TORONTO, ON – MARCH 22: Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 22, 2014 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Leafs 4-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Penguins reportedly kicking the tires on Phil Kessel

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/22/2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager Jim Rutherford are searching for a top-six winger and Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting the club has some interest in acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs winger Phil Kessel. Perhaps because there are so few top-six wingers in play now, the Penguins are believed to have at least […]

Photo: Antoine Vermette’s newborn in the Stanley Cup

0 comments by David Rogers on 6/21/2015

Once the Stanley Cup is awarded at the end of a season, it’s only a matter of time before pictures of babies sitting in the Cup start to surface. Antoine Vermette continued this trend, placing his newborn daughter Emilia in the best trophy in all of sports.

Video: Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays Chelsea Dagger

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The city of Chicago continues to celebrate the Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup win and those celebrations have extended to some unexpected places. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed a rendition of Chelsea Dagger as a way of saluting the organization for their third Cup win in six years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsqhND8eIEs If this story sounds familiar, the orchestra had […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 12: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins #93 of the Edmonton Oilersskates during the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Consol Energy Center on March 12, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers fire their top scouts

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Real change is coming to the Edmonton Oilers. Even prior to landing the first pick which has Connor McDavid’s name written all over it, the organization was on the right track in their efforts to rebuild. That trend continued when they brought in Todd McLellan as the new head coach and continues now that they’ve parted ways with […]

CALGARY, AB – APRIL 9: Mike Richards #10 of the Los Angeles Kings skates against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 9, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Kings 3-1. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

There’s no “clear movement” in Kings’ effort to move Mike Richards

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The LA Kings are trying to free up cap space prior to 2015-16 and Mike Richards is one of the top priorities the club needs to address. Whether it’s through a trade or a buy-out, the Kings need to remove Richards’ average cap hit of $5.75 million prior to addressing the other needs on their roster. The […]

Photo: Cast of Goon 2 hits the ice

0 comments by David Rogers on 6/20/2015

The Goon sequel is filming and we finally have a look at some familiar faces returning to the ice. There’s no sign of Elisha Cuthbert quite yet, but the sight of the Highlanders back on the ice is pretty exciting.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 13: Vincent Lecavalier #40 of the Philadelphia Flyers takes the puck in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Wells Fargo Center on April 13, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 in an overtime shootout. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Trading Vincent Lecavalier may be tough for the Flyers

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Vincent Lecavalier has made off like Scrooge McDuck over his career. The former first overall pick inked a massive 11-year, $85 million deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning back in 2009-10, and was subsequently bought out via the teams compliance buyout just four seasons later. The move put Lecavalier on the team’s payroll until he’s the tender […]

TAMPA, FL – JUNE 06: Patrick Sharp #10 of the Chicago Blackhawks takes a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Two of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 6, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Report: Blackhawks will trade Patrick Sharp next week

0 comments by David Rogers on 6/19/2015

Patrick Sharp’s time in Chicago may be coming to an end. Fans have heard this rumor for quite some time, but a new report suggests the Blackhawks will deal Sharp next week.

GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 04: Dion Phaneuf #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 4, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Report: Red Wings no longer interested in Dion Phaneuf

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Prior to the 2014-15 trade deadline, the Detroit Red Wings were believed to be hotly pursuing Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf. The two sides were unable to reach a deal before the deadline passed, but it was reported that the talks would resume over the summer. Now that the season has wrapped, it appears […]

NEW YORK – APRIL 13: Sean Avery #16 of the New York Rangers tries to screen Martin Brodeur #30 of the New Jersey Devils during game three of the 2008 NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on April 13, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Sean Avery remains interesting even in retirement

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Sean Avery has been called many things. Some unprintable. But one thing he has always been is interesting. That hasn’t stopped now that his career is over, thanks to the athlete outlet known as “The Players Tribune” website. Avery provided a glimpse into his life after hockey, and explained his embrace with the role of […]

during Game Six of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

10 stories to follow in the NHL this summer

0 comments by John Coppinger on 6/18/2015

The 2014-15 season is in the books. The Stanley Cup has been awarded, and all that’s left is for Patrick Kane to shout something fun into a microphone at today’s parade. Possibly while inebriated, but that’s none of our business. After that, we move on to the off-season where there are some interesting storylines to […]

The WWE gave the Chicago Blackhawks a replica title belt

0 comments by David Rogers on 6/17/2015

The Chicago Blackhawks picked up the best hardware in all of sports with their Stanley Cup victory, but the WWE wanted to add to their trophy/title collection. Vince McMahon and the WWE sent the Blackhawks a replica title belt. The Blackhawks then took a photo with all of their hardware, including the belt which can […]

during Game Six of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

Flyers may talk to Kimmo Timonen about a front office job

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Kimmo Timonen made it well known that he was planning to retire after the Stanley Cup Final. In fact, Timonen even mentioned he was “days from retirement” as the Blackhawks stepped closer to their third Cup victory in six years. What will Timonen do after he hangs ’em up? He has suggested he might be […]

Carolina Hurricanes sign SEL leading scorer Derek Ryan

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Derek Ryan, the leading scorer last year in the Swedish Elite League, was rumored earlier this month to be pursuing an NHL deal after his tremendous season overseas. After previous reports suggested he was negotiating a contract with the Colorado Avalanche, the 28-year-old has reached a deal with a different NHL team, the Carolina Hurricanes. “Derek […]

UNIONDALE, NY – MARCH 27: Alexei Yashin #79 of the New York Islanders looks on against the New Jersey Devils during their NHL game on March 27, 2007 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Devils won 3-2. (Photo by Mike Stobe /Getty Images)

The Islanders are finally done paying Alexei Yashin

0 comments by Liam McGuire on 6/16/2015

The story has become infamous. The New York Islanders acquired star forward Alexei Yashin in 2001 at an amazingly high cost, trading future Norris Trophy winner Zdeno Chara, the 2011 second overall pick (which turned out to be Jason Spezza) and Bill Muckalt for the Russian forward. If dealing those youngsters wasn’t enough, New York general […]