Orlov, Samsonov help Capitals hand Penguins fourth loss in row
Defenseman scores with 43 seconds left in OT, goalie makes 43 saves in relief
Coyotes end Avalanche home winning streak at 18
Galchenyuk scores first of season, deciding goal in shootout for Arizona
Marner scores four points, Maple Leafs top Devils for fifth win in row
Pushes goal streak to seven, Toronto sweeps home-and-home
Kreider has two goals, assist for Rangers in victory against Panthers
Shesterkin makes 34 saves to end Florida's four-game winning streak
O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal bill signed into law by President Biden
First Black player in NHL history will receive Congress' highest honor
Flames rally past Stars with three goals late in third
Kylington scores game-winner with 1:47 left; Hanley gets first regular-season goal in 100th NHL game for Dallas
Hedman, Lightning defeat Sharks in OT
Defenseman wins it at 2:45 for Tampa Bay; San Jose is 1-3-2 in past six
Flyers defeat Jets for second straight win after 13 losses in row
Van Riemsdyk breaks tie late in third, Hart makes 32 saves for Philadelphia
Pastrnak powers Bruins to win against Kraken
Forward scores twice on power play; Donskoi gets first goal with Seattle
Forsberg scores twice, Predators defeat Canucks
Saros makes 30 saves in 100th NHL win for Nashville
Howden scores in third straight game, Golden Knights defeat Sabres
Marchessault, Stone each has goal, assist in win; Tuch scores for Buffalo in return to Vegas
Sorokin makes 26 saves, Islanders defeat Senators
Barzal, Wahlstrom score for New York, which had lost two straight
Vanecek leaves game for Capitals in first period against Penguins
Goalie injured in collision with Kapanen, then allows goal to Malkin
Huberdeau leads 3 Stars of the Month for January
Panthers forward, Predators goalie Saros, Penguins wing Rust earn honors
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Ralph Backstrom, who won six Stanley Cup championships with the Montreal Canadiens during a 17-year NHL career, had a severe form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease that has been discovered in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repeated hits to the head.
Backstrom’s wife, Janet, confirmed his posthumous diagnosis. Backstrom died Feb. 7, 2021, at the age of 83 in his home in Windsor, Colo.
After donating his brain to researchers at Boston University, Backstrom’s family was contacted in October with exam results showing he had stage 3 CTE. (There are four stages.)
“Ralph would have been proud of this research to know that even after he died, he could be helping others by increasing our knowledge about CTE," Janet Backstrom said in an interview with TSN. "This is now part of Ralph's legacy."
A copy of Backstrom’s two-page neuropathology report documents that he also suffered from Lewy body disease. People with Lewy body often suffer from short-term memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s and can struggle to navigate complex tasks like grocery shopping.
Backstrom’s posthumous diagnosis of CTE is noteworthy because he was known as a scorer and playmaker, not as a particularly belligerent player. His career high for penalty minutes in a season was 51.
Researchers believe CTE not only comes from concussions that might be suffered during a fight on the ice, but also from the repeated blows to the head and jarring body checks that occur routinely during a game.
“This is significant because it draws attention to the fact that former players who were known as skill players are being diagnosed with CTE,” said Chris Nowinski, the co-founder and chief executive of the Concussion Legacy Foundation. “This goes beyond fighters and big hitters.”
CTE can only be diagnosed posthumously. The degenerative brain disease is linked to symptoms like personality changes, memory loss and impulsive outbursts.
Janet Backstrom said her family was unanimous in its support to donate Ralph’s brain to Boston University researchers.
“The news Ralph had CTE helps us understand why he was suffering the way he was with his memory function,” Janet said. “It was devastating on him."
Janet said she married Ralph in 1985. He was working at the time as a coach for The University of Denver.
"Ralph made me so happy, he made me laugh every day," Janet said. “He didn’t like to talk a lot about the hits that he took playing in the NHL. I remember him going to the doctor to have some sinus work done and the doctor asked him how many times he had his nose broken. Ralph answered, ‘Oh, maybe once.’ The doctor laughed and said, ‘No way. You’ve had your nose broken at least 16 times.’”
Backstrom, who won the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year in 1959, recorded five 20-goal seasons with the Canadiens and two more with the Los Angeles Kings.
He played in six NHL and four WHA All-Star Games, helped the Canadiens capture the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons on three different occasions, and played in a combined 1,336 career regular-season games in the NHL and World Hockey Association, collecting 378 goals and 514 assists.
Apart from his contribution to Montreal’s Stanley Cups, Backstrom’s impact on the Original Six franchise was felt long after Canadiens general manager Sam Pollock traded him to Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 1971.
Pollock had previously acquired the California Golden Seals’ first pick in the 1971 draft and the deal with L.A. was intended to ensure California finished last overall, so Montreal would have the right to pick first and choose one of Guy Lafleur or Marcel Dionne.
Pollock’s strategy worked. Backstrom scored 14 goals and added 13 assists in 33 games with the Kings, who went from last place to fifth in the NHL’s West Division, passing California in the process.
Montreal selected Lafleur, whose Hall of Fame career with the Canadiens included five Stanley Cups.
Of the 14 former NHL players whose brains have been studied by researchers, 13 have been found to have had CTE.
NHL players diagnosed with CTE include Stan Mikita, Steve Montador, Todd Ewen, and Bob Probert. Four-time First or Second Team All-Star Rick Martin, a non-enforcer who had five seasons of 40-plus goals with the Buffalo Sabres, also tested positive for CTE. One-time Toronto Maple Leaf Kurt Walker is the only former NHL player who tested negative.
Nowinski said BU researchers are currently studying the brains of several other former NHL players. An NHL spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.
Nowinski said there have been advances in the science around CTE in recent years and “if the science breaks right, hopefully we’re five years from being able to diagnose the disease in living people.”
Once that happens, researchers would be able to begin medical trials to learn whether certain drugs are effective at slowing or stopping the damage caused by CTE.
Nowinski said he’s observed a stark difference in the approach taken by the National Football League and NHL when it comes to the science of CTE.
