Aaron Ekblad is back on the ice with the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers for workouts — but can’t play until Game 3 of Florida’s first-round playoff series. … [Read more...] about The wait is almost over for suspended Panthers defenseman Ekblad, who is raring to return
Hurricanes sign top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a contract that starts immediately
Carolina drafted him in the third round in 2020, and Nikishin helped the Russians reach the Olympic final in Beijing in 2022. His contract is worth $832,500 a year — prorated this season — and includes a $185,000 signing bonus. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes sign top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a contract that starts immediately
Capitals beat the Hurricanes in a shootout to secure the 1st playoff seed in the Eastern Conference
Tom Wilson scored his career-best 33rd goal of the season and the Washington Capitals wrapped up the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout Thursday night. … [Read more...] about Capitals beat the Hurricanes in a shootout to secure the 1st playoff seed in the Eastern Conference
Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, 2009 Stanley Cup-winning GM with Pittsburgh, dies at age 62
Further details, including cause of death and where Shero was, were not available. … [Read more...] about Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, 2009 Stanley Cup-winning GM with Pittsburgh, dies at age 62
Top prospect Ivan Demidov expected to join Canadiens after leaving KHL and signing an NHL contract
The Montreal Canadiens are getting a huge boost for the stretch run and potentially the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Top prospect Ivan Demidov expected to join Canadiens after leaving KHL and signing an NHL contract