Hockey
Blues’ offseason moves could give offense a boost
Jul 12, 2017 at 6:11p ET The addition of Brayden Schenn, Beau Bennett, Oskar Sundqvist and Chris Thorburn gives the St. Louis offense a new look and feel. More FOX Sports Midwest Videos More FOX Sports Midwest Videos» Source: Fox Sports
Chris Kunitz looking to win another Stanley Cup with Lightning
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Crosby ‘didn’t hear’ concussion controversy during playoffs
COLE HARBOR, Nova Scotia (AP) Sidney Crosby said Wednesday he did not pay attention to those questioning whether he should continue playing hockey after suffering another concussion during the playoffs. Crosby was too focused on capturing another Stanley Cup for his Pittsburgh Penguins to worry about outside opinions on his health. ”I don’t really read …
Coyotes name Steve Patterson as president and CEO
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Steve Patterson, former athletic director at Arizona State and Texas and a professional sports executive for the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers, was named Tuesday as president and chief executive officer of the Arizona coyotes. “Steve has a wealth of experience and has served as an innovative and successful …
Carolina, defenseman Jaccob Slavin agree on 7-year extension
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Jaccob Slavin have agreed to a seven-year contract extension. General manager Ron Francis on Wednesday said the deal begins in 2018-19 and will carry an average annual value of $5.3 million through the 2024-25 season. Francis says the 23-year-old Slavin is ”one of the cornerstones of our …
Coyotes name Rick Tocchet head coach
PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have named Rick Tocchet as head coach, replacing Dave Tippett, who parted ways with the franchise after last season. Tocchet spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a stint that included consecutive Stanley Cup championships. The 53-year-old Tocchet played 18 seasons in the NHL …
Coyotes hire Rick Tocchet as head coach
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Rick Tocchet, who has experience as both a player and an assistant coach with the Coyotes, will replace Dave Tippett as the 18th head coach in franchise history. Tocchet, an assistant coach with the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins for the past three seasons, signed a multi-year contract with the Coyotes on …
Lightning sign F Tyler Johnson to 7-year, $35-million deal
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tyler Johnson is staying with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The free-agent forward signed a new seven-year, $35 million deal to remain with the Lightning, General Manager Steve Yzerman announced Monday. The 26-year-old Johnson had 19 goals and 26 assists in 66 games last season. He was tied for third on the Lightning …
Lightning lock up Tyler Johnson with 7-year contract
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward Tyler Johnson a seven-year contract worth $5-million AAV, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced Monday. Johnson, 26, skated in 66 games with the Lightning during the 2016-17 season, recording 19 goals and 45 points to go along with 28 penalty minutes. He …
Stars re-sign Radek Faksa to $6.6 million, 3-year deal
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have re-signed young center Radek Faksa to a $6.6 million, three-year contract. Faksa is coming off his first full NHL season, when he had 12 goals and 21 assists in 80 games. The 23-year-old center was drafted 13th overall by the Stars in 2012. He has played in …