“The NFL acknowledges that playing football causes CTE and the NHL does not acknowledge that playing hockey causes CTE even though it’s very clear that it does,” he said. “It’s an absurd denial. I wonder if the NHL’s refusal has slowed down the engagement of hockey players on this issue. That said, I’m having conversations with leaders in the hockey community, and I hope this is the year more hockey people will come to the table on this.”
Boston University is home to the largest brain bank in the U.S. devoted to researching CTE. The school’s CTE Center has now collected 1,250 donated brains and is receiving three to five new brain donations every week, Dr. Ann McKee, a neuropathologist and the CTE Center’s director, said in an interview.
For the past several years, BU researchers have requested families to donate the eyes and spinal columns as well as brains of their loved ones.
Spinal columns are being used to study a possible link between CTE and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, a degenerative nervous system disorder that causes the loss of muscle control.
While Dr. McKee said she had hoped that donated eyes might be used to help identify CTE in the living because the eyes are connected to the brain, she said that specific research is “slower going.”
Like Nowinski, Dr. McKee said she was disappointed that the NHL has not publicly acknowledged a link between playing hockey and long-term cognitive disorders.
“It’s avoidance that shows a lack of a humane response to former players, but it’s not unexpected,” Dr. McKee said. “The bottom line in sports is the most important thing for team owners. Acknowledging a link would open the league to more lawsuits and settlements with former players.”
The NHL in November of 2018 announced an $18.9 million (U.S.) settlement with 318 former players who joined a lawsuit accusing the league of downplaying the long-term dangers of repeated brain trauma.
Backstrom’s wife, Janet, confirmed his posthumous diagnosis. Backstrom died Feb. 7, 2021, at the age of 83 in his home in Windsor, Colo.
After donating his brain to researchers at Boston University, Backstrom’s family was contacted in October with exam results showing he had stage 3 CTE. (There are four stages.)
“Ralph would have been proud of this research to know that even after he died, he could be helping others by increasing our knowledge about CTE," Janet Backstrom said in an interview with TSN. "This is now part of Ralph's legacy."
A copy of Backstrom’s two-page neuropathology report documents that he also suffered from Lewy body disease. People with Lewy body often suffer from short-term memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s and can struggle to navigate complex tasks like grocery shopping.
Backstrom’s posthumous diagnosis of CTE is noteworthy because he was known as a scorer and playmaker, not as a particularly belligerent player. His career high for penalty minutes in a season was 51.
Researchers believe CTE not only comes from concussions that might be suffered during a fight on the ice, but also from the repeated blows to the head and jarring body checks that occur routinely during a game.
“This is significant because it draws attention to the fact that former players who were known as skill players are being diagnosed with CTE,” said Chris Nowinski, the co-founder and chief executive of the Concussion Legacy Foundation. “This goes beyond fighters and big hitters.”
CTE can only be diagnosed posthumously. The degenerative brain disease is linked to symptoms like personality changes, memory loss and impulsive outbursts.
Janet Backstrom said her family was unanimous in its support to donate Ralph’s brain to Boston University researchers.
“The news Ralph had CTE helps us understand why he was suffering the way he was with his memory function,” Janet said. “It was devastating on him."
Janet said she married Ralph in 1985. He was working at the time as a coach for The University of Denver.
"Ralph made me so happy, he made me laugh every day," Janet said. “He didn’t like to talk a lot about the hits that he took playing in the NHL. I remember him going to the doctor to have some sinus work done and the doctor asked him how many times he had his nose broken. Ralph answered, ‘Oh, maybe once.’ The doctor laughed and said, ‘No way. You’ve had your nose broken at least 16 times.’”
Backstrom, who won the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year in 1959, recorded five 20-goal seasons with the Canadiens and two more with the Los Angeles Kings.
He played in six NHL and four WHA All-Star Games, helped the Canadiens capture the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons on three different occasions, and played in a combined 1,336 career regular-season games in the NHL and World Hockey Association, collecting 378 goals and 514 assists.
Apart from his contribution to Montreal’s Stanley Cups, Backstrom’s impact on the Original Six franchise was felt long after Canadiens general manager Sam Pollock traded him to Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 1971.
Pollock had previously acquired the California Golden Seals’ first pick in the 1971 draft and the deal with L.A. was intended to ensure California finished last overall, so Montreal would have the right to pick first and choose one of Guy Lafleur or Marcel Dionne.
Pollock’s strategy worked. Backstrom scored 14 goals and added 13 assists in 33 games with the Kings, who went from last place to fifth in the NHL’s West Division, passing California in the process.
Montreal selected Lafleur, whose Hall of Fame career with the Canadiens included five Stanley Cups.
Of the 14 former NHL players whose brains have been studied by researchers, 13 have been found to have had CTE.
NHL players diagnosed with CTE include Stan Mikita, Steve Montador, Todd Ewen, and Bob Probert. Four-time First or Second Team All-Star Rick Martin, a non-enforcer who had five seasons of 40-plus goals with the Buffalo Sabres, also tested positive for CTE. One-time Toronto Maple Leaf Kurt Walker is the only former NHL player who tested negative.
Nowinski said BU researchers are currently studying the brains of several other former NHL players. An NHL spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.
Nowinski said there have been advances in the science around CTE in recent years and “if the science breaks right, hopefully we’re five years from being able to diagnose the disease in living people.”
Once that happens, researchers would be able to begin medical trials to learn whether certain drugs are effective at slowing or stopping the damage caused by CTE.
Nowinski said he’s observed a stark difference in the approach taken by the National Football League and NHL when it comes to the science of CTE.
“The NFL acknowledges that playing football causes CTE and the NHL does not acknowledge that playing hockey causes CTE even though it’s very clear that it does,” he said. “It’s an absurd denial. I wonder if the NHL’s refusal has slowed down the engagement of hockey players on this issue. That said, I’m having conversations with leaders in the hockey community, and I hope this is the year more hockey people will come to the table on this.”
Boston University is home to the largest brain bank in the U.S. devoted to researching CTE. The school’s CTE Center has now collected 1,250 donated brains and is receiving three to five new brain donations every week, Dr. Ann McKee, a neuropathologist and the CTE Center’s director, said in an interview.
