Oilers' Dave Tippett: 'I think we can get up and running pretty quickly'

The Oilers head coach discussed numerous topics in a call with reporters.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3bAd4VY
via IFTTT

'The world is going to need football': Lincoln Riley keeps an open mind about 2020 season

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley has a forward-thinking outlook for the 2020 college football season that is worth embracing for now.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2UQNd5t

Gritty's best moments as NHL players vote Flyers' mascot the best

Players overwhelmingly voted Gritty as the league's best mascot.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/33YU016
via IFTTT

Oilers' Connor McDavid voted NHL's best forward by peers ... but they don't want him when game is on the line

The NHLPA's membership ranked Edmonton's prolific captain as the second-most clutch player in the league, behind Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/39v6u1K
via IFTTT

Brad Marchand's memorable chirps as Bruins star voted NHL's best and worst trash-talker — again

Marchand is well known for his chirps.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2w6jiOo
via IFTTT

What is a Gordie Howe hat trick?

A Gordie Howe hat trick is when a player scores a goal, records an assist and gets in a fight all in the same game. Howe only did it twice.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/39w6xu9
via IFTTT

College football 2020: 10 questions that remain unanswered without spring football

What are the biggest questions for the 2020 season in the absence of spring football? We take a closer look.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2w6CStU

Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on NHL restarting: 'You’d like to see the [Stanley] Cup awarded'

Before the NHL's 2019-20 season was paused, Washington was the top team in the Metropolitan Division.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2UIphRK
via IFTTT

Eddie Lack announces retirement after five NHL seasons

Eddie Lack last played with the New Jersey Devils in the 2017-18 season.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2wFBQW9
via IFTTT

Oilers star Leon Draisaitl on keeping sharp in self-isolation: 'I try to dangle around my dog once in a while'

The Edmonton forward is doing whatever it takes to maintain his hockey skills.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/33Vj6hv
via IFTTT

Smelly situation: Bruins' Zdeno Chara cautions about Tuukka Rask's farts

Zdeno Chara named Tuuka Rask as the player he would least want to be quarantined with.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2Jp93aK
via IFTTT

March 29, 1999: The day Wayne Gretzky scored his last NHL goal

Twenty-one years ago we saw "The Great One" score for the very last time.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2QQTa12
via IFTTT

Knicks say owner James Dolan isolated after positive coronavirus test

Dolan is said to be experiencing "little to no symptoms."

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2UoT2Ic
via IFTTT

From Burns to Jagr: The top ten haircuts in NHL history

The NHL has seen more than its fair share of wacky do's through the years, but a select few have been downright awe-inspiring.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2w1gMJi
via IFTTT

Ohio State improves top-ranked recruiting class with five-star TreVeyon Henderson

The No. 1 running back in the Class of 2021 has committed to the Buckeyes.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2yeXYHa

Ducks and chickens 'fly together': Ryan Getzlaf builds a coop in his backyard

How Anaheim's captain has been spending his time away from the rink.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/39rxpv8
via IFTTT

Kirk Herbstreit will be 'shocked' if NFL, college football happen in 2020

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit has concerns about whether the football season will happen because of the spread of COVID-19.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2QQfisk

College football rankings: Updated preseason top 25 for 2020

It's never too early to look ahead to next year, and there are familiar schools atop Sporting News' way-too-early top 25 rankings for the 2020 college football season.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2RidaJl

Rewind to 2005: The last time the NHL postponed the draft

Coming on the heels of the canceled 2004-05 season, the '05 draft was delayed until the end of July.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3bvhQUQ
via IFTTT

Taylor Hall chirps Ryan Strome for slapshot video

Strome showcased a blistering tennis ball slapshot on Twitter, drawing sarcastic responses from fellow NHL players.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2UkZArl
via IFTTT

Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

The unnamed player is the third confirmed case in the NHL.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2UjEx8H
via IFTTT

Hockey equipment company Bauer begins making face shields for medical workers

The company has reportedly already received over 100,000 orders from hospitals.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2UhAppC
via IFTTT

NHL free agency 2020: Complete list of all 31 teams' UFA, RFA players

The new NHL contract year is expected to begin on July 1. SN has put together team-by-team lists of the top players on the market.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3dw9lL5
via IFTTT

Four best hockey moments from 'The Office'

