Conn Smythe Power Rankings : Blues' Tarasenko heats up down the stretch

As we dig into a best-of-three with the series shifting back to Boston for Game 5 Thursday night, here's a look at how the Conn Smythe picture is looking.

Benning : Canucks looking for help on blue line at draft, free agency

Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has a lot of balls in the air these days.

Ottawa Senators hire Jack Capuano as associate coach

The Ottawa Senators have hired former New York Islanders head coach Jack Capuano as their associate coach.

Only $11.888M ?? What a dump...

The home of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Patrick Marleau has been put on the market, adding more fuel to the reports the veteran forward and the team are ready to part ways.

Chara dons a shield and hits the ice. Don't be surprised if he's in the line-up tonight...

Zdeno Chara reminded everyone why he's considered a warrior for the Bruins after showing up to the morning skate two-and-a-half days after suffering a broken jaw and it didn't go unnoticed by his teammates.

Bruce Cassidy, Zdeno Chara and Matt Grzelcyk are game-time decisions

“Per Bruce Cassidy, Zdeno Chara and Matt Grzelcyk are game-time decisions. “They’re on the ice now, so that’s a good sign. We’ll see how they feel around 7-7:30 tonight.””

30 Funny Hockey Meme Images, Pictures & Photos

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As the Crow flies...

The Chicago Blackhawks have added veteran coach Marc Crawford to Jeremy Colliton's staff for the 2019-20 season.

Shot to the face breaks Chara's jaw in Game 4

Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara sustained a broken jaw after a shot deflected off his stick into his face during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, a source told The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford on Tuesday.

B.C.'s Bowen Byram aiming to be next Morgan Rielly

We submit yet another piece of evidence that the blueprint for the ideal NHL defenceman today and beyond has changed for the smaller, the quicker, and the more offensive-minded.

O'Reilly takes the boys on his back as the series does a U-turn

With the St. Louis Blues season effectively hanging in the balance, Ryan O'Reilly scored twice to help them squeeze out a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins.

Ten Reasons Beer League Hockey Is Harder Than the NHL

You need permission to skate shorthanded without a goalie while wearing pinnies, and no beer.

Upon further examination...

Bowen Byram voiced what every prospect at the NHL's scouting combine was thinking going into the event's final day.

Bruins crush the Blues in Game 3 rout

Torey Krug had a goal and three assists as the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 7-2 in Game 3 on Saturday to take a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.

ECHL trophy stolen by champions and never returned

The Kelly Cup was just straight up stolen by the Colorado Eagles.

For those who will be in withdrawl after the Finals, you'll still have this to look forward to...

There are no shortage of names out there in the summer rumour mill already, but today we focus on 10 players who, if they were traded, would constitute a blockbuster.

A popular move for the Sharks. Well-liked Boughner returns to San Jose

Bob Boughner, who was an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks from 2015-17, is returning to the role.

Complete list of 108 players at the NHL Scouting Combine

The NHL Combine is back in Buffalo, N.Y. again this week, and while the drills don't start until the weekend, players and teams meet during the week. Here is the full list of players who will be at this year's combine.

Avoiding misery in Missouri. St. Louis takes game 2 in Boston and ties up the series

The St. Louis Blues have their first-ever Stanley Cup Final victory. Carl Gunnarsson's got his first-ever playoff goal. And, after a Game 2 overtime win that evened things up at one game apiece, we've got a series.

'I felt nothing, just clear and complete emotionless darkness': OCD almost cost ex-NHL player his life | CBC Radio

He was at the top of his game professionally, but off the ice, Corey Hirsch was struggling. In a recent article, the former NHL player publicly revealed his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder.

Behind the mask with Tuukka Rask...

Tuukka Rask sits down with Christine Simpson to talk about his third time being in the Stanley Cup Final and dealing with internal competition.

Upon further review....the NHL brass discuss several hot-topic subjects

NHL commissioner Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke for more than 30 minutes on Monday night ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final. Here are five things you should know that were covered.

Flame-out. Treliving discusses Calgary's post-season fall, and what they're looking to change

In a wide-ranging interview Brad Treliving addressed Johnny Gaudreau’s playoff struggles, the importance internal growth will play in his team’s evolution, trade speculation, and his focus on signing Matthew Tkachuk, David Rittich and other free agents.

The future looks bright-er in Edmonton today

Dave Tippett spoke about his experience with Team North America a few years ago, where Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews fed off each other, and how he sees Leon Draisaitl filling a similar role as Matthews did.