For the past several years, BU researchers have requested families to donate the eyes and spinal columns as well as brains of their loved ones.
Spinal columns are being used to study a possible link between CTE and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, a degenerative nervous system disorder that causes the loss of muscle control.
While Dr. McKee said she had hoped that donated eyes might be used to help identify CTE in the living because the eyes are connected to the brain, she said that specific research is “slower going.”
Like Nowinski, Dr. McKee said she was disappointed that the NHL has not publicly acknowledged a link between playing hockey and long-term cognitive disorders.
“It’s avoidance that shows a lack of a humane response to former players, but it’s not unexpected,” Dr. McKee said. “The bottom line in sports is the most important thing for team owners. Acknowledging a link would open the league to more lawsuits and settlements with former players.”
The NHL in November of 2018 announced an $18.9 million (U.S.) settlement with 318 former players who joined a lawsuit accusing the league of downplaying the long-term dangers of repeated brain trauma.
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Wednesday, Feb 2
SEA 3, NYI 0
EDM 5, WSH 3
LAK 5, DET 3
CGY 4, ARI 2
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Ovechkin to miss NHL All-Star Game, enters COVID-19 protocol for Capitals
Forward had been voted captain of Metropolitan Division team
Nugent-Hopkins helps Oilers recover to defeat Capitals
Scores twice in third period after Edmonton blows early three-goal lead
Tanev scores four points, Flames defeat Coyotes for third straight win
Coleman has two goals, assist for Calgary; Vejmelka makes 46 saves for Arizona
Talbot makes 30 saves, Wild shut out Blackhawks
Fiala extends point streak to 12 games for Minnesota, which has won six straight
Danault scores twice, Kings defeat Red Wings to push point streak to six
Bertuzzi scores, Nedeljkovic makes 40 saves for Detroit
Wilson replacing Capitals teammate Ovechkin at NHL All-Star Weekend
Giroux of Flyers named Metropolitan captain; Golden Knights' Marchessault to play for Pacific
Grubauer makes 19 saves, Kraken shut out Islanders
McCann, Dunn score in third for Seattle; New York has lost three of four
Malkin feels he can be even better for Penguins after All-Star break
Forward has nine-game point streak, gaining confidence since returning from offseason knee surgery
Forward had been voted captain of Metropolitan Division team
Nugent-Hopkins helps Oilers recover to defeat Capitals
Scores twice in third period after Edmonton blows early three-goal lead
Tanev scores four points, Flames defeat Coyotes for third straight win
Coleman has two goals, assist for Calgary; Vejmelka makes 46 saves for Arizona
Talbot makes 30 saves, Wild shut out Blackhawks
Fiala extends point streak to 12 games for Minnesota, which has won six straight
Danault scores twice, Kings defeat Red Wings to push point streak to six
Bertuzzi scores, Nedeljkovic makes 40 saves for Detroit
Wilson replacing Capitals teammate Ovechkin at NHL All-Star Weekend
Giroux of Flyers named Metropolitan captain; Golden Knights' Marchessault to play for Pacific
Grubauer makes 19 saves, Kraken shut out Islanders
McCann, Dunn score in third for Seattle; New York has lost three of four
Malkin feels he can be even better for Penguins after All-Star break
Forward has nine-game point streak, gaining confidence since returning from offseason knee surgery
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The official dates for the 2022 Winter Olympics are Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 20, in Beijing, China. The competition begins as early as Wednesday, February 2–two days before the Opening Ceremony–with curling.
Men’s hockey begins on Wednesday, February 9 with a match-up between the Russian Olympic Committee and Switzerland (3:50 a.m. ET on USA Network). The U.S. men’s team has its first game in Beijing against China on Thursday, February 10 (8:10 a.m. ET on USA Network). See below for the full 2022 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey TV schedule.
Hockey will take place at two venues in Beijing: National Indoor Stadium and the Wukesong Sports Centre. National Indoor Stadium previously hosted rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline, and handball at the 2008 Summer Olympics. The venue is nicknamed “The Fan” because of its design that resembles a traditional Chinese folding fan. The Wukesong Sports Centre currently serves as the home arena for HC Kunlun Red Star of the KHL in addition to Beijing’s basketball and arena football teams. The venue was also the home for basketball at the 2008 Games.
Are NHL players going to the Olympics?
NHL players were originally set to return to the lineup in Beijing after missing the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics–their first Olympic absence since 1994–but the league made the decision to withdraw in late December 2021 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases that impacted the NHL’s schedule.
Although some NHL players have expressed frustration they won’t get to compete in Beijing, this gives some of the league’s top prospects a chance to shine. Two Americans, Jake Sanderson (Whitefish, Montana) and Matty Beniers (Hingham, Massachusetts), are among those names. Sanderson was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2020 NHL Draft. Beniers, currently a sophomore at the University of Michigan, was the second overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft by the Seattle Kraken making him the first draft selection in the franchise’s history. Canadian’s Owen Power and Mason McTavish were two of the top-three picks from the 2021 NHL Draft. Power was selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres and McTavish went third overall to the Anaheim Ducks.
The Russian Olympic Committee is the gold medal favorite in Beijing. Their 25-man roster is made up entirely of professional players from Russia’s KHL which is considered the second-best league in the world behind the NHL. Seven players from the 2018 Olympic championship team (when Russia competed as Olympic Athletes from Russia) will return to the lineup in Beijing.
What countries will be competing in men’s hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics?
Canada (CAN)
Russian Olympic Committee (ROC)
Finland (FIN)
Sweden (SWE)
Czech Republic (CZE)
United States (USA)
Germany (GER)
Switzerland (SUI)
Slovakia (SVK)
Latvia (LAT)
Denmark (DEN)
China (CHN)
2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team Roster:
The 2022 U.S. Men’s Olympic hockey team features the youngest roster since the 1994 Lillehammer Games. 19-year-old Matty Beniers is the youngest on the team. Forward Brian O’Neill is the only veteran from the 2018 Olympic team. Additionally, 15 of the 25 Americans currently play in the NCAA. A total of 14 NCAA schools are represented see the full list below.
