There was a time when the notion of a Japanese player making it to the NHL was absurd enough that it became the butt of a legendary hockey joke. Jordan Spence may be changing that view. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/03/more-sports/jordan-spence-hockey-hokkaido/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #jordanspence #hokkaido #ottawasenators #osaka
From Osaka to the NHL: Jordan Spence hopes to inspire young Japanese hockey players

The Ottawa Senators defenseman, who was born in Australia but grew up in Osaka, briefly returned to Japan last month to help run a hockey camp in Hokkaido.

The Japan Times

Doughty Injury Opens Up Opportunities for Multiple Kings Defensemen

Throughout the 2024-25 NHL preseason, there has been an abnormal number of injuries to proven NHL stars. There have been so many conversations about whether or not veteran NHLers should be playing in these meaningless games, risking...

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Doughty Injury Opens Up Opportunities for Multiple Kings Defensemen - The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Latest News, Analysis & More

With Doughty unable to return to the ice for a decent amount of time, it opens up possibilities and opportunities for other Kings defensemen.

The Hockey Writers

3 Kings Unlikely to Return in 2024-25

The Los Angeles Kings were in the depths of a rebuild just a few seasons ago, and are now hopefuls to make a deep playoff run in the contentious Western Conference. With the core varying in age and contract lengths, general manager Rob Blake will...

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3 Kings Unlikely to Return in 2024-25 - The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Latest News, Analysis & More

With the core varying in age and contract lengths, general manager Rob Blake will have his work cut out for him this summer.

The Hockey Writers

Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane Linked to 3 New Teams by NHL Insider

The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner, so the rumor mill is naturally starting to heat up because of it. We recently saw the Vancouver Canucks trade Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders, and now Chicago Blackhawks s...

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Blackhawks' Patrick Kane Linked to 3 New Teams by NHL Insider

A well-known NHL insider has linked Chicago Blackhawks star and top rental candidate Patrick Kane to three new teams.

The Hockey Writers