Five NHL players who could regress in 2015-16

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/20/2015

Here are five players who I think are bound for regression in 2015-16 following great seasons in 2014-15. Disagree? Sound off in the comments or add players you think we missed.

DALLAS, TX – APRIL 21: Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period in Game Three of the First Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at at American Airlines Center on April 21, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Jamie Benn asks Jason Demers if he likes to ‘Bunch Mox’, hockey Twitter responds beautifully

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/16/2015

One Twitter user posted this screenshot from an alleged conversation on Twitter between Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn and defenseman Jason Demers. I used alleged because I haven’t seen anybody else post the screenshot, although it does look legit. Back to the post, Jamie Benn asked his teammate if he liked to “Bunch Mox’, suggesting Demers is […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Anaheim Ducks looks on against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on September 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

The Anaheim Ducks go big with a Ryan Kesler extension, while Oilers do the right thing with Justin Schultz

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/15/2015

The Anaheim Ducks have locked up forward Ryan Kesler to a huge six-year $41.25 million deal. The agreement, which will begin starting 2016-17, will prevent the Michigan native from hitting the free agent market as he was scheduled to do after next season. The move is a lot of money ($6.875 million until 2021-22) for […]

Report: Ryan O’Reilly charged with drunk driving his truck into a Tim Hortons

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/13/2015

According to a report filed by AM 980 Buffalo Sabres forward Ryan O’Reilly was arrested on Monday for being impaired while driving his truck into a Tim Hortons and fleeing the scene. Here’s how the report describes the bizarre event. According to Middlesex County OPP, a green Chevrolet pickup struck struck a commercial building on Richmond […]

VANCOUVER, BC – APRIL 11: Martin Marincin #85 of the Edmonton Oilers skates in NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks on April, 11, 2015 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to make small, but impressive moves

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The Toronto Maple Leafs entered this offseason with a clear direction – to rebuild the right way. Aside from the Phil Kessel trade, there haven’t been any big moves. For the most part, the Leafs have kept their strategy of signing low-risk, medium reward players like Shawn Matthias, P.A. Parenteau and Mark Arcobello to one-year […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 27: Jim Benning, General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks is seen prior to 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)

The Vancouver Canucks have made some puzzling decisions this summer

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/12/2015

The Vancouver Canucks have made some puzzling decisions of late. General manager Jim Benning isn’t exactly putting on a clinic on how to GM. It’s hard to forget he handed out sizable extensions to bit-players. Derek Dorsett is a solid fourth liner, but is he really worth $10.6 million over four seasons? Benning thought so. The same day […]

Colby Armstrong says playing with Phil Kessel was ‘frustrating’

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/9/2015

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Colby Armstrong had choice words about old teammate Phil Kessel. Speaking to Sportsnet 590 (H/T to theScore’s Ian McLaren for transcribing), Armstrong said being the American sniper’s teammate was a bit frustrating. We all see what he does: He skates fast to the puck, he shoots the puck, he can make […]

GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 03: Patrick Marleau #12 of the San Jose Sharks in action during the preseason NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on October 3, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Sharks defeated the Coyotes 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Five NHL players who should rebound in 2015-16

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Here’s five players I think will rebound after having tough years last season.

ST. LOUIS, MO – APRIL 18: Vladimir Tarasenko #91 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against Jared Spurgeon #46 of the Minnesota Wild during Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 18, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Evaluating Vladimir Tarasenko’s eight-year, $60 million contract

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/7/2015

Good news for St. Louis Blues fans, the club has locked up dynamic forward Vladimir Tarasenko to an eight-year $60 million contract. General manager Doug Armstrong said it’s a great day for the Blues. “It’s a great day in Blues history to get a player of Vladi’s caliber locked into the organization through the prime of […]

GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 23: General manager Don Maloney of the Phoenix Coyotes speaks during a press conference to announce the contract signing of Kyle Turris (not pictured) before the NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Jobing.com Arena on November 23, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes GM tells free agents the honest truth about uncertain future

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/6/2015

Things for the Arizona Coyotes are a bit murky. The team has battled the city of Glendale and the future of the franchise is unclear. You’d think that would be a detractor for potential free agents, but the club has managed to convince Zbynek Michalek, Steve Downie, Brad Richardson, Antoine Vermette and Anders Lindback to join the […]

Tyler Seguin is the latest athlete to pose for ESPN’s body issue

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It’s that time of the year again, as ESPN is set to release another issue of their popular Body Issue series. Featured this year is Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin. He’s posed in the issue, while selectively covering certain body parts with rubber ducks. Pictures aside, the issue features some great tidbits from Seguin including […]

TORONTO, ON – MARCH 23: Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Minnesota Wild during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 23, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Wild defeated the Leafs 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs trade Phil Kessel to the Pittsburgh Penguins

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/1/2015

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded star winger Phil Kessel to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a package which includes prospect Kasperi Kapanen, defensemen Scott Harrington and a draft pick per

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 15: Brandon Saad #20 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates by hoisting the Stanley Cup after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 2-0 in Game Six to win the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks trade Brandon Saad to the Blue Jackets

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/30/2015

Here’s a blockbuster. Per TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Brandon Saad and two prospects to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a package that includes Marko Dano, Jeremy Morin, Corey Tropp, Artem Anisimov and a fourth-round draft choice. On first glance the move works for both sides. Columbus gets a very good player […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 27: Martin Jones #31 of the Los Angeles Kings makes a save against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game at Consol Energy Center on March 27, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

The San Jose Sharks have found their starting goalie by acquiring Martin Jones

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Don Sweeney has been justifiably getting killed online for the early returns of his first draft. He sold low on Dougie Hamilton and brought in prospects that were way off the board in the first round. He also locked up Adam McQuaid to a four-year deal and traded another solid asset in a third-round pick […]

UNIONDALE, NY – JANUARY 04: Alexander Semin #28 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Isalnders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 4, 2014 in Uniondale, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 3-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Carolina Hurricanes buy out Alexander Semin

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Alexander Semin’s days as a Carolina Hurricane are now over. The team announced they are placing him on waivers with the intention of buying out the remaining three years of the Russian forward’s contract. Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston

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