Emily Kaplan

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Mike Sullivan speaks to entire roster as new Rangers coach

6 days ago | espn.com | Emily Kaplan

For Mike Sullivan, the latest coach of the New York Rangers, there will be many priorities in taking over a team that missed the playoffs a season after winning the Presidents' Trophy. Foremost will be communication. "I have spoken to every player on the roster over the last three days,'' Sullivan said Thursday at his introductory press conference. "I think there is a fair amount of leadership in that room.
Sources - Ducks tab Quenneville in return from Chicago scandal - ESPN

1 week ago | espn.com | Emily Kaplan

The Anaheim Ducks are hiring Joel Quenneville as their new head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. An announcement of Quenneville's hiring and an introductory news conference are expected Thursday. The hiring marks Quenneville's return to the NHL after he resigned as Florida Panthers coach in October 2021. Quenneville stepped down following an independent investigation into how he and other Chicago Blackhawks executives handled a sexual assault allegation in 2010.
Man arrested in 2023 death of Adam Johnson won't face charges

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Emily Kaplan

LONDON -- A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave during a game on Oct. 28, 2023.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel exits after hit

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Emily Kaplan

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel left Game 4 of their series against the Florida Panthers on Monday night after a high hit from defenseman Aaron Ekblad that wasn't penalized. With less than 9 minutes left in the second period, Hagel played the puck out of the Tampa Bay zone near the boards. Ekblad skated in on him and delivered a hit with his right forearm that made contact with Hagel's head, shoving him down in the process. The back of Hagel's head bounced off the ice.
Pittsburgh Penguins Scores, Stats and Highlights

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Emily Kaplan |Greg Wyshynski |Rachel Doerrie |Ryan Clark

Hour 2: To The IceProducer James is back from his whirlwind vacation. Clinton talks about some of the other Game 1's in the NBA. We rewind the weekend with Weekend Rewind.Arda Ocal joins to talk pucks. Plus, a Social Media Check-In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two-time Stanley Cup winner Mike Sullivan out as Penguins coach

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Emily Kaplan

Mike Sullivan, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017, is out as the team's head coach, it was announced on Monday. Sullivan was the longest tenured coach in Pittsburgh history after just completing his 10th season. The 57-year-old, who also coached Team USA at Four Nations, was under contract in Pittsburgh through 2026-27.
Leon Draisaitl scores in OT to even Oilers' series with Kings

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Emily Kaplan

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Leon Draisaitl scored off a rebound on a power play at 18:18 of overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 to tie the first-round playoff series. Draisaitl finally got one past Darcy Kuemper in the extra period, with Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov off for tripping Oilers star Connor McDavid.
No additional discipline for Matthew Tkachuk, sources say

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Emily Kaplan

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will not receive supplemental discipline for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Geuntzel in Game 3, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Tkachuk's hit, in the third period of his team's 5-1 loss, received a five-minute major. According to sources, the NHL Department of Player Safety determined that was enough, considering Guentzel had recently touched the puck and Tkachuk didn't make contact with Guentzel's head.
Predators' Andrew Brunette rejoins team after missing 2 games

1 month ago | espn.com | Emily Kaplan

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Predators coach Andrew Brunette has rejoined the team after missing the past two games while attending to a personal matter. The 51-year-old Brunette said in a statement that he had rejoined the team in advance of its game at Utah on Thursday night. Brunette said he experienced an event that required urgent medical attention in his native Ontario. He left the team Saturday and missed its loss to the Montreal Canadiens and win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
'That's just Ovi': How a true original set a new goal-scoring record

1 month ago | espn.com | Emily Kaplan

NEW YORK -- After Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL record-breaking 895th goal -- in vintage Ovechkin fashion, from his "office," on an old-school wrist shot -- he skated to center ice and belly flopped. The celebration, the Washington Capitals captain said, was unplanned. "Ice was bad today," he explained.