ProHockeyNews Mock NHL Draft for 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Pa – With the NHL finally starting to get back to some form of normalcy, the only thing abnormal about this year’s NHL draft is having a sponsor. This year’s draft will be known as the 2022 Upper Deck … Continue reading

Bowness hired as Jets coach

Rick Bowness was hired as coach of the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. The 67-year-old replaces Dave Lowry, who was 26-22-6 in 54 games after Paul Maurice resigned Dec. 17. Bowness began his NHL coaching career as an assistant with the … Continue reading

McDonagh traded to Predators by Lightning

Ryan McDonagh was traded to the Nashville Predators by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. The Lightning received defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Grant Mismash for the 33-year-old defenseman. McDonagh has four seasons remaining on a seven-year, $47.25 million contract … Continue reading

Toropchenko out for start of next season for Blues after shoulder surgery

Alexei Toropchenko will be out for the start of next season for the St. Louis Blues after having shoulder surgery. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said Friday the forward would probably be sidelined until early December. Toropchenko (6-foot-6, 222 pounds) … Continue reading

Duclair out for start of next season for Panthers after Achilles surgery

Anthony Duclair will be out for the start of next season for the Florida Panthers after having surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury. Panthers general manager Bill Zito said Saturday that the forward is expected to return midseason. Duclair … Continue reading

Boeser agrees to three-year, $19.95 million contract with Canucks

Brock Boeser agreed to a three-year, $19.95 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. It has an average annual value of $6.65 million. The 25-year-old forward had 46 points (23 goals, 23 assists) in 71 games for the Canucks … Continue reading