Some great news out of Edmonton for Oilers fans. Tipp's a solid choice.

It’s Dave Tippett’s turn to try his luck at turning the Edmonton Oilers around, as he was named the eighth Oilers head coach in 12 seasons on Tuesday.

Just the facts ma'am...

The Washington Capitals say they have confirmed star Evgeny Kuznetsov is shown in a now-deleted video on social media that appears to show him in a hotel room with lines of white powder on a table in front of him.

Good start for St. Louis but a better finish for Boston. Bruins take Game 1

Sean Kuraly scored five minutes into the third period to complete the comeback as the Boston Bruins overcame a 2-0 deficit to take Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final over the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Monday.

Don't know who this Brady guy is, but the video's pretty cool... : )

Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara was wise to turn to New England Patriots superstar Tom Brady for help with a Stanley Cup hype video.

The Spirit of St. Louis. Blues look to continue their historic run against the odds

The St. Louis Blues will be making their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in 49 years when they hit the ice for Game 1 against the Boston Bruins on Monday as +130 road underdogs.

2019 Memorial Cup standings and top scorers

The 101st Memorial Cup has started in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Check in here for up-to-date standings and top scorers.

Huskies win their first Memorial Cup with a comeback in hostile territory

The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies have captured their first Memorial Cup.

All the glitters is not gold for Canada. Finland takes top spot at World Championships

The Finns continued their dominant run at the 2019 IIHF World Championship, holding on to claim a 3-1 victory over Canada in the gold-medal game.

Casting a net...

We've already looked at NHL teams that desperately need one or two goalies this summer, but who are the netminders those teams could target?

Oilers sign Swedish forward Joakim Nygard to entry-level deal

The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed the signing of Swedish forward Joakim Nygard to a one-year, entry-level contract.

Canadiens sign defenceman Brett Kulak to three-year deal

The Montreal Canadiens have inked defender Brett Kulak to a three-year deal, the club announced Saturday.

Jets sign goalie Laurent Brossoit to one-year contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Laurent Brossoit to a one-year contract, the team announced on Saturday.

Going for Gold. Canada set for showdown vs Finalnd at World Champoinships

Mark Stone scored his tournament-leading eighth goal and Matt Murray made 39 saves as Canada downed the Czech Republic 5-1 on Saturday to advance to the gold medal game at the world hockey championship.

Why an offer sheet for Flames' Sam Bennett could make sense for Canucks

Is Sam Bennett coveted enough outside Calgary for a team to try sticking it to the cap-strapped Flames with an offer sheet? While it may sound like an odd name to attach to a practice even rarer than payphone use, it may not be the craziest of possibilities.

Dog day afternoon. Huskies advance to Cup final against Halifax

The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies will face the host Halifax Mooseheads in the Memorial Cup final.

Are we there yet?? Monday can't come soon enough...

In St. Louis we have a new team in the final that came from the bottom of the standings. In Boston, we have a team that's been here a couple times before in recent seasons. Andrew Berkshire looks at the strengths that brought both of them to the Stanley Cup Final.

It could be a Wild summer for Kessel...

Pittsburgh Penguins star Phil Kessel has been traded twice during his NHL career and this off-season could see it happen a third time, according to reports.

Maple Leafs' prospect Sean Durzi leading Memorial Cup in scoring

Guelph Storm's Sean Durzi joins the Memorial Cup panel to discuss what's allowed him to lead the tournament in scoring to this point.

Conn Smythe Power Rankings: It's Tuukka Rask's trophy to lose

Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins and Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues both have the capability of stealing games.

Martin staying put in Pittsburgh

Veteran NHL coach Jacques Martin will return to the Pittsburgh Penguins after being passed over for two head coaching positions, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports is reporting.

Making progress...

The National Women's Hockey League is increasing salaries, offering a 50-50 split of sponsor-related revenues and improved benefits in an agreement reached with its players' association.

The Sens are hoping to change the tune in Ottawa with a new D.J.

Despite the off-ice drama of the past year, D.J. Smith said he didn't hesitate to choose the Ottawa Senators, calling it the perfect fit for a new head coach.

Somewhere in Canada, a large lady is singing.....

Mark Stone scored in overtime to give Canada a dramatic 3-2 win over Switzerland in a quarterfinal at the world hockey championship.

We'll get back to ya' in a week. Repeat of 1970 St. Louis vs Boston final starts Tuesday.

The Boston Bruins now know who their opponent will be in the Stanley Cup Final after the St. Louis Blues eliminated the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final on Tuesday.

