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SOCHI, RUSSIA – FEBRUARY 16: Alexander Radulov #47 of Russia celebrates after scoring a goal in a shoot out against Jan Laco #50 of Slovakia during the Men’s Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game on day nine of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Report: Alexander Radulov is asking for superstar money

0 comments by on 6/4/2016

Alexander Radulov is reportedly looking to return to the NHL and it’s believed quite a few teams are interested. However, that interest might not last too long should the reported contract demands from Radulov prove to be accurate. The Red Wings are one of the teams believed to be interested and are willing to hand […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 30: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (R) speaks with the media during a press conference as NHL Deputy Commissioner and chief legal officer Bill Daly (L) looks on prior to Game One of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks at Consol Energy Center on May 30, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

New info on NHL expansion released, rules may not be as harsh as before

0 comments by on 6/1/2016

Save for the Penguins and Sharks, a lot of teams are already moving forward with their offseason plans, trying to prep for what will be an action packed summer. A lot of the pieces will fall into place after the NHL makes a decision regarding expansion. It looks like for now that the pathway for […]

Video: Patrick Marleau lays huge blindside hit on Bryan Rust

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Patrick Marleau waited a very long time to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, and while scoring a goal was a nice treat, he made his mark in a completely different way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAB_I3HOKUE I know many Penguins fans will disagree, but it didn’t look like Marleau’s hit was malicious. No extension of his arms […]

during Game One of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 3, 2015 in Tampa, Florida.

NHL misses the point by nixing Tampa Bay Lightning outdoor watch party

0 comments by on 5/26/2016

When you are a league like the NHL, growing the game is of paramount importance. Doing anything to take away from it can not only damage the brand but can make the league look petty in the process. So what do we think the league did when the Tampa Bay Lightning tried to organize an […]

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – MAY 22: Atte Ohtamaa #55 of Finland exchange the words with Matt Duchene #9 of Canada during the 2016 IIHF World Championship gold medal game at the Ice Palace on May 22, 2016 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Anna Sergeeva/Getty Images)

Over half of Finland watched the World Championship gold medal game

0 comments by on 5/24/2016

When you are a hockey obsessed country it is tough to really shock anyone with anything. Some people will argue that player selection on the national team is a pretty big deal, while others will say attendance figures warrant some discussion. How about record breaking television numbers? That would seem like a pretty newsworthy accomplishment. […]

Video: Brad Marchand scores a goal from behind the goal line

0 comments by on 5/21/2016

The IIHF World Championships can be used as a developmental tournament for some countries while for others it is a chance to assert their dominance. Brad Marchand and Team Canada definitely fall into the latter category. Take a look at this absurd goal.

Video: Ryan Callahan crushes Kris Letang into the boards

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At the beginning of each series, every player wants to make an impact. Ryan Callahan knows that feeling, but it just so happens he went a little overboard with this hit on Kris Letang. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbB5mQfUkh4 Everything about his hit on Kris Letang is brutal, from the elbow on the back of his head to the […]

Video: Toronto Marlies’ Andreas Johnson was obliterated entering the zone

0 comments by on 5/11/2016

The Toronto Marlies have been the toast of the AHL this season and they are the crown jewel in the Maple Leafs rebuild. Players like William Nylander, Zach Hyman and Kasperi Kapanen have all flourished in this system. As they faced the Albany Devils, they were facing a different brand of hockey. The Devils weren’t […]

Video: Jay Beagle made one of the best non-goalie saves ever

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After a comeback of epic proportions, the Capitals and Penguins game needed a signature moment for everyone to remember. Jay Beagle provided that moment for Game 6 and at the time it was an absolute series saver. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_JP3fGppRo The weirdest part of the video has to be Braden Holtby. He looks like he gave up on the […]

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 21: Travis Hamonic #3 of the New York Islanders takes a break during the game against the New Jersey Devils in a preseason game at the Barclays Center on September 21, 2013 in Brooklyn borough of New York City.The game is the first professional hockey match to be held in the arena that is slated to be the new home for the Islanders at the start of the 2015-2016 season. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Report: Travis Hamonic rescinds trade request

0 comments by on 5/10/2016

Today it was announced by Arthur Staple of Newsday that Travis Hamonic now wishes to stay with the New York Islanders. Hamonic, who is from Manitoba originally, had expressed interest in moving closer to home. Hamonic has gone through a fair amount of tragedy in his young life. His father passed away at 44 after having […]

Video: Elvis Merzlikins made a crazy save against Russia

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Elvis Merzlikins is making a name in his own right for team Latvia. Although his team is nowhere near the top of the list in points in the tournament, he individually is showing why the Columbus Blue Jackets drafted him in 2014. Elvis Merzlikins’ incredible save vs Russia some minutes ago….

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – JULY 08: Assistant General Manager/Analytics John Chayka (C) of the Arizona Coyotes watches the prospect development camp at the Ice Den on July 8, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

26-year-old wunderkind John Chayka named Coyotes GM

0 comments by on 5/5/2016

Sometimes it takes an unconventional approach to look towards the future. Because of this outside the box thinking, the Arizona Coyotes ended up with a 26-year-old general manager, John Chayka. Chayka will be the youngest general manager once this becomes official. Chayka has had a short yet pretty impressive work history. He founded Stathletes Inc., a […]

GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 22: Head coach Bob Hartley of the Calgary Flames looks on from the bench during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on October 22, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Jack Adams curse continued with the firing of Bob Hartley

0 comments by on 5/4/2016

Recently, the Calgary Flames announced the dismissal of their head coach, Bob Hartley. It came as a bit of surprising news as a fair amount of firings usually happen right after the season ended for teams who missed the playoffs. Remarkably, Hartley went from Jack Adams winner to a coach looking for a job in […]

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