Team USA may have to do some digging and find a replacement defenseman if this Vancouver Canucks star can't make it.

There, at the top of the list, ahead of NHL stars like Brady Tkachuk, Erik Karlsson, Roman Josi and the late Johnny Gaudreau, ...

After prioritizing grinding two-way talent in 2016, Team USA’s identity finally reflects the shift in how NHL teams are built.

On top of welcoming his first child with his wife, Kiley, on Sunday, the Boston Bruins defenseman was named an alternate ...

Todd McLellan said Tuesday that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry is out 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery, but he's not fretting.

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people ...

"The defensive position is offensive. These guys are quarterbacking the play and take control because they can see the entire ...

Nelson hails from Warroad, Minnesota — Hockeytown, USA — with a population of about 2,000 that ... Hedman and Erik Karlsson own a combined four Norris Trophies as the NHL’s top defenseman. Saros led ...

Urho Vaakanainen was added to Finland’s roster on Sunday. The New York Rangers defenseman, along with Buffalo Sabres ...

Here, too, is where USA Hockey's presence is felt ... In generation's past, a defenseman's responsibility was to break out the puck to forwards and, once the offensive zone was reached, simply ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle ... These blueliners wreak havoc: See Section V hockey's top defensemen Quarterbacks on ice: Section V defensemen exemplify position's evolution Familiar ...