The beginning of the NHL season is reason enough to throw a party. And a party would be the best way to describe what will be happening Wednesday in downtown…Read more
VICTORIA - Jack Walker had a goal and two assists and Coleman Vollrath made 25 saves as the Victoria Royals downed the Portland Winterhawks 6-2 in Western Hockey League action…Read more
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh has been named the 27th captain in franchise history, the team announced Monday. McDonagh, 25, becomes the fourth-youngest captain in Rangers history, and the…Read more
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Raphael Diaz to a one-year contract on Monday. Diaz has six goals and 39 assists along with 52 penalty minutes through 145 games…Read more
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Raphael Diaz to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday. Diaz had been with the Flames on a tryout basis. He played 63 games last…Read more
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings have assigned centre Kevin Porter to Grand Rapids of the AHL. The 28-year-old Porter — a Detroit native — has 29 goals and 26…Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. - Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner has been diagnosed with a concussion. General manager Ron Francis disclosed the diagnosis Monday and said doctors will continue to monitor Skinner…Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned forward Kerby Rychel and defenceman Frederic St. Denis to their American Hockey League affiliate in Springfield, Massachusetts, and have placed forward…Read more
WASHINGTON - Carolina forward Jeff Skinner has been diagnosed with a concussion after he was hit in the head in Sunday's pre-season game between the Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals.…Read more
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner was diagnosed with a concussion Monday, one day after taking a hit from Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen in Carolina's 5-2 loss at Verizon Center.…Read more