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The Chicago Blackhawks are your 2013 Stanley Cup champions

Game 7 looked like a certainty with just over a minute left in regulation of Game 6. Boston clung to a 2-1 lead over Chicago, desperately trying to keep elimination at bay. The Blackhawks delivered a crushing and shocking blow, scoring the tying goal with 1:16 to go in regulation.  Wait! There's more! As soon […]

Minnesota Wild give Niklas Backstrom a three-year, $10.25 million contract

After missing out on the chance to acquire Jonathan Bernier, the Minnesota Wild have signed Niklas Backstrom to a three-year, $10.25 million contract. The WIld were believed to be in the hunt for Bernier, but the Kings traded him to the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 23rd. Given the lack of other options out on the […]

Video: Chicago reporter tricks Boston fans with fake Stanley Cup case

WGN’s Pat Tomasulo has a case that's roughly the same size as the Stanley Cup. Smack a couple of NHL stickers on the side and put on a suit with white gloves and suddenly everyone thinks you are carrying around the Stanley Cup.  Meet the ultimate practical joke.  The Chicago reporter pulled off this trick […]

Los Angeles trades Jonathan Bernier to Toronto

After weeks of speculation, Jonathan Bernier was finally traded on Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles Kings sent their backup goaltender and restricted free agent Bernier over to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Matt Frattin, goalie Ben Scrivens, and a second-round draft pick in either 2014 or 2015, as reported by

Toronto, Philadelphia and Minnesota pursuing Jonathan Bernier

Recently we discussed the fact Jonathan Bernier's time with the Los Angeles Kings is coming to an end. The time has finally come for the Kings to part with their backup netminder and give him a chance to compete for the starting job in a new city. At the time of our most recent article on […]

Rule changes likely coming to fights in the NHL

Fights in the NHL might look a little different in 2013-14. Pending approval from the NHL's Board of Governors, all 30 GMs have agreed to on some new rules when players decide to drop the mitts. Any player that intentionally removes his helmet prior to a fight will receive a

Avalanche planning to pass on Seth Jones

It's been widely believed for quite some time now that Seth Jones will be the first name called during the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. The defenseman has been extremely impressive in his young career, scoring 56 points in 61 games for the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL during the 2012-13 season. At 18, Jones already […]

Pavel Datsyuk signs extension to stay in Detroit through 2016-17

Pavel Datsyuk has signed a three-year extension which will keep him with the Detroit Red Wings through 2016-17, as reported by the Detroit News. This news officially ends any speculation that Datsyuk may shift over to the KHL to finish out his career after the 2013-14 campaign. Datsuk will earn $23 million during his three-year […]

Jonathan Bernier’s time with the LA Kings is coming to an end

Jonathan Bernier asked for a trade from the Los Angeles Kings back in the summer of 2012. You might recall a story we wrote on why Bernier deserves a new opportunity and a chance to prove himself in the NHL. Trapped behind Jonathan Quick, Bernier has never had more than a part-time role in the NHL.  […]

Jaromir Jagr’s favorite player growing up was … Jaromir Jagr

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qY6ZaJK_ARc?rel=0 During CBC's player intros leading up to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, players were asked to name their favorite skater from when they were growing up. David Krejci said that his favorite player growing up was current teammate Jaromir . Following Krejci was Jagr himself. Who did he say was his favorite player? Jaromir Jagr, of […]

Alain Vigneault is the new head coach of the Rangers

Alain Vigneault is the new head coach of the New York Rangers, as reported by several outlets on Saturday afternoon. Vigneault, the former head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, will take over the position recently vacated by John Tortorella.  There was some belief that Vigneault might stand behind the bench in Dallas, but reports surfaced that […]

Season tickets for the Florida Panthers start at just $7 a game

Want season tickets for the Florida Panthers? Want them cheap? How about extremely, extremely cheap? You're in luck. The Panthers announced during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals that they are offering a ridiculously good deal for 500 season ticket packages.  You can buy season tickets for the Panthers for just $7 a game. […]

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