Goalies: Drew Commesso, Strauss Mann, Pat Nagle
Defensemen: Brian Cooper, Brock Faber, Drew Helleson, Steven Kampfer, Aaron Ness, Nick Perbix, Jake Sanderson, David Warsofsky
Forwards: Nick Abruzzese, Kenny Agostino, Matty Beniers, Brendan Brisson, Noah Cates, Sean Farrell, Sam Hentges, Matthew Knies, Marc McLaughlin, Ben Meyers, Andy Miele, Brian O’Neill, Nick Shore, Nathan Smith
NCAA Schools Represented on the 2022 U.S. Men’s Hockey Team:
University of Michigan: 4
University of Minnesota: 4
Boston College 2
Boston University: 2
Harvard University: 2
St. Cloud State: 2
Yale University: 2
Ferris State: 1
Miami University (Ohio): 1
Minnesota State: 1
University of Denver:
University of Minnesota-Duluth: 1
University of North Dakota: 1
University of Nebraska-Omaha: 1
The group will be led by head coach David Quinn (Cranston, Rhode Island). Quinn most recently served as the New York Rangers head coach for three seasons (2018-2021). Prior to that, Quinn was the head coach at Boston University from 2013-2018.
2022 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey TV Schedule
Wednesday, February 9
Preliminary Round – Russian Olympic Committee vs. Switzerland
When: 3:50 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Czech Republic vs. Denmark
When: 8:30 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Sweden vs. Latvia
When: 11:10 p.m. ET on CNBC
Thursday, February 10
Preliminary Round – Finland vs. Slovakia
When: 3:40 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – U.S. vs. China
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Canada vs. Germany
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Denmark vs. Russian Olympic Committee
When: 11:10 p.m. ET on CNBC
Friday, February 11
Preliminary Round – Czech Republic vs. Switzerland
When: 3:40 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Sweden vs. Slovakia
When: 3:40 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Latvia vs. Finland
When 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Canada vs. U.S.
When: 11:10 p.m. ET on USA Network
Saturday, February 12
Preliminary Round – Germany vs. China
When: 3:40 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Russian Olympic Committee vs. Czech Republic
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Switzerland vs. Denmark
When: 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Slovakia vs. Latvia
When: 11:10 p.m. on CNBC
Sunday, February 13
Preliminary Round – Finland vs. Sweden
When: 4:40 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – China vs. Canada
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – U.S. vs. Germany
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on USA Network
Monday, February 14
Qualification Playoff – 11:10 p.m. on CNBC
Qualification Playoff – 11:10 p.m. on USA Network
Tuesday, February 15
Qualification Playoff – 3:40 a.m. on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Qualification Playoff – 8:10 a.m. on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Qualification Playoff – 11:00 p.m. on USA Network
Wednesday, February 16
Qualification Playoff – 1:30 a.m. ET on USA Network
Qualification Playoff – 3:40 a.m. ET on USA Network
Qualification Playoff – 8:30 a.m. ET on USA Network
Thursday, February 17
Semifinal – 11:10 p.m. ET on USA Network
Friday, February 18
Semifinal – 8:45 a.m. ET on USA Network
Saturday, February 19
Bronze Medal Game – 8:10 a.m. ET on CNBC
Gold Medal Game – 11:10 p.m. ET on USA Network
Men’s hockey begins on Wednesday, February 9 with a match-up between the Russian Olympic Committee and Switzerland (3:50 a.m. ET on USA Network). The U.S. men’s team has its first game in Beijing against China on Thursday, February 10 (8:10 a.m. ET on USA Network). See below for the full 2022 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey TV schedule.
Hockey will take place at two venues in Beijing: National Indoor Stadium and the Wukesong Sports Centre. National Indoor Stadium previously hosted rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline, and handball at the 2008 Summer Olympics. The venue is nicknamed “The Fan” because of its design that resembles a traditional Chinese folding fan. The Wukesong Sports Centre currently serves as the home arena for HC Kunlun Red Star of the KHL in addition to Beijing’s basketball and arena football teams. The venue was also the home for basketball at the 2008 Games.
Are NHL players going to the Olympics?
NHL players were originally set to return to the lineup in Beijing after missing the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics–their first Olympic absence since 1994–but the league made the decision to withdraw in late December 2021 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases that impacted the NHL’s schedule.
Although some NHL players have expressed frustration they won’t get to compete in Beijing, this gives some of the league’s top prospects a chance to shine. Two Americans, Jake Sanderson (Whitefish, Montana) and Matty Beniers (Hingham, Massachusetts), are among those names. Sanderson was selected fifth overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2020 NHL Draft. Beniers, currently a sophomore at the University of Michigan, was the second overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft by the Seattle Kraken making him the first draft selection in the franchise’s history. Canadian’s Owen Power and Mason McTavish were two of the top-three picks from the 2021 NHL Draft. Power was selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres and McTavish went third overall to the Anaheim Ducks.
The Russian Olympic Committee is the gold medal favorite in Beijing. Their 25-man roster is made up entirely of professional players from Russia’s KHL which is considered the second-best league in the world behind the NHL. Seven players from the 2018 Olympic championship team (when Russia competed as Olympic Athletes from Russia) will return to the lineup in Beijing.
What countries will be competing in men’s hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics?
Canada (CAN)
Russian Olympic Committee (ROC)
Finland (FIN)
Sweden (SWE)
Czech Republic (CZE)
United States (USA)
Germany (GER)
Switzerland (SUI)
Slovakia (SVK)
Latvia (LAT)
Denmark (DEN)
China (CHN)
2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team Roster:
The 2022 U.S. Men’s Olympic hockey team features the youngest roster since the 1994 Lillehammer Games. 19-year-old Matty Beniers is the youngest on the team. Forward Brian O’Neill is the only veteran from the 2018 Olympic team. Additionally, 15 of the 25 Americans currently play in the NCAA. A total of 14 NCAA schools are represented see the full list below.
