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FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 01: Michel Therrien of the Montreal Canadiens looks on from the bench with his team in the third period against the Boston Bruins during the 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium on January 1, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

3 reasons the Montreal Canadiens have completely bombed

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The Montreal Canadiens were riding high to start the 2015-16 campaign, reeling off nine straight wins to kick off the season. By November 25th, with a 5-1 victory over the New York Rangers, they had an NHL-best 17-4-2 record – but a huge problem emerged as Carey Price went down with a lower-body injury. Price going […]

during Game Two of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 6, 2015 in Tampa, Florida.

Yzerman speaks on Drouin situation, says public trade request “changed everything”

0 comments by on 1/21/2016

The Tampa Bay Lightning were put in a really tough spot yesterday when Jonathan Drouin failed to report to the club’s AHL affiliate. In a statement released by his agent, there was no reason to continue playing in the organization in any capacity. Drouin was frustrated his trade request hadn’t yet come to fruition, and was […]

Flames president Brian Burke wants bigger NHL ice surfaces

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Calgary Flames president Brian Burke wants the NHL to adopt a bigger ice surface. In an interview with Bob McKenzie of TSN.ca, the 59-year-old said he’s not interested in making the ice international sized (200 x 100 feet) but he’s proposing the best method is to go 200 x 90 feet. “I’ve felt this way […]

GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 12: John Scott #28 of the Arizona Coyotes in action during the NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers at Gila River Arena on November 12, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Fans rejoice: The NHL is allowing John Scott to play in the All-Star game

0 comments by on 1/19/2016

John Scott’s All-Star NHL eligibility seemed up in the air when the former Phoenix Coyotes forward was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, in a move that seemed orchestrated by the NHL to keep him out of the game. Now, the league’s had a change of heart, as the man voted in by fans will captain […]

EDMONTON , AB – SEPTEMBER 21: Goalie Cam Talbot #33 of the Edmonton Oilers sets for a shot against the Calgary Flames at Rexall Place on September 21, 2015 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.(Photo by Dan Riedlhuber/Getty Images)

Cam Talbot’s new deal with the Oilers gives needed stability

0 comments by on 1/18/2016

The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Cam Talbot to a three-year extension worth $12.5 million. The extension was reported by Darren Dreger of

GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 12: John Scott #28 of the Arizona Coyotes in action during the NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers at Gila River Arena on November 12, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Montreal Canadiens traded for John Scott for some reason

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BREAKING NEWS: An NHL All-Star was traded. Yes, former Arizona Coyotes All-Star rep John Scott has been (or is on the verge) of being dealt to the Montreal Canadiens with defenseman Stefan Elliott in exchange for Jared Tinordi. The Canadiens then flipped Elliott to the Phoenix Coyotes for defenseman Victory Bartley. Scott, who’s been on-and-off waivers all […]

COLUMBUS, OH – JANUARY 24: A general view of the NHL logo prior to the 2015 Honda NHL All-Star Skills Competition at the Nationwide Arena on January 24, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL mandates domestic violence, sexual assault and sexual harassment training for players

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After a flurry of domestic violence incidents and sexual assault allegations, the National Hockey League has mandated domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual harassment training for all of its players according to the Associated Press. All 30 teams will have to go through an hour-long educational session with outside professionals. The program was developed by […]

UNIONDALE, NY – MARCH 02: Former New York Islanders legend Denis Potvin waves to the crowd during the ‘Walk of Champions’ prior to the Islanders game against the Florida Panthers at the Nassau Coliseum March 2, 2008 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders are celebrating the 17 men that were part of all four Stanley Cup winning teams from 1980-1983. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Panthers announcer Denis Potvin apologizes for bizarre insults towards the Sedins

0 comments by on 1/13/2016

The Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks experienced a tumultuous ending in yesterday’s 3-2 Canucks victory. After Daniel Sedin scored the game-winner, the two teams got into a bench brawl. Words, pushes and shoves were exchanged, but no actions crossed the line – well, except for Panthers color commentator Denis Potvin getting in on the action, […]

<> during the first period at TD Garden on December 7, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Retrospective: The Boston Bruins’ offseason wasn’t as bad as it appeared

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The Boston Bruins experienced dramatic turnover this summer. They had a tough go of things in 2014-15, finishing with a solid 96 points but they still were eliminated from playoff contention on the season’s last day. The Bruins felt they needed change despite finishing as close as you can to the playoffs, and canned general manager […]

Report: Blues may make an offer for Jonathan Drouin

0 comments by on 1/9/2016

Tampa Bay Lighting forward Jonathan Drouin’s trade request has rival teams salivating at the possibility of acquiring the 20-year-old left winger. The former third overall pick wasn’t given a big opportunity with the Lightning and was recently demoted. Drouin’s still has massive potential and has still managed to score 40 points in 89 NHL games. One […]

<> at Prudential Center on December 29, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.

Three NHL teams whose goaltending is preventing them from contending

0 comments by on 1/8/2016

Getting good goaltending is paramount to success. Teams like the New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, and Montreal Canadiens have top-flight goaltenders which has alleviated other weaknesses they might have. Not all teams are so fortunate, as their poor goaltending has cost them spots in the standings, or worse, prevented them from contending at all. Here […]

TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 30: Leo Komarov #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during an NHL game at Air Canada Centre on November 30, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Three surprising players heading to the NHL All-Star Game

0 comments by on 1/7/2016

The NHL All-Star Game rosters were announced this week and many of the candidates are deserving and expected. Now, not everybody’s name announced was expected, as these three first-time NHL All-Stars were surprising choices to make the squad. Leo Komarov The Toronto Maple Leafs forward definitely belongs in the game, but that doesn’t mean it […]

The Florida Panthers aren’t a first-place team despite their record

0 comments by on 1/5/2016

We’re almost at the midpoint of the NHL season and surprise, surprise the Florida Panthers are leading the Atlantic Division with a 23-12-4 record. Playing in a garbage division aside, the Panthers seem to be a much-improved squad from the 2014-15 version which won 38 games, missing the playoffs. Florida ownership has so much confidence in […]

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