Photo: Mark Nessia Bakersfield Condors captain Brad Malone has announced that he will retire from professional hockey following the conclusion of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. Malone, who has been with Bakersfield since 2017, is the longest-serving captain in Condors history. “It has been a 20-year journey since I left home, and this is the…
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin on a two-year contract extension confirmed General Manager Patrik Allvin on Thursday. The club has agreed to terms with the forward, paying him $1 million per season for the next two seasons. It’s a one-way deal, meaning he will get paid his $1 million whether he’s in…
Shane Doan, former captain of the Arizona Coyotes, has been reunited with his retirement banner, making for an emotional and significant moment in Coyotes history. The banner, which was left behind at Gila River Arena, found its way back to Doan thanks to a dedicated fan who rescued it from a dumpster a few years…
Jeff Carter bid farewell to the NHL with a memorable moment on Wednesday night, scoring in what would be his final game. While word of his retirement didn’t come until the end of the game, his official announcing he was hanging up his skates came shortly after. The Pittsburgh Penguins paid tribute to Carter’s illustrious…
The Montreal Canadiens have solidified their coaching with the extension of Martin St. Louis’ contract. This announcement, made on Wednesday, sees St. Louis locked in as head coach for the next three seasons after the team exercised a two-year option. “It’s a passion, not a job. I want to be here until they don’t want…
The Minnesota Wild announced on Wednesday that they have signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year contract extension. The deal is worth $2.5 million and will see the soon-to-be 40-year-old likely retire in a Wild uniform. Fleury, affectionately known as Flower, climbed to second all-time in wins (561) last season and with 21 more games,…
Max Domi initially took some time to establish himself with the Toronto Maple Leafs, possibly due to the team’s initial confusion about utilizing him within their lineup. However, toward the end of the season, he emerged as a significant contributor. Particularly notable was his impact when placed on Auston Matthews‘ wing on the first line…
The Arizona Coyotes are hosting the Edmonton Oilers in what will be the team’s last game in Mullet Arena, and likely in Arizona. It will be a special and emotional game, only more emotional because it will feature Connor McDavid, arguably the best player in the NHL. The talk will be about the Coyotes leaving,…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has announced the 2023-24 AHL All-Rookie Team, as voted by coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 32 member cities. 2023-24 AHL All-Rookie TeamGoaltender ― Joel Blomqvist, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (44 GP, 25-11-6, 2.14 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 SO)Defenseman ― Brandt Clarke, Ontario Reign (47 GP, 9-33-42,…
While speaking with the media on Wednesday, Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier openly criticized his performance in the latter half of the season. A player who struggled down the stretch and had some very public issues with head coach John Tortorella’s decision to scratch him, that he is acknowledging his struggles and attributing them partly…
