0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/28/2016
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Andrew Shaw in a June deal with the Chicago Blackhawks to add grit and truculence to a perceived delicate roster. Without playing a single game in a Habs uniform, Shaw was awarded a $23.4 million deal by general manager Marc Bergevin, representing a team mindset change to a rougher, harder to battle […]
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 17: Artemi Panarin #72 of the Chicago Blackhawks takes a break during a time-out against the Montreal Canadiens at the United Center on January 17, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Canadiens 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/27/2016
The Chicago Blackhawks will have to get creative to re-sign Artemi Panarin as his reported asking price may put the club in a tricky financial situation. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]Panarin is seeking a six-year deal worth more than $6 million annually according to the
NEWARK, NJ – JANUARY 21: Vladimir Sobotka #17 of the St. Louis Blues takes the puck in the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on January 21, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Vladimir Sobotka isn’t coming back to the NHL for the 2016-17 season. Reports on the former St. Louis Blues forward pinballed back-and-forth this offseason in regards to a potential return to the league. In late March, “all indications” pointed to Sobotka returning to the Blues from Avangard Omsk of the KHL. In late July, the reports got […]
DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 15: Mathieu Perreault #85 of the Winnipeg Jets during the first period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on January 15, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/26/2016
It’s safe to say Mathieu Perreault isn’t a fan of Jacob Trouba’s recent request to be traded from the Winnipeg Jets. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]Trouba released a statement through his agent on Saturday, asking to be traded from Winnipeg due to his role and the Jets’ strong defense core. The restricted free agent didn’t […]
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Ilya Bryzgalov has never been one to mince his words. When describing one of the most lopsided victories in the Olympic Games, the Russian quote machine did not disappoint. Speaking with Craig Custance of ESPN.com, the former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender discussed Canada’s 7-3 shellacking of Russia during the quarterfinals of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/25/2016
Clarke MacArthur’s season might be in jeopardy after a dirty hit in training camp sidelined the Senators veteran. In a scrimmage on Sunday, MacArthur was hit high by defenseman Patrick Sieloff. The 31-year-old missed all but four games with concussion issues in 2015-16 and was down on the ice for a prolonged period of time following […]
TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 4: Jacob Trouba #8 of the Winnipeg Jets skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on November 4, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Jets defeated the Maple Leafs 4-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/24/2016
Jacob Trouba’s contract negotiations with the Winnipeg Jets have taken a sour turn. The restricted free agent was set to begin camp without a contract, but Trouba has requested a trade from the Jets organization. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]In a statement obtained by Sportsnet.ca, Trouba’s agent Kurt Overhardt said the request was more about opportunity […]
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 25: Joffrey Lupul #19 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Boston Bruins during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on October 25, 2014 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/22/2016
Another Toronto Maple Leaf may be bound for the injured reserve. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]Frank Seravalli of TSN.ca reports it’s believed the oft-injured Joffrey Lupul failed a physical exam and was told he’s “unfit” to play and will begin the season on the IR. “Lupul returned to Toronto from his off-season home on Sept. […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/21/2016
Three-on-three overtime at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. In an exhilarating game between the highly skilled North American squad and consistently impressive Team Sweden on Wednesday, a tie after 60 minutes of regulation meant we’d get more batshit insane three-on-three overtime. This particular overtime was extra wild. […]
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The Los Angeles Kings are celebrating their 50th season in the NHL by releasing a new alternate jersey to celebrate the joyous occasion.
NEWARK, NJ – NOVEMBER 11: Thomas Vanek #26 of the Minnesota Wild looks on before a face off 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)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/20/2016
Thomas Vanek wants a mulligan on his declining NHL career. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]Once an elite NHL scorer topping out at 43 goals back in 2006-2007, Vanek has seen his goal scoring output fade over the past couple seasons. After signing a three-year contract, worth $19.5 million with the Minnesota Wild, Vanek was bought […]
ST LOUIS, MO – MAY 23: Kevin Shattenkirk #22 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the San Jose Sharks in Game Five of the Western Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center on May 23, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk watched the draft and waited for commissioner Gary Bettman to say “We have a trade to announce,” and call his name. Of course, that didn’t happen, but now, Shattenkirk is opening up about his stressful offseason. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]Shattenkirk’s name was the subject of trade rumors all offseason, […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/17/2016
After minding the pipes in Pittsburgh for nearly a decade, Marc-Andre Fleury found himself riding the pine come playoff time as rookie goalie Matt Murray led the organization to a Stanley Cup victory. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]Entering 2016-17, coach Mike Sullivan has the tough choice choosing who will start in goal. Both Fleury and […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 9/15/2016
When Matthew Wuest, founder of the incredible salary manager site CapGeek, passed away, there was a glaring hole in obtaining NHL salary cap information in an accessible manner. One site that emerged as a worthy replacement was General Fanager. The website provided instant information on contracts, cap information and hockey news and stood out among the […]
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The National Hockey League is expanding its in-game concussion monitoring system. Deputy commissioner Billy Daly told the Associated Press the league intends on having four concussion spotters at games, plus additional spotters who will check for symptoms and have authority to remove players from games. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]It’s an admirable expansion from the […]
