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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 27: Dylan Larkin is selected fifteenth overall by the Detroit Red Wings 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)

Dylan Larkin says Mike Babcock’s departure was one of the reasons he signed with Detroit

Detroit Red Wings prospect Dylan Larkin said Mike Babcock’s departure was one of the main reasons he decided to sign with club this offseason. In an interview with Mike Brophy of NHL.com, the 5th ranked prospect by HockeyFutures.com, revealed that he’s hoping there’s a new youth movement following the hiring of new coach Jeff Blashill. “That […]

Slava Voynov taken into custody by U.S Immigration

Nathan Fenno of the Los Angeles Time is reporting that suspended Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov has been taken into custody by the United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement. Voynov had recently been in a luxury jail following a 45-day stay following his no contest plea for misdemeanor domestic violence. The same report says […]

Patrick Kane is reportedly drawing trade interest and that’s messed up

On the night of Patrick Kane’s alleged rape, the victim and her friend were invited home for a private party after they met the Chicago Blackhawks star at a bar. After going into a room by herself, Kane reportedly followed the victim, overpowered her and raped her. The woman left Kane’s home and called a relative immediately. […]

BOSTON, MA – MARCH 12: Milan Lucic #17 of the Boston Bruins looks during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden on March 12, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Milan Lucic says playing with Canucks is ‘dream of mine’

When pressed if whether Milan Lucic saw himself playing with the Vancouver Canucks when his contract expired at the end of next season, the power forward said it was a dream of his. “I honestly don’t know what’s going to happen moving on,” Lucic told TSN 1410 Radio’s Bro Jake show in response to a […]

UNIONDALE, NY – NOVEMBER 22: The New York Islanders ice girls handle cleaning the ice during the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on November 22, 2014 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Penguins 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The New York Islanders are getting rid of their Ice Girls

The New York Islanders have discontinued their Ice Girls. With the Islanders moving to the Barclay’s Center for the 2015-16 season, the club decided it was time to stop the Ice Girls who were scantily dressed women in charge of shoveling the ice. Ice Girls have received their fair share of criticism for promoting sexism. The Islanders have […]

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – JULY 09: Dylan Strome #20 of the Arizona Coyotes participates in the prospect development camp at the Ice Den on July 6, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Three Calder Trophy candidates not named McDavid or Eichel

The 2015-16 Calder trophy race will likely be a two-man battle between generational talents Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. However, that doesn’t mean other competitors won’t emerge. Here are three candidates for the Calder Trophy not named McDavid or Eichel who should receive some votes.

SUNRISE, FL – JUNE 26: Jack Eichel poses on stage after being selected second overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Buffalo Sabres have a 96% season ticket renewal rate

The Buffalo Sabres announced that the club has had 96% of season ticket holders renew their tickets for the upcoming 2015-16 season. This is the 10th straight season which the club’s renewal rate has eclipsed the 90% mark. The Sabres have capped their season ticket sales in 2015-16 at 16,000 tickets. “The fact that we had […]

Mike Richards charged with possession of a controlled substance

The RCMP of Manitoba announced today that former Los Angeles Kings forward Mike Richards has been charged with possession of a controlled substance while entering Canada. According to Rick Westhead of TSN, Richards has not yet entered a plea. Richards had his contract terminated by the King earlier this offseason after an incident at the Canadian […]

during a game at Madison Square Garden on April 4, 2015 in New York City.

Devils pass on Scott Gomez, what’s next for the veteran?

New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero announced that the club won’t be offering long-time Devils forward Scott Gomez a tryout invitation to camp this year. “With Scott, as I’ve said before, it really wasn’t so much about him but more us going in a different direction and giving an opportunity to younger players. We […]

GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 15: Mark Giordano #5 of the Calgary Flames during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 15, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Flames defeated the Coyotes 4-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Flames lock up captain Mark Giordano to a six-year deal

The Calgary Flames continued their impressive offseason today by signing captain Mark Giordano to a six-year deal worth $40.5 million, which is a 6.75 AAV per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. There’s few other ways of putting this – this is a huge win for Calgary. Giordano’s asking price was said to be close to the $8-9 […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 20: Christian Ehrhoff #10 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 20, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Kings sign Christian Ehrhoff

The Los Angeles Kings announced the club has signed defenseman Christian Ehrhoff to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. Ehrhoff is taking a similar approach to the one he took last year. He signed a one-year deal worth $4 million with the Pittsburgh Penguins last offseason, hoping signing a less lucrative contract would give him […]

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 1: Nik Antropov #80 of the Winnipeg Jets scores at 1:15 of the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 1, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nik Antropov is talking with a ‘couple teams’ about an NHL return

Nik Antropov may be coming back to the NHL. The Russian forward, who played from 1999-2013 with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Thrashers and Winnipeg Jets, told the Toronto Sun’s Lance Hornby that he thinks he’s still got the talent to play in the league and that he’s even talking with a couple of teams about […]

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Calgary Flames release new $890 million arena plans

The Calgary Flames want to build a new state of the art arena and their ambitious plans have taxpayers footing a large amount of the proposed bill. The Calgary Herald reports the Flames want to build CalgaryNEXT, which would be an $890 million arena, with a multisport field house next to it that would have […]

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Five NHL teams who should rebound in 2015-2016

Which teams made the best moves over the summer and should take a step forward in 2015-16? Whether through trade, free agency or the draft, the five teams below have improved their rosters over the summer and should see an improved record this season.

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