The Latest Breaking News from National Hockey League

Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events

The National Hockey League's Pride nights are in the spotlight after some high-profile incidents

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Happy birthday, Happy Gilmore: Here are 4 things you might not know about the movie

The lines are legendary. The premise is ridiculous. You've probably even attempted the swing when nobody was looking.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2023

Walsh to leave Labor Department for NHL players' union

WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh will leave the department for the top post at the union representing players in the National Hockey League, the first Cabinet-level departure during the Biden administration.

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023

Mike Sielski: The 2022-23 Flyers will be 'hard to play against' under John Tortorella. And harder to watch.

PHILADELPHIA — Ten years ago, John Tortorella was the head coach of the second-best team in the National Hockey League. That setup doesn't sound like one that naturally segues to a discussion of the Flyers, who are poised to be no better than the second-worst team in the National Hockey…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 16, 2022

Why Sharks GM Grier was the man to break the NHL’s front-office color barrier

There were many mornings that Mike Grier got up for school to learn that his dad had already left for work. There were many days that his dad wouldn’t make it home for dinner, or even for the kids’ bedtime.

Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022

NHL Prospect Detained In Russia For Evading Military, Flyers Are 'Investigating'

Finnish-born Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov was detained in Russia after reports of the National Hockey League prospect wanting to head to the U.S. to play in the next season.

Benzinga · Jul 7, 2022

Russian ice hockey player detained over military service charge, RIA reports

A Russian ice hockey player under contract with a U.S.-based National Hockey League (NHL) team has been detained in Russia over charges he evaded military service and has since been taken to a military hospital after falling ill, his lawyer told a Russian state news agency.

Reuters · Jul 3, 2022

'A movement not a moment': NHL focuses on racial diversity

The National Hockey League has taken significant strides in recent years to improve diversity in a sport that has long been predominantly white

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

Mac Engel: Stars do what they do best: Keep hiring head coaches. Maybe this one will work.

FORT WORTH, Texas — On Wednesday morning, the Dallas Stars did what this franchise does better than any other not only in the National Hockey League, but also all of sports.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

This Unexpected Stat Happening For The First Time In NHL History With 2022 Stanley Cup Finals

A first for the National Hockey League will happen on Wednesday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche meet for the Stanley Cup Finals.

Benzinga · Jun 15, 2022