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BUFFALO, NY – JUNE 24: Pierre-Luc Dubois gives an interview after being picked third overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets during round one of the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)

Pierre-Luc Dubois thinks he has a good shot at winning the Calder Trophy

0 comments by on 8/30/2016

The Columbus Blue Jackets selected Pierre-Luc Dubois with the third overall pick at the 2016 NHL Draft. Though Dubois didn’t grab all of the headlines, he’s still confident he could be the best rookie to skate in the NHL in 2016-17 … if he makes the NHL roster. Dubois recently spoke with NHL.com and stated he […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 22: The Pittsburgh Penguins stand on ice for the national anthem prior to Game Five of the Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 22, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

In case you’re wondering, the NHL doesn’t really have an anthem policy

0 comments by on 8/29/2016

Unless you’ve managed to completely tune out the sporting world over the past several days (we’re jealous if you have), you’ve probably heard of Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the U.S. national anthem. Just about every sporting news outlet has created a hot take on his decision which frankly only represents how little real news there is […]

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 17: Vladimir Sobotka #17 of the St. Louis Blues warms up before playing the Washington Capitals in an NHL game at the Verizon Center on November 17, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Vladimir Sobotka’s situation with the Blues is still unresolved

0 comments by on 8/27/2016

The St. Louis Blues have been planning on having Vladimir Sobotka back in their lineup for the 2016-17 season, but whether or not he’ll actually appear remains a mystery. Sobotka bolted from the Blues in favor of the KHL after an arbitration decision back in 2014, but due to the ruling, he still owes the […]

The Penguins roasted the Senators on Twitter

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Twitter is a fun medium for hockey fans and even hockey teams to poke fun at their rivals. The NHL’s official account asked a simple question – Which defensemen will put up the most points? – and the Senators put the ball on a tee for the Penguins to knock off. The Penguins responded with: The […]

Video: SKA Saint Petersburg may have the best promo video we’ve seen

0 comments by on 8/26/2016

SKA Saint Petersburg have a dominant team on paper heading into the new KHL season, deploying the likes of Ilya Kovalchuk, Pavel Datsyuk and a host of other talented skaters. As if fans weren’t excited enough after acquiring Datsyuk over the summer, the team made sure their fans were amped by creating this incredible hype […]

skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 29, 2015 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Red Wings 5-4.

Tomas Jurco has back surgery after injuring himself while working out

0 comments by on 8/24/2016

Tomas Jurco is one of the most intriguing players on the roster for the Detroit Red Wings, but the 23-year-old will get off to a slow start in 2016-17. Jurco recently had back surgery for a back injury he suffered while working out in Slovakia. The Red Wings brought Jurco back to the United States […]

McDavid: “I’m not some 18-year-old kid anymore”

0 comments by on 8/22/2016

Entering his second season in the NHL, Connor McDavid is once again facing enormous expectations which may even dwarf the ones he experienced last year. McDavid will turn 20 in January and is looking to prove himself after a 2015-16 season which saw him suffer a serious injury while still posting over a point-per-game pace with 47 […]

ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 27: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks looks on during the second period against the Nashville Predators during Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Honda Center on April 27, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Ryan Getzlaf believes the World Cup of Hockey will have a “playoff-type atmosphere”

0 comments by on 8/21/2016

The World Cup of Hockey will transform the month of September for hockey fans, but it’s unclear how exactly fans will respond to the new tournament and what kind of look and feel the competition will hold. Ryan Getzlaf spoke about the World Cup and said he believes it’ll hold a playoff-type atmosphere. Via NHL.com: […]

COLUMBUS, OH – FEBRUARY 16: on February 16, 2016 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Boston defeated Columbus 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** name

Matt Beleskey isn’t a fan of Jimmy Vesey’s decision

0 comments by on 8/20/2016

Jimmy Vesey finally made his decision, selecting the New York Rangers as his new home. Vesey joining the Rangers opens up a ton of questions for the organization, but they’ll happily deal with those questions as Vesey brings an immediate upgrade. While Rangers fans celebrated the decision, Matt Beleskey of the Boston Bruins didn’t seem to […]

Matt Murray’s mask for the World Cup of Hockey is awesome

0 comments by on 8/19/2016

Team North America will be one of the most interesting squads to follow at the World Cup of Hockey. The roster for North America will feature players from both the United States and Canada who are 23 or younger as of October 1st. Team North America has already generated a ton of buzz given all […]

The OHL is reducing how many fights a player can have in a season

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The Ontario Hockey League has announced some new measures to crack down on fighting and blindside hits. The new rules are an attempt to improve player safety while forcing players to take more responsibility for both their checks and their willingness to drop the mitts. The new regulations put in place by the OHL’s Board of […]

Adam Henrique wants Keith Kinkaid to channel George Costanza for new goalie pads

0 comments by on 8/18/2016

The New Jersey Devils want their fans to help Keith Kinkaid design his new goalie pads. Fans were encouraged to submit their designs for Kinkaid’s new leg pads with the opportunity of winning a meet-and-greet with Kinkaid, tickets or autographed memorabilia. As fans tried their best to design a memorable design, Devils forward Adam Henrique […]

during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on January 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.

Dan Bylsma warns that the Corsi stat isn’t perfect

0 comments by on 8/16/2016

Advanced stats have slowly infiltrated the NHL over the past several seasons. Some teams continue to publicly ignore advanced statistics, but the majority of the league has at least recognized the value in looking beyond the traditional measurements. As terms such as Corsi, Fenwick and PDO continue to grow in populatiry, Dan Bylsma warns that […]

Here’s a first look at Taylor Hall in a Devils uniform

0 comments by on 8/14/2016

The Taylor Hall – Adam Larsson trade was pretty shocking. It’s wasn’t a surprise to see Hall moved, but Oilers fans probably would have preferred a larger return for one of their best assets. Now that the dust has settled on the move, the Devils poured some salt in the wounds of Oilers fans by […]

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