The league and Players’ Association said on Dec. 22 that Girard had entered the follow-up care phase of the joint program and was cleared to resume practicing. … [Read more...] about Girard set to return for Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
Kuzmenko scores 2 as Canucks move atop Western Conference with 7-4 win over Sharks
Kuzmenko scored two goals in a 7-4 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. … [Read more...] about Kuzmenko scores 2 as Canucks move atop Western Conference with 7-4 win over Sharks
Former NHL player and coach Tony Granato diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Tony Granato posted on social media that he will begin treatment this week. … [Read more...] about Former NHL player and coach Tony Granato diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis
It’s the latest in a series of shakeups for the NHL team in Canada’s capital city from new owner Michael Andlauer. … [Read more...] about Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis
Death of Adam Johnson sparks renewed interest in guard mandates for youth hockey
Any sort of mandate in the NHL would require an agreement between the league and players’ union, which have been discussing skate blade safety for years. … [Read more...] about Death of Adam Johnson sparks renewed interest in guard mandates for youth hockey