Goalies: Drew Commesso, Strauss Mann, Pat Nagle
Defensemen: Brian Cooper, Brock Faber, Drew Helleson, Steven Kampfer, Aaron Ness, Nick Perbix, Jake Sanderson, David Warsofsky
Forwards: Nick Abruzzese, Kenny Agostino, Matty Beniers, Brendan Brisson, Noah Cates, Sean Farrell, Sam Hentges, Matthew Knies, Marc McLaughlin, Ben Meyers, Andy Miele, Brian O’Neill, Nick Shore, Nathan Smith
NCAA Schools Represented on the 2022 U.S. Men’s Hockey Team:
University of Michigan: 4
University of Minnesota: 4
Boston College 2
Boston University: 2
Harvard University: 2
St. Cloud State: 2
Yale University: 2
Ferris State: 1
Miami University (Ohio): 1
Minnesota State: 1
University of Denver:
University of Minnesota-Duluth: 1
University of North Dakota: 1
University of Nebraska-Omaha: 1
The group will be led by head coach David Quinn (Cranston, Rhode Island). Quinn most recently served as the New York Rangers head coach for three seasons (2018-2021). Prior to that, Quinn was the head coach at Boston University from 2013-2018.
2022 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey TV Schedule
Wednesday, February 9
Preliminary Round – Russian Olympic Committee vs. Switzerland
When: 3:50 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Czech Republic vs. Denmark
When: 8:30 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Sweden vs. Latvia
When: 11:10 p.m. ET on CNBC
Thursday, February 10
Preliminary Round – Finland vs. Slovakia
When: 3:40 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – U.S. vs. China
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Canada vs. Germany
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Denmark vs. Russian Olympic Committee
When: 11:10 p.m. ET on CNBC
Friday, February 11
Preliminary Round – Czech Republic vs. Switzerland
When: 3:40 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Sweden vs. Slovakia
When: 3:40 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Latvia vs. Finland
When 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Canada vs. U.S.
When: 11:10 p.m. ET on USA Network
Saturday, February 12
Preliminary Round – Germany vs. China
When: 3:40 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Russian Olympic Committee vs. Czech Republic
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – Switzerland vs. Denmark
When: 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – Slovakia vs. Latvia
When: 11:10 p.m. on CNBC
Sunday, February 13
Preliminary Round – Finland vs. Sweden
When: 4:40 a.m. ET on USA Network
Preliminary Round – China vs. Canada
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Preliminary Round – U.S. vs. Germany
When: 8:10 a.m. ET on USA Network
Monday, February 14
Qualification Playoff – 11:10 p.m. on CNBC
Qualification Playoff – 11:10 p.m. on USA Network
Tuesday, February 15
Qualification Playoff – 3:40 a.m. on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Qualification Playoff – 8:10 a.m. on Peacock and nbcolympics.com
Qualification Playoff – 11:00 p.m. on USA Network
Wednesday, February 16
Qualification Playoff – 1:30 a.m. ET on USA Network
Qualification Playoff – 3:40 a.m. ET on USA Network
Qualification Playoff – 8:30 a.m. ET on USA Network
Thursday, February 17
Semifinal – 11:10 p.m. ET on USA Network
Friday, February 18
Semifinal – 8:45 a.m. ET on USA Network
Saturday, February 19
Bronze Medal Game – 8:10 a.m. ET on CNBC
Gold Medal Game – 11:10 p.m. ET on USA Network
Re: It's a great day for hockey 2021-2022
^^^ I don't know how much of that I want to watch
when the pros play; it's a great tournament
otherwise - the iron curtain wins because the best play in North America
I think the Hockey Tournament should be moved to the Summer games window which is usually anytime from late August thru late September - I'd rather delay the start of the season by a week then shut it down for two... that way the players can play for their countries and still make a living in North America - it could serve as a good training camp for some
when the pros play; it's a great tournament
otherwise - the iron curtain wins because the best play in North America
I think the Hockey Tournament should be moved to the Summer games window which is usually anytime from late August thru late September - I'd rather delay the start of the season by a week then shut it down for two... that way the players can play for their countries and still make a living in North America - it could serve as a good training camp for some
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Feb 5th
3PM ET - 2022 Honda NHL® All-Star Game
ABC, ESPN+, SN, SN Now, TVAS
3PM ET - 2022 Honda NHL® All-Star Game
ABC, ESPN+, SN, SN Now, TVAS
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Good idea but...2pigpen wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 3:01 pm^^^ I don't know how much of that I want to watch
when the pros play; it's a great tournament
otherwise - the iron curtain wins because the best play in North America
I think the Hockey Tournament should be moved to the Summer games window which is usually anytime from late August thru late September - I'd rather delay the start of the season by a week then shut it down for two... that way the players can play for their countries and still make a living in North America - it could serve as a good training camp for some
They would have to build a hockey arena
Summer games may not have a rink at hand
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NHL Buzz: Hughes in COVID-19 protocol, out for Devils at Senators
Center joined by Hurricanes forward Kotkaniemi, who won't play against Maple Leafs
Blackhawks fire AHL trainer for sexual harassment
D.J. Jones terminated after 'in-depth' investigation by Chicago
Chiarelli interviewed by Blackhawks for general manager position
Blues vice president of hockey operations won Stanley Cup in 2011 as Bruins GM, also worked for Oilers
Giroux named All-Star MVP, says representing Flyers 'definitely an honor'
Center in final year of contract, could be target at NHL Trade Deadline
Center joined by Hurricanes forward Kotkaniemi, who won't play against Maple Leafs
Blackhawks fire AHL trainer for sexual harassment
D.J. Jones terminated after 'in-depth' investigation by Chicago
Chiarelli interviewed by Blackhawks for general manager position
Blues vice president of hockey operations won Stanley Cup in 2011 as Bruins GM, also worked for Oilers
Giroux named All-Star MVP, says representing Flyers 'definitely an honor'
Center in final year of contract, could be target at NHL Trade Deadline
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LAS VEGAS -- The 2022 NHL Trade Deadline is six weeks from Monday.
"It'll be interesting," New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider said.
Interesting might be an understatement when describing what the next month and a half in the NHL will be like, up to the March 21 deadline.
