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Jonathan Marchessault's postseason a reminder of Florida Panthers' 'Computer Boys' era

The Dale Tallon era of Panthers management not only put some cornerstones in place for the Panthers, but for the Golden Knights as well.

Hurricanes name Tim Gleason assistant coach, announce other hockey operations hires

Hurricanes promote Tim Gleason to coaching staff

Canucks pick Belarusian winger Danila Klimovich at NHL Draft

Toronto Maple Leafs need more from core

What makes a modern defenseman, and what's next?

Ty Smith remembers his dad's sales pitch like it was yesterday. It was 2007 or 2008 and his minor hockey team was short on defensemen in the middle of a tournament. None of Smith's teammates were eager to drop back and help out, so, as the coach's son, he became the default choice. "It's fine, don't worry - you can still go end to end," Smith recalls his father telling him during a largely one-way conversation. Smith, all of 7 years old, was soon blown away. In that first game of spot duty, he learned playing defenseman provided a quarterback's perspective. "I loved it," the New Jersey Devils rookie told theScore in a recent interview. "I loved seeing the ice from back there, so from then on I was a defenseman."

The Canucks Skate: A holding pattern

The Skate: A holding pattern More news and notes on the Vancouver Canucks after the 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Author of the article: Patrick Johnston Publishing date: Feb 12, 2021  •  February 12, 2021  •  10 minute read  •  VANCOUVER, BC - February 11, 2021 - Vancouver Canucks Jay Beagle and Calgary Flames Matthew Tkachuk mix it up during NHL action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, February 11, 2021. Photo by Arlen Redekop / Vancouver Sun / The Province News (PNG) (story by reporter) [PNG Merlin Archive] Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG Article content Jacob Markström has stopped 90 of the 93 shots the Canucks have fired his way in the first three games of the season between the Calgary Flames and his old club.

Canada dominates Finland, will play Czech Republic in quarter-finals

Canada put on an impressive performance on New Year's Eve, dominating Finland to win Group A and set up a quarter-final matchup against the Czech Republic.