0 comments by David Rogers on 8/1/2016
Leave it to Russia to provide another hockey video featuring a player doing something unbelievable. This time it’s an insane javelin-style shootout goal from Vladimir Tkachyov during a skills competition held by Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL. The creativity from Tkachyov is off the charts and might only be topped by the execution. Буллит Ткачева A video […]
GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 12: Max Domi #16 of the Arizona Coyotes in action during the NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers at Gila River Arena on January 12, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Oilers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/31/2016
Summer is a time for sunshine, warm weather and a renewed sense of optimism from teams and players around the NHL ahead of the 2016-17 season. This is the time of the year when players on teams that failed to make the playoffs in 2015-16 make comments about how the roster is improved and the playoffs appear […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/30/2016
The Stanley Cup has had its fair share of crazy adventures this summer (including a trip down a water slide), but it’s also enjoying some quieter moments too. Matt Cullen opted to enjoy a special breakfast with his family which included eating cereal out of the Cup. Ice cream might be the preferable food to […]
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The Presidential Election won’t be held until November 8th, but fans of the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals will have a chance to make their choice early thanks to a Trump and Clinton hockey bobblehead vote. The team announced that one of their promotions for the upcoming season is a bobblehead giveaway in which fans could choose to take […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/29/2016
A small piece of baseball culture is coming to NHL 17. Jose Bautista’s iconic bat flip is apparently making its way to NHL 17 in the form of a goal celebration.
ST LOUIS, MO – MAY 23: Kevin Shattenkirk #22 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the San Jose Sharks in Game Five of the Western Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center on May 23, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/26/2016
Kevin Shattenkirk was supposed to be traded prior to the 2016 NHL Draft. Despite dozens of rumors, a trade never developed and Shattenkirk has remained with the Blues, watching the team deal away Brian Elliott while failing to sign David Backes and Troy Brouwer. Shattenkirk and his agent admitted they were surprised a trade never happened. With the […]
SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 21: Vladimir Tarasenko #91 of the St. Louis Blues in game four of the Western Conference Finals against the San Jose Sharks during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at HP Pavilion on May 21, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/25/2016
Blues fans have watched several key pieces from the 2015-16 roster find new homes over the summer. Brian Elliott was traded to Calgary. David Backes signed with Boston. Troy Brouwer joined Elliott by signing with Calgary. On paper, the Blues look like a weaker team entering 2016-17 after seeing important veterans exit in favor of a stronger […]
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Goalies in hockey are a rare breed and the sport allows – perhaps even encourages – them to show off some of their personality through the designs on their equipment. Many goalie masks around the NHL are art masterpieces and combine a goalie’s background with pop culture. Equipment in beer leagues tends to be more subdued, […]
in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the NHL 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 20, 2016 in San Jose, California.
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/24/2016
Defenseman Luke Schenn recently signed a two-year, $2.5 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes. The move looked like a win-win for both sides as the 26-year-old Schenn will be given the opportunity to grow his game in the hopes of landing a larger contract after the 2017-18 season while the Coyotes are hoping they just bought low […]
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Phil Kessel made headlines when he brought the Stanley Cup to a children’s hospital and now his name is popping up again thanks to his grandma. Check out the video below where Grandma Kessel drinks – or maybe chugs – some champagne out of the Stanley Cup.
in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Barclays Center on May 03, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/23/2016
According to Newsday, the New York Islanders are examining two locations to build a potential new arena for the team to call home. It’s been long reported that the Islanders – along with their fans – aren’t pleased with their current home in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center and they’re exploring possible options which could take the team to […]
NEW YORK – APRIL 04: Sticks and the puck photogarphed during a faceoff between the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers on April 4, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/20/2016
[link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]It’s tradition for hockey fans and analysts to start breaking down the upcoming NHL schedule the moment it’s released. Aside from looking at all of the future matchups, the usual talking points involve road trips and back-to-back games. While these may help identify stretches which may be the most trying for […]
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 03: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders (l) celebrates his second goal of the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at 2:27 of the third period on the powerplay in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Barclays Center on May 03, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/18/2016
New York Islanders owner Jon Ledecky wants to see the team play competitive hockey and he’s willing to spend some money in order to make it happen. Ledecky, who along with Scott Malkin has the team’s majority ownership, spoke with the New York Daily News about their commitment to make the Islanders great again. Ledecky stated that GM […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/17/2016
Development camps around the NHL have produced some pretty incredible shootout goals this summer. This one from Josh Wilkins and this one from Alexander Nylander may have raised the bar for what’s possible in the skills competition, but New Jersey Devils prospect J.D. Dudek had his own tricks up his sleeve. Check out this insane […]
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 10: Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks tries to get off a shot under pressure from Tyson Barrie #4 of the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center on January 10, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Avalanche 6-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 7/16/2016
The trade which sent Andrew Shaw from Chicago to Montreal caught many by surprise, particularly because it sounded like Shaw and the Blackhawks were closing in on a new contract prior to the trade. It was also surprising because the Blackhawks have made it clear that Shaw was a favorite and recently club president John McDonough commented […]