Given no quarter. Canada's leading scorer to be a Swiss miss at worlds

Team Canada forward Anthony Mantha has been issued a one-game suspension for a hit to the head infraction, the IIHF Disciplinary Panel announced Wednesday.

Winners are losers at the Memorial Cup

Jakub Lauko scored the winner with 54 seconds to go in regulation as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies beat the Halifax Mooseheads 4-3 on Wednesday in the final round-robin game of the Memorial Cup.

Blue horizon. St. Louis earns a berth in the Finals for the first time since Bobby scored "That Goal"

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970 with a 5-1 win against the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final at Enterprise Center on Tuesday.

Canada treks onward to the Alps....

After being tested only a couple times in the Group stage, Canada saved its best game for when they needed it most. Ray Ferraro joins Gord Miller to talk about their performance and how the depth of Canada wore down Team USA.

Will Canada be a Mantha down for their next game?

Canada's leading scorer Anthony Mantha was a assessed a hit to the head penalty for his hit to the head of Colin White. Will the IIHF decide to suspend the forward? Brent Wallace at Darren Dreger share their thoughts.

WHL champion Raiders succumb to the Storm at Memorial Cup

Nick Suzuki had two goals and an assist as the Guelph Storm beat the WHL champion Raiders 5-2 on Tuesday, eliminating the Prince Albert Raiders from the Memorial Cup.

From the Outhouse to the Penthouse. What a story.....so far. #stlblues

The former 31st-place Blues added another chapter to its storybook season Tuesday night, eliminating the Sharks with a victory that ended the Western Conference Final in six games — and also, perhaps, San Jose icon Joe Thornton’s NHL career.

Missing pieces. Sharks' without some key names as they try to stay alive

The San Jose Sharks acquired Erik Karlsson to win a Stanley Cup, but Tuesday night they’ll try to save their National Hockey League season without him.

"We're Number 1!".... for now, anyway.

Kyle Turris had a goal and an assist as Canada finished off preliminary play at the world hockey championship with a 3-0 win over the United States on Tuesday.

2019 Memorial Cup standings and top scorers

The 101st Memorial Cup has started in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Check in here for up-to-date standings and top scorers.

Yep, the off-season fun has begun.....

Some of the casualties of the Carolina Hurricanes' run to the Eastern Conference final have emerged.

Avalanche to 'be more aggressive' in free agency: who may they target?

You can't describe the Colorado Avalanche as anything more than a success story this season. In his year end press conference GM Joe Sakic said the team planned to be more aggressive in free agency if the right players become available, so who could those be?

Sakic has Avalanche trending up after two straight playoff seasons

Sakic and the Avalanche took a little time for reflection following a Game 7 loss to San Jose in the second round. That page has been turned.

Pro women hockey players form union in step toward league

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association said Monday the paperwork was filed Friday to help push for the creation of a “single, viable women’s professional league in North America.”…

Britain drops France, Sweden edges Latvia at ice hockey worlds

Dennis Rassmusen scored the winner into an empty net with 34 seconds remaining for Sweden to beat Latvia 5-4 at the ice hockey world championship on Monday.

U.S. tops Germany for fifth win in row at world championship

Dylan Larkin scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the United States went on to beat Germany 3-1 Sunday at the world championships.

Women's hockey athletes announce new players association

Women's hockey players announced Monday that they have formed a new players association.

How the Blues pulled off one of the NHL's greatest turnarounds - Sportsnet

On January 2, the St. Louis Blues had the NHL's worst record. Now they’ve got a shot at their first Stanley Cup Final in five decades. This is their story.

The Sharks looked more like JabberJaw than a predator in Game 5

Jordan Binnington made 21 saves and Jaden Schwartz scored three times to guide the St. Louis Blues to a 5-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 to give St. Louis a 3-2 series lead.

Kaapo Kakko is making a real case for top spot in this year's NHL Draft

Team Finland star Kaapo Kakko isn’t lacking much in terms of high-end hockey skill or confidence ahead of the 2019 NHL Draft.

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark...

Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist to help the United States rout Denmark 7-1 on Saturday for the Americans' fourth straight victory during preliminary play at the world championships.

Senate investigation. Roy to meet with Ottawa as a possible bench boss. #NHL

The Ottawa Senators are set to interview Patrick Roy for their vacant head coaching position.

The Moose is loose. Howntown Halifax takes tournament opener

Samuel Asselin opened the scoring and set up another as the Halifax Mooseheads beat the Prince Albert Raiders 4-1 on Friday in the 2019 Memorial Cup opener.