In honor of the show's premier 15 years ago, here's a look at how they incorporated hockey into the nine season.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2xmvbA5
via IFTTT

NHL, several teams cut employee salaries amid season pause

The NHL has begun to feel the economic impact from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3bibEzg
via IFTTT

Ole Miss email asks donors to add university to wills amid coronavirus pandemic

The request was delivered on Tuesday, with the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine in full effect.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3dtP08T

Social media roasts Maple Leafs: 'We may finally get some May and June hockey'

With the COVID-19 pandemic putting all facets of life on hold, hockey fans are having fun with the thought that Toronto may actually play games in the late spring and summer.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2wqOckR
via IFTTT

Could NHL implement compliance buyouts following COVID-19 shutdown?

A huge loss in revenue related to the league's "pause" could put several teams in salary cap danger.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3dnCmbP
via IFTTT

Doc Emrick did play-by-play for a windshield-wiper installation — and it's brilliant

He could commentate paint drying and we'd probably still tune in.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/39djed2
via IFTTT

March 23, 1994: When Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe for NHL's all-time goals record

On March 23, 1994, Wayne Gretzky scored his 802nd NHL goal to pass Gordie Howe for first on the all-time goals list.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3bwT4DV
via IFTTT

Oilers sign forward Raphael Lavoie to entry-level contract

Edmonton has locked up its the 38th-overall pick from the 2019 NHL draft.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2J6T8Og
via IFTTT

Who is Connor Mackey? Flames sign highly-coveted undrafted blueliner

Calgary signed one of hockey's top undrafted free agents on Friday.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2QB1YrT
via IFTTT

An inside look at NHL Network's third annual all-female broadcast

The station showcased its talented women on March 10.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/33xyhNw
via IFTTT

Flames vs. Devils: Live score, updates from NHL 20 simulated game

With the 2019-20 NHL season paused, the Devils will face the Flames virtually Thursday night.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2U6CF38
via IFTTT

How to watch full replays of every 2019-20 NHL regular season game

The league will open the vault to fans in the U.S. and Canada during its coronavirus-related "pause."

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2WrXVlq
via IFTTT

Unnamed Senators player first in NHL to test positive for coronavirus

The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday that a player had contracted the COVID-19 virus, with several others reportedly showing symptoms.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2WsgDt1
via IFTTT

Canadiens prospect Cole Caufield to stay at Wisconsin

Montreal's top prospect will be staying in college for another season.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3d9YOos
via IFTTT

Summer hockey? NHL players pitch July restart; playoffs in August and September

The NHL season has been on pause since March 12.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2wgTdfp
via IFTTT

Gritty releases uplifting statement on Twitter: 'We have no hockey. But we have each other'

The Flyers mascot reaches out amid the NHL's season being paused.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2IT0xkn
via IFTTT

NHL and coronavirus: How 2019-20 season being paused will affect schedule, off-season dates and salary cap

COVID-19 could leave a lasting impact on the NHL when it eventually resumes.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2Wsb9yF
via IFTTT

With 2019-20 season on the brink, a look back at the history of NHL interruptions

With the 2019-20 NHL season paused due to the coronavirus pandemic, a look back at other NHL work stoppages that have occurred in the league's long-standing history.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/39ZfRrA
via IFTTT

NHL and coronavirus: How players are spending their time without hockey

There's no hockey right now so players, who normally don't have free time in March, are finding creative ways to fill their time.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3aZvsaA
via IFTTT

NHL and coronavirus: Players post messages asking fans to follow recommendations on social media

The coronavirus pandemic is growing in North American and NHL players are helping to spread the word regarding following the guidelines released across the continent.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2IOyLFu
via IFTTT

NHL reportedly considering 24-team playoff format

The league has been exploring options for how to complete the 2019-20 season following the coronavirus outbreak.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3d25vZK
via IFTTT

Italians reportedly sing St. Louis Blues rallying cry 'Gloria' amid coronavirus lockdown

The Laura Branigan song was heard throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs in St. Louis.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/38RSmiv
via IFTTT

ECHL cancels remainder of season, including playoffs; AHL season reportedly in jeopardy

The ECHL announced the cancellations in response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/38SVvi4
via IFTTT

What would the Stanley Cup playoffs look like if they started today?