This phase of the season will feature several important parts. Here are four:
1. Catching up
The NHL rescheduled 95 games that were postponed because of COVID-19 to be played in what was previously the Olympic window, a period starting Monday and running through Feb. 22.
The wide margin in games played between teams in each division will shrink in the next 16 days and allow for a clearer picture of the standings without so much focus on games in hand.
For example, the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers each have 64 points, tied for first in the Metropolitan Division, but the Hurricanes have played five fewer games (47-42). They will each have played 50 by Feb. 21.
The Hurricanes will play four games, all on the road, before the Rangers play next on Feb. 15.
The Calgary Flames are fourth in the Pacific Division, three points behind the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. That could change with the Flames playing seven home games from Feb. 9-21, and the Ducks and Kings playing a combined seven games in that window.
With fewer discrepancies in games played, teams will have a better idea where they stand in the Stanley Cup Playoff races going into late February and early March, and a clearer delineation between buyers and sellers going into the trade deadline will emerge.
2. Decision time
Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, Tomas Hertl, He who shall not be named Kessel, and possibly Joe Pavelski and John Klingberg, will be headliners in trade rumors and discussions.
Each is an impact player and can become an unrestricted free agent after this season, and could be the missing piece for a Stanley Cup run.
Giroux, the Philadelphia Flyers forward and captain since the 2012-13 season, has a full no-movement clause and an $8.275 million NHL salary cap charge. Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher has said it'll be Giroux's decision if he gets traded or stays in Philadelphia.
The Flyers are 17 points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 37 games to play.
"A lot of time left," Giroux said. "A lot of hockey left. I know the playoffs for us, it's going to be a long shot, but I've seen crazier things."
Fleury, the Chicago Blackhawks goalie, could also be traded, and the Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers will likely be interested.
The Avalanche, first in the Central Division, are especially a team to watch in the run-up to the deadline.
"We're definitely going for it," Colorado forward Nazem Kadri said. "We've had a great first half this year and looking for an even better second half."
Kessel, a forward with the Arizona Coyotes, is expected to be traded.
The next several weeks will determine if Hertl, the San Jose Sharks forward, and Pavelski, the Dallas Stars forward, and Klingberg, a defenseman for Dallas, will be on the trading block.
The Stars and Sharks each have 48 points and are four points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. San Jose has played 46 games and won't play again until Feb. 14. Dallas has played 43 games.
"Right now, we're not really worried about it," Pavelski said. "We're trying to [focus on], how do we get into this playoff race with Dallas? I have a lot of belief in this team. We have a team that can play a heavy, playoff-style game, but we need that opportunity, and we need to pick up our game and the consistency of it to get there. That's where all the focus is right now."
3. Eichel returns
Jack Eichel will likely make his debut for the Vegas Golden Knights before the trade deadline.
The center has been recovering from artificial disk replacement surgery he had Nov. 12, eight days after the Golden Knights acquired him in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres. He has been practicing with the Golden Knights since Jan. 11.
Vegas coach Peter DeBoer said Friday that Eichel could be cleared for contact next week.
"The doctor was adamant that three months from surgery there be absolutely no contact, and I believe that's this week," DeBoer said. "So I think coming out of this break, that's going to be on the table about starting contact."
Where will Eichel fit in the lineup? Who are his linemates? Those questions could be answered soon.
4. Under the stars
The NHL will take it outdoors twice.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will become the 27th team to participate in an outdoor game when they play the Nashville Predators in the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game at Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL's Tennessee Titans, on Feb. 26.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the Buffalo Sabres in the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, home of the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats, on March 13.
"It's almost like we can't talk about it enough, that's how excited we are," Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said. "We've been waiting for this for a while in Tampa. I think excited probably would be an understatement."
"It'll be interesting," New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider said.
Interesting might be an understatement when describing what the next month and a half in the NHL will be like, up to the March 21 deadline.
This phase of the season will feature several important parts. Here are four:
1. Catching up
The NHL rescheduled 95 games that were postponed because of COVID-19 to be played in what was previously the Olympic window, a period starting Monday and running through Feb. 22.
The wide margin in games played between teams in each division will shrink in the next 16 days and allow for a clearer picture of the standings without so much focus on games in hand.
For example, the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers each have 64 points, tied for first in the Metropolitan Division, but the Hurricanes have played five fewer games (47-42). They will each have played 50 by Feb. 21.
The Hurricanes will play four games, all on the road, before the Rangers play next on Feb. 15.
The Calgary Flames are fourth in the Pacific Division, three points behind the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. That could change with the Flames playing seven home games from Feb. 9-21, and the Ducks and Kings playing a combined seven games in that window.
With fewer discrepancies in games played, teams will have a better idea where they stand in the Stanley Cup Playoff races going into late February and early March, and a clearer delineation between buyers and sellers going into the trade deadline will emerge.
2. Decision time
Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, Tomas Hertl, He who shall not be named Kessel, and possibly Joe Pavelski and John Klingberg, will be headliners in trade rumors and discussions.
Each is an impact player and can become an unrestricted free agent after this season, and could be the missing piece for a Stanley Cup run.
Giroux, the Philadelphia Flyers forward and captain since the 2012-13 season, has a full no-movement clause and an $8.275 million NHL salary cap charge. Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher has said it'll be Giroux's decision if he gets traded or stays in Philadelphia.
The Flyers are 17 points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 37 games to play.
"A lot of time left," Giroux said. "A lot of hockey left. I know the playoffs for us, it's going to be a long shot, but I've seen crazier things."
Fleury, the Chicago Blackhawks goalie, could also be traded, and the Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers will likely be interested.
The Avalanche, first in the Central Division, are especially a team to watch in the run-up to the deadline.
"We're definitely going for it," Colorado forward Nazem Kadri said. "We've had a great first half this year and looking for an even better second half."
Kessel, a forward with the Arizona Coyotes, is expected to be traded.
The next several weeks will determine if Hertl, the San Jose Sharks forward, and Pavelski, the Dallas Stars forward, and Klingberg, a defenseman for Dallas, will be on the trading block.
