Helsinki, Riga Withdraw From KHL for 2022-23
Jokerit Helsinki and Dinamo Riga have officially withdrawn from the KHL ahead of the 2022-23 season.
IIHF Refers Two Russian-Related Cases to Ethics Board
The IIHF has sent cases involving Russia's hockey federation and former IIHF head Rene Fasel to the organization's Ethics Board for review.
More Former NHLers Among Players Leaving KHL Playoffs
A handful of former NHL players are among a long list of players that have severed ties with their KHL teams during the playoffs amidst the ongoing Russian invasion against Ukraine.
NHL Draft Prospect Ivan Miroshnichenko Diagnosed With Hodgkin's lymphoma
Ivan Miroshnichenko, a projected top 10 pick for the 2022 NHL draft, will miss the rest of this season and likely most of 2022-23 after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Russia Will Feel Long-Term Impact On Athlete Development
Whether it be financial support, scouting opportunities, or development paths, the door for Russian players is closing, and the path to the NHL and other elite leagues is becoming riddled with barriers not seen since the Soviet Union era.
Former NHLers Among KHLers Cancelling Contracts During Playoffs
A host of former NHLers have left the KHL during the league's playoffs amidst the ongoing Russian invasion in Ukraine.
Panthers Sign Olympic Gold Medalist Petteri Lindbohm
The Florida Panthers have signed stay-at-home defenseman Petteri Lindbohm to add to the team's blueline depth.
Dinamo Riga Withdraws from KHL
Dinamo Riga announced Sunday that they have withdrawn from the Kontinental Hockey League amidst the continued invasion by Russia into Ukraine.
Finnish Team Jokerit Withdraws from KHL Playoffs
Jokerit Helsinki has announced that they will not participate in the KHL playoffs that are set to begin on March 1.
Maple Leafs' Prospect Amirov Diagnosed with Brain Tumor
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that prospect and 2020 first-round pick Rodion Amirov has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
What's Next for Hockey in China?
The national program dodged a bullet at the Olympics when NHLers could not attend, but is there a will to continue growing?
Ivan Fedotov is Making a Case for Flyers Goaltending Role
At 6-foot-8, you can't find many goaltenders bigger than Philadelphia Flyers prospect Ivan Fedotov. The Russian netminder has had a strong Olympics, and the next step in his development could include a trip to the NHL.
Former Canucks Forward Jake Virtanen Charged with Sexual Assault
The Vancouver Police Department have charged former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen with one count of sexual assault.
Alexander Perevalov Is On Track To Be Elite
The 2022 NHL draft prospect has been lighting up Russia's top junior league as a member of Loko Yaroslavl and the best is yet to come.
Russian Coach Fired After Kicking Player on Bench
Vladimir Gromilin was fired by Sarmaty Orenburg of the MHL after video surfaced of him kick one of his own players during a game this week.
Russian Hockey Player, 19, Dies in Car Accident
According to reports from Russia, 19-year-old junior hockey player Nikita Mokeyev was killed in a car accident, his team confirmed.
Semyonov Seeks Buyout from Leafs, Returns to KHL
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed Kirill Semyonov on waivers for the purpose of contract termination, ending his tenure after three NHL games.
Russian Junior Hockey Player Passes Away
Dynamo Moscow defenseman Valentin Rodionov has passed away at the age of 16.
How Good of a Player is Matvei Michkov?
Matvei Michkov is already one of the top prospects for the 2023 draft, with many scouts and other experts comparing him to a star like Nikita Kucherov at this point in his development. Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin share their thoughts.
Chinese Hockey Team Loses Another Game in Test for Olympics
The players hoping to make China’s men’s hockey team for next year’s Beijing Olympics lost a second trial game against a Russian club on Wednesday as uncertainty builds over whether they will be allowed to play at the Winter Games.
Rangers Loan Vitali Kravtsov to KHL
The New York Rangers have loaned prospect Vitali Kravtsov to Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL one month after trade request
New Jersey Devils Draft Pick Retires to Become Social Media Influencer
Nikita Popugaev, a former prospect in the New Jersey Devils organization, has retired from professional hockey to pursue a career as a social media influencer.
Remember the Lives Lost in the Yaroslavl Lokomotiv Plane Crash
It's nearly been 10 years since 44 people on Lokomotiv Yaroslavl's KHL hockey team were killed in a tragic plane crash. The memories of those lost are still remembered today.
The Wild Can't Afford to Let Kirill Kaprizov Go
The Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov are still in the midst of a contract hang-up as the dynamic Russian scoring winger is now reported to have a lucrative offer to return back home. The Wild can't allow that to happen.
2021 NHL Draft Profile: Fyodor Svechkov
Scouts were already impressed with Svechkov’s all-around game and came away more impressed when he centered two underage players at the World Under-18 Championship on what might have been Russia’s best line.