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The NHL is suing the NHLPA over the Dennis Wideman suspension ruling

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Dennis Wideman’s suspension for striking a linesman continues to cause a rift around the league. The Calgary Flames defenseman was initially suspended for 20 games for cross-checking linesman Don Henderson from behind, which sidelined Henderson with a concussion. An independent arbitrator ruled Wideman’s hit wasn’t intentional and reduced the suspension to ten games. NHL officials and NHL commissioner Gary […]

SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 21: Joe Thornton #19 and Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks await a face off against the St. Louis Blues in game four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at HP Pavilion on May 21, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Guy LaFleur on long beards: “I think it’s a disgrace for hockey”

0 comments by on 6/8/2016

Montreal Canadiens legend Guy LaFleur isn’t a fan of wild playoff beards. In an interview with the Montreal Gazette, the 64-year-old Hockey Hall of Famer said that he’s not a fan of long beards like the ones worn by San Jose Sharks’ Brent Bruns or Joe Thornton. “I think it’s a disgrace for hockey. I […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 23: Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes a save in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round against the New York Rangers during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 23, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Matt Murray is getting a street named after him in Pittsburgh

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Matt Murray is getting a street named after him. The Pittsburgh Penguins goalie, who has unexpectedly led the Penguins on an impressive Stanley Cup run which has the team one win away from a Stanley Cup victory, has become quite popular in the city due to his strong play. On Wednesday, Pittsburgh City Council passed a […]

Watch: Patric Hornqvist blocks a shot off the temple

0 comments by on 6/7/2016

The most justifiable time to sacrifice your body in order to prevent a play is in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist displayed this “Because it’s the Cup” mentality on Monday. In the second period of the Penguins Game 4 Stanley Cup Final matchup, the 29-year-old put his body on the line by […]

GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 26: Milan Lucic #17 of the Los Angeles Kings during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 26, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Report: Milan Lucic “very open to signing with Edmonton” if LA deal doesn’t happen

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Milan Lucic is one of the offseason’s premier unrestricted free agents and it appears he’s keeping his options open. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com reported that talks between Lucic and the Los Angeles Kings have gone cold. He writes Lucic’s preference is to stick with the Kings, but he’ll gladly hit the market if a deal […]

UNIONDALE, NY – FEBRUARY 28: Justin Faulk #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his powerplay goal at 1:26 of the second period against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 28, 2015 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Report: Carolina Hurricanes could relocate to Vegas

0 comments by on 6/6/2016

Here’s some disheartening news for Carolina Hurricanes fans. Journalist Jimmy Murphy reports he’s talked to two NHL executives that believe the Hurricanes could be relocated to Las Vegas. Should that happen, he reports a possible expansion draft would be put on hold. The report comes at a time where the ownership situation in Carolina is becoming […]

Patrik Laine believes it will take him five years to be like Ovechkin

0 comments by on 6/5/2016

You can’t say prospect Patrik Laine doesn’t have confidence. The likely second overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft was talking with TSN’s Gino Reda and he told the hockey insider that it will take him five years to be like Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin. The 18-year-old compared his game to the Great 8 […]

TORONTO, ON – MARCH 19: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 19, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sharks defeated the Leafs 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Logan Couture backtracks on Crosby cheating comments

0 comments by on 6/4/2016

Logan Couture is backtracking big time on his comments about Sidney Crosby cheating in the faceoff circle. The San Jose Sharks forward told reporters on Wednesday, the star Pittsburgh Penguins center, known for his faceoff prowess, cheated in the circle. On top of that, he said Crosby gets away of it because who he is. […]

UNIONDALE, NY – NOVEMBER 14: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 2:44 of the second period against the Los Angeles Kings at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on November 14, 2013 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders sign Casey Cizikas to absurd five-year deal

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Garth Snow has never met a player he didn’t want to sign to a long-term deal. Kidding aside, the New York Islanders general manager inked forward Casey Cizikas to a five-year deal, worth $16.75 million,

SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 19: Vladimir Tarasenko #91 of the St. Louis Blues and Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 of the San Jose Sharks fight for control of the puck in game three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 19, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Marc-Edouard Vlasic is pretty humble about his accomplishments

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Marc-Edouard Vlasic has had a coming out party during the NHL playoffs. The 29-year-old has flown under the radar for most of his career playing in California. Vlasic has slowly gained more recognition around the league following a breakthrough playoffs, putting up 10 assists and 11 points in 20 games with the San Jose Sharks, as […]

DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 02: Peter Karmanos, Jr., the owner and chief executive officer of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, talks to the media at a meet and greet prior to her USA Hockey Hall of Fame induction at the Motor City Casino on December 2, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes owner sued by three sons over team finance dispute

0 comments by on 6/1/2016

The owner of the Carolina Hurricanes is getting sued by his own sons. Peter Karmanos, who has owned the Hurricanes since they moved from Hartford, is being sued by his three sons for over $100 million, Rod Meloni of WDIV-TV Detroit reports. According to the report, Karmanos borrowed millions of dollars from trusts that were […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 27: Conner Bleackley is selected twenty-third by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at the Wells Fargo Center on June 27, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Avalanche fail to sign two more prospects, proving their 2014 draft was a bust

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If the Colorado Avalanche had a time machine, they’d likely want a do-over for the 2014 NHL Draft.

EDMONTON, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 23: Eric Belanger #20 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Calgary Flames on September 23, 2011 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

Eric Belanger calls the Oilers a “graveyard for players”

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Eric Belanger apparently didn’t love his time with the Edmonton Oilers. The retired veteran center signed a three-year, $5.25 million deal with the Oilers in 2011, appearing in 104 games with Edmonton while scoring four times with 19 points. His tenure ended after being bought out by the team. Despite a relatively short, unmemorable stint […]

NASHVILLE, TN – JANUARY 31: John Scott #28 of the Arizona Coyotes looks on during the 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Final Game between the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference at Bridgestone Arena on January 31, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

John Scott wants to form a World Cup team with snubs, including Phil Kessel

0 comments by on 5/31/2016

John Scott wants to bring the snubs to the World Cup. The former Montreal Canadiens forward and All-Star Game MVP took to Instagram to throw out a proposal about a new team at the tournament. Scott posted a picture of Phil Kessel, one of the biggest snubs in the tourney, and his infamous stick swing […]

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