The Stars and Sharks each have 48 points and are four points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. San Jose has played 46 games and won't play again until Feb. 14. Dallas has played 43 games.
"Right now, we're not really worried about it," Pavelski said. "We're trying to [focus on], how do we get into this playoff race with Dallas? I have a lot of belief in this team. We have a team that can play a heavy, playoff-style game, but we need that opportunity, and we need to pick up our game and the consistency of it to get there. That's where all the focus is right now."
3. Eichel returns
Jack Eichel will likely make his debut for the Vegas Golden Knights before the trade deadline.
The center has been recovering from artificial disk replacement surgery he had Nov. 12, eight days after the Golden Knights acquired him in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres. He has been practicing with the Golden Knights since Jan. 11.
Vegas coach Peter DeBoer said Friday that Eichel could be cleared for contact next week.
"The doctor was adamant that three months from surgery there be absolutely no contact, and I believe that's this week," DeBoer said. "So I think coming out of this break, that's going to be on the table about starting contact."
Where will Eichel fit in the lineup? Who are his linemates? Those questions could be answered soon.
4. Under the stars
The NHL will take it outdoors twice.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will become the 27th team to participate in an outdoor game when they play the Nashville Predators in the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game at Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL's Tennessee Titans, on Feb. 26.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the Buffalo Sabres in the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, home of the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats, on March 13.
"It's almost like we can't talk about it enough, that's how excited we are," Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said. "We've been waiting for this for a while in Tampa. I think excited probably would be an understatement."
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Monday, Feb 7
Carolina@ Toronto
7:00 PM ET
SN, TVAS, BSSO
New Jersey@ Ottawa
7:00 PM ET
SN1, RDS, MSG+
Carolina@ Toronto
7:00 PM ET
SN, TVAS, BSSO
New Jersey@ Ottawa
7:00 PM ET
SN1, RDS, MSG+
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Monday, Feb 7
CAR 3, TOR 4 (OT)
NJD 1, OTT 4
CAR 3, TOR 4 (OT)
NJD 1, OTT 4
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Senators use quick goals to help hand Devils seventh straight loss
Holden, Gaudette score nine seconds apart in second; Brown has two points in return
Marner stays hot, gives Maple Leafs OT victory against Hurricanes
Scores twice to extend goal streak to eight games; Toronto has won six straight
Eichel practices with Golden Knights wearing full-contact jersey
Center nearing return from disk replacement surgery
Ovechkin awaiting test results to determine return to Capitals
Could play against Blue Jackets, out for following game at Canadiens
NHL Buzz: Penguins' Malkin, Canucks' Hughes enter COVID-19 protocol
Foligno to return for Minnesota; Wild's Dumba, Blue Jackets' Bean, Robinson, Texier to IR
Smith to start for Oilers against Golden Knights
Goalie activated off injured reserve; Koskinen placed in COVID-19 protocol
Holden, Gaudette score nine seconds apart in second; Brown has two points in return
Marner stays hot, gives Maple Leafs OT victory against Hurricanes
Scores twice to extend goal streak to eight games; Toronto has won six straight
Eichel practices with Golden Knights wearing full-contact jersey
Center nearing return from disk replacement surgery
Ovechkin awaiting test results to determine return to Capitals
Could play against Blue Jackets, out for following game at Canadiens
NHL Buzz: Penguins' Malkin, Canucks' Hughes enter COVID-19 protocol
Foligno to return for Minnesota; Wild's Dumba, Blue Jackets' Bean, Robinson, Texier to IR
Smith to start for Oilers against Golden Knights
Goalie activated off injured reserve; Koskinen placed in COVID-19 protocol
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Tuesday, Feb 8
Carolina@ Ottawa
7:00 PM ET
TSN5, RDS2, BSSO
Pittsburgh@ Boston
7:00 PM ET
SN1, TVAS, NESN, ATTSN-PT
New Jersey@ Montréal
7:00 PM ET
TSN2, RDS, MSG
Columbus@ Washington
7:00 PM ET
NBCSWA, BSOH
Minnesota@ Winnipeg
8:00 PM ET
TSN3, BSN, BSWI
Vegas@ Edmonton
9:00 PM ET
SNW, ATTSN-RM
Arizona@ Vancouver
10:00 PM ET
SNP, BSAZ+
Carolina@ Ottawa
7:00 PM ET
TSN5, RDS2, BSSO
Pittsburgh@ Boston
7:00 PM ET
SN1, TVAS, NESN, ATTSN-PT
New Jersey@ Montréal
7:00 PM ET
TSN2, RDS, MSG
Columbus@ Washington
7:00 PM ET
NBCSWA, BSOH
Minnesota@ Winnipeg
8:00 PM ET
TSN3, BSN, BSWI
Vegas@ Edmonton
9:00 PM ET
SNW, ATTSN-RM
Arizona@ Vancouver
10:00 PM ET
SNP, BSAZ+
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Four playoff contenders could benefit from extra rest
Sharks, Rangers, Kings, Panthers each have long layoff to heal physically, mentally
There are benefits and challenges to what's ahead for four teams in the Stanley Cup Playoff race.
The San Jose Sharks won't play another game until Feb. 14. The New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings won't play until Feb. 15. The Florida Panthers are off until Feb. 16.
It'll end up being 12 days between games for the Sharks and Kings, 13 for the Rangers and 14 for the Panthers.
It's crazy, but they all could reap some benefits from the break in multiple ways.
For starters, the schedule so far has been condensed and travel is always an issue, especially for the Sharks and Kings, and somewhat for the Panthers. They're traveling time zones and playing three games in four nights once a week or every second week.
Physically and mentally, you can wear down, so it's a benefit to let the body heal, let the body and the mind rest.
The strain is as much on the coaches. In fact, it's probably more mentally stressful for them than the players.
You think of a coach like Rangers assistant Mike Kelly, who runs the power play, works with the forwards and sometimes coaches three games in four nights.
When that happens, he must show what the penalty killers are going to do Tuesday against whoever they're playing. Then on Wednesday, he's got a new penalty kill crew that the Rangers are opposing, so they're going to review the video from what they did the night before and from the last time they played the team they're facing.
