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How Shane Wright’s ‘reset’ helped spark Kraken on successful road trip

Posted on December 16, 2024

SEATTLE, WA – That … went very well, actually.

Six of eight standing points on a dangerous stretch of road games is a certified and somewhat surprising success for the regrouped Kraken. Were it not for some friendly fire against the Devils — two of three New Jersey goals went in off Kraken defensemen — they could have swept the whole thing. Coach Dan Bylsma hoped the significance was felt by his players.

“The change in mindset and how we played,” he added. “This was a tough road trip. We had success in all those games a certain way and that should be pretty evident.”

‘To Put On The Sweater Is Obviously A Huge Honor’: Jaccob Slavin To Represent Team USA

Posted on December 16, 2024

RALEIGH, NC – Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin was named as one of the 23 players selected to represent Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February.

Slavin, 30, has been one of the preeminent defensive players in the league and it’s nice to see him getting broader recognition as well.

The 4 Nations Face-Off will also be the first time Slavin has represented his country in over a decade.

Wild’s Filip Gustavsson Has Cemented Himself as Team’s No. 1 Goalie

Posted on November 26, 2024

ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Wild have now played 17 games with a record of 11-3-3. There have been quite a few players who have been difference-makers so far this season. Kirill Kaprizov has been on fire, and everyone has noticed, while Matt Boldy, Mats Zuccarello, and Marco Rossi are right behind him. The Wild have found ways to score goals this season, they’ve also found a way to stop them.

Joel Farabee On Leadership, Flyers Fans & Bringing Playoffs Back To Philly

Posted on November 26, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Chosen 14th overall in the 2018 NHL Draft, Joel Farabee arrived in Philadelphia with a blend of skill, speed, and plenty of personality on and off the ice that seemed tailor-made for the Flyers’ organization. But for Farabee, the journey has been far from linear, shaped by both triumphs and challenges that have molded him into a cornerstone of the team’s future.

Zac Jones is proving himself worthy of elusive permanent Rangers lineup spot

Posted on November 26, 2024

NEW YORK, NY – Zac Jones has stumbled several times in his pursuit of becoming an NHL regular, whether it be his own doing or the obstacles that have been put in front of him.

The 200-foot play he single-handedly generated to give the Rangers some insurance last game, however, is just a testament to the drive and perseverance Jones has had to play with every single day since he broke into the league three years ago.

Sunday was Jones’ 11th appearance of the season and sixth in a row, after head coach Peter Laviolette opted to stick with rookie Victor Mancini when Ryan Lindgren returned from injury at the end of October.

Utah’s Ian Cole Achieves Unique NHL Milestone

Posted on November 19, 2024November 23, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – During a recent game on November 18, 2024, where the Utah Hockey Club battled the Washington Capitals, Ian Cole assisted on Utah’s first goal to become the 18th Player in NHL HISTORY with 200 career points, 1,000 hits and 1,500 blocked shots.

WELL DONE IAN COLE!

How agreeing to coach proved cathartic for Ryan Kesler: ‘It probably saved me’

Posted on November 14, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC – Ryan Kesler didn’t want to coach, but it became a lifeline to peace and giving back.

The former dominant Vancouver Canuckscentre was in a dark place when forced to leave the NHL in 2019 because of a plethora of pains and medical procedures.

His hips were a mess. He could barely walk. He was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. He didn’t know what was next.

“It was a bad spot, and quality of life wasn’t there,” Kesler admitted this week in a wide-ranging interview.

Jacob Trouba Opens Up About Being Captain of the Rangers

Posted on November 12, 2024

NEW YORK, NY – There are 32 captains in the NHL currently.

In the summer of 2022, the New York Rangers named Jacob Trouba captain, adding him to this elite club, which is a moment he’ll never forget.

“There was obviously excitement,” Trouba said on being named captain. “It was something that I wanted at the time, so to achieve something I wanted to achieve was fulfilling and it was kind of the start of the journey and then I actually started doing the job.”

Ducks’ Troy Terry: Scores 100th career goal

Posted on November 12, 2024

ANAHEIM, CA – Troy Terry scored a power-play goal in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Terry’s goal was the 100th of his career, an achievement he accomplished in his 359th game. The 27-year-old started the season in a third-line role, but he’s up to the top line amid an eight-game point streak. He has five goals, three assists, 21 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through nine contests, and he’s proving to be a reliable veteran for an otherwise young team that has focused on integrating prospects all over the lineup.