BLOG: Emberson embroiled in battle for valuable minutes on Oilers blueline The 24-year-old defenceman comes into Oilers Training Camp following his off-season trade from San Jose with the potential to play an important role on Edmonton's back end this campaign EDMONTON, AB – Ty Emberson might be one of the new guys in Oil Country,…
Ovechkin ‘still hungry’ heading into 20th NHL season with Capitals Forward needs 42 goals to break Gretzky’s record, eyes deep playoff run © Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images ARLINGTON, Va. – Alex Ovechkin’s focus at the start of his 20th NHL season is more on helping the Washington Capitals find winning chemistry than the League…
Utah Hockey Club holds 1st practice of training camp ‘Today it’s real’ as players take ice for new franchise © Utah Hockey Club SALT LAKE CITY — The list of firsts continues to grow for the Utah Hockey Club. The latest came Thursday, when the team held its first-ever training-camp practice at the Utah Olympic…
Lightning begin building new legacy without Stamkos Guentzel skates on line with Point, Kucherov at camp; Moser plays on pair with Hedman © Michael Chisholm/NHLI via Getty Images BRANDON, Fla. — Jon Cooper is ready to move forward but admitted that no one on the Tampa Bay Lightning can replace Steven Stamkos. Stamkos signed a…
Keefe Sets Tone with Pace | FEATURE Typically, during training camp, NHL teams will hold a practice session and at the end of said practice, the coaches will run the players through a bag skate. For those unfamiliar, a “bag skate” is an on-ice conditioning session where players merely skate as fast as possible for…
Caps Open Training Camp With first preseason tilt just around corner, Caps open 2024 camp at MedStar It’s that time of year again, time for the Washington Capitals to go through their preseason paces and begin preparation for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Thursday marks the first day of on-ice activity for the Caps’ 2024 training…
Day 2 Notebook | Cozens talks all-situations role, Malenstyn reflects on trade Notes from the 2nd day of practice sessions at KeyBank Center. Lindy Ruff has high expectations when it comes to the role Dylan Cozens will play for the Buffalo Sabres – and not just on offense. “I think he can just be a…
Opening of camp always special for Cheveldayoff “It’s all about the Jets winning” WINNIPEG – Excitement is usually the prevailing feeling on the first day of training camp, whether it’s felt by a fan in the stands, a player on the ice, or Kevin Cheveldayoff – who overlooked Thursday’s skates from the office level of…
Pacioretty takes ice with Maple Leafs with something to prove Veteran forward on professional tryout contract with Toronto after injuries cut into last 3 seasons © Mike Zeisberger TORONTO — Max Pacioretty said the only way he was going to retire after 16 NHL seasons was if he could no longer endure the physical grind….
Big opportunity for Heinola Heinola: "I've been waiting for this moment for a long time." WINNIPEG – It was business as usual for Ville Heinola over the summer in Finland. “It was good. Pretty busy,” said Heinola. “Training a lot. Working out. Fishing, of course. Golfing. It was a good summer.” The 23-year-old heads into…
