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Corey Perry apologizes after his ouster from Blackhawks and refutes speculation: 'I have let you all down'
CHICAGO — A day after the Chicago Blackhawks formally cut ties with Corey Perry, the NHL veteran issued a statement Thursday apologizing to the team, fans and others, and acknowledged “I am embarrassed and I have let you all down.”
The former Hawks winger, who had been placed on unconditional waivers after an internal investigation found ...Read more
Red Wings allow two third-period goals in 3-2 loss against top-ranked Rangers
NEW YORK — One of the reasons Patrick Kane chose the Red Wings was the team's successful start.
Many people felt the Red Wings would be an improved team, a team capable of challenging the best NHL teams, but maybe not quite yet on a consistent basis.
The Wings are beginning to challenge the best, as they did Wednesday in a 3-2 loss to the ...Read more
John Niyo: Patrick Kane's arrival hopes to help Wings turn back the clock
Patrick Kane knows the way things used to be around here.
And now that he has signed up to be a part of it himself, Kane, whose free-agent signing with the Red Wings on Tuesday sent a jolt through the NHL, sounds eager to turn back the clock.
“I mean, they call it Hockeytown for a reason, right?” he said.
Well, they used to, at least. And...Read more
Former Wild coach Evason on his firing: 'You just know. You have a feeling.'
As deflated as Dean Evason looked and sounded Sunday afternoon in Detroit after the Wild lost a seventh straight game, he hadn't run out of ideas to try to snap the team out of its funk.
"We put a video together on the day off of playing fast and getting out of our zone," Evason said.
But before Evason could show that video to the Wild ahead ...Read more
Emotion of playing for Red Wings, feelings for organization led Patrick Kane to Detroit
NEW YORK — When Patrick Kane thought about where he wanted to resume his career, the idea of playing for the Red Wings kept coming into his head.
So when Kane finally decided to sign with the Wings Tuesday, he felt it was a perfect match.
"You keep going back in your mind about teams you want to join or play for, but throughout the whole ...Read more
Geoff Baker: The Kraken's biggest issue right now? Look no further than the net.
TORONTO — Exactly one year ago Wednesday, the Kraken participated in what was either one of the best or worst NHL games ever played.
They headed into Los Angeles and defeated the Kings by a 9-8 overtime score that had pond hockey enthusiasts everywhere dancing in their tuques. For the Kraken, who won for the sixth straight time on their way ...Read more
Blues fall to Wild after Minnesota makes coaching change
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild started a new era Tuesday at the expense of the Blues.
Wild general manager Bill Guerin fired coach Dean Evason after the team’s 5-10-4 start and installed John Hynes as his replacement.
The Wild responded by winning Hynes' debut 3-1 to snap their 0-5-2 winless streak.
Colton Parayko scored for the ...Read more
Flyers struggles continue following Tuesday night loss to Hurricanes
PHILADELPHIA — There’s a stats page on the NHL’s media site that lists comeback wins.
The Flyers aren’t on it.
Across their first 21 games, the Flyers were unable to mount a comeback when their opponent scored first (0-8-1). Things did not change on Tuesday night as the Orange and Black lost 4-1 to the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.
...Read more
Kraken open key road trip with loss to turmoil-plagued Blackhawks
CHICAGO — There was some fleeting solace for the Kraken here in knowing that as rough as their early season has gone at times it’s been nothing as miserable as their Tuesday night opponent has faced.
The Chicago Blackhawks, long a decorated “Original Six” franchise, have taken a hard fall on and off the ice in recent years and spent ...Read more
Panthers' game-winning shootout goal overturned in loss to Maple Leafs
The Florida Panthers thought they had just beaten the Toronto Maple Leafs in a shootout. Evan Rodrigues’ fifth-round shot got past Toronto’s Joseph Woll and most of the team was already on its way to the dressing room.
