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OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 14: Linesmen Steve Barton #59 and Greg Devorski #54 get between a prone Zack Smith #15 of the Ottawa Senators and Chris Kreider #20 of of the New York Rangers acre a fight during an NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre on November 14, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

The 5 best hockey fights from Week 6

  Welcome to the sixth installment of Hockey Fights of the Week for the 2015-16 season! We had some trouble picking out a winner this week as there were two fights which could easily qualify for the top spot. Did the Kreider-Smith scrap or the Latta-White fight claim the first position? Read on to find […]

TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 14: Ryan Miller #30 of the Vancouver Canucks slides to stop a puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on November 14, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Ryan Miller is puzzled by the NHL’s goal review system

The Vancouver Canucks appeared to have two goals against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the NHL disallowed both efforts. The decisions were controversial and Ryan Miller commented on the incidents after the game, stating that he really isn’t sure what the league is doing. Here are the two plays in question. First, Jannik Hansen’s effort was overturned […]

at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2015 in New York City.

Patrick Roy, Claude Julien chime in on larger nets and smaller equipment in the NHL

The discussion around scoring rages on in the NHL. Lots of ideas have been thrown around including larger nets, smaller pads for goalies and even tweaks to the crease and posts. Though the league hasn’t formally announced any plans or any changes, the battle lines have been drawn and some prominent figures around the NHL […]

Video: Jake Allen’s controversial save of the year

The term “save of the year” is thrown around a lot, but Jake Allen’s robbery on Marko Dano may deserve the label. The puck may have actually been over the line, but like the Braden Holtby situation from the other night, it’s not a goal unless there’s conclusive evidence that the puck is actually over […]

GLENDALE, AZ – MARCH 03: Clayton Stoner #3 of the Anaheim Ducks during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 3, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Ducks defeated the Coyotes 4-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Clayton Stoner will enter plea deal for illegally hunting a bear

Clayton Stoner is facing five separate charges for illegally hunting a grizzly bear in British Columbia back in 2013. Stoner is reportedly eager to close the door on the matter and plans to plead guilty to the charges. As reported by CBC.ca: Prosecutor Jim Cryder told a provincial court judge that he spoke with Stoner’s […]

Photo: Capitals support Paris before game

The Washington Capitals prepared to drop the puck just hours after horrific terrorist attacks shook Paris. In a way of paying respect to those who lost their lives and as a way of showing support, the Capitals transformed the ice into a huge version of the French flag. Great gesture by the organization.

DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 03: Matt Duchene #9 of the Colorado Avalanche controls the puck against the Calgary Flames at Pepsi Center on November 3, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Flames 6-3. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Report: Patrick Roy isn’t a fan of Matt Duchene

Patrick Roy has been criticized pretty heavily for his handling of the Colorado Avalanche. A new report suggests that Roy isn’t a fan of Matt Duchene and the team may be shopping the forward for help on defense.

during a preseason game at Staples Center on September 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Here’s a strange Tweet from Peter Budaj

We haven’t talked about Peter Budaj in a while, but the goaltender put out a Tweet we couldn’t help but cover. While Budaj has been competing with the Ontario Reign of the AHL, he’s apparently been talking to other women while his wife was pregnant … or something. Is he being serious or making a joke? […]

Video: Another example of how the NHL’s goal review system is flawed

The NHL’s video review system needs some serious work. The Detroit Red Wings appeared to have a goal against the Washington Capitals as Braden Holtby reached into his net to fish out a puck, but the review was deemed to be inconclusive and the goal wasn’t allowed. Take a look at the play in question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F44w70278XE […]

Video: Patrick Maroon sprays Anthony Duclair with a water bottle

Remember when we had all of those water bottle incidents around the NHL last season? Here’s a new one for the 2015-16 season courtesy of Patrick Maroon. Prior to a faceoff, Maroon sprayed Anthony Duclair with his water bottle. Why? Who knows, but Duclair didn’t seem to mind. Via Reddit Hockey: Will this be the […]

at Staples Center on November 5, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

The 5 best hockey fights from Week 5

Welcome to Week 5 of Hockey Fights of the Week! A lot of familiar names will make this week’s list, along with one which might take you by surprise – Jonathan Toews. The captain of the Blackhawks participated in his first fight since 2012-13, battling Adam Henrique. On to the fights! 5. Andy Andreoff (LA) vs […]

Video: Ales Hemsky makes Jonathan Ericsson bleed with hit to head

Here’s a hit the NHL will be reviewing. Ales Hemsky rushed in and turned his body to deliver a check to Jonathan Ericsson. The hit caught Ericsson’s head and smashed it into the glass, causing a gash to open up over the Detroit defenseman’s eye. As you’d imagine, Ericsson wasn’t too happy and went after Hemsky. The […]

SAN JOSE, CA – NOVEMBER 03: Patrick Marleau #12 of the San Jose Sharks in action against the Columbus Blue Jackets at SAP Center on November 3, 2015 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Patrick Marleau trade rumors have already started

Trade rumors are once again circling around Patrick Marleau. It’s an annual hockey tradition. This time the rumors seem to be starting earlier than usual, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has stated that while no teams have been mentioned, Marleau’s name is “definitely out there.” You can watch the video here in which Friedman discusses the recent […]

Video: Doc Emrick highlights a fan screaming at the ref

Here was a fun moment you might have missed during the recent game between the Blues and Blackhawks. As the two teams prepared to take a draw in Chicago’s zone, one fan could be heard yelling at the official. “Drop the puck you idiot!” The jeering wasn’t very creative, but it was Doc Emrick’s play-by-play […]

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