USHL Announces Doug Christiansen as Deputy Commissioner

The United States Hockey League (USHL) announced Tuesday the hiring of Doug Christiansen as the League’s new Deputy Commissioner, effective immediately. In his role, Christiansen will be responsible for all USHL Hockey Operations and USHL properties. In addition to managing the League … Continue reading

Lindblom to have final year of contract bought out by Flyers

Oskar Lindblom was placed on waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday for the purposes of buying out the final year of his contract. The 25-year-old forward has one year remaining on the three-year, $9 million contract ($3 million average … Continue reading

Malkin re-signing with Penguins may be ‘problematic

Evgeni Malkin will become an unrestricted free agent when the market opens Wednesday, but there is still a chance the center re-signs with the Pittsburgh Penguins. “The window is still open, but the timing is problematic,” Penguins president of hockey … Continue reading

Blashill named Lightning assistant after seven seasons as Red Wings coach

Jeff Blashill was named an assistant for the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. The 48-year-old joins coach Jon Cooper’s staff with assistants Jeff Halpern and Rob Zettler after he coached the Detroit Red Wings for seven seasons. Blashill replaces Derek … Continue reading

Keith retires from NHL after 17 seasons, finishes with Oilers

Duncan Keith retired from the NHL on Tuesday after 17 seasons. The defenseman, who will turn 39 on July 16, had 21 points (one goal, 20 assists) in 64 regular-season games with the Edmonton Oilers this season and five points … Continue reading