is junior hockey developing a new generation of NHL player like Connor McDavid? Yahoo Sports is publishing a three-part series speaking to coaches and GMs – many of whom are former NHLers – across the Canadian Hockey League to find out how the game is changing.
Connor McDavid’s blazing speed was never more evident than in junior hockey, when he played for the Erie Otters. Making the jump to the NHL, the 19-year-old’s speed is even more impressive. “The generation that’s taking over is a new one in my opinion,” said Edmonton Oilers coach Todd McLellan. “They haven’t played under the old clutch-and-grab rules.
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Now 16, Saint John centre Joseph Veleno is hoping to build on his 'exceptional' rookie campaign.
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but none of Canada’s seven NHL teams made the playoffs last season. How will they fare in 2016-17? These 10 games could be very telling.
The Coyotes, Panthers and Canucks were the big winners on a wild final day of the regular season.
Is there value in backing some preseason favorites in the futures market after their slow starts?