The Kid's a natural. Toro's first period hat trick leads Storm to first win

Alexey Toropchenko scored a natural hat trick in the first period as the Guelph Storm went on to beat the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 5-2 on Saturday in the Memorial Cup opener for both teams.

Neun!! Well, eight anyway.....

Canada extended its winning streak in blowout fashion Saturday at the world hockey championship.

Canucks offer big discounts on jerseys ahead of rumoured design change

They say where there's smoke, there's fire. So when the Vancouver Canucks announce a massive sale on current player jerseys - I smell something.

Marlies beat Charlotte in first game of ECF

Mason Marchment's goal 57 seconds into the third period was the winner as the Toronto Marlies edged the Charlotte Checkers 2-1 on Friday to open the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference final.

Binnington really has been that good. Sets Blues record in huge Game 4 victory

Tyler Bozak scored the winner on a power play as the St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Friday night to even their Western Conference Final series at two games apiece.

The 2019 Memorial Cup: A look at each of the four teams at this year’s tournament

As players hit the ice and fans climb into the stands here is what you need to know about the four teams competing in the 101st edition of the Canadian Hockey League tournament.

Slovaks are still clinging to life with a big win over France #IIHFWorlds

Slovakia rebounded from three straight losses with a 6-3 victory over France on Friday, keeping alive its slim hopes of reaching the quarterfinals of the hockey world championships.

Heading home. Former Rangers' tender Davidson is named new G.M.

The New York Rangers have named veteran NHL executive John Davidson as their new president. They announced the hiring on Friday, just hours after the former Blue Jackets president of hockey operations resigned from his post in Columbus.

Ferme la porte. Canada wins it's third in a row over France

Canada extended its win streak to three games with a 5-2 win over France on Thursday at the world hockey championship.

Oh I believe, in yesterday.....

The Boston Bruins have turned back the clock with veterans Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, Tuukka Rask, David Krejci and Co. just four wins away from another Stanley Cup.

Swept under the rug. The storm is over and the Bruins are off to the Finals

The Boston Bruins swept the Carolina Hurricanes out of the Eastern Conference final Thursday night to reach their third Stanley Cup Final in nine years.

The Ultimate Guide To Hockey Slang • HockeyCircles Articles

This is the Ultimate Guide to Hockey Slang - get to know how to celly after sniping top cheese in a gong-show of a game!

TSN on Instagram: “The boys from Letterkenny give every hockey player out there some hilarious advice on "power poses." (Video via @cravetvcanada)”

4,277 Likes, 346 Comments - TSN (@tsn_official) on Instagram: “The boys from Letterkenny give every hockey player out there some hilarious advice on "power…”

Hmmm. I actually expected a bit more from Jumbo.....

Joe Thornton talked about the overtime goal that got his Sharks a Game 3 win over the Blues, saying it was straight up a "4-3 win." That's all.

No excuses. It's simply ridiculous that play isn't reviewable, in the Playoffs, in OT, in the Conference Final.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are one of the greatest tournaments in all of sports. It should be hockey at its best, not its most controversial.

Terrific pass from Quinn Hughes!" Get used to hearing that a lot #Canucks fans! 😍 #IIHFWorlds

“"Terrific pass from Quinn Hughes!" Get used to hearing that a lot #Canucks fans! 😍 #IIHFWorlds https://t.co/Bz1cw1Kn4V”

Elias Pettersson has continuously told #Canucks fans he'd continue to work on everything, including his wicked release and shot which he believes can still improve

2019 IIHF WC Schedule and Results

IIHF - Schedule and Results 2019 IIHF ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Canada's Montour to miss remainder of World Championship with injury

Buffalo Sabres defenceman Brandon Montour will miss the rest of the 2019 IIHF World Championship with a lower-body injury, Hockey Canada announced on Tuesday.

Switzerland blanks Austria, Germany wins at world championship

Morten Poulsen scored a hat trick as Denmark routed newcomer Britain 9-0 at the hockey world championship on Tuesday.

Sabres to hire Ralph Krueger as next head coach

The Buffalo Sabres have hired Ralph Krueger to be their next head coach, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports.

Longtime Richmond hockey store closing due to high operating costs

A family-owned hockey store that's been serving Richmond residents for decades is closing up shop at the end of May.

Prince Albert Raiders claim first WHL Championship in 34 years

B's on final approach. Bruins take Game 3 and are one away from another Stanley Cup Final appearance

Brad Marchand's power-play goal in the second period was the winner as the Boston Bruins moved one game away from the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.

