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Reuters
8 hours ago
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- Reuters
Avalanche sign forwards Matthew Stienburg, Jason Polin
June 20 - The Colorado Avalanche announced one-year deals with forwards Matthew Stienburg and Jason Polin on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Stienburg, 24, missed most of the 2024-25 season with an upper-body injury sustained in November. He made his NHL debut on Oct. 16 and recorded no points and 22 penalty minutes in eight games with Colorado. Colorado drafted Stienburg in the third round in 2019. Polin, 26, made his NHL debut in 2023-24 and has collected one goal and two penalty minutes in nine games over the past two season for the Avs. Polin was undrafted after playing collegiately at Western Michigan from 2019-23. --Field Level Media
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
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- Edmonton Journal
Another season for the Edmonton Oilers, another loss to the champions
Article content The year before that, the Vegas Golden Knights dispatched the Oilers in six games in the second round on their way to their franchise's inaugural title. And in 2022, the Colorado Avalanche swept the Oilers right out of the Western Conference Final before capturing the Cup. It's been a long line of having a front-row seat to champion-caliber runway strutting. 'We don't need to look very far at what it takes to win or what it feels like to play against a winning team,' said Connor McDavid. 'As you said, we've done it four years in a row now. The Oilers captain has a leg up on his teammates this season, however, after tasting victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, where he scored the gold-medal goal over Team USA in the final of the best-on-best tournament. 'Hockey at the 4 Nations was the best hockey I've ever been a part of for that level,' McDavid said. 'And a close second would be that Florida team that we just played.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
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- Boston Globe
Stanley Cup cracked and dented during Florida Panthers' celebration
A spokesperson for the Hockey Hall of Fame said the keepers of the Cup are taking the appropriate steps and plan to have it repaired by the celebration parade on Sunday. Made of silver and a nickel alloy, the 37-pound Cup is relatively malleable. Advertisement Damage is nothing new for the 131-year-old silver chalice that has been submerged in pools and the Atlantic Ocean and mishandled by players, coaches, and staff for more than a century. Just this decade alone, the Tampa Bay Lightning dropped the Cup during their boat parade in 2021 and the Colorado Avalanche dented it on the ice the night they won the following year.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Stanley Cup damage: NHL champion trophy banged up after Florida Panthers clinched title
The Florida Panthers handled the Oilers but maybe were a bit too loose when handling the Stanley Cup. One of the most decorated prizes in all of sports took some damage in last night's celebration as the Panthers captured their second consecutive Stanley Cup. The source of these cuts is not clear but they were suffered on the ice while the celebration was going on. Advertisement During the annual tradition of the winning team passing the Stanley Cup after winning it, cuts on the famed trophy were picked up by cameras. THE PARTY HAS BEGUN: Elbo Room celebrates Florida Panthers Stanley Cup win. Watch webcams live The base of the trophy also appears to be bent. Photos of the damage were snapped from the team's impromptu celebration at the Fort Lauderdale bar Elbo Room on Wednesday morning. The Panthers further damaged the trophy on Wednesday morning as images surface of a dent on the bottom of the cup. Colorado Avalanche Cup Drop This is not the first instance where the Stanley Cup has been damaged on the ice when three years ago, the Colorado Avalanche dented the cup. Former Avalanche right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel was carrying the trophy and lost his balance while making his way to his team picture, which caused a dent at the bottom of the trophy. Advertisement BACK TO BACK: How many teams have won back-to-back Stanley Cups? Florida Panthers join historic list The Stanley Cup has been damaged before in many instances, but the Avalanche's moment marked one of the most recent memories of players not exactly handling with care until the Panthers followed behind soon after. More Stanley Cup damage history: Mark Messier parties with the Cup The Edmonton Oilers won the Stanley Cup back in 1987 and eventual Hall of Famer forward Mark Messier decided to go out clubbing and partying with the trophy. The trophy received lots of damage during its time with Messier and needed to be repaired before going back to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. The table is the culprit The Boston Bruins captured the Stanley Cup in 2011 and took the trophy to each players hometown as Bruins tradition. On Micheal Ryder's day, he took the trophy to a media event in St. Johns, Newfoundland. Advertisement Ryder placed the trophy on a table next to a podium and was stunned when the table collapsed which dented the cup on its fall. A horse's snack When the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup in 1994, they took the cup to Belmont Park to celebrate with the Kentucky Derby winner: Go For Gin. The horse was in its stable when Eddie Olczyk used the cup to feed the thoroughbred oats. The cup was damaged when Go For Gin started eating. Olczyk is now TNT's top NHL game analyst and a horse racing analyst for NBC. Other trophy injuries: Wisconsin Badgers 2020 In December 2020, after the Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, 42-28, the team appeared to have shattered the trophy. Each player on the team denied who may have caused the trophy's demise but former Badger Scott Nelson pointed to former badger Graham Mertz. Alabama's $30K accident In 2012, the Alabama football team won the 2012 national championship and were presented with "The Coaches' Trophy." During the Crimson Tide's annual A-Day scrimmage, a father of a player created a huge accident. Carelton Tinker, the father of Crimson Tide's long snapper Carson Tinker, tripped on a rug that was underneath the trophy's display case and caused the trophy to fall and shatter. Pete Weber's most embarrassing moment In 1991, famous bowler Pete Weber defeated Mark Thayer to win the U.S. Open championship. The eagle trophy was handed to Weber after his win and when he held it over his head. The eagle fell and broke on the bowling alley floor. Weber called it his most embarrassing moment of his career in a Sports Illustrated interview. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Stanley Cup damage: Florida Panthers trophy taking hits in celebrations
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL trade rumor: Jonathan Toews reportedly choosing between Jets and Avalanche as decision nears
Jonathan Toews (Credit: Getty Images) Jonathan Toews is inching closer to a highly anticipated NHL comeback. Once eyed by four teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning, he has reportedly cut his list in half. Now, all eyes are on two Western Conference teams, the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche, as Toews prepares to negotiate a deal. Winnipeg Jets are willing to make a serious commitment Toews returning to his hometown is more than just a feel-good narrative; it's now a serious possibility. For Winnipeg, bringing in Toews would not only boost leadership and experience but also serve as a powerful symbol for the franchise. With the team looking to re-establish itself as a strong postseason contender, Toews could be the missing piece that stabilizes the locker room and adds playoff grit. Where could Jonathan Toews end up next season? | OverDrive Clips | 06/11/25 Colorado Avalanche still strongly in the mix While the Jets offer sentiment and hometown appeal, the Colorado Avalanche bring title ambitions. Despite earlier assumptions that the Avalanche had moved on after acquiring Brock Nelson, Dreger clarified that his Colorado sources insisted they remain very, very interested in Toews. The front office views him as a cultural fit who can strengthen their leadership group. The Avalanche are still hunting another deep playoff run, and a healthy Toews could add the veteran savvy they lacked last season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo With uncertainty around their bottom six and leadership depth, Toews' return could round out their roster. Jonathan Toews is expected to decide soon as negotiations begin. Toews' comeback story has moved from speculation to strategy. With a decision reportedly between just two teams, negotiations are expected to begin in earnest. The timing suggests he wants a deal wrapped up before the July 1 free agency window, allowing him to integrate into his new team early. Read more: Who is Quinn Hughes girlfriend? Personal life details of Olivia Bonn Whether he chooses the hometown Jets or the title-ready Avalanche, Toews' return promises to be one of the more captivating subplots of this NHL offseason.