One problem: The goal didn’t count. The referees ultimately ruled Rodrigues double-tapped the puck, which isn’t allowed...Read more
Penguins' comeback bid all for naught, fall in overtime to Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Despite clawing back from a two-goal deficit, the Penguins’ early hole proved insurmountable.
The Penguins fell Tuesday night 3-2 in overtime to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, failing to capitalize on the many early scoring chances they generated. In the end, Filip Forsberg scored the game winner for ...Read more
Ted Kulfan: Red Wings' potential, and impressive start, likely motivators for Patrick Kane
DETROIT — So, why did Patrick Kane choose the Red Wings?
And why were the Red Wings interested in adding a 35-year-old future Hall of Famer who is coming off hip-resurfacing surgery?
And what does this move do for the Red Wings?
The Wings and Kane agreed Tuesday to a one-year, prorated contract worth $2.75 million. When Kane will be ready ...Read more
Paul Sullivan: Blackhawks management under the microscope again after waiving Corey Perry for alleged workplace misconduct
CHICAGO — Notorious NHL villain Corey Perry was described to Chicago Blackhawks fans in July as “probably a guy you hate to play against (but) love to have” on the team.
“That’s how we hope it’ll play out,” Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson added.
Long story short: It did not play out that way.
Davidson acknowledged as much ...Read more
An emotional Kyle Davidson addresses Blackhawks' decision to waive Corey Perry for 'unacceptable' conduct
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks waived veteran forward Corey Perry on Tuesday because of undisclosed misconduct, the team said.
“After an internal investigation, the Chicago Blackhawks have determined that Corey Perry has engaged in conduct that is unacceptable, and in violation of both the terms of his Standard Player’s Contract and the...Read more
Paul Sullivan: Blackhawks management under the microscope again after waiving Corey Perry for alleged workplace misconduct
CHICAGO — Notorious NHL villain Corey Perry was described to Chicago Blackhawks fans in July as “probably a guy you hate to play against (but) love to have” on the team.
“That’s how we hope it’ll play out,” Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson added.
Long story short: It did not play out that way.
Davidson acknowledged as much ...Read more
'We let him down:' Wild players react to firing of Dean Evason, hiring of John Hynes
Bill Guerin, the Wild's general manager and president of hockey operations, acquired Pat Maroon over the summer in large part because of 35-year-old forward's leadership and experience gained in his 13-year, seven-team NHL career.
So, when Guerin fired coach Dean Evason on Monday and replaced him with former New Jersey Devils and Nashville ...Read more
Jeff Gordon: Young players make strides as Blues try to construct long-range nucleus
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Blues remained on course during the season’s first quarter while operating on duel tracks.
Their primary track is to remain in the playoff chase, since they still employ several members of their Stanley Cup-winning team.
The secondary track Blues coach Craig Berube must navigate leads to the future, one built around ...Read more
Blackhawks waive Corey Perry after a team investigation finds 'unacceptable' conduct by the veteran forward
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks waived veteran forward Corey Perry on Tuesday because of undisclosed misconduct, the team said.
“After an internal investigation, the Chicago Blackhawks have determined that Corey Perry has engaged in conduct that is unacceptable, and in violation of both the terms of his Standard Player’s Contract and the...Read more
Reports: Red Wings reach deal with veteran forward Patrick Kane
DETROIT — The Red Wings reportedly have upped the ante on this season.
Buoyed by a strong start, and their position in the standings, the Wings on Tuesday signed forward Patrick Kane, according to multiple sources.
The Wings have yet to announce the signing. Kane is expected to sign a one-year, prorated contract worth $2.75 million with no ...Read more
Forward who just signed a contract with the Sharks assists on game-winning goal
SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl was injured and unavailable for Monday’s game with the Washington Capitals. That thrust Luke Kunin, usually used as winger, into a top-six centerman’s role.
Kunin made the most of the opportunity, scoring a go-ahead power-play goal with 7:12 left in the third period to help lift the Sharks to ...Read more
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