NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×NHL Developments
Brady Tkachuk espn.com expressed frustration over a White House AI video that edited his comments to seem anti-Canadian. John Tavares espn.com continues advocating for mental health through his foundation, contributing to the Maple Leafs' mental health initiatives. NHL trade tier rankings espn.com show teams aggressively pursuing playoff rosters ahead of the postseason.
Roster Shifts
Joel Quenneville espn.com joined Scotty Bowman as the second coach to reach 1,000 NHL wins. The Vegas Golden Knights espn.com are missing five players from their Olympic roster, including Mark Stone and Mitch Marner. Jack Hughes espn.com was honored by the Devils before resuming NHL play.
Injuries & Absences
Jon Cooper espn.com of the Lightning is sidelined for two games due to his father's death, while Robert Thomas espn.com of the Blues took a personal leave. Sidney Crosby espn.com of the Penguins was placed on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four weeks.
Olympic Impact
The USA's gold medal win espn.com over Canada drew 26 million viewers, per