Tag: Professional athletes
Acquitted Hockey Canada Players Cleared to Return in December – ESPN
Five ex-Hockey Canada players cleared of sexual assault charges in July are set to be suspended at the start of the 2025-26 NHL season. However, they will be allowed to return to play on...
Bob Goodenow, Former NHL Players’ Association Head, Passes Away at 72
Former NHL Players' Association executive Bob Goodenow, who led the union through three labor disruptions and helped bring the NHL to the Olympics, has passed away at the age of 72. The union announced...
Kaprizov Shows Love for Minnesota Despite Contract Uncertainty
Kirill Kaprizov is back in action for the Minnesota Wild during the first day of training camp. With a refreshed body and mind, he showed up at the rink with his signature boyish smile....
Future of NHL Players Acquitted of Sexual Assault – Latest Updates
The future of five members of Canada's 2018 world junior team who were acquitted of sexual assault charges is a hot topic as NHL training camps kick off. Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube,...
Duclair and Roy Apologize for Controversial Comments – ESPN
Patrick Roy and Anthony Duclair had a little heart-to-heart this past summer after some drama went down at the end of last season. Roy, who used to be a big shot goalie and is...
Alex Ovechkin to Return for 21st NHL Season
Alex Ovechkin is planning to come back for another season with the Washington Capitals, his 21st in the NHL, after setting a new career goal-scoring record earlier this year, surpassing Wayne Gretzky. The 40-year-old...
Alex Ovechkin Scores 879th Goal, 16 Away from Record
Alex Ovechkin, the legendary Washington Capitals forward, made headlines once again, scoring his 879th career goal in a thrilling matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. This monumental achievement places Ovechkin just 16 goals away from...
Nolan Foote signs one-year contract with Devils – ESPN
The New Jersey Devils have officially brought back forward Nolan Foote for the upcoming season, signing him to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract details reveal that Foote will earn $825,000 at the NHL...
Eric Staal Signs 1-Day Deal with Hurricanes and Retires from NHL
Eric Staal, a former NHL all-star, has officially retired after an impressive 18 seasons in the league. The Carolina Hurricanes made the announcement that Staal had signed a one-day contract to retire as a...
Top 100 Professional Athletes Since 2000: ESPN’s Rankings
The greatest athlete of the 21st century? That's easy. It has to be Tom Brady, the quarterback of the greatest dynasty America's favorite sport has ever seen, a seven-time Super Bowl champ and five-time...
