Canadian Hockey News

05/12/2024

01/12/2024

Terry Fox and Bobby Orr in 1980

29/11/2024

Forwards Auston Matthews & Matthew Knies are on the top line with William Nylander at practice this afternoon.

The Leafs captain is expected to return to the lineup against Tampa Bay Saturday night after missing nine straight games.

There are no other injury updates on the remaining injured forwards, but Bobby McMann, Max Domi, Max Pacioretty, and David Kämpf are expected to return in December, as well as Ryan Reaves who’s suspension ends December 4th.

26/11/2024

Auston Matthews returning from Germany

20/11/2024

The PWHL, known for introducing unique hockey rules, has just announced some new changes. Here are the latest updates:

-The “No Escape” Rule, which states that when a penalty is assessed, everyone on the ice for the team who took the penalty must stay on the ice for the ensuing face-off.

-A major penalty and a game misconduct will be assessed for all illegal checks to the head, as well as any instance where a player pulls another player’s hair or grabs their chin strap, neck guard, or cage.

-A coach may challenge a call for Delay Of Game - Puck Over Glass, but an additional Delay Of Game penalty will be assessed if the original call is not overturned.

20/09/2024

“Rick Nash is an extremely bright guy who has become an important part of our hockey operations leadership group,” said Waddell. “He is very passionate about the Columbus Blue Jackets and this community and has been a great resource for me since I arrived here in late-May. Rick made a significant impact on this organization as a player and will continue to do so in his role as director of hockey operations.”

20/09/2024

The Florida government will be paying the Panthers' $25M per year 'tourism tax' until 2023.

16/09/2024

Do you think Crosby will retire after this 2-year extension? ($8.7M per year x2 years)

13/09/2024

Would you? 🤔

13/09/2024

"After Higgins was arrested, he reportedly made admissions to a relative and a friend on recorded calls from the jail where he is being held. Flynn also said Higgins had made statements about causing himself harm "over regret over what has happened" which worried prosecutors as well."

13/09/2024

Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat, known for his tough playing style with the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals, has passed away at 44 after being struck by a car. Peat, who struggled with concussion issues and homelessness after his career, "died from injuries sustained late last month when he was struck by a car while crossing a street at 4:AM." Langley police reported a "44-year-old pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries" in the early morning of August 30.

Peat's legacy as a fighter, both on and off the ice, will be remembered.

11/09/2024

defensemen the second overall pick in this year’s NHL Draft, suffered an injury during practice just before the team’s prospect camp. He’s expected to be in a walking boot for a few weeks. He will miss the teams' prospect showcase vs the Minnesota Wild, etc..

Per :

"There was word here at the NHL/NHLPA media tour that Levshunov suffered an injury. Here is some detail…he is expected to be in a walking boot and out for a few weeks."

10/09/2024

Darren Dreger of TSN reveals the Leafs next move after re-signing Nick Robertson is inking Max Pacioretty to a contract.

"I would expect Pacioretty and Hakanpaa to be next in line as Leafs adds. It was important to get Robertson done to avoid the possibility of an offer sheet."

10/09/2024

The have signed to a one-year deal worth $875,000.

10/09/2024

Player agent Allen Walsh, who manages $236,335,005 of contracts believes Atlanta will be one of the next two expansion teams coming to the league. Yay or nay? 🤔

09/09/2024

A hockey incident in Germany in February 2023 has resulted in a civil lawsuit. Mike Glemser, who was playing for the Rosenheim Star Bulls, was checked into the boards by Jan-Niklas Pietsch from Riessersee SC. Although Glemser initially stated that Pietsch was not to blame, he has now filed a lawsuit seeking damages of approximately $1 million USD.

"A ruling in favor of Glemser could have an impact on other sports. Then, fouls in sports such as ice hockey, football or handball, which lead to punishments such as time penalties or expulsions during the games, could be interpreted as physical assault afterwards."

09/09/2024

Johnny Gaudreau was going to be a dad of his third child, Meredith Gaudreau revealed Monday at Matthew & Johnny’s Memorial.

09/09/2024

21-year old Zachary Bourassa of Quebec, Canada, passed away after going into cardiac arrest during a game in Trois-Rivieres. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with the family and loved one affected by this tragedy. 🙏