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0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/19/2015
The Calgary Flames want to build a new state of the art arena and their ambitious plans have taxpayers footing a large amount of the proposed bill. The Calgary Herald reports the Flames want to build CalgaryNEXT, which would be an $890 million arena, with a multisport field house next to it that would have […]
WINNIPEG, MB – MARCH 4: Blake Wheeler #26 of the Winnipeg Jets prepares for action as he watches the faceoff in second period action in an NHL game against the Ottawa Senators at the MTS Centre on March 4, 2015 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Marianne Helm/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/18/2015
Soon after it was reported that Adidas would be the new jersey provider of the NHL beginning with the 2017-18 season, speculation quickly mounted that this change may usher in the era of ads appearing on uniforms. It has already been reported that the jerseys during the World Cup of Hockey will feature ads, but […]
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 19: Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins passes the puck against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on March 19, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)
0 comments by Mike Burse
It used to be that the veteran players were the leaders on any given NHL team, however times are changing. Many NHL players see their peak performance before the age of 27 these days. By the time a player gets to age 37, he is a good 10 years past his prime. In fact the NHL […]
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 18: (L-R) Zdeno Chara, Jeremy Jacobs, and Cam Neely, of the Boston Bruins react to cheers during the Stanley Cup victory parade on June 18, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
0 comments by John Coppinger
Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs has the reputation of being … well, frugal. From going from charter flights to commercial, to making their non-playing employees pay the taxes on their 2011 Stanley Cup rings, the comparison to C. Montgomery Burns seems apt. This comparison will evolve further as Jacobs is currently fighting the IRS to get […]
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0 comments by Liam McGuire
Which teams made the best moves over the summer and should take a step forward in 2015-16? Whether through trade, free agency or the draft, the five teams below have improved their rosters over the summer and should see an improved record this season.
EDMONTON, AB – FEBRUARY 20: A fan of the Edmonton Oilers throws his jersey onto the ice during an NHL game against the Minnesota Wild at Rexall Place on February 20, 2015 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Minnesota Wild defeated the Oilers 4-0. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/17/2015
Today it was first reported by Rick Westhead of TSN that the NHL reached an agreement with Adidas to become the new jersey provider for the league, beating out both Bauer and Under Armour for the rights. At first glance the info is intriguing as the NHL is always looking for new inroads into the […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire
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.
0 comments by Liam McGuire
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 […]
OTTAWA, ON – DECEMBER 7: Alex Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre on December 7, 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/16/2015
The Vancouver Canucks have been widely ridiculed for the roster moves they’ve made over the last few months. Long story short, the Canucks made some questionable decisions and we’ve already listed them as one of three teams who failed to improve this summer. Despite all of the vocal criticism, Alexandre Burrows believes that the Canucks have […]
MONTREAL, QC – MARCH 28: Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers watches play during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on March 28, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Panthers 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/15/2015
The NHL is moving to 3-on-3 overtime hockey beginning in 2015-16 and the change has been met with mixed reactions. Some fans love the fact that the league is trying to reduce the emphasis on the shootout while others fear this is yet another gimmick. Those mixed feelings are also seen in various NHL players, but […]
ST. LOUIS, MO – JANUARY 29: Martin Brodeur of the St. Louis Blues looks on at a press conference to announce his retirement at Scottrade Center on January 29, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Martin Brodeur
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/14/2015
It was widely believed that Martin Brodeur would retire as a member of the New Jersey Devils and would later take on a role in the Devils’ front office after officially hanging up his skates. That plan flew out the window as Brodeur briefly suited up for the St. Louis Blues and later accepted a […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/13/2015
All signs are pointing to Las Vegas becoming the newest home of NHL hockey at some point in the next few years. Should that come to fruition, the team would call the Las Vegas Arena home. The arena isn’t finished quite yet, but it’s ahead of schedule and should be ready to host a a […]
0 comments by David Rogers
How does Phil Kessel look wearing the black and gold of the Pittsburgh Penguins? That question has finally been answered and it may be difficult for Toronto Maple Leafs fans to watch. Seeing Kessel in a different uniform is kind of bizarre, and it probably will sting for the Maple Leafs fans who ran him […]
during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on April 11, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/12/2015
The turmoil surrounding the Arizona Coyotes has been well documented. The future of the franchise continues to appear unsettled and the 2014-15 season attendance figures supported that fact as the club ranked 28th in average attendance. With all of this in mind, it seemed pretty unlikely that any Coyotes skater would register when AZ Central held […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire
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 […]
