The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played one season of professional hockey in North America, which included three games for the Los Angeles Kings during the 1982-83 season. He even scored in … Read more
Shane Lachance celebrates a goal during the 2025 Beanpot (photo: Matt Woolverton). The NHL’s New Jersey Devils have announced the team has signed Boston University sophomore forward Shane Lachance to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2025-26 season. Lachance will sign an AHL contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and report to … Read more
Ryan Greene donned the ‘C’ in 2024-25 for BU (photo: Mike Last). The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Boston University forward Ryan Greene on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. Greene recorded 38 points (13 goals, 25 assists) in 40 games during his … Read more
Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has officially rewritten the history books, becoming the NHL’s all-time goals leader. Ovechkin scored the 895th goal of his career on Sunday against the New York Islanders, surpassing Wayne Gretzky during the second period on the power play. Ovechkin fittingly scored from inside the faceoff circle, where he’s torched opposing … Read more
Dalton Bancroft played a key role up front over three seasons for Cornell (photo: Adam Sheehan/Cornell Athletics). Cornell junior forward Dalton Bancroft has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Boston Bruins. Bancroft will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the remainder of the season on an amateur tryout contract. Ending the 2024-25 … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was named the NHL’s Second Star for March. Tavares finished ahead of St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and behind Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel. Jack Eichel, John Tavares and Jordan Binnington have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of March presented by GEICO.#NHLStats: https://t.co/VIARokLrCk … Read more
The NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, and Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 9. Hagel led the NHL with four goals and eight points, all at even strength, in four contests to lift … Read more
Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid are making waves with their new McDonald’s commercial, which pits the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain against the Edmonton Oilers’ superstar in a skills competition for the ages. In the new advertisement titled The Showdown, McDavid and Matthews square off in a shooting competition, with the loser having to watch the … Read more
As the ice sets for another thrilling NHL season, the buzz isn’t just about the games but also about the staggering contracts brewing on the horizon. With the league’s salary cap on an upward trajectory, some of the game’s brightest stars are poised to ink life-changing deals. Here’s a look at who might be signing … Read more