B's on final approach. Bruins take Game 3 and are one away from another Stanley Cup Final appearance

Brad Marchand's power-play goal in the second period was the winner as the Boston Bruins moved one game away from the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Maple Leafs sign president Brendan Shanahan to six-year extension. #Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have handed team president Brendan Shanahan a six-year extension, the club announced Tuesday.

Maple Leafs sign president Brendan Shanahan to six-year extension. #Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have handed team president Brendan Shanahan a six-year extension, the club announced Tuesday.

Maple Leafs sign president Brendan Shanahan to six-year extension. #Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have handed team president Brendan Shanahan a six-year extension, the club announced Tuesday.

Stone's late goal caps wild game as Canada beats Slovakia - Sportsnet.ca

Mark Stone scored a power-play with 1.8 seconds left in regulation to give Canada a 6-5 win over host Slovakia on Monday at the world hockey championship.

Ducks' Kesler recovering from hip surgery, will likely miss next season - Sportsnet.ca

Anaheim Ducks centre Ryan Kesler underwent successful right hip resurfacing surgery last week, the team announced Monday.

All's well that ends well. The Blues struggled in Game 1, but tie the series up heading back to St. Louis

Robert Bortuzzo scored his first goal of the playoffs as the St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in Game 2 to even the Western Conference final at 1-1.

Animal Planet is mauling the Weather Channel in front of a live studio audience.

Matt Grzelcyk struck twice as the Boston Bruins downed the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 on Sunday to take a 2-0 series advantage in the Eastern Conference Final.

Sabre rattling. The coaching job in Buffalo is up for grabs....

Ralph Krueger, who famously took Team Europe to the gold-medal game of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, is in the mix for the vacant Sabres coaching job.

My oh Meier. San Jose puts the pedal down to take Game 1

Timo Meier had two goals and an assist while Logan Couture added two goals and assist of his own as the San Jose Sharks beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.

Who's gonna' make the biggest splash, and the most cash?

Here's a look at Sportsnet's top 15 RFAs-in-waiting, whose contract negotiations we're most intrigued to see play out based on their 2018-19 performance.

Bruins capitalize on third period power plays to take Game 1 at home

Marcus Johansson and Patrice Bergeron scored power-play goals 28 seconds apart, and Boston scored four times in the third period to rally from a one-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

How free agency can help improve the Canucks' offence in 2019-20 - Sportsnet.ca

As you would expect from an 81-point team that just missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season, there are significant gaps in the Canucks’ lineup. But up front, those gaps are smaller than they were a year ago. Here's what the team needs in 2019-20.

Bruins vs Carolina. How they got there, and what to expect.

It continues to be a surprising Stanley Cup Playoffs. Some of the Cinderellas were knocked off, as three wild-card teams were crossed off the bracket. But in Carolina, one remains and they look just as much of a contender as anyone else. Here's one more look back at Round 2.

How to see what you want to see. 2019 Conference Final broadcast schedules

The conference finals are set for the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Saturday night's alright for fightin'. St. Louis visits San Jose for the first two games of the Western Conference Final

Since 2000, the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues have the second- and sixth-most cumulative standings points in the league, but no Stanley Cups to show for it. This year is as good a chance as any.

Road Trip!! SNL cast member Kenan Thompson to host 2019 NHL Awards - Sportsnet.ca

Emmy-award winning actor Kenan Thompson will host the 2019 NHL Awards in June, the National Hockey League announced Wednesday.

How the Canucks can clear clutter, improve depth as they take next step - Sportsnet.ca

It’s counter-intuitive that a team that needs to add key pieces and plans to be aggressive in free agency has too many players. For the Canucks to move ahead, here are the candidates to move out.

Oilers name Ken Holland as GM, president of hockey ops - Sportsnet.ca

The Edmonton Oilers have officially named Ken Holland as their new general manager and president of hockey operations.

Spirit of St. Louis. Blues finish off the Stars and move on to Western Conference Finals

Pat Maroon scored 5:50 into the second overtime, Jordan Binnington made 29 saves and the St. Louis Blues outlasted the Dallas Stars 2-1 in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Tuesday night.

Movin' on. The Toronto Marlies are awaiting their competition in AHL Finals

Mason Marchment and Trevor Moore had two goals apiece in the second period as the Toronto Marlies beat the Cleveland Monsters 6-2 on Tuesday to advance to the American Hockey League Eastern Conference final.