Premier Hockey Federation Doubles Salary Cap for 2023-24

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The Premier Hockey Federation, the foremost professional womenโ€™s hockey league in North America, announced a salary cap increase to $1.5 million in the 2023-24 season. This figure doubles the current salary cap of $750,000. It is a massive step forward in establishing womenโ€™s hockey as a viable full-time career in North America. The announcement adds […] READ MORE


Jake Virtanen Found Not Guilty of Sexual Assault

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A jury in Vancouver, British Columbia has found Jake Virtanen not guilty of sexual assault. The alleged incident occurred in 2017 and came to light in 2021. The Canucks released Virtanen upon learning of the allegations. The former Vancouver Canucks forward wept openly as the verdict was read in the British Columbia Supreme Court on […] READ MORE


Stanley Cup Playoffs Need Excitement After Long, Uneventful Regular Season

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The longest regular season in National Hockey League history has thankfully ended. Training camps and preseason games started as usual in September. Yet, the pandemic would hover over Gary Bettman’s league like a dark cloud. A pause or cancellation of games seemed inevitable. Sure enough, numerous games had to be postponed and rescheduled starting in […] READ MORE


Anaheim Ducks Trade Forward Rickard Rakell

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The Anaheim Ducks have traded productive wing Rickard Rakell to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old has been one of the team’s most productive players for several years, but it is clear he held more value as a trade chip. In return, the Ducks have acquired Dominic Simon, Zach-Aston Reese and a 2022 second-round pick. Rickard […] READ MORE



St. Louis Blues Sign Zachary Bolduc

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The St. Louis Blues have signed their first round pick from the 2021 draft, Zachary Bolduc, to an entry-level deal. The deal is for three years. The team announced the signing late Monday afternoon. We've agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with 2021 first-round pick @zack_bolduc. https://t.co/33WrE6BfMQ #stlblues #NHLDraft — St. Louis Blues […] READ MORE


Former NHL Player Jimmy Hayes Passes Away

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Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has tragically passed away at the young age of 31 years old. The news was broken on Twitter earlier this morning. This saddening news comes soon after the passing of Rod Gilbert just yesterday. Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died. 31 years old. I just chatted with him last […] READ MORE


St. Louis Blues Retire Chris Pronger’s Number

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The St. Louis Blues have announced that they will retire the number of Hall-of-Fame defenceman Chris Pronger. Pronger was one of the best skaters in the history of the organization; his presence with the Blues has more than earned him a spot in the rafters. The legend’s number will be retired midway through the 2021-22 […] READ MORE


Henrik Lundqvist Retires After 15 Seasons

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Veteran goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has announced his retirement from the game of hockey after 15 seasons in the NHL. He leaves behind a legacy of greatness spent almost entirely with one team, the New York Rangers. The player announced his decision Friday morning. pic.twitter.com/dKKdNxHc8U — Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35) August 20, 2021 Henrik Lundqvist Retires Lundqvist […] READ MORE


Chicago Blackhawks Extend Mackenzie Entwistle

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The Chicago Blackhawks have extended restricted free agent forward Mackenzie Entwistle for the next two seasons through 2022-23. The deal will carry an average cap hit of $800,000 per season. The team announced the agreement Wednesday morning. ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ Mackenzie Entwistle returns on a two-year extension! #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/amHda85AcE — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) August […] READ MORE