The "Legion of Doom" is taking the ice together once again.
Newly-elected Hockey Hall of Famer Eric Lindros has announced that his former Philadelphia Flyers linemates John LeClair and Mikael Renberg will be playing alongside him at the NHL Legends Classic in Toronto on Nov. 13.
The game takes place a day before the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and will see Lindros and other NHL legends take on Hall of Fame defenseman Börje Salming and his team of Toronto Maple Leafs alumni.
The "Legion of Doom" is taking the ice together once again.
Newly-elected Hockey Hall of Famer Eric Lindros has announced that his former Philadelphia Flyers linemates John LeClair and Mikael Renberg will be playing alongside him at the NHL Legends Classic in Toronto on Nov. 13.
The game takes place a day before the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and will see Lindros and other NHL legends take on Hall of Fame defenseman Börje Salming and his team of Toronto Maple Leafs alumni.
The Las Vegas NHL franchise officially named Kelly McCrimmon assistant general manager Tuesday, confirming weekend reports.
Team owner Bill Foley announced the signing in a release, calling the move the latest step in building a successful franchise.
"Bringing Kelly on board is another positive step as we build our hockey organization," said Foley. "I remain very excited about our franchise and in the progress we are making to build a winning team."
McCrimmon served as GM and head coach of the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings and most recently led the club to a WHL championship and a Memorial Cup berth.
"Kelly is an outstanding hockey man and we are delighted to have him join us," GM George McPhee said. "His extensive experience and consistently high level of performance in the game will help us build a strong and successful organization and team. His hockey acumen, character, and work ethic are perfect for us."
McCrimmon was named the CHL Executive of the Year in 1995 and Executive of the Year of the WHL in 1995, 2010, and 2015.
"Being part of the foundation of this new franchise is an incredible opportunity, and I am honored to have been selected as the assistant general manager to help build it into a successful team," said McCrimmon. "I look forward to working with George and Bill as we create a winning NHL franchise."
The Las Vegas franchise will join the NHL for the start of the 2017-18 season.
The design pays homage to next year's 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation, with a patch on the shoulder, as well as the country's past hockey achievements.
The jerseys will see their first action at the upcoming World Junior Summer Showcase this week as Canada - likely featuring Stephens, Konecny, and Barzal - takes on Finland, Sweden, and the United States in a development tournament ahead of the World Junior Hockey Championships in December.
So says the center whose last year of his contract was bought out by the Coyotes on Monday, after hearing straight from management the decision was made to further jump start a youth movement in the desert.
"I talked to (management) and this is a business decision. It has no connection with my performance on the ice. They want to make room for youth and provide more flexibility. It's part of the game," he told RDS on Tuesday.
The Coyotes do have promising young centers in the pipeline set to make the jump to the NHL, but Vermette was still surprised that he was bought out with a year left on his deal.
Vermette added his agent is already fielding calls from interested teams, and that he'll take time to digest his situation before making a decision on where to play in 2016-17.
The 34-year-old recorded 17 goals and 21 assists in 76 games for the Coyotes this past season.
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Evander Kane is facing legal trouble on a number of fronts.
A day after the Buffalo Sabres winger pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a June incident at a local bar, his lawyers confirmed a civil suit has been filed against him by a woman who alleges he assaulted her back in December.
(The alleged victim's) suit, dated July 1, claims that Kane met her in a downtown Buffalo bar on Dec. 26 and on Dec. 27 invited her to his hotel room at the Buffalo Marriott HarborCenter. In her suit, the Cheektowaga woman claims Kane assaulted her and caused physical injuries that forced her to undergo surgery. She alleged he caused her serious emotional distress.
(The alleged victim) suffered 'bodily injury including lacerations, extensive bleeding requiring multiple surgeries and blood transfusions, and serious emotional trauma,' according to her affidavit filed in State Supreme Court.
Kane's lawyer, Paul Cambria, is preparing a counter-suit.
A formal accusation was never filed against Kane at the time of the incident, but a police investigation was started when the woman sought medical treatment.
The veteran forward has started skating and training with the Czech Extraliga club Kometa Brno with the hope of coming back to play in the NHL next season, agent Allan Walsh tweeted Tuesday.
The 35-year-old appeared in two games for the St. Louis Blues after signing a one-year deal in November, but left the team shortly thereafter to attend to a personal matter.
Havlat did score once in those two games, adding to his total of 242 goals in 790 career appearances.
At this point, Havlat would likely attend training camp on a professional tryout offer.
In an article entitled "We Need to Talk About Concussions, Right Now", Landeskog details a concussion suffered back in 2013 and how he felt pressure to make a swift return to the ice after having been named the youngest captain in NHL history the previous offseason.
