0 comments by David Rogers on 10/7/2015
Celebrate, hockey fans! NHL action returns tonight and the 2015-16 season is finally here. The long summer days discussing off-ice issues (there were far too many) and potential line combinations are over and real, meaningful games have arrived. Too often it’s easy for hockey fans to overlook what makes the NHL and the game of […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 10/3/2015
T.J. Oshie is looking to make a big impression with his new team and he might have done that with this huge hit on Adam McQuaid. Immediately following the hit, Oshie and McQuaid dropped their gloves. https://youtu.be/08Aryf7hzUE Oshie is expected to assist in carrying Washington’s offense this season, but he might want to learn which […]
DENVER, CO – MARCH 10: Goalie Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings defends the net against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center on March 10, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. Quick earned a win as he made 21 saves in the Kings 5-2 win over the Avalanche. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 10/1/2015
How will the Los Angeles Kings attempt to keep Jonathan Quick in top form all season long? The answer, as reported by LA Kings Insider, might be by controlling Quick’s weight. Bill Ranford, the goaltending coach for the LA Kings, was asked about Quick’s weight and how a fluctuation might impact the goaltender’s mechanics. Ranford’s answer […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/30/2015
Here’s an incredible display of hand-eye coordination from Boston Bruins skater Brett Connolly. The puck deflected in Connolly’s direction and he corralled it in midair with his stick and flung the puck towards the net like a lacrosse shot. His shot beat Henrik Lundqvist and while this effort only counted as a preseason goal, what […]
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UPDATE: Apparently the Islanders will in fact use their old goal horn for 2015-16. Looks like the front office heard all of the complaints and criticism from not only Isles fans, but fans around the NHL. ****** The New York Islanders are officially residents of Brooklyn and with the move came a new goal horn. […]
NEWARK, NJ – FEBRUARY 17: Travis Zajac #19 of the New Jersey Devils in action against the Buffalo Sabres at the Prudential Center on February 17, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sabres 2-1 after a shootout. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/27/2015
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello has made it no secret that he’d be interested in acquiring Travis Zajac. There has been some speculation that the New Jersey Devils might be willing to part with a couple assets in order to make room for younger forwards. Now, a report from NJ.com suggests that the Devils and […]
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Tyler Ennis tallied three goals against the Ottawa Senators in preseason action this weekend. His third and final goal of the night was the most impressive as he stole the puck and batted it into the net. Ennis has always been an interesting skill player to follow, but he hasn’t had much talent placed around […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/26/2015
The New York Islanders move to Brooklyn has been analyzed, criticized and mocked. The latter has been mostly done by the fans, but the New Jersey Devils recently tried to get in on the fun. Pretty tame all things considered, but the joke is kind of sad considering the people that the moved impacts the […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/25/2015
Alexander Semin is trying to resurrect his career now that he’s with the Montreal Canadiens. That includes giving it his all on the ice … even if an opponent’s stick gets caught in his jersey. T.J. Oshie’s stick got stuck inside Semin’s jersey (not really sure how) and Semin carried it with him for a good […]
in the 2015 New York Islanders Blue & White Rookie Scrimmage & Skills Competition at the Barclays Center on July 8, 2015 in Brooklyn borough of New York City.
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/20/2015
Josh Ho-Sang’s training camp stay with the New York Islanders ended before it ever began. The 19-year-old was dismissed by the Isles after oversleeping and missing the shuttle to the team’s first day of camp. Isles GM Garth Snow had some critical and direct words for the youngster following the incident. Snow’s comments, via Newsday: “Enough […]
BUFFALO, NY – APRIL 05: Patrick Kaleta #36 of the Buffalo Sabres motions to the referee after receiving an elbowing penalty during the second period against the Ottawa Senators on April 05, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)
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Old instincts and habits are hard to break. Dan Bylsma is learning that the hard way now that he’s the head coach of Patrick Kaleta and the Buffalo Sabres. While Kaleta is battling for a spot on the roster, Bylsma is fighting the urge to kill him after years of opposing the forward. Bylsma’s comments, via […]
BROSSARD, CANADA – MAY 2: Marc Bergevin speaks to the media during his introduction as the new General Manager for the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell SportsPlex on May 2, 2012 in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/19/2015
Montreal Canadiens head coach Marc Bergevin wanted to surprise Max Pacioretty with the news that he’d be the new captain of the team. That surprise didn’t go as planned as Bergevin went to the wrong house to deliver the good news.
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 05: Alexander Semin #28 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on February 5, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Hurricanes defeated the Coyotes 2-1 in overtime shootout. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/18/2015
Alexander Semin was a failed experiment for the Carolina Hurricanes. Semin was signed to a five-year, $35 million contract heading into 2013-14 and the outcome was a disaster. Over the last two seasons, Semin appeared in 122 games and scored 61 points. That stat line doesn’t sound too bad, but he managed just 19 points in […]
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Ben Scrivens will be battling Cam Talbot for playing time inside the Edmonton Oilers goal. The storyline in the crease won’t be the talk of the town (that honor belongs to Connor McDavid), but it’ll be interesting to see how things go over the course of the year. At the very least, Scrivens has a […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/17/2015
Swedish hockey player Niclas Burstrom wasn’t too happy as he made his way over to the penalty box. As he exhibited his frustration, he made one ungraceful entrance into the box. If you’re going to throw a tantrum … maybe watch where you’re going first.
