0 comments by David Rogers on 8/14/2016
The Stanley Cup recently spent some quality time with Bryan Rust as it continued its summer victory tour with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Cup has already been dented, taken down a water slide and used as a cereal bowl this summer, but now it’s serving a new purpose – McDonald’s fries holder. But first, Rust needed a […]
addresses the media during the Board Of Governors Press Conference prior to the 2016 NHL Awards at Encore Las Vegas on June 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/13/2016
The new Las Vegas NHL team is closing in on an official name, but recent reports about what that name might be apparently aren’t entirely accurate. Owner Bill Foley has publicly stated that Red Hawks and Desert Hawks are no longer options, but he confirmed Nighthawks is still on the table along with two other […]
SOCHI, RUSSIA – FEBRUARY 16: Alexander Radulov #47 of Russia celebrates after scoring a goal in a shoot out against Jan Laco #50 of Slovakia during the Men’s Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game on day nine of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/12/2016
Patrick Roy shocked the hockey world by announcing his resignation as head coach and VP of Hockey Operations with the Colorado Avalanche. Roy issued a blunt statement in which he essentially indicated that he wasn’t pleased with how much say he had over the final roster. Roy’s resignation, a move which might be a blessing in […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/11/2016
Summer is a time for fun and Eddie Lack is making the most of his time off before the 2016-17 season. Lack, a current goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, skated in a Pro-Am game in Salmon Arm, British Columbia and had a bit of fun by breaking the rules and joining the play in the […]
PITTSBURGH, PA – FEBRUARY 21: Television personality Pierre McGuire works in between the benches during the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals at Consol Energy Center on February 21, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Capitals defeated the Penguins 1-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/10/2016
Did you think you could avoid Pierre McGuire all summer long? Wrong! NBC stuck McGuire on color commentary for water polo at the Rio Olympics much to the chagrin of hockey fans everywhere. McGuire wasted no time making a hockey comment and when he was quizzed about the connection between water polo and hockey, he […]
SOCHI, RUSSIA – FEBRUARY 23: The Canada team pose with the gold medals won during the Men’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal match against Sweden on Day 16 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 23, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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As hockey fans watch the Olympic action in Rio, the question of whether the NHL will participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics inevitably pops up. The NHL is currently preparing to host the 2016 World Cup of Hockey this September, but fans and players are still interested to hear what the NHL is planning to […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/8/2016
The San Jose Sharks made news last season when they had a Brent Burns Chia Pet giveaway as apart of their promotional schedule. The club took the traditional thought of giveaways (rally towels, shirts, etc) and turned it on its head with a unique item which got fans and the hockey world talking. What are they […]
GLENDALE, AZ – MARCH 03: David Perron #57 of the Anaheim Ducks during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 3, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Ducks defeated the Coyotes 5-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/7/2016
Shortly after signing a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues, David Perron admitted that it would have been a dream to play with the Montreal Canadiens but that he missed playing in the city of St. Louis. He stated he was excited to have another chance with the Blues and hopes to […]
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 28: Aaron Rome #29 of the Vancouver Canucks during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on February 28, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Canucks 2-1 in an overtime shootout. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/6/2016
Former NHL defenseman Aaron Rome is suing the NHL and his insurance company after a hip injury ended his career back in 2014 when he was skating with the Dallas Stars. Rome required surgery for the injury, but he wasn’t able to recover enough to continue his NHL career. He then made a claim for […]
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 13: George McPhee (L) and majority owner of the Las Vegas NHL franchise Bill Foley take questions from members of the media after Foley announced McPhee as the team’s general manager during a news conference at T-Mobile Arena on July 13, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/5/2016
The new NHL franchise in Las Vegas doesn’t have an official team name quite yet, but they’re closing in on making a decision. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Bill Foley and his group have narrowed down their list of potential names to just four after originally submitting a total of 18 names to the […]
in Game Four of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 6, 2016 in San Jose, California.
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The Players’ Tribune grants athletes from a variety of sports the opportunity to dive into some rather unique topics. The athletes are candid, honest and maybe even blunt while dissecting a host of subjects such as concussions or drug testing. Though the articles aren’t actually written by the athletes themselves (they are monologue interviews which the […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/4/2016
Hockey equipment companies routinely face the tough task of trying to build buzz around a new product which is fractionally different compared to other models/iterations. The formula of showing a player skate around the ice or shoot a puck on goal in an online ad has grown pretty stale. That’s why Drew Doughty’s video showing off […]
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T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will soon be home to the NHL’s newest organization, but we’re still approximately a year away from the first official faceoff. Until then, the arena is celebrating several noteworthy milestones which come along with the birth of a new NHL franchise. Recently, the ice was installed for the first time […]
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 06: Jacob Trouba #8 of the Winnipeg Jets in action against the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the Verizon Center on February 6, 2014 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals won, 4-2. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/3/2016
The Winnipeg Jets and restricted free agent defenseman Jacob Trouba are reportedly pretty far apart in their current contract negotiations. Trouba, 22, is not only looking for more money and a longer contract, but he’s also looking for the Jets to commit to using him differently in the future. As reported by TSN’s Gary Lawless […]
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The buzz for Pokemon Go might be starting to die down (fix your game, Niantic!), but the game still has a huge passionate base of fans who are still trying their best to catch them all. That includes Patrick Marleau’s family who are hooked on the game which led to the San Jose Sharks forward […]