He writes to hockey players at every level to be honest about symptoms related to head injuries, and also to teammates who need to look out for potentially injured peers.
That, he says, is a mark of true leadership.
One thing I’ve learned about leadership is that it’s not always about being a rah-rah guy, or giving a great speech. Sometimes it’s just about looking out for your teammates and understanding what they’re going through. That includes the injuries that you can’t see - that don’t bleed all over your jersey like my broken nose did.
Unlike broken bones, concussions are invisible, and that means that everyone in the hockey community needs to unite and redefine what we mean by toughness and warrior mentality. If we continue to keep quiet, it’s sending the message that taking time to recover is not right, or that it’s a sign of weakness. We have to stand up and speak up.
"Take as much time as you need to recover," Landeskog adds.
It's an important message, coming amid a concussion lawsuit filed by former players wherein commissioner Gary Bettman may be called upon to testify about his stance the long-term effects of head injuries.
Every day this week, theScore's hockey editors are evaluating NHL teams on a different level of management. This time, we're focusing on head coaches, ranking them based on success of their system, degree to which the players have bought in, and the level of trust from their executive superiors.
After firing Todd Richards due to a winless start to last season, Columbus' decision to hire John Tortorella surprised many. His notoriously brash coaching style has yet to click for a roster in need of development.
Much of the promise in Columbus has quickly faded and he'll need to lead a bounce-back season to get it back.
29. Calgary Flames
Clearly the Flames trust Glen Gulutzan, hiring him over more experienced candidates, but it's tough to evaluate a guy brand new on the job. With Calgary addressing their goaltending situation, Gulutzan can quickly make a name for himself leading an immensely talented core in Calgary.
28. Ottawa Senators
Another new face in a new place, but Guy Boucher has had success at the NHL level before, amassing a 195-97-78 record. He's a part of a brand new brass in Ottawa, joining newly minted general manager Pierre Dorion. Tightening up the Senators' defense would be a good start for Boucher.
27. Vancouver Canucks
Unfortunately, the Canucks' upper management has given Willie Desjardins little to work with during a tricky transitional phase for the franchise.
Desjardins is a strong players-first coach and he's trusted, but it comes down to wins and losses, and Vancouver's experienced much more of the latter lately.
26. Colorado Avalanche
Patrick Roy hasn't led the Avalanche to the playoffs since earning the Jack Adams Award in his first year behind Colorado's bench. The talent is there, but more emphasis on defensive play is integral for Colorado's growth in the mighty Central Division.
Good news is, his players seem to trust him, and his boss - Joe Sakic - is a longtime friend.
25. Anaheim Ducks
Randy Carlyle's tenure in Toronto was a roller coaster, but it's crystal clear Ducks general manager Bob Murray believes in him, bringing him back to where he won the Stanley Cup in 2007.
It's on Carlyle to erase another playoff disappointment for Anaheim, and he'll need to earn his way back to the upper echelon of NHL coaches after turmoil with the Maple Leafs.
24.Montreal Canadiens
Michel Therrien is a strong strategist, but his failure to adjust to given circumstances led to the demise of the Canadiens last season. Carey Price's injury didn't help either, but his misuse of Alex Galchenyuk and others has led to lots of scrutiny in Montreal.
Habs GM Marc Bergevin has Therrien's back, but if Montreal is outside the playoff cutline early on next season, the writing could be on the wall.
23. New Jersey Devils
The Devils were a fringe team in John Hynes' first year behind New Jersey's bench, and adding a dynamic scorer in Taylor Hall to a strong team structure should help progress the Devils ascent into contention.
22. Detroit Red Wings
Jeff Blashill has one year under his belt, and with big shoes to fill, he managed to continue the Red Wings' illustrious postseason streak. For a team with as many questions as Detroit, it will take some top-level coaching from Blashill to reach the playoffs for the 26th consecutive year.
21. Carolina Hurricanes
Another first-year coach who made a good impression. General manager Ron Francis is building a strong foundation in Carolina and Bill Peters' firm structure surely helps the on-ice results. He also coached Canada to gold at the World Championships in May.
20. Winnipeg Jets
After a step backwards in 2015-16, Paul Maurice's seat on the Jets bench is a little bit hotter entering next season, but Winnipeg management will give him time to recover. The 49-year-old took the Jets to the playoffs upon his arrival in 2014, and given the talent in Winnipeg's system, Maurice should be able to lead a turnaround.
19. Buffalo Sabres
Dan Bylsma's first year in Buffalo saw improvement from the team, but it will take some more time for the Sabres to blossom into contenders, and it seems like he's the right man for the job.
18. Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers' management is finally making the right moves after years of futility, and Dave Hakstol's influence has shown, leading Philadelphia to the playoffs in his first year as a pro.
17. New York Islanders
Three playoff appearances in four years has given Jack Capuano stability in New York, but finding a way to emerge into bona fide Cup contenders is the next step for him and the Islanders.
16. Boston Bruins
Missing the playoffs the past two years has undoubtedly put Claude Julien's worth under the microscope, but his resume has given him the benefit of the doubt. He's brought the Bruins to two Cup finals, winning one, but all that matters in Boston is the present, and Julien could be in trouble if defensive struggles continue to hamper the Bruins.
15. Edmonton Oilers
Let's try this again.
After his first season with the Oilers crashed as hard as Connor McDavid did when he broke his collarbone, Todd McLellan was left frustrated with his initial campaign in Edmonton. With Hall gone, and Milan Lucic in his place, the Oilers have a new feel, and perhaps McLellan's past resume can now translate into some long-awaited success in Oil Country.
14. Arizona Coyotes
Dave Tippett has a knack for getting the most out of his players, and Arizona is seemingly on the right track throughout the entire organization. He owns a career coaching record of 523-371-28-110, and his experience should bode well in guiding Arizona's supremely promising prospect pool.
13. New York Rangers
Alain Vigneault owns a strong record with the Rangers (144-80-22) but the team could still fall victim to a series of questionable decisions in New York's front office. He's brought the Blueshirts on two deep playoff runs in the past three seasons, but salary cap issues and poor trades hang like a dark cloud over the Rangers' future.
12. Florida Panthers
Gerard Gallant has done a tremendous job during Florida's rebuild, and last season's Atlantic Division title is a primer of what's to come for the Panthers.
11. San Jose Sharks
Peter DeBoer led the Sharks to the Cup final in his first year, helping erase the haunting memories of organizational turmoil after a historic playoff collapse two seasons prior.
With nearly the exact same roster in place, San Jose should be expected to make another push to the top.
10. Pittsburgh Penguins
What can you say about the man? Hiring Mike Sullivan sparked the Penguins' return to dominance, as Pittsburgh completed a whirlwind season at the pinnacle. Let's see if he can carry the momentum into an 82-game campaign.
9. St. Louis Blues
Ken Hitchcock and the Blues finally exorcised their playoff demons, advancing to the Western Conference Final. The 64-year-old sits third all-time in wins and owns one Stanley Cup. His final kick at the can should be intriguing with Mike Yeo in his shadow.
8. Minnesota Wild
Bruce Boudreau was the scapegoat for Anaheim's latest playoff failure, but the fact is, he wins everywhere he goes. Over 681 games with the Washington Capitals and Ducks, he's accumulated a record of 409-192-80, which should help spark a Wild team that's been stuck in the middle tier for years.
7. Nashville Predators
A seasoned veteran behind the bench, Peter Laviolette's teams are always tough on opponents. He's brought the Predators to the playoffs in both his seasons in Nashville, and with the addition of P.K. Subban, the makings of a serious cup contender are brewing in Music City.
6. Dallas Stars
With 12 more wins, Lindy Ruff will move to fifth on the all-time list, and coming off a Central Division title, the Stars have budded into serious threats in the West under the 18-year veteran.
Ruff's squad owns the most lethal offense in the league, but finding a way to extrapolate the best performances possible from a youthful blueline will determine the Stars' fate.
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
Mike Babcock's team finished dead last, but his impact on the Maple Leafs' system was immediate. His resume to this point will likely send him to the Hall of Fame, but grooming Auston Matthews and Co. into NHLers is the task at hand.
4. Los Angeles Kings
Darryl Sutter is a man of few words, but two Stanley Cups since 2012 do much of the talking. Along with GM Dean Lombardi, Sutter's built a longstanding contender in Southern California.
3. Tampa Bay Lightning
Through everything Tampa Bay has endured, Jon Cooper has stayed the course on two consecutive lengthy playoff runs. While Steve Yzerman might hold the keys, Cooper does a fine job riding as passenger while running the bench.
2. Washington Capitals
The Capitals have transitioned from a one-dimensional threat to an Eastern Conference powerhouse, much thanks to the system implemented by Barry Trotz. Washington puts forth an incredibly deep lineup each night, and the priorities put in place by the reigning Jack Adams winner have paid dividends from top to bottom.
1. Chicago Blackhawks
Ranking second all-time in wins and boasting three Stanley Cups in six seasons, Joel Quenneville runs away with the No. 1 spot. Chicago - though annually pillaged by salary cap restrictions - has built a dynasty and Coach Q is just as much apart of the Blackhawks' winning identity as the multitude of All-Stars at his disposal.
