Jordan Nolan is back with the LA Kings, and he spoke about it with Patrick O’Neal during the club’s Saturday-night contest vs. the Wild. While we have spoken plenty about the additions of Phillip Danault, Viktor Arvidsson, and Alex Edler, the LA Kings have another new, albeit more conversant, face joining the organization.
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Connor McDavid wins his second NHL MVP award unanimously.
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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid ran away in the voting to win his second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP on Tuesday, much like he blew away the competition while leading the league in points.
McDavid became just the second unanimous Hart selection – joining Wayne Gretzky in 1982 – in receiving all 100 first-place votes from members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association.
The NHL presented its awards remotely for a second consecutive season because of the coronavirus pandemic. In previous years, the awards ceremony was held in Las Vegas with an audience and players present.
By JOE REEDYJune 29, 2021 GMT
Mark Gross has sought out and fielded plenty of calls since ESPN won the rights to the NHL in March. On Tuesday, the network’s Senior Vice President of Production and Remote Events saw the first major step accomplished as the announcers and analysts for the upcoming season were announced.
The 24 announcers, analysts and reporters include a diverse set of backgrounds along with names that will be familiar to most hockey fans.
“The biggest thing that jumps out is that we hired good people,” Gross said. “I’m thrilled where we landed. There are a mix of different thoughts and backgrounds along with lots of diversity.”
2021/06/30 07:50 Mark Gross has sought out and fielded plenty of calls since ESPN won the rights to the NHL in March. On Tuesday, the network s Senior Vice President of Production and Remote Events saw the first major step accomplished as the announcers and analysts for the upcoming season were announced. The 24 announcers, analysts and reporters include a diverse set of backgrounds along with names that will be familiar to most hockey fans. “The biggest thing that jumps out is that we hired good people, Gross said. “I m thrilled where we landed. There are a mix of different thoughts and backgrounds along with lots of diversity.”