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Yahoo, NHL reach deal to stream four live games a week for free

Yahoo has entered a new partnership with the NHL that’s going to bring more hockey content to fans. Reuters reports Yahoo will provide four free games a week (barring local team), highlights and more content for free on Yahoo Sports and on its Tumblr page, starting with Friday’s match between the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay […]

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 12: Thomas Greiss #1 of the New York Islanders makes the third period save on Nikolaj Ehlers #27 of the Winnipeg Jets at the Barclays Center on October 12, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Jets 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Halak injury will hurt Isles, but won’t destroy playoff chances

The New York Islanders received some tough news yesterday, as the club announced goaltender Jaroslav Halak will miss six weeks with an injury suffered in Tuesday’s win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on March 3, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.

Jarred Tinordi suspended 20 games for PED violation

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jarred Tinordi has been suspended by the NHL for 20 games for violating the Performance Enhancing Substance Program.

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 25: Milan Lucic #17 of the Los Angeles Kings circles the net with the puck as Adam Clendening #27 of the Edmonton Oilers gives chase during the second period at Staples Center on February 25, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Report: Kings and Lucic have exchanged contract proposals

Los Angeles Kings forward Milan Lucic stated he’d like to spend the rest of his career with the organization earlier last month, despite being in his first season with the club. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Lucic’s camp is trying to make a new contract a reality, as the pending unrestricted free agent and the Kings […]

FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 01: A general view as the Montreal Canadiens play the Boston Bruins in the third period during the 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium on January 1, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Report: NHL tentatively planning to hold 4 outdoor games in 2016-17

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reports that the NHL is planning on having four outdoor games next season. The reported matchups (though not finalized) will see the Detroit Red Wings take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on New Year’s Day, the Chicago Blackhawks will face the St. Louis Blues the day after in the Winter Classic and […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 28: Nikita Tryamkin meets with his team after being drafted #66 by the Vancouver Canucks on Day Two of the 2014 NHL Draft at the Wells Fargo Center on June 28, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nikita Tryamkin close to joining Canucks from KHL

After many hurdles, it appears Nikita Tryamkin is close to joining the Vancouver Canucks.

TORONTO, ON – MARCH 5: William Nylander #39 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 5,2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Senators defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

The Maple Leafs are suddenly fun to watch

The Toronto Marlies Maple Leafs are fun! The Maple Leafs have been a drag to watch for the majority of the 2015-16 season. The club sits last in the league with a measly 53 points, not due to a lack of effort, structure or planning, as losing was expected while the Leafs were focusing on development at […]

Jonathan Drouin’s suspension lifted, will report to AHL

When Jonathan Drouin wasn’t traded during last week’s trade deadline, it created an awkward situation for the suspended forward. Was he going to sit out the rest of the season and not play? Was he going to swallow his pride and return to the team he said he never intended on playing for again? Today […]

Kovalchuk rejoins KHL club, ending NHL return rumors

After rumblings that Ilya Kovalchuk split from SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL, the Russian forward rejoined the team for Game 1 of their second-round playoff matchup against Dynamo Moscow, putting a quick stop to the rumors that he’d be returning to the NHL.

Video: Phaneuf tears up during ovation in return to Toronto

One of the most surprising trades in recent memory was when the Toronto Maple Leafs dealt captain Dion Phaneuf to the Ottawa Senators in a nine-player trade last month. The 30-year-old joined the Maple Leafs back in 2010 via a trade with Calgary and had become a polarizing figure in Toronto. Some fans cheered him on, […]

BUFFALO, NY – JANUARY 15: Zac Rinaldo #36 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center on January 15, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/NHLI via Getty Images)

Zac Rinaldo suspended in AHL while serving suspension in NHL

Zac Rinaldo has been suspended the second time in a week, but this time it happened in a different league. Rinaldo was suspended for the third time in his NHL career last Tuesday, for his reckless hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette. The hit not only cost Rinaldo five games, […]

BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 28: Loui Eriksson #21 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden on February 28, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Report: Asking price for Loui Eriksson was huge on deadline day

The Boston Bruins faced a tough decision during the trade deadline regarding what to do with forward Loui Eriksson. The 30-year-old Swede had enjoyed a great third season with 23 goals, becoming a perfect fit on the Bruins second line, but his pending free agency was a cause for concern. Boston didn’t want to trade […]

BROSSARD, CANADA – MAY 2: Marc Bergevin speaks to the media during his introduction as the new General Manager for the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell SportsPlex on May 2, 2012 in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Bergevin says Canadiens are “going in the right direction”

The Montreal Canadiens had a quietly successful trade deadline day, as the club sold off some veterans and made some minor deals with the future in mind. While there were no blockbusters, it was a good day for the team. When asked about the future of the Canadiens, Bergevin said the team is heading in […]

GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 07: Henrik Zetterberg #40 of the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on February 7, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Red Wings defeated the Coyotes 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The winners and losers of the NHL trade deadline

The trade deadline isn’t what it used to be and today’s lack of deals should be enough evidence. NHL teams aren’t waiting until the final hours to strike a deal to improve their club, as the big moves happen days before the clock strikes zero. Major transactions may not happen on deadline day anymore, but teams […]

MONTREAL, QC – NOVEMBER 11: Andrew Ladd #16 of the Winnipeg Jets waits for a face-off during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on November 11, 2014 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Jets 3-0. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Blackhawks acquire Andrew Ladd from the Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have traded captain Andrew Ladd with defenseman Jay Harrison and forward Matt Fraser to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Marko Dano, a first-round pick and a conditional pick. Winnipeg will also retain a portion of Ladd’s salary.

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