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PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 15: Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford looks on during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on April 15, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Penguins GM: Morning skates are pointless and fighting isn’t needed

0 comments by on 11/30/2016

Jim Rutherford isn’t exactly hiding his feelings on subjects regarding today’s game. Speaking at a Penguins event, Rutherford admitted there’s no point to the morning skate. He said coach Mike Sullivan, owner Mario Lemieux and himself all aren’t fans of the tedious morning routine. Rutherford’s anti-morning skate stance is probably felt league-wide at this point. The […]

South Florida Sun-Sentinel posts unfortunate typo in Panthers coaching change column

0 comments by on 11/29/2016

The Florida Panthers made a somewhat shocking decision to fire head coach Gerard Gallant this week. Many pundits chalked the decision up to Florida embracing stats aka ‘analytics,’ as the Panthers organization have gone all-in on using statistical analysis to steer the future of the club. In a David Hyde-penned column on Gallant’s firing, the […]

SUNRISE, FL – JANUARY 27: Aaron Ekblad #5 of the Florida Panthers passes during a game against the Detroit Red Wings at BB&T Center on January 27, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Making sense of Florida Panthers firing Gerard Gallant, which NHL coach could be next

0 comments by on 11/28/2016

The Florida Panthers stunned the hockey world on Sunday amid reports of head coach Gerard Gallant being fired. Coming off a surprise 47-win, 103-point season and a Jack Adams nomination in 2015-16, Gallant’s job appeared safe. But despite the relative absurdity of firing a coach coming off a great season (and currently one game over .500 this season), […]

TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 30: Garret Sparks #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set to face the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL game at Air Canada Centre on November 30, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Oilers 3-0. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Maple Leafs prospect Garret Sparks suspended indefinitely for Facebook comments

0 comments by on 11/27/2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs suspended Toronto Marlies goaltender Garret Sparks on Saturday following remarks made on Facebook from the 23-year-old netminder. Sparks is an admin for the Facebook group GGSU. In the private page, a user allegedly made disparaging comments towards a disabled person. Sparks responded by saying he was going to “drag you out […]

Matt Puempel calls out Sens coaching staff after first Rangers goal

0 comments by on 11/26/2016

It’s safe to say Matt Puempel is a big fan of his recent change of scenery. The 2012 first-round pick of the Ottawa Senators was recently placed on waivers and claimed by the New York Rangers. In his debut on Friday, Puempel scored on a breakaway, exceeding his production with the Senators in 2016-17 after […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 22: The team name and logo for the Vegas Golden Knights are displayed on T-Mobile Arena’s video mesh wall after the Vegas Golden Knights was announced as the name for the Las Vegas NHL franchise at T-Mobile Arena on November 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team will begin play in the 2017-18 season. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Rejected names for Vegas Golden Knights included Sidewinders, Silver Knights and Desert Hawks

0 comments by on 11/23/2016

The Vegas Golden Knights’ name and logo were revealed on Tuesday night to a mostly positive reaction. The name isn’t amazing by any standards, but it could have been much, much worse. Owner Bill Foley talked about the names the organization considered. Some of the options that were given deep looks included Nighthawks, Desert Hawks, […]

The NHL’s latest expansion team is named… the Vegas Golden Knights

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The Las Vegas NHL team unveiled the expansion team’s name and logo and after much speculation, the team went with Vegas Golden Knights. In a ceremony featuring multiple video fails, the 2017-18 expansion team finally revealed what they’ll be called and what logo the team will wear. And honestly, the look and name could be […]

MONTREAL, QC – OCTOBER 15: Brendan Gallagher #11 of the Montreal Canadiens waits for the puck during the NHL game against the New York Rangers at the Bell Centre on October 15, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Rangers 3-0 and for the first time in franchise history, the Canadiens have won five games in a row to start the season. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Brendan Gallagher on the shootout: “I have no moves and I hate the shootout”

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Brendan Gallagher isn’t a fan of the shootout. The Montreal Canadiens pest-extraordinaire appeared on TSN690, where he admitted he wasn’t a fan of the after-overtime tiebreaker.

NASHVILLE, TN – JANUARY 31: John Scott #28 of the Arizona Coyotes reacts during the Western Conference Semifinal Game between the Central Division and the Pacific Division as part of the 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Game at Bridgestone Arena on January 31, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL officially unveils new All-Star Game voting to exclude future John Scotts

0 comments by on 11/21/2016

Earlier this month, it was reported the NHL was looking to ensure another ‘John Scott to the All-Star game situation’ wouldn’t happen. Now, new rules have put into place that disqualifies players of Scott’s caliber from attending the game. Here’s a summary of the new rules (per Sportsnet) • The 2017 NHL all-star fan vote […]

BUFFALO, NY – MARCH 01: Evander Kane #9 of the Buffalo Sabres warms up to play the Edmonton Oilers at First Niagara Center on March 1, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)

Canucks “walked away” from Evander Kane trade with Sabres

0 comments by on 11/20/2016

The Vancouver Canucks inquired on Sabres forward Evander Kane recently, but after the reported asking price was too steep, the organization walked away. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.ca reported the Canucks’ interest in Kane didn’t get far, after the Sabres’ asking price proved to be too high. The Canucks’ interest in Kane had percolated all week, as […]

Jonathan Toews and T.J. Oshie star in awkward teen throwback photo

0 comments by on 11/18/2016

Trucker hats? Check. Popped collar? Check. Pamela Anderson cup? Check. Yep, Chicago Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews and Washington Capitals forward T.J Oshie, like all of us, were pretty darn cool when they were youngsters. Big thanks to Johnny for the picture. Let’s not all pretend we don’t have dumb teenage snapshots like this one.

OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 8: Craig Anderson #41 of the Ottawa Senators guards his net against the Winnipeg Jets in the first period during an NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre on November 8, 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Craig and Nicholle Anderson release statement revealing she’s battling throat cancer

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Craig and Nicholle Anderson released a joint statement on Friday, revealing Nicholle has been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a rare type of throat cancer. First and most importantly, we want to take this opportunity to thank the entire hockey world for the tremendous support following Nicholle’s cancer diagnosis. We would also like to express our gratitude […]

PHILADELPHIA – MAY 05: Marc Savard #91 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wachovia Center on May 5, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Bruins defeated the Flyers 4-1 to take a three games to one lead in the series. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Marc Savard on concussion issues: “I should still be playing”

0 comments by on 11/17/2016

Marc Savard’s career was tragically cut short after multiple concussions forced him out of the game. In a gut-wrenching column from Stan Grossfeld of the Boston Globe, Savard discussed his post-playing career. He admitted he shed a tear when he knew his career was over following a hit from Colorado Avalanche defenseman Matt Hunwick. Savard […]

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