NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Player News & Honors
Brady Tkachuk espn.com expressed his displeasure with an AI-doctored video released by the White House that appeared to show him disparaging Canadians. Meanwhile, Jack Hughes espn.com was honored by the Devils as NHL play resumed after the Olympic break. Connor Hellebuyck espn.com will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump for his role in the U.S. Olympic gold medal victory.
Coaching Updates
Joel Quenneville espn.com became only the second NHL coach to reach 1,000 wins when his Ducks rallied to beat the Oilers. Jon Cooper espn.com will miss two games after the death of his father, Robert.
Injury & Roster Updates
Sidney Crosby espn.com will miss at least four weeks after being placed on injured reserve. Robert Thomas espn.com has taken a temporary leave of absence for personal matters while the Vegas Golden Knights espn.com return without five players from their Olympic final appearance.
Olympic Aftermath & Trade Market
The United States' Olympic hockey gold medal win drew 26 million viewers espn.com on NBC and Peacock. With the playoff races heating up, many teams are seeking trades espn.com to bolster their rosters for a deep run this spring.