Lange retires as voice of Penguins after 46 years

Mike Lange retired as play-by-play radio announcer of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. Lange was the voice of the Penguins for 46 years. He called Pittsburgh’s Stanley Cup wins in 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016 and 2017 and was given the … Continue reading

Nilsson retires from hockey after seven NHL seasons

Anders Nilsson retired from hockey Sunday. The 31-year-old goalie had not played since Dec. 16, 2019, for the Ottawa Senators because of post-concussion syndrome. “My post-concussion symptoms and neck problems make it impossible for me to continue as a professional … Continue reading

Lightning can win third straight Stanley Cup title, Maroon says

Pat Maroon said “there’s no doubt in my mind” the Tampa Bay Lightning can win the Stanley Cup for a third consecutive season. “I truly think we can run it back again,” the Lightning forward told The Athletic on Friday. … Continue reading

Dunn agrees to two-year contract with Kraken, avoids arbitration hearing

Vince Dunn agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the Seattle Kraken on Friday. It has an average annual value of $4 million. The 24-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, avoided a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for … Continue reading

Hagel signs three-year, $4.5 million contract with Blackhawks

Brandon Hagel signed a three-year, $4.5 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. It has an average annual value of $1.5 million. The 22-year-old restricted free agent was fifth on the Blackhawks with 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) … Continue reading

Nurse signs eight-year contract extension with Oilers

Darnell Nurse signed an eight-year, $74 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday that begins next season. It has an average annual value of $9.25 million. The 26-year-old defenseman has one season remaining on a two-year contract he … Continue reading