Taylor Hall can empathize with Connor Bedard’s sophomore slump. The Chicago Blackhawks forward remembers his own like it was yesterday. “My second year, I had three goals after 17 games,” Hall told the Tribune on Monday, comparing his scoring lag in 2011-12 with the Edmonton Oilers to Bedard’s three goals in this season’s first 21 games. It’s probably cemented in Hall’s memory … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall has been a mentor for slumping Connor Bedard — and now they’re finally Chicago Blackhawks linemates
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Penguins acquire forward Philip Tomasino from Nashville in exchange for a 2027 draft pick
The move gives the struggling Penguins another young player to work with as the franchise tries to emerge from its roughest start in two decades. … [Read more...] about Penguins acquire forward Philip Tomasino from Nashville in exchange for a 2027 draft pick
St. Louis Blues fire Drew Bannister and hire Jim Montgomery as coach
Drew Bannister is out as coach of the St. Louis Blues after less than a full calendar year on the job. Jim Montgomery is back behind the bench of an NHL team five days after he was fired by the Boston Bruins. … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues fire Drew Bannister and hire Jim Montgomery as coach
Canadiens’ Patrik Laine skates with teammates for the first time since his injury
Patrik Laine skated alone before joining the team for the first few drills at practice. He wore a noncontact jersey and left the ice after about 15 minutes. … [Read more...] about Canadiens’ Patrik Laine skates with teammates for the first time since his injury
Michkov scores in overtime, Flyers rally to beat Blackhawks 3-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matvei Michkov scored a power-play goal in overtime as the Flyers overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday. Michkov scored on a set play, taking a pass from Travis Konecny on the back door and slamming it home at 1:06 of overtime. Trailing 2-0 in the third period, Sean Couturier and Noah Cates … [Read more...] about Michkov scores in overtime, Flyers rally to beat Blackhawks 3-2