The Latest Breaking News from NHL

NBC’s WMAQ To Simulcast 4 Bulls and Blackhawks Games

Telecasts mark first time Chicago teams have been on broadcast since 2019

Multichannel News · Nov 1, 2023

NHL considers more cut protection after player dies from a skate cut to the neck in England

Commissioner Gary Bettman and Players’ Association executive director Marty Walsh touched based Sunday in the immediate aftermath of the death of former Penguins player Adam Johnson.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

Why the Ottawa Senators have to forfeit a first-round draft pick over the failed 2022 Evgenii Dadonov trade

The Senators played a key role in the invalid Evgenii Dadonov trade from 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2023

Former NHL player Adam Johnson dies after a skate cut his neck during a game

Johnson's neck was cut by another player's skate during a game Saturday between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers of England's Elite Ice Hockey League. He was 29.

WEKU · Oct 30, 2023

English ice hockey league requires neck guard after American player dies from skate blade cut

Police are investigating the death of Adam Johnson after his neck was cut by a skate blade in a game. Johnson appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019 and 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2023

Adam Johnson: NHL pay tribute to Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player after his death in freak accident

The 29-year-old tragically lost his life on Saturday after a collision with another player

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023

Nottingham’s Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ during ice hockey game

The 29-year-old American had played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023

Freak Accident On The Ice Kills NHL Player Adam Johnson In England

Following the devastating news, the Nottingham Panthers postponed all their matches in the challenge cup.

Zenger · Oct 29, 2023

Former NHL Player Dies After ‘Freak Accident’ on Ice

He was 29 years old.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2023

Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson has deceptive speed to defend fastest opponents

Dickinson recorded the seventh-fastest skating speed in the league last season and ranked in the top 11% of players in terms of bursts over 18 mph. The fact he mostly uses that speed defensively rather than offensively, however, helps him fly under the radar.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2023