0 comments by David Rogers on 2/16/2016
Victor Hedman wasn’t too happy after the puck hit off an official, popped in front of the Tampa Bay crease and was easily put in the back of the net by the Sharks. He fired the puck down the ice, but the officials thought he might have been aiming at them, earning the defenseman a game […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/15/2016
It’s Jaromir Jagr’s 44th birthday and the Florida Panthers are treating him to an extremely awesome birthday cake which is a tribute to his time with the Panthers and with the Czech Republic. Happy Birthday to the Great 68! 🎂 by @cdandb. A photo posted by Florida Panthers (@flapanthers) on Feb 15, 2016 at 1:42pm PST That’s […]
MONTREAL, QC – FEBRUARY 03: Evander Kane #9 of the Buffalo Sabres speaks with referee Kevin Pollock #33 during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on February 3, 2016 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
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The Buffalo Sabres have suspended forward Evander Kane for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators. Kane overslept and missed the Sabres’ team practice on Monday morning after attending the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday in Toronto. Via the Buffalo News: Red-hot Evander Kane scored his 16th goal of the season in Sunday’s 4-1 win over […]
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It’s been a couple weeks since we’ve posted a recap of the best fights from around the NHL, so this edition is a version loaded with some outstanding scraps. Only one of Evander Kane’s three fights from his game against the Panthers made the list, but both he and Alex Petrovic deserve a special shoutout for […]
OTTAWA, ON – OCTOBER 11: Alexander Semin #13 of the Montreal Canadiens misses his shot on goaltender Matt O’Connor #29 of the Ottawa Senators during the NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre on October 11, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/14/2016
The NHL’s new website is a disaster. Ever since it launched, the new website has been met with a ton of criticism which extends well beyond the expected critiques which come with a redesign. The new website is extremely difficult to navigate and even harder to find useful information and features fans have grown accustomed […]
skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Barclays Center on September 23, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Devils 2-1.
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Back at the end of 2015, Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic requested a trade out of the organization. Hamonic’s request reportedly had little to do with the Isles and more to do with the fact the 25-year-old wanted to be with a Western Conference team so that he’d be closer to home. The Jets (his home team) […]
at Pepsi Center on February 9, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.
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The Vancouver Canucks are spinning out of the playoff picture and it looks like they’re going to be classified as sellers as the trade deadline nears. Though they may be clear sellers, that doesn’t mean they’re actually going to sell according to a report from Elliotte Friedman on Hockey Night in Canada. Elliotte commented on the […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/12/2016
Ira Podell was a widely respected hockey writer when his life unexpectedly took a devastating turn. After suffering through a brain tumor and a stroke, Podell is currently battling for his life and his family is trying to return things (as much as possible) to normal. They recently created a fundraising page in an effort to allow […]
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The Vancouver Canucks are throwing things back to the 90s on Saturday and they’re going to look amazing when they do it. Check it out! Ryan Miller’s goalie pads are pretty fantastic too. Here’s another look, along with some of the players’ dogs:
NEWARK, NJ – FEBRUARY 09: NHL commisioner Gary Bettman addresses the fans during a ceremony for former New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur as his jersey is retired in a ceremony before the game between the New Jersey Devils and the Edmonton Oilers on 9, 2016 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/11/2016
If you haven’t noticed, the NHL has a new look on its digital properties. The reaction has been poor to say the least, but it goes beyond the usual criticisms that come with a major redesign. As fans struggle to find features they used to use and adapt to the new look, Gary Bettman is more […]
during Game Two of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 6, 2015 in Tampa, Florida.
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/10/2016
Back at the beginning of January, Jonathan Drouin requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Since then, he’s been suspended by his club and he’s been connected to a variety of teams in the ol’ rumor mill. One of the teams believed to be the closest to making an actual offer for the for […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/7/2016
Patrick Roy has had some pretty memorable outbursts ever since he became the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. He added another on Saturday when he blew up on the officials after a goal from the Winnipeg Jets was upheld. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWGCNtHHlSA This was a gem. Roy picked up a bench penalty for his tirade, but […]
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Goalie masks in hockey allow a rare opportunity for an athlete to express themselves as a part of their official uniform. In the case of Jason LaBarbera, the masks allow him to pay tribute to some of his favorite wrestlers from the WWE. Skating in the AHL within Philadelphia’s organization, LaBarbera needed a new helmet and he […]
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 11: Head coach Mike Yeo of the Minnesota Wild looks on from the bench during the second period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 11, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/6/2016
The Minnesota Wild are spiraling out of control in the Central Division and blame is being thrown in numerous directions for the team’s slide. They’ve lost nine of their last 10 games and they hardly resemble the team which many believed could be a legitimate contender. Questions are being asked of head coach Mike Yeo, and […]
SUNRISE, FL – FEBRUARY 4: Derek MacKenzie #17 of the Florida Panthers is congratulated by teammates after scoring a second period goal against the Detroit Red Wings at the BB&T Center on February 4, 2016 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
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The Florida Panthers are holding on to a relatively narrow lead in the Atlantic Division and hockey fans around the NHL are starting to see the club as legitimate contenders. As the Panthers continue to put on impressive displays on the ice, Florida residents are taking notice and attendance is improving. Usually when we discuss […]
