June 19, 2013

Person familiar with discussions says Flyers set to buy out final 2 years of Briere's contract

by The Canadian Press - June 19, 2013 3:38 PM EDT

A person familiar with discussions confirms Danny Briere is set to become a free agent after the Philadelphia Flyers informed the veteran forward they intend to buy out the final two years of his contract.


Red Wings, Detroit officials plan new $650 million home for NHL team in downtown sports zone

Red Wings, Detroit officials plan new $650 million home for NHL team in downtown sports zone

by The Canadian Press - June 19, 2013 3:30 PM EDT

DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.


Toronto, Montreal to host 2015 and 2017 world junior championships

by Ken Campbell - June 19, 2013 1:59 PM EDT

As first reported by thn.com, multiple sources have confirmed that the 2015 and 2017 World Junior Championships will be held in Canada’s two largest cities.
As first reported by thn.com, multiple sources have confirmed that the 2015 and 2017 World Junior Championships will be held in Canada’s two largest cities.


Chicago expects Hossa back for Game 4, also likely to reunite Toews and Kane

by The Canadian Press - June 19, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

BOSTON - The Chicago Blackhawks say Marian Hossa will be back in the lineup for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final and that the line of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Bryan Bickell will likely be reunited.


Alberta collector nets big bucks for old pucks in Gretzky auction

Alberta collector nets big bucks for old pucks in Gretzky auction

by The Canadian Press - June 19, 2013 12:58 PM EDT

The Wayne Gretzky of Wayne Gretzky collectors has netted some big bucks in an auction of many of his choicest memorabilia pieces.Shawn Chaulk of Fort McMurray, Alta.


Predators sign defenceman Victor Bartley to 3-year, $2 million deal

by The Canadian Press - June 19, 2013 12:49 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Predators have signed defenceman Victor Bartley to a three-year, $2 million contract.General manager David Poile announced the deal Wednesday.


Stanley Cup final: It's just a game but maybe hockey can heal in Boston

by The Canadian Press - June 19, 2013 7:00 AM EDT

BOSTON - It's just a game, but maybe this Stanley Cup final can heal as well as entertain. The Boston Bruins know nothing can take away the pain of the Boston Marathon bombings that ravaged their city.

June 18, 2013

Grand Rapids Griffins win 2013 American League Calder Cup championship, first in franchise history

by The Hockey News - June 18, 2013 11:24 PM EDT

The Griffins, who led the series 3-0 with two chances to close out the title on home ice, instead celebrated in front of a capacity crowd of 6,375 fans in Syracuse.
The third time is the charm. The Grand Rapids Griffins won their first Calder Cup on Tuesday night, defeating the Syracuse Crunch, 5-2, in Game 6 of the American Hockey League's championship series at the Onondaga County War Memorial at Oncenter.


Hawks coach not saying where or when Hossa was hurt, unwilling to tip hand

by The Canadian Press - June 18, 2013 8:59 PM EDT

BOSTON - The trend of hiding injuries is nothing new in sports. But Chicago coach Joel Quenneville may have added a new wrinkle to the art of deception.


Stanley Cup finals' Game 3 draws most viewers for NHL on NBC Sports Network

by The Canadian Press - June 18, 2013 7:45 PM EDT

STAMFORD, Conn. - The Stanley Cup finals' Game 3 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in 2006.


The Great One firmly believes NHL will return to Quebec City someday

The Great One firmly believes NHL will return to Quebec City someday

by The Canadian Press - June 18, 2013 7:12 PM EDT

MAPLE, Ont. - The Great One firmly believes the NHL will return to Quebec City.The Quebec capital has been without an NHL franchise since the Nordiques left in 1995.


Bruins rookie D Dougie Hamilton looks forward to next season while sitting out finals

Bruins rookie D Dougie Hamilton looks forward to next season while sitting out finals

by The Canadian Press - June 18, 2013 6:14 PM EDT

BOSTON - Dougie Hamilton spent his 20th birthday watching the Stanley Cup finals.He'd rather be playing in them.The Bruins rookie defencemen was in street clothes when Boston defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Which team will win Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final?




"If we do pick first, we're leaning more toward one of those three forwards."

- Colorado's executive vice president of hockey operations, Joe Sakic, on what the Avalanche plan to do with the first overall pick at the June 30 entry draft. Many were expecting Colorado to take defenseman Seth Jones.
 

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