Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki has learned French in bits and pieces over time. He knows enough to show his gratitude when he’s at the grocery store or grabbing coffee at a drive-thru. He has seen how saying “Merci” after interviews can go a long way with the fans. There are […]

Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Johnny Gaudreau had a penalty shot and two assists and played a role in his new team forcing his old one into overtime. But his first game back in Calgary after leaving to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets in free agency ended with Gaudreau facing pressure, losing his balance after […]

Tory Barron is a Bristol-based writer and editor for ESPN.com. After retiring from playing lacrosse at UConn, the DC native decided to try her hand at writing about people playing sports. On Monday night, Johnny Gaudreau experienced that awkward sensation of running into an ex when the Columbus Blue Jackets faced the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. After spending […]

PHILADELPHIA — Flyers coach John Tortorella defended Russian defenseman Ivan Provorov’s decision to cite religious beliefs as his reason to boycott the team’s pregame Pride celebration. “Provy did nothing wrong,” Tortorella said Thursday. “Just because you don’t agree with his decision doesn’t mean he did anything wrong.” Provorov is Russian Orthodox, and he said after the game that he respected […]

Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NHL general managers are inherently optimistic creatures, despite being 32 of the most jaded individuals in sports. They have to believe what they’re building will work. They have to believe that the players they acquire will fulfill expectations. Most of all, right now, they have to believe that a trade market with the […]

Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov did not take the pregame skate on Tuesday night because he refused to wear the team’s LGBTQ+ Pride Night warmup jersey, citing his religious beliefs. Provorov, 26, told reporters after the Flyers’ 5-2 home win over the Anaheim Ducks that it was his choice “to stay true to […]

LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner and his wife have filed for bankruptcy in Nevada, citing up to $50 million in debts to dozens of creditors. Source: Read Full Article

As the Avalanche flew from Vancouver to Edmonton after a fifth consecutive loss and a season low-point, the most staggering statistic of the season (still) was the team’s scoring imbalance. Or maybe it was that Colorado was still positioned for a playoff spot in spite of that. The Avs (19-15-3) were seventh in the West with a .554 point percentage, […]

Cale Makar was selected to represent the Avalanche in the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, which will be held Feb. 4 in Sunrise, Fla., the league announced Thursday evening. One player was chosen from every team, with Makar selected from the defending champion Avs. Three more players per division will be added via fan vote. Avalanche leading scorer Mikko Rantanen has […]

The initial 32 players for the 2023 NHL All-Star game were announced Thursday. One player per team was selected, with the remaining 12 players coming later via fan voting. There’s no shortage of star power, but a number of talented players are notable for their absence from the lists. We gathered our panel of writers to break down the biggest […]