ANAHEIM, CA – MARCH 18: Dustin Penner #17 of the Washington Capitals tends net against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on March 18, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Dustin Penner made and defended a rape joke on Twitter

0 comments by David Rogers on 2/28/2015

Dustin Penner is most known for his pancake injury, but his reputation (what little there is) took a big step back after he made a rape joke on Twitter. Penner isn’t currently playing in the NHL and he apparently had time for this “joke” which no one found funny. After the initial backlash started, Penner defended his […]

Jamal Mayers calls out the media over Blackhawks locker room report

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There have been some pretty wild trade rumors circulating around the Chicago Blackhawks and Patrick Sharp. Though trade rumors are surrounding just about every NHL team as the deadline nears, the ones involving Sharp and the Blackhawks were a bit more personal. Numerous outlets reported that there was some serious tension in the locker room […]

CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 21: Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks (L) dodges a check from David Clarkson #71 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at the United Center on December 21, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Maple Leafs 4-0. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

Examining the innovative and surprising Nathan Horton – David Clarkson trade

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In one of the most innovative and surprising trades in recent memory, Nathan Horton of the Columbus Blue Jackets was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for David Clarkson. Full stop. No salary retained. Nothing else was added to this deal to sweeten the pot for either side. For as simple as it was presented […]

NEWARK, NJ – JANUARY 16: Lou Lamoriello, President and General Manager of the New Jersey Devils, speaks to the media during a practice session at Prudential Center on January 16, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Lou Lamoriello will likely remain GM of the Devils

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The New Jersey Devils appear to be well on their way to missing the playoffs this season. Barring some sort of late miracle push, the Devils will miss the playoffs for the third consecutive seasons and for the fourth time in five seasons. Normally a stretch of poor play results in changes in the front […]

ECHL team will wear Dr. Seuss jerseys

0 comments by David Rogers on 2/27/2015

Usually when we talk about the ECHL it’s for one of two reasons: two squads enjoyed a line brawl or some team is going to wear a crazy jersey. This time it’s the latter reason as the Rapid City Rush are going to be sporting some Dr. Seuss sweaters and they’re awesome. Via the

Ondrej Pavelec’s new mask is all about Bruce Springsteen

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Ondrej Pavelec has a new mask and it’s bound to make Bruce Springsteen fans pretty happy. On one side the Jets goaltender has an image of Springsteen while on the other he pays tribute to the cover of Springsteen’s Born to Run.

Video: Corey Tropp’s disallowed goal was pretty spectacular

0 comments by David Rogers on 2/26/2015

Sometimes the best goals in the NHL are the ones that don’t even count. While you sit and ponder the validity and insanity of that previous sentence, sit back and enjoy a crazy non-goal from Corey Tropp. Since the puck landed on top of the goal, the play was blown dead. Still, Tropp showed off […]

OTTAWA, ON – FEBRUARY 14: Jeff Petry #2 of the Edmonton Oilers prepares for a faceoff against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on February 14, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Four of the best possible NHL trade deadline pickups

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A couple of weeks back I wrote an article about some players to avoid on deadline day. This time around I am here to write about some players that can provide some help for fringe and not so fringe teams. Contracts filled with value are the name of the game and these players have demonstrated […]

Video: Penguins and Capitals fight in Pittsburgh’s bench

0 comments by David Rogers on 2/25/2015

NBCSN’s Rivalry Night actually lived up to its billing when the Penguins took on the Capitals on Wednesday. It wasn’t surprising to see the two teams fighting, but the location of the fight – the Penguins’ bench – was pretty noteworthy. Altercations like this one only make us yearn for the playoffs. Your browser does […]

NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 27: Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predators skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at Bridgestone Arena on December 27, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Best and worst from the NHL: Week 22

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Another week has passed in the NHL and the world kept turning. Trades have been made, extensions have been signed and fans have aired their grievances. All is right and I am here to show you some of the best of the week that was. Have any tips? Feel free to email me at: sblaze17@gmail.com […]

OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 21: Daniel Winnik #26 of the Toronto Maple Leafs prepares for a faceoff against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on January 21, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Leafs show how to game the market by trading value players

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By and large, NHL general managers seem to undervalue third and fourth liners in July. So many good ones go unsigned well into free agency. To wit, Daniel Winnik, whom both numbers people and non-numbers people agree is a good player, wasn’t signed until July 28th. And he just fetched second and fourth round draft […]

Which player has driven the most Scoring Chances since 2007-08?

0 comments by Mike Burse

As people who follow the game of hockey, we all have personal bias’ as to who are the best offensive players in the National Hockey League. The same names always seem to come up: Ovechkin, Kane, Crosby, Perry and the list goes on. What happens when we take our personal bias out of the equation […]

GIF: Karri Ramo robs J.T. Miller

0 comments by David Rogers on 2/24/2015

J.T. Miller thought he had an easy goal after the puck hit off the post and deflected directly to him. Karri Ramo was way out of position and the net was open and inviting. Miller snapped the shot … only to be denied by Ramo’s mitt.

the San Jose Sharks the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on December 22, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

These 5 teams need to make trades before the deadline

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It is that time of year again where everyone is an armchair GM and believes they know best for each team. It is a fun exercise in practice and luckily as I have no relation to an NHL front office, I can take a look at a few teams and peg them as teams in […]

SANTA CLARA, CA – FEBRUARY 21: Dwight King #74, Jonathan Quick #32 and Robyn Regehr #44 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate their victory over the San Jose Sharks during the 2015 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series game at Levi’s Stadium on February 21, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. The Kings defeated the Sharks 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL Analytics Power Rankings: 2/24

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What goes into this ranking? Shot attempts for percentage, offensive/defensive zone starts, goals for percentage, scoring chances for percentage and puck luck are the elements of this analytic power ranking. Last week’s NHL Analytics Power Rankings can be found here. Keep in mind that based on the 2013-14 NHL season, 13 out of 16 playoff teams ranked […]