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Deputy Commissioner Daly ‘cautiously optimistic’ player participation in Milano Cortina will happen as planned
If the ice isn’t safe, the NHL will take its puck and go home. That was the message NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly told reporters in Colorado on Monday amid news of ongoing issues with the Olympic ice hockey rink being constructed in Milan, Italy for the Winter Games in two months.
Oilers land new goalie, Vegas shields Carter Hart, and fresh ideas emerge to elevate the NHL. Plus, wild wins, bizarre fails and a freezing cold punishment for all.
Today, NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen and columnist Nicholas J. Cotsonika present their all-time roster for Team USA:
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported Friday that the news around Ekman-Larsson’s lower-body injury “appears to be better than expected”, also adding that the 34-year-old blueliner could test out the injury and potentially be back in the lineup against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.
A frightening scene unfolded during the Carolina Hurricanes vs. San Jose Sharks NHL match today when Jackson Blake was struck in the face by Macklin Celebrini’s skate during a second-period scoring play.