0 comments by David Rogers on 9/28/2014
Jonathan Bernier almost committed a huge blunder when he made a weak pass behind his own net, forcing his defenseman to make a hurried pass which deflected in front of the vacated Toronto net. Crisis averted as Bernier scrambled back into his crease and made a crazy save with his foot right as the puck reached […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/27/2014
The Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins in preseason action, but it’s clear Sergei Bobrovsky is ready for the regular season to start. After a puck skipped over his right shoulder, Bobrovsky instinctively reached behind him and used the handle of his stick to swat the puck out of harm’s way. Who had […]
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Are we going to have to download apps to follow individual athletes? If Jacob Trouba is a sign of things to come, that may be the case. The Winnipeg defenseman took to Twitter and encouraged followers to download his app. The app, which is supposedly going to replace his activity on Twitter and Instagram, will […]
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Keith Kinkaid appeared to be beaten when a shot struck him high in the shoulder and bounced up behind his back. Not so fast, New York Islanders! Kinkaid quickly spun, located the puck and was able to swipe it away from the crease just as John Tavares was pouncing.
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/26/2014
The Tampa Bay Lightning were preparing to unveil their new alternate sweaters, but they decided to have some fun with their players first. The team created a sweater loaded with palm trees (OK, overflowing with palm trees), showed it to some players and taped their reaction. What’s better, the players who actually liked the phony […]
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Bob McKenzie took to TSN radio to discuss a variety of different NHL topics. One of those was the Boston Bruins and whether or not they’re a better team this year compared to last year. McKenzie’s answer may not resonate well with Bruins fans. McKenzie’s full statement surrounded the best teams in the East last […]
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The Minnesota Wild unveiled their new scoreboard and it’s pretty awesome. We’ve seen some big scoreboards pop up in NHL arenas (looking at you, Tampa Bay), but we especially like the row of trees lining the Wild’s new screen. (H/T Reddit Hockey)
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/25/2014
Zach Parise used to be a supporter of the dump-and-chase strategy. That very strategy propelled Parise and the Devils to some strong seasons and a deep playoff run, but the forward has since changed his mind. In fact, he’s backing his shift away from the dump-and-chase thanks to advanced statistics. Here’s what Parise told the Star Tribune: […]
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You’ve seen Steven Stamkos complete the field goal challenge, but what happens when he takes his stick and some pucks to a driving range? Apparently the answer is some sick accuracy from 75-100 yards out and one cart driver who may want to hold off on collecting the golf balls around the range. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqrygxYMH58
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/24/2014
It’s that time of the year when hockey fans around the NHL are holding their breath, cautiously watching preseason hockey games and hoping none of their team’s brightest stars go down with an injury. Unfortunately, the preseason can claim mascots too. Here are some more details from the team’s website: Predators mascot Gnash suffered a […]
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Some coaches and organizations have embraced advanced statistics in the NHL. Others are more reluctant or simply are still learning what advanced statistics have to offer. Buffalo Sabres head coach Ted Nolan falls into the latter category, as seen in some comments he made to the Buffalo News. “You can never overestimate the human aspect […]
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The Montreal Canadiens have a new locker room and it’s pretty awesome. This video courtesy of CBC.ca takes us all for a brief walk through the dressing room.
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The Florida Panthers are trying to make tickets for their games a hot item. Along with announcing that the ridiculous promotions and incentives for ticket buyers are now a thing of the past, the team has also reduced capacity at Sunrise. If the demand isn’t there organically, why not create some demand yourself by reducing […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/23/2014
Season tickets for the Florida Panthers are one of the best bargains in sports. If you’re a hockey fan living in Florida, you might as well pick up a pair of season tickets even if you’re not a fan of the Panthers. It’s practically free professional hockey. The deals and prices have been so remarkable […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/21/2014
As the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen continue to struggle to reach an agreement on a new contract, KHL teams are taking notice. Numerous KHL squads, reportedly as many as seven, have made Johansen an offer with the hope of luring him away from the NHL. One of the more noteworthy offers is reportedly […]
