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Canes goalie Kochetkov 'probably' out for season
Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to miss the rest of the season after surgery to address a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Monday.[read more]
🔍 Inside the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade
Here's how the trade came to pass, what other teams were in the mix, and the aftershocks throughout the NHL.[read more]
Blackhawks place Nazar on IR before loss to Pens
Prior to the team's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night, the Chicago Blackhawks placed center and burgeoning star Frank Nazar on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20, and activated captain Nick Foligno, who scored in the home defeat.[read more]
Snow on the beach: NHL teases plans for Miami
The NHL plans to make snow fall at the Marlins' ballpark as part of the celebrations for the Winter Classic game between the Panthers and Rangers.[read more]
Penguins acquire F Chinakhov from Blue Jackets
The Penguins are hoping Yegor Chinakhov can fulfill his potential with a change in scenery.[read more]
Isles F Barzal draws $5K fine for 2-handed slash
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for his two-handed slash to Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment in Columbus' 4-2 victory at Nationwide Arena Sunday.[read more]
Bruins prospect Hagens nets 2 in Team USA's win
Boston Bruins prospect James Hagens, a forward from Hauppauge, New York, who was drafted in June at No. 7 overall out of Boston College, scored twice in a 1:03 span on Monday night, and Team USA edged Slovakia 6-5 in the world junior hockey championship.[read more]
World Junior Championship guide: Top contenders, key players to watch
The tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are gold medal favorites, players set to break out.[read more]
Pickups: Marchment thriving since being in top-line role for Blue Jackets
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.[read more]
The NHL's best this week: Where should the next outdoor game be held?
The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set.[read more]