Short Contracts, Bonus Money, Popular in 2023 NHL Free Agency

By Stephen Whyno and And AP freelance reporter Denis Gorman contributed Max Pacioretty was in a unique, if not uncomfortable spot going into NHL free agency coming off tearing his right Achilles tendon twice in the past year. Turns out it was just the right time to hit the market. The post-pandemic hockey landscape meant another year with just a $1 million … Read more

Walsh Fitting In To New Roll As NHLPA Executive Director

By STEPHEN WHYNO | Associated Press June 18, 2023 Marty Walsh wasn’t a man in a hurry to leave the Biden administration. Less than halfway through the president’s term, Walsh was in a comfortable spot in the Cabinet as labor secretary. Then he got a call about an interesting opportunity: running the NHL Players’ Association. The former mayor of … Read more

Vegas Taking In The Ocean Breeze Won’t Make Tonight’s Game Easy-Peasy

By STEPHEN WHYNO | Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The sour taste in the aftermath of their Stanley Cup Final Game 3 loss is gone for the Vegas Golden Knights, who quickly moved on to enjoying the nearby ocean breeze. They’re breathing easily up 2-1 on the Florida Panthers in the series, knowing fully they’ve been the … Read more