Stan Bowman informed USA Hockey Tuesday he is stepping down as GM of the U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team, hours after he “stepped aside” from his role with the Blackhawks following an investigation into how Chicago handled sexual assault allegations.
After an individual workout in Pittsburgh, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby participated in an optional skate Tuesday morning and is nearing his season debut after undergoing left wrist surgery in early September.
Coach Pete Carroll says the Seattle Seahawks are “counting on” quarterback Geno Smith continuing to improve as he gains more experience filling in for injured starter Russell Wilson.