Defenseman Anton Babchuk was a KHL All-Star last season, returning to the Hurricanes and NHL as a free agent this year. The biggest difference in the two leagues, the Kiev native said, comes not so much in the overall talent level but more in the style of play. KHL hockey is more uptempo and free-flowing,
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Kovalchuk, Stamkos among players to watch
There are certain NHL players who will command fans’ attention no matter where or when they are playing: Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby, Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur, to name a few. There are also unknowns coming into each season who create a buzz and have everyone eager to see how well they acclimate
Samuelsson, Raymond lift Canucks over Sharks 3-1
Watch Samuelsson’s Goal Here VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mikael Samuelsson and Mason Raymond scored in the first 11 minutes for the Vancouver Canucks in a 3-1 preseason win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. Jeff Tambellini made it 3-0 less than eight minutes into the second period, and rookie Cory Schneider finished with
Kovalchuk goal gives Devils 3-2 win over Flyers
NEWARK, N.J. — Ilya Kovalchuk gave the New Jersey Devils 100 million reasons to smile on Tuesday night when he helped rally the home team to a 3-2 preseason victory against the Philadelphia Flyers at Prudential Center. Kovalchuk, who inked a 15-year, $100 million dollar contract with the Devils in the off-season, connected off a
Kovy ready to meet increased expectations
Despite a tumultuous and controversial summer, Ilya Kovalchuk cannot be dissuaded from having vision of silver — namely a Stanley Cup — dancing in his head now that he is a New Jersey Devil for the next 15 years. “The expectation is different, that’s for sure,” Kovalchuk said upon joining the Devils last season. “I
Talented Zherdev remains man of mystery for Flyers
BEHIND A TINTED visor, Nikolai Zherdev’s eyes are hidden like a poker player at the final table of a big tournament. Through 2 weeks in Philadelphia, Zherdev remains every bit of the enigma he was when he skated back to Russia in 2009 after an arbitration dispute with the New York Rangers. His shaded visor
NHL Player Agent Jay Grossman Joins The 6th Sens Crew On Episode 27
Joining the 6th Sens crew on this week’s episode is Jay Grossman, President of PuckAgency and representative of both Ilya Kovalchuk and Anton Volchenkov. Click Here To Listen To Podcast
Pekka Rinne Opens Preseason in Mid-Season Form
The first thing that came to mind tonight was the stellar play of Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne. With mostly rookies and younger players in front of him, Rinne looked like he was in mid-season form against most of Carolina’s core. He made two great saves where he had to move from post-to-post, one on Drayson
Kovalchuk welcomes challenge of being Devils’ $100 million villain
Ilya Kovalchuk has always been something of a target for the Rangers, notably Sean Avery. But will the Devils winger’s 15-year, $100 million contract and repercussions with the league now make him more of a target in road arenas for boo birds and fans holding signs? The Devils visit Madison Square Garden Thursday night for
Sergei Shirokov Impressive In Preseason Opener
The Canucks needed it. With only a handful of veterans, including Rick Rypien who left after five shifts because of a rib injury, Vancouver seemed disorientated in front of Schneider. The Canucks were out-shot 18-12 in the first two and the one goal that beat Schneider featured Niklas Hagman circling around Evan Oberg and Stefan