With the rest of the season up in the air due to coronavirus, here's a look at how the NHL Playoffs would shape up based on current standings.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3cXm1u1
via IFTTT

Flames will not pay part-time arena workers for events canceled due to coronavirus, report says

The reported decision bucks the trend set by several NHL and NBA teams.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/39R5F41
via IFTTT

NHL asks players to self-quarantine, stay in shape during coronavirus postponement

The NHL paused the 2019-20 season on March 12.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2TR2hkq
via IFTTT

Gary Bettman on when NHL will return from coronavirus shutdown: 'We are exploring every contingency'

The league's commissioner spoke Friday about the need to prepare for every possibility.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/33kX2wu
via IFTTT

Hockey world reacts to 2019-20 NHL season being put on pause due to coronavirus

When hockey returns is still anyone's guess.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3cYLBPt
via IFTTT

A Penn State fan cruise set sail despite coronavirus warnings

Sue Paterno, hall-of-famer Franco Harris, hall-of-famer Lydell Mitchell will all be onboard, and crew members have been told not to mention the virus.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2W9EgGz

Coronavirus and the NHL: Tracking how the pandemic has impacted hockey's landscape

The coronavirus pandemic has halted the NHL season indefinitely.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2IKRT7k
via IFTTT

Alabama postpones spring practice amid coronavirus concerns, report says

The state's first positive coronavirus test led to the postponement of the Crimson Tide's first practice.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2TMU4xk

How will coronavirus affect college football? Updates from SEC, Pac-12 schools

Here are the latest updates on which schools are still holding spring practices and which have suspended their schedules.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/39OTh4x

Stanley Cup: When, how many times the greatest trophy in sports hasn't been lifted

If the Stanley Cup isn't awarded in 2020, it would not be the first time.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2xwYArb
via IFTTT

Inside the 1919 Stanley Cup Final: The year a pandemic ended the NHL season

With the 2020 NHL playoffs in doubt, here's a look back at the last time a virus wreaked havoc on the hockey world.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/39Kzh3i
via IFTTT

NHL suspends season amid coronavirus concerns

Games are postponed until an undetermined date.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/38MZlJy
via IFTTT

NHL announces it is 'evaluating the options' after NBA suspends remainder of 2019-20 season

A decision on the remainder of the NHL's regular season should come Thursday.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3aQ4guC
via IFTTT

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Blue Jackets, Sharks to play home games without fans

The NHL will now play games without fans in Ohio and California.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/39JOCkC
via IFTTT

Nathan MacKinnon injury update: Avalanche star to miss 1-2 weeks with lower-body injury

The 24-year-old center is fifth in the NHL with 93 points through 69 games.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/38LxCJk
via IFTTT

2020 College Football Hall of Fame class: Eric Crouch, Steve McNair lead inductees

Eric Crouch, Steve McNair and Eric Dickerson were among the selections for this year's College Football Hall of Fame class. Who else made the list?

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2vXy4a4

Auston Matthews scores against Lightning, pulls within one of Rocket Richard leaders

The Maple Leafs' forward is now just a goal behind David Pastrnak and Alex Ovechkin.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3aOsllx
via IFTTT

Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Walker to be Avalanche's honorary emergency goaltender

Walker will be welcomed into Cooperstown this summer.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2wLgDcO
via IFTTT

NHL Salary Cap 2020-21: Five teams that could benefit from a higher projection

These teams would be thrilled to see a raise to the NHL salary cap next season.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2TGfITS
via IFTTT

Minnesota confirms 'State of Hockey' title with high school championships reverence

In terms of attendance, the Minnesota boys' state hockey tournament draws more spectators than any high school sporting event in the country.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2TNrxqv
via IFTTT

Upsets rule the day in Minnesota high school hockey championships

The Mahtomedi Zephyrs and Hill-Murray Pioneers claimed the state titles on Saturday.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3cBfCoh
via IFTTT

How long is Brock Boeser out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Canucks star

Boeser sustained a rib cartilage fracture in early February.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/38DhKZb
via IFTTT

Bruins announcer Jack Edwards criticized again for bizarre commentary

The Boston play-by-play announcer delivered some strange quotes during a chaotic sequence in Saturday night's Bruins-Lightning game.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/38tZ4vb
via IFTTT

