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SUNRISE, FL – JUNE 27: Travis Dermott talks with head coach Mike Babcock after being selected 34th by the of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 27, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Mike Babcock says coaching the Leafs “scares the crap out of you”

0 comments by on 9/6/2015

Mike Babcock knew he was taking on a challenging task when he became the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto media and fans have high expectations and have no problem driving people who don’t meet those expectations (Phil Kessel) straight out of town. Babcock has commented that he’s happy and excited for a […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 15: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Six of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Report: Patrick Kane’s rape case will soon be heard by grand jury

0 comments by on 9/5/2015

The Buffalo News is reporting that the rape case against Patrick Kane will soon be heard by a grand jury. Evidence will be presented to the grand jury and they would then decide whether or not there’s enough evidence to file an official criminal charge against Kane. These reports haven’t been confirmed at this time, […]

Phil Kessel has shed 13 pounds this summer

0 comments by on 9/4/2015

Phil Kessel was constantly criticized during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs for his conditioning. Despite the fact he was consistently one of the best scorers in the NHL, Maple Leafs fans thought Kessel could afford to drop a few pounds. All of this scrutiny eventually led to Kessel parting ways with the Leafs […]

VANCOUVER, BC – NOVEMBER 17: Rich Peverley #17 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on November 17, 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Ben Nelms/Getty Images)

Rich Peverley retires, takes a job with the Dallas Stars

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Rich Peverley has officially retired from the NHL. The forward was undecided about his future as recently as July, but he has since decided to hang up his skates and take a front office job with the Dallas Stars. Peverley’s comeback bid always seemed like a long shot. Peverley collapsed on the bench during a […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 25: Jakub Voracek #93 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Wells Fargo Center on March 25, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Blackhawks 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jakub Voracek will donate $1,000 for every point he scores

0 comments by on 9/3/2015

If you’re not rooting for Jakub Voracek this season, you will be after reading this story. The Philadelphia Flyers forward is planning to donate $1,000 for every point he records in 2015-16. The donations will go towards helping those with multiple sclerosis – a disease which impacts Voracek’s sister. In 2014-15, Voracek tallied a total of […]

Report: Islanders will unveil black and white alternate jerseys

0 comments by on 9/2/2015

The New York Islanders are starting a new chapter in their history when the puck drops for 2015-16 in Brooklyn. The move has ushered in a lot of changes, including the reported unveiling of new alternate jerseys. According to Islanders Point Blank, new black and white uniforms will be unveiled on September 21st and fans […]

SUNRISE, FL – JUNE 26: Jack Eichel poses on stage after being selected second overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jack Eichel plans to move in with Matt Moulson

0 comments by on 9/1/2015

All eyes are on Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel as teams around the NHL prepare for training camp. McDavid may enter the season with higher expectations, but Eichel will certainly be under a microscope as fans hope he’ll lift the Buffalo Sabres into relevancy. As we’ve seen with other skilled youngsters, Eichel won’t be living on […]

SUNRISE, FL – JUNE 26: Connor McDavid poses on stage after being selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Connor McDavid isn’t focusing on offensive stats

0 comments by on 8/31/2015

Connor McDavid will be under a microscope in his first NHL season. That’s putting things rather lightly as McDavid has already drawn comparisons to Wayne Gretzky before even skating in his first game with the Edmonton Oilers. Heading into the new season, fans are trying to predict how many goals and how many points McDavid […]

Blue Jays fans ask sluggers to play for the Maple Leafs

0 comments by on 8/30/2015

The Toronto Blue Jays have the hottest and most lethal offense in all of baseball. That offense has been fueled by the long ball as the Blue Jays have hit the most home runs (184 as of August 30th) in Major League Baseball. As the Blue Jays continue to roll along and dominate opponents, fans […]

NEWARK, NJ – NOVEMBER 11: Keith Ballard #2 of the Minnesota Wild takes the puck in the third period against the New Jersey Devils on November 11, 2014 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.The New Jersey Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Keith Ballard and Jordan Leopold are considering retirement

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Keith Ballard and Jordan Leopold may have reached the end of the road in the NHL. Ballard, 32, is still experiencing concussion symptoms from a brutal hit he took back in December of 2014 and he’s worried about long-term effects. Meanwhile, Leopold hasn’t been offered a new contract and at the age of 35 he might […]

Fan delivers In-N-Out Burger to Tyler Seguin

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When a Dallas Stars fan Tweeted Tyler Seguin asking if he wanted anything from In-N-Out Burger prior to a charity sled hockey game, it seemed unlikely that the forward would respond. It turns out that not even professional athletes are immune to the draw of free In-N-Out. Seguin placed his order and the fan delivered, giving […]

NEWARK, NJ – APRIL 07: Curtis Glencross #20 of the Calgary Flames skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 7, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. The Flames shutout the Devils 1-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Curtis Glencross regrets taking discount to stay with Flames

0 comments by on 8/29/2015

Athletes are usually commended for taking a “hometown discount” in order to stay with a specific team. Curtis Glencross took such a contract when he accepted a four-year, $10.2 million contract with the Calgary Flames back in 2011. Fans were thrilled to see Glencross locked in at such an affordable rate, but the 32-year-old forward […]

Video: Steven Stamkos takes BP and fielding practice, hits a homer

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How is Steven Stamkos preparing for the 2015-16 season? Unlike Erik Karlsson, Stamkos is practicing … but probably not the sport you’d expect. Watch as Stamkos takes BP and fielding practice with the Toronto Blue Jays. Look closely and you’ll see Stamkos send one pitch over the fence, which is the topic he’s discussing with […]

BOSTON, MA – MARCH 24: Peter Budaj #30 of the Montreal Canadiens makes a save against the Boston Bruins in the third period during the game at TD Garden on March 24, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

LA Kings offer Peter Budaj a professional tryout

0 comments by on 8/28/2015

The LA Kings may be looking for a bit of additional depth in goal. The club has extended a professional tryout offer to goaltender Peter Budaj and he will join the Kings in training camp.

OTTAWA, ON – APRIL 26: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators skates in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Montreal Canadiens during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on April 26, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Ottawa Senators by defeating them 2-0 and move to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Erik Karlsson doesn’t do any conditioning during the summer

0 comments by on 8/26/2015

Erik Karlsson is arguably the best defenseman in the NHL, particularly when it comes to his offensive contributions and his skating. What does he do to hone his skills during the summer? Surprisingly, not much. Karlsson spoke with TSN and mentioned that he doesn’t do any conditioning during the summer, but it’s not because he’s […]

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