Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, a freshman center and the presumptive top pick in this summer’s NHL draft, has been charged with felony assault following an incident on Jan. 31.
With trade rumors swirling around the underachieving New Jersey Devils, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said he is making regular phone calls to improve the team.
The dynamic, two-way center became the ninth player to have his jersey retired by the Red Wings, joining Hall of Famers Gordie Howe, Nicklas Lidstrom and Steve Yzerman.
With highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece, the NHL has selected the Buffalo Sabres to host its annual draft in June, a person with knowledge of the decision said.
Back in late October, the Colorado Avalanche fell to Carolina at home in a shootout. They haven’t lost in their own building since, reeling off 17 straight wins.
Broberg, recently named to Sweden’s team for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, is in his second season with the Blues after signing with the team as a restricted free agent in August 2024.
Bedard has been cleared to play on Friday night against Washington. The 20-year-old center participated in the team’s morning skate ahead of the matchup with the Capitals.
