Griffin Reinhart, who made Team Canada's world juniors roster, was one of many players to head to Twitter after hearing the news. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press)
Ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET), Bryan Bickell explains how Mario Kart has kept the Blackhawks focused, the Senators' new partnership inspires some jersey whimsy, and Joe Sakic says he's not interested in Seth Jones. more »
A person familiar with discussions confirms Danny Briere is set to become a free agent after the Philadelphia Flyers informed the veteran forward they intend to buy out the final two years of his contract. more »
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials have announced a $650 million US plan for a new arena for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district. more »
Boston goalie Tuukka Rask hasn't allowed a goal in 186 minutes on home ice, and Chicago needs to break through fast, whether Marian Hossa is in the lineup or not for Game 4 on Wednesday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET). more »
Hockey Night in Canada Radio host Rob Pizzo writes that Patrice Bergeron and the Boston Bruins have drawn confidence from faceoff wins throughout the playoffs. more »
Ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET), Bryan Bickell explains how Mario Kart has kept the Blackhawks focused, the Senators' new partnership inspires some jersey whimsy, and Joe Sakic says he's not interested in Seth Jones. more »
Top players, for the most part, have performed well under coach Alain Vigneault's guidance in Montreal and Vancouver. Time will tell if the expected new Rangers bench boss can coax Rick Nash and Brad Richard to perform at an elite level in New York. more »
Boston goalie Tuukka Rask hasn't allowed a goal in 186 minutes on home ice, and Chicago needs to break through fast, whether Marian Hossa is in the lineup or not for Game 4 on Wednesday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7:30 p.m. ET). more »