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6 days ago
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New Kraken forward Mason Marchment excited for fresh start
Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) trips up Edmonton Oilers' John Klingberg (36) as goalie Stuart Skinner (74) looks for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) and Edmonton Oilers' Jake Walman (96) battle as Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, left, makes a save during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (right) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (left) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (right) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (left) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) trips up Edmonton Oilers' John Klingberg (36) as goalie Stuart Skinner (74) looks for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (27) and Edmonton Oilers' Jake Walman (96) battle as Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, left, makes a save during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment (right) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (left) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) SEATTLE (AP) — Stanley Cup playoff hockey hasn't been all that common in Seattle since the Kraken played their first season. However, Mason Marchment already knows full well what it looks like. Marchment, who was acquired from the Dallas Stars last Thursday for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2026 third-rounder, played in a few of the Stanley Cup playoff games at Climate Pledge Arena in 2023 when the Kraken and Stars faced off. Advertisement Dallas won the second-round series in seven games, but Marchmen learned firsthand just how rowdy fans in the Emerald City can get. 'It was awesome,' Marchment said Tuesday via Zoom. 'For sure, the fan base sticks out instantly. It was rocking in there for three games. It was a hard building to play in, too. So, it's going to be fun to be on the other side of it.' The 30-year-old winger tied a career high with 22 goals last season. Marchment is entering the final year of a contract carrying a $4.5 million cap hit, though, which in part prompted the cap-constrained Stars to deal him. The Uxbridge, Ontario, native played the first half of his six-season NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. Marchment was hardly slighted by Dallas trading him three seasons into a four-year deal. Advertisement 'It's a business and I get that. I've been in it my whole life,' Marchment said. 'So, there had to be some changes, and it just so happened to be me. I don't take it as a knock at all. There's teams out there that want you, so it's always a good thing. It's just part of the business. You go with it as it goes, but I'm excited to start in Seattle and get playing.' Marchment could be a reliable top-six scorer for the Kraken. Under new coach Lane Lambert, the Kraken not only expect to be a playoff team in 2025-26, but also to be a grittier team that makes better use of the players already on the roster after Dan Bylsma was fired after one year as head coach. Marchment enjoys getting involved on the forecheck, defending puck-handlers on the backcheck and looks forward to doing it all for Seattle. 'That's stuff that I take pride in and like to do well,' Marchment said. 'So, if I can help out that way, it's going to be great. But getting to the net front and getting in the goalie's eyes, that's huge. So stuff like that, small things like that are things that help win games and help you get (to) the playoffs.' Advertisement Months away from training camp, it isn't clear yet which line Marchment will slot in for the Kraken. However, he is already starting to learn a good deal about Seattle's roster through defenseman Brandon Montour, who played with Marchment in Florida. Marchment is also getting to know Seattle. The Pacific Northwest city will no longer just be an occasional stop on a road trip, but rather a new home for Marchment — and one in which he is expected to contribute from the jump. 'I'm definitely excited to get down there and meet everyone,' Marchment said. 'But for me, it's going to be a fresh opportunity and a good start, and that's always exciting. So, I'm looking forward to that, and hopefully we can get better as a team and make the playoffs.' ___ AP NHL:
Toronto Sun
20-06-2025
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- Toronto Sun
Jonathan Toews returning to NHL with hometown Winnipeg Jets
Published Jun 20, 2025 • 1 minute read Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during first period NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff action in Edmonton on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Photo by JASON FRANSON / THE CANADIAN PRESS Three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews is returning to the NHL and signing with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. The Jets announced they've agreed to a one-year contract with Toews. The value of his contract was not revealed. Toews missed the past two NHL seasons after stepping away from hockey, citing the effects of Chronic Immune Response Syndrome and long COVID. The longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain helped lead the franchise to Stanley Cup championships in 2010, 2013 and 2015, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2010. He also claimed Olympic gold with Canada in 2010 and 2014. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toews has 372 goals and 511 assists in 1,067 career NHL games. The 37-year-old centre won the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward in 2013 and the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2015. 'I'm grateful to be making my return to the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets,' Toews said in a statement. 'It's very special to come home and play in front of my family and friends in Manitoba. The Jets have been on the rise over the last few seasons, and I'm eager to join the group and help however I can.' Columnists Toronto & GTA MMA World NHL
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Oilers forward Zach Hyman likely to miss rest of playoffs after getting hurt in Game 4 against Stars
Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers will likely be without hard-hitting forward Zach Hyman for the remainder of the playoffs because of an undisclosed injury to his right arm, coach Kris Knoblauch announced Wednesday. Without providing details on the nature of the injury, Knoblauch said Hyman was scheduled to have surgery and was 'most likely done' for the remainder of the postseason. Advertisement Hyman, who leads the NHL playoffs with 111 hits, was hurt midway through the first period of a 4-1 win over Dallas in Game 4 of the Western Conference final series on Tuesday night. The injury occurred at Edmonton's blue line, when he out-stretched his arms to brace for what appeared to be a glancing hit from Stars forward Mason Marchment. Hyman immediately dropped his stick, and was favoring his right arm as he left the ice and made his way up the tunnel. Edmonton leads the series 3-1 with Game 5 at Dallas on Thursday night. The 32-year-old Hyman is in his fourth season with Edmonton, and ranks sixth on the team with 11 points (five goals, including a game-winner, and six assists) in 15 playoffs games. Two of his goals came in a 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 3 on Sunday. Advertisement One replacement option for the Oilers is turning to veteran forward Jeff Skinner, who has been a healthy scratch since the 15-year veteran had an assist in making his NHL playoff debut in a 6-5 loss to Los Angeles in Game 1 of Edmonton's opening-round series. 'It's a big loss,' teammate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said of Hyman following the game. 'He's a big part of our team, on and off the ice, the way he does things. You've seen his physicality.' ___ AP NHL:
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28-05-2025
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Oilers' Zach Hyman leaves Game 4 after hit from Stars' Mason Marchment
Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during first period NHL Western Conference final playoff action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Oilers winger Zach Hyman suffered an upper-body injury against the Stars in Game 4 of the NHL's Western Conference final on Tuesday night. Hyman took a glancing hit from Dallas forward Mason Marchment in the first period and dropped his stick, favoring his right arm, before heading straight down the tunnel to Edmonton's locker room. Advertisement The 32-year-old Hyman, who scored twice in Game 3, didn't join his teammates to start the second period. He led the postseason with 109 hits — 27 more than Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett in the No. 2 spot — to go along with five goals and six assists entering play. A staple on superstar center Connor McDavid's line, the Toronto native had 27 goals and 17 assists across 73 games in the regular season. Edmonton was also minus winger Connor Brown on Tuesday after he took a big hit in Game 3. Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm, who hasn't played in the playoffs due to a lower-body injury, is nearing a return, but didn't dress Tuesday. ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner anchor dominant Game 3 victory by Edmonton Oilers over Dallas Stars
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars (via Getty Images) Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and substitute goalie Stuart Skinner were the stars of the show on Sunday evening as the Oilers beat up Dallas Stars 6-1 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final at Rogers Place. Despite a great effort on paper by the Stars, the team now trails 2-1 in the series and must come out Tuesday in Game 4 to avoid a tough playoff climb. Edmonton Oilers shine brighter than Dallas Stars despite statistical edge in Game 3 NHL Game 3 Highlights | Stars vs. Oilers - May 25, 2025 Connor McDavid gave a masterclass in leadership and attack play, while Stuart Skinner rescued his team in goal, stumping the Dallas Stars at every turn. Despite the advantage in shots (34-24) and taking the reins in the middle period (21-7 in shots), the Stars left Edmonton with more questions than answers. The Oilers were off to a flying start, with two goals in the first period within 36 seconds, including a breakaway transition highlight-reel play by Connor McDavid, who initiated and capped the breakaway. Defenceman Evan Bouchard opened the scoring with a blue-line laser that created momentum that snowballed throughout the night. Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson managed to reduce the deficit to 2-1 with a tip on a Lian Bichsel shot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Morocco (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo And yet again, Connor McDavid went and did it with 19 seconds remaining in the second period, and the game was swung in an irretrievable direction. Goalie Stuart Skinner had one of his finest playoff games as the 25-year-old stopped 33 shots and kept the Oilers in front even through Dallas' best moments. 'I think Skinner was the difference-maker,' Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen said. 'He was the MVP of the match, I would say.' On the opposite end, Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger had his worst performance of the playoffs, giving up six goals on just 24 shots. Despite the one-sided score, Stars coach Pete DeBoer supported his goaltender. 'We wouldn't be sitting here in the conference finals without Jake Oettinger and how he's played,' DeBoer said. 'Tonight was one of those games where they were opportunistic, and then once they got the lead, we're pushing to get back in and then there's grade-A's the other way. One thing I know about Jake Oettinger is he's one of the best response goalies in the league.' Dallas also lacked the services of top-line center Roope Hintz, who remains out with an injury he suffered in Game 2. The team did some line combination shuffling, moving Mikael Granlund to center and supplementing the fourth line by adding Oskar Back, one of the more successful lines. Also read: Edmonton Oilers back home for pivotal Game 3 and 4 series against Dallas Stars in NHL Western Conference As the Dallas Stars face a difficult series, they continue to show determination to win one away game and come home with momentum, but their current struggles with Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner will make it challenging. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
