Tag: NHL
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The shortest career in NHL history? 1 shift. 4 seconds. 0 regrets
[ad_1] Late in the first period, Greg Koehler rose from the Hurricanes bench. He flung his legs over the boards and, for the first time, propelled himself into the heart of NHL action. The moment his left skate hit the ice, a dream was realized. It was Dec. 29, 2000, and he was a big…
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Coronato helps lead Flames to 10-0 thrashing of Canucks in NHL pre-season – Calgary
[ad_1] Brandishing a lethal shot, Calgary Flames rookie right-winger Matt Coronato got off to an impressive start Sunday. Coronato scored a hat trick and added an assist as Calgary opened pre-season play with a 10-0 thumping of the Vancouver Canucks. “Some guys can shoot the puck,” said Flames coach Ryan Huska. “I remember Brett Hull,…
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This in from Vincent Desharnais, his moving and revealing interview with Tony Marinaro of the Sick Podcast, where Desharnais describes his journey from despair and depression as a concussed minor pro player to his process to deal with anxiety, set and achieve goals and handle the pressure of playing on the Stanley Cup contending Edmonton Oilers. Desharnais was 26 when he played his first NHL game, and it only came after much struggle, four years in college hockey, then 3.5 years in minor pro, including a full year in the ECHL.
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Cult of Hockey Published Sep 08, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 5 minute read Vincent Desharnais #73 of the Edmonton Oilers makes a break out pass in front of Carl Grundstrom #91 of the Los Angeles Kings during the second period in Game 3 of the first round of…
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NHL hopes to return to more frequent international participation
[ad_1] According to NHL.com’s Dan Rosen, deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the NHL is hoping the league can get to a spot where the league can participate in international competitions more regularly. Per Rosen, Daly said the league wants to be able to participate in the Olympics again starting in 2026, while holding a World…
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Cowan: Canadiens’ Newhook left Newfoundland home at 14 with NHL dreams
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports NHL Montreal Canadiens Hockey Inside Out Hockey Lack of high-level competition in his province led to him moving away from his parents and attending St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ont. Author of the article: Stu Cowan • Montreal Gazette Published Aug 08, 2023 • Last updated 18 minutes ago • 4…
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How Jeff Jackson’s hiring may transform the NHL itself in time
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Cult of Hockey Published Aug 06, 2023 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 6 minute read New CEO of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers Jeff Jackson and Oilers’ General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Ken Holland pose for a photo during a press conference to announce Jackson’s hiring, at…
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We were thrilled when the Oilers drafted. We were certain he would be a star. Hell, legendary NHL coach Scotty Bowman compared his talent to that of Russian supernova Pavel Bure. Many of us became besotted with his potential in his early days in Edmonton. Some of remained that way even after he was traded away. But 11 years after Nail Yakupov was taken first overall in the 2012 NHL entry draft, an argument can be made that in all the years of the NHL draft, he was the worst pick.
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Cult of Hockey Published Jul 31, 2023 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 6 minute read Nail Yakupov #10 of the Edmonton Oilers reacts after a missed chance to score during the third period of a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on February 25, 2016 in…
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Ouch! Edmonton Oilers have one of the worst prospect pools in NHL, draft expert says
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Cult of Hockey Published Jul 05, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 6 minute read Dylan Holloway of the Edmonton Oilers tries to control the puck next to Joe Veleno of the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Detroit,…
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NHL free agency: Breaking down the signings by position
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports NHL Hockey Get the latest from Lance Hornby straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Jul 01, 2023 • 3 minute read Defenceman Dmitri Orlov signed with the Hurricanes on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Photo by Derek Leung / Files /Getty Images Article content The Boston Bruins added almost 3,200…
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Islanders trade Josh Bailey to Blackhawks in NHL Draft deal
[ad_1] The Islanders did what they had to do on Thursday. Josh Bailey, the longest-tenured Islander and one of just three players in franchise history to play over 1,000 games in blue and orange, was dealt to the Blackhawks, with the Islanders adding a 2026 second-round pick and getting future considerations in return. The move…