Then they get a day off, so do they show them more video or back off? Then the fourth night is another new opponent and you're going through it all over again.
You're trying to be fresh and interesting, and it is very demanding on the coaches. They're going at it for hours. They're in there two or three hours before the players and at least two or three hours after the players preparing for the next game or that night.
It's a great break for the coaches.
When they come back, they're going to be organized and will have some players who are fresh and excited and energized to be there, to be back with their buddies and get back to the camaraderie they've built the past four months.
The coaches should already know what they're going to do, too.
The Rangers, for example, probably already know when they get back Feb. 11 exactly what they're going to do on the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th. They already have a general plan in place.
Coaches lose control when their players scatter for a week to 10 days, but that's where you have to go back to the trust you have in them to do the right thing, to make sure they're taking care of their bodies, exercising wherever they are, making sure they stay in shape.
There's a reason why these guys are playing in the NHL, because they're professionals and they know how to handle themselves. They know what works for them and what doesn't.
Another huge benefit is the practice time they'll get on the back end of the break.
A lot of times when you're in that part of the busy schedule, you're talking about systems and just doing the work through video, not drills on the ice. With these practices they'll be able to do it.
It's hard through the season because you have to manage so much energy. Now you're trying to ramp it back up so you want the energy, and you can do those forecheck drills and be physical in practice, be more aggressive instead of having just a run through at half speed.
A concern, of course, is that you're not playing and that takes you out of your routine. The coaches will try to avoid that being a negative by simulating game conditions in practice.
It could be a 5-on-5, two lines against the other two lines, and you take 30-second breaks in between each shift. But you're trying to simulate plays, so the players are playing at game speed, yes against their teammates, but playing relatively hard, with pace, bumping each other. They need to do that so they're ready for the first game back.
So much of it is who are you playing that first game back? Has that team been playing? Are they more game ready? That's a big part of it when you haven't played in 10-15 days. You have to make sure you're preparing your players to be ready for that NHL pace, especially when you're moving into the playoff race when teams are ramping it up.
I think in the long run, the Panthers, Rangers, Kings and Sharks could benefit from this in a big way. It'll be tough the first few games and they'll be at a disadvantage, but long term they might have a little bit of a benefit because they got the rest and that could mean one or two fewer injuries because it's not as much wear and tear on a consistent basis.
Sharks, Rangers, Kings, Panthers each have long layoff to heal physically, mentally
There are benefits and challenges to what's ahead for four teams in the Stanley Cup Playoff race.
The San Jose Sharks won't play another game until Feb. 14. The New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings won't play until Feb. 15. The Florida Panthers are off until Feb. 16.
It'll end up being 12 days between games for the Sharks and Kings, 13 for the Rangers and 14 for the Panthers.
It's crazy, but they all could reap some benefits from the break in multiple ways.
For starters, the schedule so far has been condensed and travel is always an issue, especially for the Sharks and Kings, and somewhat for the Panthers. They're traveling time zones and playing three games in four nights once a week or every second week.
Physically and mentally, you can wear down, so it's a benefit to let the body heal, let the body and the mind rest.
The strain is as much on the coaches. In fact, it's probably more mentally stressful for them than the players.
You think of a coach like Rangers assistant Mike Kelly, who runs the power play, works with the forwards and sometimes coaches three games in four nights.
When that happens, he must show what the penalty killers are going to do Tuesday against whoever they're playing. Then on Wednesday, he's got a new penalty kill crew that the Rangers are opposing, so they're going to review the video from what they did the night before and from the last time they played the team they're facing.
Then they get a day off, so do they show them more video or back off? Then the fourth night is another new opponent and you're going through it all over again.
You're trying to be fresh and interesting, and it is very demanding on the coaches. They're going at it for hours. They're in there two or three hours before the players and at least two or three hours after the players preparing for the next game or that night.
It's a great break for the coaches.
When they come back, they're going to be organized and will have some players who are fresh and excited and energized to be there, to be back with their buddies and get back to the camaraderie they've built the past four months.
The coaches should already know what they're going to do, too.
The Rangers, for example, probably already know when they get back Feb. 11 exactly what they're going to do on the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th. They already have a general plan in place.
Coaches lose control when their players scatter for a week to 10 days, but that's where you have to go back to the trust you have in them to do the right thing, to make sure they're taking care of their bodies, exercising wherever they are, making sure they stay in shape.
There's a reason why these guys are playing in the NHL, because they're professionals and they know how to handle themselves. They know what works for them and what doesn't.
Another huge benefit is the practice time they'll get on the back end of the break.
A lot of times when you're in that part of the busy schedule, you're talking about systems and just doing the work through video, not drills on the ice. With these practices they'll be able to do it.
It's hard through the season because you have to manage so much energy. Now you're trying to ramp it back up so you want the energy, and you can do those forecheck drills and be physical in practice, be more aggressive instead of having just a run through at half speed.
A concern, of course, is that you're not playing and that takes you out of your routine. The coaches will try to avoid that being a negative by simulating game conditions in practice.
It could be a 5-on-5, two lines against the other two lines, and you take 30-second breaks in between each shift. But you're trying to simulate plays, so the players are playing at game speed, yes against their teammates, but playing relatively hard, with pace, bumping each other. They need to do that so they're ready for the first game back.
So much of it is who are you playing that first game back? Has that team been playing? Are they more game ready? That's a big part of it when you haven't played in 10-15 days. You have to make sure you're preparing your players to be ready for that NHL pace, especially when you're moving into the playoff race when teams are ramping it up.
I think in the long run, the Panthers, Rangers, Kings and Sharks could benefit from this in a big way. It'll be tough the first few games and they'll be at a disadvantage, but long term they might have a little bit of a benefit because they got the rest and that could mean one or two fewer injuries because it's not as much wear and tear on a consistent basis.
Re: It's a great day for hockey 2021-2022
Eichel practices with Golden Knights wearing full-contact jersey
Center nearing return from disk replacement surgery
could be the story of the season
if he's feeling GOOD for the first time in over a year
who knows how much he has and if it's still there
I'm betting it's there
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