Power, No. 1 pick by Sabres in 2021 NHL Draft, returning to Michigan

Owen Power will return to the University of Michigan for his sophomore season. The 18-year-old defenseman, who announced his decision via Instagram on Friday, was selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. … Continue reading

Jeanneret to retire as Sabres play-by-play announcer after this season

Rick Jeanneret will retire as play-by-play announcer of the Buffalo Sabres after this season. The 79-year-old is entering his 51st season with the Sabres, beginning his tenure as the longest announcer with one team in NHL history when he called … Continue reading

Coyotes’ future is in Arizona, Commissioner Bettman says

The Arizona Coyotes will remain in the Phoenix area, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday after the city of Glendale announced it would not renew its operating agreement with the team at Gila River Arena following this season. “I’m not … Continue reading

Pastrnak passes Jagr with fifth straight Czech Player of Year award

David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins won the Golden Hockey Stick as Czech Player of the Year for the fifth straight season, passing former NHL forward Jaromir Jagr for the most consecutive victories. The 25-year-old native of Havirov, Czech Republic, … Continue reading

Wild feeling ‘no rush’ with Kaprizov contract negotiations, GM says

The Minnesota Wild are not concerned by the pace of contract negotiations with forward Kirill Kaprizov, general manager Bill Guerin said Monday. Kaprizov, who is a restricted free agent, won the Calder Trophy voted as NHL rookie of the year … Continue reading