By JOHN WAWROW LAS VEGAS (AP) — The San Jose Sharks added a foundational piece to their rebuilding plan by choosing Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the NHL draft Friday. Celebrini’s selection came as no surprise after the 18-year-old became just the fourth freshman to win the Hobey Baker Award […]
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Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard wins Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie
Connor Bedard won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie on Thursday, the first Chicago Blackhawk to win the award since Artemi Panarin in 2016.
NHL draft debate: Maybe the Chicago Blackhawks’ choice at No. 2 isn’t the toss-up everyone thinks
One former NHL scout calls Ivan Demidov “a can’t-miss” draft pick for the Chicago Blackhawks. But Artyom Levshunov …
Chicago Blackhawks acquire Ilya Mikheyev, Sam Lafferty and a 2027 draft pick in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks
The Chicago Blackhawks traded for forwards Ilya Mikheyev, Sam Lafferty and a 2027 second-round pick in a cap-relief move for the Vancouver Canucks.
Can NHL draft prospect Trevor Connelly shed his off-ice behavioral concerns?
Trevor Connelly says he has done his best through volunteer work and diversity training to address behavioral concerns that could affect his NHL draft standing this weekend.
Former Chicago Blackhawk Jeremy Roenick gets into Hockey Hall of Fame after a lengthy wait
Jeremy Roenick has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after being eligible for more than a decade.
Top Cats: Florida Panthers win their 1st NHL Stanley Cup, top Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title.
Artyom Levshunov — a potential Chicago Blackhawks target at No. 2 in the NHL draft — has navigated hype and family hardships
The Chicago Blackhawks have been taking a long look at Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov in the NHL draft, those in his circle say.
McDavid and the Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton for a Stanley Cup Final Game 6
By STEPHEN WHYNO (AP Hockey Writer) Connor McDavid wanted the Edmonton Oilers to drag the Florida Panthers back to Alberta, then he did everything in his power to make that happen. McDavid scored twice, including the empty-netter to seal it, and set up two goals to keep the Stanley Cup Final going with a 5-3 […]
Chicago Blackhawks dive into interviews with Ivan Demidov, Artyom Levshunov and other NHL draft prospects
The Chicago Blackhawks will have a tough decision with the No. 2 pick at the NHL draft next week in Las Vegas.