Former Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds coach Sheldon Keefe has been named the head coach of the Toronto Marlies, the team announced.
Toronto Marlies hire Sheldon Keefe as head coach
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Elisha Cuthbert joins Goon sequel
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/8/2015
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting actress Elisha Cuthbert is joining the sequel to the 2011 Canadian-American hit comedy Goon. The original Goon was a critical and box-office hit about the life as an enforcer for a minor league hockey player. The film was wildly successful in Canada, grossing more than $3 million. The movie starred Sean William […]
during Game One of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 3, 2015 in Tampa, Florida.
Steve Simmons suggests Steven Stamkos may want out of Tampa Bay
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Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun penned a column this morning which suggested Steven Stamkos may have changed his mind about re-signing with Tampa Bay. He says Stamkos was once certain to re-sign with the club, but now may walk when he comes a free agent next year. Now there are at least rumblings. Now there […]
PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 09: John Gibson #36 of the Anaheim Ducks protects the net during the season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Consol Energy Center on October 9, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Who should the Edmonton Oilers target in goal?
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The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending last season was nothing short of a complete mess. Craig MacTavish and company banked that one of two career backup goalies – Viktor Fasth and Ben Scrivens – would be able to step it up and take on a starting role for the club. That plan failed miserably. Oilers goaltending posted a league […]
Report: Evgeni Malkin may be unhappy, would welcome trade
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/5/2015
Today in bonkers rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin may be unhappy and would welcome a trade, Elliotte Friedman told Sportsnet 960 on Friday. “When you get knocked out of the playoffs and the day after your president comes out and says, ‘Look, we’re not firing Mike Johnston, we’re not firing Jim Rutherford, we’re not trading […]
Rumor: The Avalanche may be pursuing KHL star Alexander Radulov
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In a recent article by the Denver Post’s Mike Chambers profiling the Colorado Avalanches possible pursuit of SEL leading scorer Derek Ryan, he dropped an interesting tidbit about a move which would make a big impact if it came into fruition, stating “I do believe the Avs are trying to sign/have signed Russian F Alexander Radulov.” For those […]
Red Wings set to name Jeff Blashill new head coach
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/4/2015
What seemed like a formality has finally come to fruition as the Detroit Red Wings have reportedly hired former Grand Rapids Griffins head coach Jeff Blashill to be their next head coach. It’s not official yet, and terms of the proposed deal haven’t been announced. It’s been an interesting offseason for Blashill. There were times […]
Montreal Canadiens re-sign defenseman Jeff Petry to six-year deal worth $33 million
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/2/2015
One of the biggest free agent defensemen has signed a new contract before the free agent frenzy on July 1st. Jeff Petry has re-signed with the Montreal Canadiens, inking a six-year deal believed to be worth $33 million (5.5 AAV).
Report: The Canucks are inexplicably shopping Eddie Lack
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/1/2015
In one of the more depressing rumors of the NHL offseason, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun is reporting the Vancouver Canucks are shopping goaltender Eddie Lack and looking for a second-round pick in return. The Canucks are trying to make room for Jacob Markstrom and GM Jim Benning is seeking a second-round pick in […]
AP Reports suggest the Buffalo Sabres will hire Dan Bylsma
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 5/28/2015
After throwing crazy money at new Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock and missing out, it seems the Buffalo Sabres have settled on an adequate backup plan as John Wawrow reports the team is set to hire Dan Bylsma.
Brian Murray says “five or six teams” called on Sens goaltending
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 5/26/2015
The Ottawa Senators seemed like unlikely suitors when they signed coveted Boston University star goaltender Matt O’Connor this offseason. They were already stacked with depth, with two NHL goaltenders on their roster – Craig Anderson and Robin Lenher. Things got muckier when they signed Andrew Hammond to a three-year $4.05 million deal after his stellar play […]
Sabres had press conference planned for Babcock, ‘livid’ on how things were handled
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 5/20/2015
With Mike Babcock headed to Toronto to become the head coach, the Buffalo Sabres are quite ticked off about how things were handled over the last few days. The Sabres seemingly had Babcock locked down, but he changed his mind at the last minute and went with the cities closest neighbor. Apparently they were so […]
Report: Mike Babcock will coach the Toronto Maple Leafs
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After reports yesterday strongly suggested he would become the next coach of the Buffalo Sabres, Mike Babcock did a heel turn and is now set to become the next coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs per TSN’s Darren Dreger.
The Washington Capitals should acquire Phil Kessel
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The Washington Capitals are looking to pair Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom with a top talent winger according to general manager Brian MacLellan, as Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.
Report: Mike Babcock in contract negotiations to become Sabres head coach
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 5/19/2015
The Associated Press is reporting Mike Babcock, the NHL’s biggest coaching free agent ever, is in contract talks with the Buffalo Sabres to become their next head coach. The person said negotiations were taking place by phone between Babcock and Sabres general manager Tim Murray on Tuesday afternoon. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity […]
