The United States men's hockey team named the Wild's Zach Parise captain for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, with teammate Ryan Suter and Kings forward Dustin Brown serving as alternates, according to an ESPN.com report on Friday.
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Shea Weber Day To Day With Upper Body Injury
Predators captain Shea Weber is day to day with an upper body injury and did not skate Thursday in Nashville's first practice since the defenseman was hurt.
Weber left Tuesday night's win at Winnipeg in the third period and did not return. The Predators took Wednesday off, and Weber was not seen in the locker room after practice Thursday.
Mark Fistric Gets New Three-Year Deal With Ducks
Defenseman Mark Fistric has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Ducks.
The deal is worth $3.8M, a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun,
Stars Sign Ryan Garbutt To Extension
The Stars have signed forward Ryan Garbutt to a three-year, $5.4M contract extension.
Garbutt has a career-high 18 points with 10 goals and eight assists in 46 games this season.
Coyotes To Change Name To 'Arizona Coyotes'
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Phoenix Coyotes Co-Owner, President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc announced today that the Phoenix Coyotes will officially change their franchise name to the Arizona Coyotes beginning at the start of the 2014-15 NHL season. "We are very excited to announce that our franchise name will change to Arizona Coyotes for the start of the 2014-15 NHL season," said LeBlanc. "Becoming the Arizona Coyotes makes sense for us since we play our games in Glendale and the city is such a great partner of ours. We also want to be recognized as not just the hockey team for Glendale or Phoenix, but the team for the entire state of Arizona and the Southwest. We hope that the name 'Arizona' will encourage more fans from all over the state, not just the valley, to embrace and support our team." As part of the name change, the Coyotes will be introducing a new shoulder patch for their home and road jerseys in 2014-15. The patch will be unveiled for the Coyotes first preseason game next season. The rest of the Coyotes uniform will not change. The franchise has been known as the Phoenix Coyotes since it moved to the Valley from Winnipeg in 1996. The Coyotes played their home games in downtown Phoenix from 1996 until 2003 when they moved to their current home, Jobing.com Arena, in Glendale. |
Vinny Prospal Retires After 16 NHL Seasons
Veteran center Vinny Prospal announced his retirement Tuesday after 16 NHL seasons, according to an ESPN.com report.
The 38-year-old Prospal, who last played for the Jackets last season, played 1,108 games in his career and had 255 goals and 510 assists for 765 points.
Stamkos Believes He Can Play In Olympics Regardless
Lightning star Steven Stamkos added a new wrinkle to his Olympic comeback hopes, telling a media contingent here Tuesday morning that it's not inconceivable for him to play in Sochi even if he doesn't get into an NHL before-hand, according to an ESPN.com report.
NHL Won't Commit To Olympics Past Sochi
The NHL has not decided whether to let its players participate in the Olympics beyond this year, according to an ESPN.com report.
With the league set to push pause on its season for the Sochi Olympics, deputy commissioner Bill Daly also is allowing for the possibility of a security issue that could keep the players from traveling to Russia at all.
"As of now, we do not doubt that all necessary steps are being taken by the Sochi Organizing Committee, the Russian government and the IOC to ensure the safety of the athletes and guests in Sochi," Daly wrote Monday in an email to The AP. "Obviously, if something significant were to transpire between now and February 9 that causes us to question that conclusion, we will re-evaluate. I don't expect that that will become necessary."
San Francisco Bulls Fold Operations
The San Francisco Bulls, an affiliate of the NHL's Sharks, folded operations Monday after failing to complete a change in ownership that they hoped would sustain the ECHL club established in October 2012.
The Bulls finished their partial season 15-20-5 with 32 games remaining, according to an ESPN.com report.
NHL Won't Get Guinness Record For Fans
A counting issue will prevent Guinness from giving the NHL the world record for largest attendance at a hockey game, Yahoo! Sports reported.
The NHL sold 105,491 tickets for the Jan. 1 outdoor game at Michigan Stadium between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings, more than the current Guinness record holder -- 104,173 for a 2010 NCAA game between Michigan and Michigan State at the same site.
Brodeur Blasts Ice At Yankee Stadium
Devils goalie Martin Brodeur said the ice at Yankee Stadium was the "worst ice I ever played on."
Lundqvist, Rangers Beat Devils At Yankee Stadium
Sun reflecting off the ice delayed the start of the first hockey game at Yankee Stadium for about an hour on Sunday.
Ducks Beat Kings At Dodger Stadium
The Ducks beat the Kings 3-0 on Saturday night in the NHL's first warm-weather outdoor game at Dodger Stadium.
Stamkos Practices With Teammates
Steven Stamkos went through some light contact drills with teammates on Saturday.
Source: Sharks Sign Marleau, Thornton To Extensions
Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton were slated to be unrestricted free agent this summer.
Wild Stars Tell Families Not To Attend Olympics
Ryan Suter has said that his wife and two young children won't be traveling to Russia for the Olympics.
Crosby Wanted Toews' Blessing On Captaincy
Sidney Crosby wanted to make sure Jonathan Toews was fine with him getting the Team Canada captaincy.
Rangers, Predators Swap Defenseman
The Rangers have acquired Kevin Klein from the Predators in exchange for Michael Del Zotto.
Rangers Agree To Terms With David LeNeveu
The Rangers agreed to terms with free agent goaltender David LeNeveu on Tuesday.
Bruins Concerned About Sochi Security Threats
There is a growing concern among NHL players about the security threats to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi.
NHL Suspends Tortorella 15 Days
The NHL also fined Flames head coach Bob Hartley $25,000 for conduct against the welfare of the league.
Brawl Breaks Out When First Puck Drops In Canucks-Flames Game
Canucks coach John Tortorella has to be restrained from entering the Flames' locker room at the end of the first period on Saturday night.
Mason Signs Extension With Flyers
Goaltender Steve Mason has signed a three-year, $12.3M extension with the Flyers.
Langebrunner Retires After 16 NHL Seasons
Jamie Langenbrunner announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday.
Ducks GM: Team Won't Trade Hiller
Despite trade rumors, Ducks GM Bob Murray says Jonas Hiller "is not going anywhere."
Kovalchuk 'Enjoying Life' In Russia
Ilya Kivalchuk likes life in Russia, spending more time with family, and playing in the KHL.
Panthers To Host 2015 NHL Draft
The Florida Panthers will host the 2015 NHL draft, as announced by commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday
NHL Names Tavares, Hiller, Lundqvist 'Three Stars'
Islanders center John Tavares led all NHL skaters with four goals (tied), six assists, and 10 points to lead the team to a season-high four straight wins.
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