JASON DEMERS NEWS

Likely done playing Demers is unlikely to resume his playing career, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact The paperwork with the league office isn't in, but Demers is exploring options to work in a media role with the Sharks going forward. The 35-year-old defenseman produced 45 goals and 169 assists over 700 NHL contests between the Sharks, Stars, Panthers, Coyotes and Oilers during his career, which began in 2009-10.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Demers was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.

Impact Demers logged 10:44 of ice time with a minus-1 rating Saturday against the Sharks. It was his first NHL appearance since the 2020-21 campaign. He has 18 assists in 55 AHL games this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big club Demers was called up from AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.

Impact Demers has spent the bulk of the season with Bakersfield after failing to make the Oilers' roster out of camp. He'll serve as a veteran defensive depth option as long as he's on the NHL roster.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Nugent-Bowman: Jason Demers gets an NHL deal with the Oilers... - The Athletic Jason Demers gets an NHL deal with the Oilers. It’s a two-way contract for the league minimum at the NHL level. He’s been placed on waivers...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

KHL to end season, go directly to playoffs after Olympics

The Kontinental Hockey League is calling off the rest of the regular season, citing coronavirus concerns surrounding players at the Olympics

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gold standard returns for Canada at Beijing Olympics

Canada is among the gold-medal contenders at the Olympics even though the NHL is not sending players to Beijing

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staal, Power and Levi headline Canada's Olympic roster

Longtime NHL forward Eric Staal, 2021 top draft pick Owen Power and Northeastern goaltender Devon Levi are among the players named to Canada's roster for the Beijing Olympics

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No NHL boosts Russian hopes for Olympic gold in men's hockey

The lack of NHL players has taken the luster off the men's hockey tournament for a second consecutive Olympics

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Without the NHL, Russia emerges as favorite for Olympic gold

The Russian team will be the favorite for the Olympic hockey men's gold medal after the NHL withdrew from sending players to Beijing because of the disruption caused by coronavirus...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coyotes expecting more changes after missing playoffs again

Arizona general manager Bill Armstrong opted to stand pat at the NHL trade deadline, believing the Coyotes had the right roster to make the playoffs

MAY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snaps point drought with helper Demers picked up an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Demers snapped a 12-game point drought dating back to Feb. 15 with his assist Monday. He's also sat out 12 games in that span, as the 32-year-old defenseman has ceded some playing time to Jordan Gross and Jordan Oesterle. Demers has only three assists, 36 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 26 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes Faceoff with defenseman Jason Demers Coyotes beat writer Jose M. Romero talks with defenseman Jason Demers about the current homestand, the veterans on defense and what he likes...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona hosts St. Louis after shootout victory

Arizona hosts St. Louis after the Coyotes defeated St. Louis 4-3 in a shootout

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coyotes hand Golden Knights first loss of the season, 5-2

Conor Garland had a goal and an assist, Darcy Kuemper stopped 29 shots and the Arizona Coyotes handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first loss of the season, 5-2

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Theodore scores twice, Golden Knights beat Coyotes 5-2

Shea Theodore scored two goals, Marc-Andre Fleury made 21 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Arizona Coyotes 5-2

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coyotes add grit after first postseason trip in 8 years

The Arizona Coyotes had a breakthrough in a pandemic-altered season, earning their first postseason appearance and series win in eight years

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coyotes acquire Demers from Panthers for McGinn

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes acquired defenseman Jason Demers from the Florida Panthers on Sunday for forward Jamie McGinn.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Coyotes acquire Demers from Panthers for McGinn

Jason Demers had nine goals and 19 assists in 81 regular-season games last season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Panthers acquire Jamie McGinn from Coyotes in exchange for Jason Demers

The Florida Panthers added to their cadre of forwards with the trade.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Slumping Panthers look to rebound vs. Stars (Dec 31, 2016)

DALLAS -- The Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars share a common goal for Saturday's game at American Airlines Center: win and end the year on a positive note.

DECEMBER 31, 2016

NHL Capsules

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Alexander Wennberg had two goals and Brandon Saad also scored, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Thursday night to extend th...

DECEMBER 30, 2016