0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/17/2015
Longtime NHLer Daniel Briere announced his retirement today, after playing in parts of 17 seasons over his career. Here’s the statement released by the Philadelphia Flyers. After taking a few weeks to think about it, it’s time to hang them up and spend a little more time at home with the family,” Briere said. “I’ve […]
during Game Six of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.
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The Buffalo News is reporting Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane and his alleged rape victim (and two others) were driven around by Buffalo police lieutenant Thomas English the night of his alleged crime. Law enforcement sources told The News that Buffalo police are conducting an internal investigation to determine whether English was with Kane at any time […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/12/2015
With Patrick Kane in the midst of an investigation for an alleged rape, EA Sports announced today that the company will no longer feature him on the cover of NHL 16, nor will he be a spokesperson for the game. Here’s the statement via Twitter. Here’s a look at what the cover was supposed to […]
VANCOUVER, BC – APRIL 15: David Jones #19 of the Calgary Flames tries to check Luca Sbisa #5 of the Vancouver Canucks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena on April 15, 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
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There were a ton of transactions made around the NHL this summer. From the big trades to the minor roster adjustments, every club around the league attempted to improve. Some were successful while others may have missed the mark or failed to improve enough to take the next step. Here are three teams who failed […]
MONTREAL, QC – JUNE 26: Senior Advisor, Hockey Operations Scotty Bowman of the Chicago Blackhawks speaks at the podium during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft at the Bell Centre on June 26, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/10/2015
According to reporter Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports et Journal de Montréal, the National Hockey League Coaches Association wants the NHL to rename the Jack Adams Trophy, the NHL’s equivalent of coach of the year, to the Scotty Bowman Trophy. They also recommend that should this motion pass, the award given to the league’s best general […]
during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on December 4, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona.
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The New York Rangers have announced they’ve agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Kings forward Jarret Stoll.
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 14: A Quebec Nordiques fan shows his support for their return to the NHL at a game between the Calgary Flames and the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place on January 14, 2011 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/7/2015
It almost seems like an eternity ago that the Quebec Nordiques were in the NHL. The club lasted from 1979-1995 before financial struggles forced the team to move to Colorado, only to watch their former players win the Stanley Cup in their first season. While that might have stung, there’s good news for Quebec fans. […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/6/2015
The Buffalo News reported earlier today that Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was being investigated by Hamburg police. The reason? That was pretty unclear. Now, more details have emerged, as they are now reporting Kane is the target of a rape investigation for an alleged incident that took place over the weekend. Here are more […]
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 01: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on after losing to the Los Angeles Kings in Game Seven of the Western Conference Final in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at United Center on June 1, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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According to the Buffalo News, Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane is the subject of an ongoing police investigation by the Hamburg police. What exactly Kane is being investigated isn’t exactly clear, and the report by the Buffalo News doesn’t really give any hints as to what Kane might have done to warrant the probe. Here’s more […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/5/2015
I’ve outlined extensively why I think the Vancouver Canucks have taken a step back with the moves they’ve made under Jim Benning. They’ve made some pretty puzzling moves recently – whether it’s signing Derek Dorsett and Lucas Sbisa to long-term extensions, giving up on Eddie Lack for almost nothing or adding salary and losing assets […]
ANAHEIM, CA – MARCH 07: Brandon Sutter #16 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal leading to a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks in overtime shootout at Honda Center on March 7, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/28/2015
I wrote earlier this month that the Vancouver Canucks have made some puzzling moves so far this offseason. Well, they made another one of those today, acquiring center Brandon Sutter and a third-round pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for center Nick Bonino, defenseman Adam Clendening and a second-round pick. Sutter is a valuable two-way […]
on March 22, 2015 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/27/2015
The New York Rangers entered this offseason with a laundry list of goals, but none were bigger than re-signing Derek Stepan. Well, the club can now cross that off the list, as they’ve agreed to terms today on a six-year extension worth $39 million
KANATA, CANADA – MAY 13: Scott Stevens #4 of the New Jersey Devils skates during the 2003 Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Finals against the Ottawa Senators at the Corel Centre on May 13, 2003 in Kanata, Canada. The Devils defeated the Senators 4-1.(Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/25/2015
The New Jersey Devils made some significant changes this offseason. Longtime general manager Lou Lamoriello resigned from the club to join the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Scott Stevens, one of the most inconic players in team history, wasn’t brought back as co-head coach. Bobby Holik, one of Stevens’ former teammates who is no stranger to […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/24/2015
The Alexander Semin sweepstakes are finally over. The Montreal Canadiens announced today they’ve signed the Russian winger to a one-year deal, which RDS’ Renaud Lavoie
PHILADELPHIA – JUNE 09: Brent Sopel #5 of the Chicago Blackhawks hoists the Stanley Cup after teammate Patrick Kane scored the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 and win the Stanley Cup in Game Six of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Wachovia Center on June 9, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/21/2015
Here’s a cool story. The CBC has reported former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel, last seen sporting one of the best mustaches ever, held an all-girls hockey camp and told the 30 registrants that the $950 registration fee would be refunded in order to support future camps. Sopel hopes word of mouth builds the camp up, […]
