Four of the past five Stanley Cup champions are based in a place with no state income tax, and the flood of talent to those locales continued in NHL free agency.
Category: NHL
NHL reinstates Stan Bowman, Joel Quenneville after ban for their role in Chicago Blackhawks assault scandal
The NHL has reinstated former Chicago Blackhawks executives Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac and coach Joel Quenneville.
Chicago Blackhawks in free agency: Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi agree to contracts
Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen agreed to contracts with Chicago, providing a major offensive lift for the rebuilding Blackhawks on the first day of NHL free agency.
Patrick Kane, 35, re-signs with the Detroit Red Wings on a 1-year deal
Patrick Kane is returning to the Detroit Red Wings for next season on a contract that gives him a chance to earn up to $6.5 million if he helps the Original Six franchise end its lengthy playoff drought.
‘Unpredictable’ free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason
The outlook for NHL free agency? “Unpredictable” in the words of one general manager.
8 takeaways from the NHL draft, including another Chicago Blackhawks first-round run — and a great atmoSphere
LAS VEGAS — The Chicago Blackhawks made some big moves during the NHL draft. Just don’t expect them to move the needle this season. While last year’s No. 1 pick, Connor Bedard, made enough of an impact to win the Calder Trophy, this year’s No. 2 selection, Artyom Levshunov, isn’t even a sure bet to […]
Chicago Blackhawks’ 2024 NHL draft: Here’s who they have selected so far — and what picks are remaining
The Chicago Blackhawks had a busy first day of the NHL draft on Friday. Follow along to see who else they drafted at the two-day event at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Chicago Blackhawks select Artyom Levshunov, a defenseman from Michigan State, with the No. 2 pick in the NHL draft
Artyom Levshunov boosts a budding corps of young Chicago Blackhawks blue liners that includes Kevin Korchinski and Alex Vlasic.
San Jose Sharks select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
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 […]
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.