In what may be a sign that Marian Hossa is ready to play again, the Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL. Motte hadn’t been playing much prior to today’s demotion.
Category: NHL Central Division
Columbus Blue Jackets fan ‘Dancing Kevin’ loses 160 pounds
The Columbus Blue Jackets fan known as the obese “Dancing Kevin” who displays his painted belly at hockey games has lost more than 160 pounds. Kevin Schroeder tells The Columbus Dispatch he weighed more than 370 pounds a year ago, had distanced himself from his friends, and considered letting “nature take its course.”
Winter Classic brought a buzz to St. Louis, says Hall of Famer Hull
Former St. Louis Blues’ Brett Hull warms up during the winter classic alumni outdoor hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Busch Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in St. Louis. Former St. Louis Blues’ Brett Hull skates the puck into his offensive zone as former Chicago Blackhawks’ Adam Burish follows behind during the winter classic alumni outdoor hockey game at Busch Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in St. Louis.
Auston Matthews rescues Leafs with hat trick after blown 4-1 lead in Centennial Classic
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Preds D Subban to miss 2-3 more weeks
Nashville Predators’ P.K. Subban carries the puck past Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers during first period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Blue Jackets win 14th straight, on to historic game vs. Wild
Columbus Blue Jackets’ Brandon Saad scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Michael Hutchinson as Dustin Byfuglien and Mathieu Perreault defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky makes a save against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Jonathan Toews a source of inspiration for Team Canada’s Tyson Jost
It was just a quick phone call a long time ago, but it meant a whole lot to Team Canada forward Tyson Jost. Though he doesn’t remember when it happened, Jost got a chance to speak to his hockey hero, Jonathan Toews.
Christmas Q&A: What has been the NHL’s biggest surprise?
Brough: This is an easy answer for me, because I thought the Columbus Blue Jackets would be terrible again. Oh, sure, I knew they had a talented, young defense, and I knew Sergei Bobrovsky had the potential to play like an elite netminder.
Christmas Q&A: What has been the NHL’s biggest surprise?
Brough: This is an easy answer for me, because I thought the Columbus Blue Jackets would be terrible again. Oh, sure, I knew they had a talented, young defense, and I knew Sergei Bobrovsky had the potential to play like an elite netminder.
NHL Capsules
Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Friday night for their 12th straight win. Columbus improved to 23-5-4, the best start in franchise history.
St. Louis Blues put forward Paul Stastny on injured reserved
Stastny has seven goals and 10 assists in 34 games this season, his third with his hometown team and 11th in the NHL overall. The Blues recalled forward Wade Megan from the Chicago Wolves ahead of Thursday night’s game in Tampa Bay. Megan has 13 goals and 11 assists in 28 AHL games this season.
Jackets’ run at 9, Tortorella wins 500th
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in overtime of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia. /Copyright 2016 The Associated Press.
St. Louis Blues Morning Links: Blues Blackened By Hawks
Good morning Blues fans. A rare thing happened, coincidentally with something not so rare.