The Vancouver Canucks have announced some news during the Four Nations Faceoff break. News came down Tuesday afternoon that Drew O’Connor signed a two-year extension with the club. This deal has an average cap hit of $2.5 million and runs until the end of the 2026-27 season. Drew O’Connor 2x$2.5M extension in Vancouver — Elliotte Friedman (Bot) (@notfriedgehnic.bsky.social) … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Sign New Acquisition to Extension
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United States May Get Help From Teammate’s Brother
The United States will be without defenceman Charlie McAvoy for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. The team may have reinforcements in the form of Quinn Hughes, the brother of USA forward Jack Hughes. Hughes Could Join USA Team Sources: USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy is week-to-week for #NHLBruins after procedure to clean out infection on Tuesday. Plus details … [Read more...] about United States May Get Help From Teammate’s Brother
Jordan Binnington is the Answer to Team Canada’s Goalie Question
On Thursday, the United States and Canada will meet to determine the champion of the 4 Nations Face-Off. Each team’s lineup will look different. The United States will be without defenceman Charlie McAvoy, who will miss the game due to an upper-body injury. Defenceman Cale Makar missed two games due to illness, but Canada’s coach, Jon Cooper, expects him to play on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Jordan Binnington is the Answer to Team Canada’s Goalie Question
Team Canada and the Legacy of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid
It is still ultimately to be determined by the championship game against Team USA on Thursday. However, this tournament marks a turning point and it begs the big question. Is this tournament, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, the true passing of the torch in Canadian hockey greatness? If Canada can somehow triumph over the hometown Americans, backed by goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, … [Read more...] about Team Canada and the Legacy of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid
Islanders starting to get some injured players back on ice
The 4 Nations break proved fruitful for an Islanders squad that was as banged-up as it gets going into the layoff. … [Read more...] about Islanders starting to get some injured players back on ice