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Patrick Roy DENVER, CO – JANUARY 04: Head coach Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche leads his team against the San Jose Sharks at Pepsi Center on January 4, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Patrick Roy’s resignation is a blessing in disguise for Avalanche

0 comments by on 8/11/2016

In an unexpected move, Patrick Roy announced his resignation as head coach and VP of hockey operations of the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. In a statement, Roy basically admitted he didn’t have enough power over roster control, which forced his resignation. “I have thought long and hard over the course of the summer about how […]

Marc-Andre Fleury: “I want to come to camp and win my job back”

0 comments by on 8/10/2016

If training camp goes Marc-Andre Fleury’s way, he’ll be the starting goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2016-17 season. Fleury spoke with Robert Laflamme of LNH.com about being a backup goaltender during the Pittsburgh Penguins run to a Stanley Cup victory. He admitted it was an odd feeling being on the bench while rookie Matt […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 12: Ben Scrivens #30 of the Edmonton Oilers during the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Consol Energy Center on March 12, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Ben Scrivens backs up critical comments regarding Taylor Hall

0 comments by on 8/5/2016

Former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Ben Scrivens gave a surprising response when asked about former teammate Oscar Klefbom’s comments regarding Taylor Hall in which Klefbom stated that “Hall never played his best games against the tough teams.” Scrivens didn’t disagree with Klefbom, telling Igor Eronko of Sports-Express “I can’t say he’s wrong.” Hall, who was traded to the […]

ST PAUL, MN – APRIL 20: (L-R) Jason Demers #4, goalie Antti Niemi #31 and Kris Russell #2 of the Dallas Stars celebrate a win against the Minnesota Wild of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 20, 2016 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. The Stars defeated the Wild 3-2. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Kris Russell waiting on teams to clear cap space before signing a new contract

0 comments by on 8/4/2016

One of the most coveted defenseman on the free agent market is still waiting for a new contract. According to Darren Dreger of TSN.ca, former Dallas Stars defenseman Kris Russell is now waiting on teams to clear cap room to sign him. It’s amazing Russell still isn’t signed when factoring in the massive amount of […]

BUFFALO, NY – MARCH 01: Evander Kane #9 of the Buffalo Sabres warms up to play the Edmonton Oilers at First Niagara Center on March 1, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)

Evander Kane is also being sued over December sexual assault allegations

0 comments by on 8/3/2016

Legal drama continues to follow Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane. This week, Kane pled not guilty to charges including non-criminal harassment stemming from an incident at a Buffalo bar. Now, on top of those charges, Kane is facing a civil suit in relation to sexual assault allegations from December. The victim claims Kane assaulted her […]

Report: Wayne Gretzky’s brother Keith joins Oilers as assistant GM

0 comments by on 8/2/2016

Gretzky is coming back to Edmonton. No, not that one. Bob Mckenzie of TSN.ca tweeted that Keith Gretzky will be joining the Edmonton Oilers as assistant general manager in the near future. Gretzky isn’t just a name. The 49-year-old, brother of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, has been apart of NHL management teams since 2001. Gretzky […]

at Pepsi Center on October 8, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Wild defeated the Avalanche 5-4.

The Avalanche should be pleased with Tyson Barrie’s new contract

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The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Tyson Barrie to a four-year contract extension worth an average of $5.5 million reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.ca. The restricted free agent will earn $22 million total over the course of the deal,

GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 07: Antoine Vermette #50 of the Arizona Coyotes during the NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Gila River Arena on February 7, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Coyotes unexpectedly waive Antoine Vermette

0 comments by on 8/1/2016

The Arizona Coyotes have placed veteran forward Antoine Vermette on waivers with the intention of buying out his contract, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.ca.

BUFFALO, NY – MARCH 01: Evander Kane #9 of the Buffalo Sabres warms up to play the Edmonton Oilers at First Niagara Center on March 1, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)

Evander Kane pleads not guilty to charges stemming from bar incident

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Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane has pleaded not guilty to charges of non-criminal harassment, disorderly conduct and trespass, in a Buffalo court room on Monday, reports the Associated Press.

Lawyer who reps concussion lawsuit wants to speak with Bettman

0 comments by on 7/30/2016

National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman took an odd stance this week, denying a relation to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (C.T.E), a disease of the brain found in athletes with a history of repetitive brain trauma, and hockey. C.T.E., which many athletes suffer after taking multiple blows to the head, has shown up in almost all contact […]

BUFFALO, NY – OCTOBER 8: Evander Kane #9 of the Buffalo Sabres skates up the ice during the game against the Ottawa Senators at the First Niagara Center on October 8, 2015 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Brenner/ Getty Images)

Canucks president doesn’t dismiss acquiring a player with past issues

0 comments by on 7/28/2016

Trevor Linden isn’t outright dismissing he’d acquire a player with a checkered police history. The Canucks president appeared on TSN 1050, where he discussed players with a history of trouble with the police. He said each situation is unique and wouldn’t jump to conclusions without knowing all the details. “I think with any situation, they’re […]

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 21: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders gets a second period assist on a powerplay goal by Anders Lee #27 against the Philadelphia Flyers during a preseason game at the Barclays Center on September 21, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

John Tavares dismisses rumors, wants to stay with Islanders for the long haul

0 comments by on 7/27/2016

John Tavares has squashed a season’s worth of narrative about joining the Toronto Maple Leafs when he hits unrestricted free agency at the end of the season. The London, Ontario, native has been rumored to join the Leafs at the end of next season, which would be a homecoming of sorts. Tavares wants people to […]

Retired Brad Richards will be paid by the Rangers until 2025-26

0 comments by on 7/22/2016

Brad Richards may have retired, but he’ll still be getting paid handsomely – and regularly – as he starts a new phase of his career. General Fanager reports Richards will earn more than $5 million next season from the New York Rangers following his 2014 buyout and will be paid a total of $14.55 million for the next […]

Sabres’ Evander Kane arrested after turning himself in over bar incident

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Evander Kane was arrested on Friday in Buffalo, turning himself into police. According to WGRZ and the Buffalo News, the Buffalo Sabres forward was charged with four separate counts of non-criminal harassment and one count of misdemeanor criminal trespass. The incident appeared to be connected to allegations from nearly a month ago, where Kane was accused […]

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