Roberto Luongo becomes first player in Panthers history to have number retired

The former goaltender was honored in a ceremony before Florida's game against Montreal on Saturday night.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2TMb0D3
via IFTTT

Canadiens legend Henri Richard passes away at age 84

The former Montreal captain won 11 Stanley Cups throughout his legendary career.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2TLWQ4G
via IFTTT

Rangers' Mika Zibanejad's five-goal game adds to NHL's long history of the feat

It was a big night for the Swede as he helped push the Rangers closer to a playoff spot.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2TLmC9z
via IFTTT

Rangers' Mika Zibanejad impresses with five-goal night in critical win against Capitals

Mika Zibanejad put the Rangers on his back with five goals in a 6-5 overtime win against the Capitals.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2VPOHyU
via IFTTT

NHL standings: Seeding scenarios, breakdown for final spots in 2020 playoffs

The NHL's 2020 Stanley Cup playoff race is in the home stretch. Here are the current odds and projections for every team still in the hunt.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2wtAqxs
via IFTTT

Rocket Richard Trophy: Leaders in 2019-20 NHL goal-scoring race, previous winners, history

Sporting News breaks down the winners, leaders and everything you need to know about one of hockey's most prestigious individual awards.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2wwtWxE
via IFTTT

Flames vs. Blue Jackets: Two big takeaways from Calgary's overtime win at home

The playoffs are not guaranteed for the Flames, who battled through a tough first period to skate away victorious.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3azNmRb
via IFTTT

NHL power rankings: Flyers, Maple Leafs, Canucks see postseason in playoff prediction edition

It's getting down to the nitty gritty. Time to predict who will compete for Lord Stanley's Cup. Here are the latest NHL power rankings as all eyes turn to the postseason.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/38mAsV3
via IFTTT

Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville headed for runoff in Alabama Senate race: 'We're going to overtime'

Tuberville will attempt to win Alabama's Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a runoff election.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2x2piHV

Minnesota Boys’ Hockey State Tournament 2020: Preview, schedule, live stream, top players to watch

The four-day showcase starts Wednesday and features some of the best high school players in the U.S.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2POh4d3
via IFTTT

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews scores again to close gap in Rocket Richard race

The Toronto star is one behind Boston's David Pastrnak after tallying No. 46 against San Jose.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2VIKc9e
via IFTTT

Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner scores highlight-reel goal vs. Sharks

The Toronto star put on a late-night show from the West Coast.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/32LXWSe
via IFTTT

When do the NHL payoffs start? First-round schedule, odds for 2020 Stanley Cup chase

Sixteen teams will battle for Lord Stanley's Cup starting on April 8.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2VJyewm
via IFTTT

Islanders' Johnny Boychuk takes skate to face, evaluated after game

The New York defenseman immediately left the ice after being clipped in the face.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2PJUp1k
via IFTTT

Are Canadiens making the right choice by keeping Claude Julien?

Julien will be back as coach for Montreal next year despite yet another disappointing season.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2TCGCee
via IFTTT

NHL free agency 2020: State of UFA market following trade deadline

The trade deadline shook up the free agent market especially among impending unrestricted free agents.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2x94C15
via IFTTT

Hart Trophy 2020: Oilers' Leon Draisaitl has forced himself into conversation

Edmonton's Draisaitl has flown mostly under the radar this season, but he's now squarely in the heart of the Hart Trophy discussion.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/3cs89rj
via IFTTT

College football 2020: Answering 20 questions about Heisman contenders, breakout players and more

Who are the best players in college football for 2020? We answer 20 questions and make a way-too-early Heisman Trophy pick.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2uPIat7

Leon Draisaitl's insane season continues with four-goal game against Nashville

The Edmonton Oilers forward has been unstoppable all season.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2IboLpu
via IFTTT

Can Canucks stop dangerous skid before it's too late?

Vancouver has hit a rough patch entering the crucial final stretch of the season.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2PBxFAP
via IFTTT

LSU coach Ed Orgeron once showed up at a recruit's house at 4 in the morning, and it worked

The Tigers' fiery leader demonstrated early in his tenure how far he would go to recruit the best talent to Baton Rouge.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2uLaBZ2

Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau dedicates game-winning goal to late grandfather

The Calgary star found out Saturday that his grandfather had passed away.

from Sporting News RSS https://ift.tt/2Thf1AB
via IFTTT