NEWARK, NJ – JANUARY 31: Aaron Ekblad #5 of the Florida Panthers in action against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Panthers 3-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers aren’t planning to trade away their young talent

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The Florida Panthers are on the fringe of the playoff picture and they have their young talent to thank for the fact they’re in a position to compete for a postseason berth. That young talent has caught the eye of teams around the NHL and these clubs are hoping that they may be able pry […]

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 13: Ben Bishop #30 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tends net during the game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on January 13, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Lightning 4-3. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Is bigger really better for NHL goaltenders?

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My Dad used to wonder: “Why don’t teams just get a sumo wrestler to play goal? He’d clog up the whole net!” As an impressionable young hockey fan, I enthusiastically jumped aboard the bandwagon and clamored for my favorite team to do it. I must’ve missed the hint of sarcasm in his voice. I also hadn’t […]

UNIONDALE, NY – JANUARY 16: Pittsburgh Penguins stars Evgeni Malkin #71 and Sidney Crosby #87 pause prior to their game against against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 16, 2015 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Penguins want to add another goal scorer

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The Pittsburgh Penguins realize they may have a problem offensively. Specifically, the Penguins are aware that they’re lacking scoring depth behind Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. While that’s a problem most teams would be happy to have, the Penguins have seen what happens when the opposition shuts down both stars and it’s not pretty. The […]

SUNRISE, FL – DECEMBER 22: Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers celebrates winning a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout at BB&T Center on December 22, 2014 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Best and Worst from the NHL: Week 21

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Trying to find the best and worst of hockey in one convenient and weekly column? Does this column sound too good to be true? Who is this guy and why is he asking me these questions? Luckily I have answered all of your prayers and will be giving you the rundown each Wednesday. If you […]

TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 14: Leo Komarov #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Air Canada Centre on November 14, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. The Penguins defeated the Leafs 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Leo Komarov yells, swears at Brian Campbell for diving

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Leo Komarov wasn’t too happy with Brian Campbell and the microphones picked up exactly how he felt. No lip reading required here. Komarov’s colorful statement (“stop diving you f***ing piece of sh**”) could have been heard a few rows from the ice.

the Washington Capitals the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on February 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings won 3-1. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Alex Ovechkin mocks Ryan Getzlaf’s hair

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Ryan Getzlaf recently accused Alex Ovechkin of diving in a game between the Ducks and Capitals. Getzlaf said that Ovechkin’s dives were embarrassing and that they have no room in the NHL. How did Ovechkin respond to Getzlaf’s criticisms? By mocking Getzlaf’s hair, of course. Ovechkin’s chirp is hilarious on its own, but it’s even […]

Video: Islanders fan says her son was conceived in the arena’s parking lot

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Almost every hockey fans has an incredible story about their dedication and love for the game. This Islanders fan takes that devotion to new heights, detailing how she conceived her son “back in that parking lot” near the arena. What’s more outrageous, this fan’s story or the broadcast’s decision to air this interview? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNF_BhoxJlk (H/T […]

SUNRISE, FL – DECEMBER 28: Roman Polak #46 of the Toronto Maple Leafs prepares for a face-off against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on December 28, 2014 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Maple Leafs 6-4. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Report: The Kings are interested in Roman Polak

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The LA Kings are making yet another late push into the playoffs and they’re looking to build upon that success by stocking up on an asset or two at the trade deadline. One of the areas they’d like to improve is on defense, but they’re hoping to do so without breaking the bank. According to […]

DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 27: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks awaits a face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center on December 27, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Blackhawks defeated the Avalanche 5-2. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

NHL Analytics Power Rankings: 2/17

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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 […]

GIF: Dustin Byfuglien’s monster hit on Luke Gazdic

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Dustin Byfuglien has a pretty amazing resume of huge hits. He added another one to his name when he made the 6’4″, 233-pound Luke Gazdic look like a weakling on Monday night. Gazdic does a flip/spin and basically lands on his head after Byfuglien comes roaring through. (H/T Reddit Hockey)

SAN JOSE, CA – APRIL 26: Goalkeeper Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks looks up at the scoreboard after giving up his second goal to the Los Angeles Kings in the first period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 26, 2014 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Report: The Sharks are shopping Antti Niemi

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The San Jose Sharks are battling for a playoff spot but that apparently hasn’t prevented them from shopping around starting goaltender Antti Niemi. As seen on Nichols On Hockey, Pierre LeBrun outlined that the Sharks are trying to build for the future while still competing for the Cup in 2014-15. LeBrun: “They continue to get […]

Hockey Fights of the Week: 2/9 – 2/15

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This week’s edition of Hockey Fights of the Week has a little bit of everything. A couple fights are one-sided beatings, a couple are balanced scraps and one might qualify as one of the year’s best.

Video: Carpet freezes to the ice during ceremonial Czech League puck drop

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Ceremonial puck drops are usually pretty uneventful, but on rare occasions the carpet comes into play and something hilarious happens. The latest incident happened in the Czech League where apparently no one knows carpet can freeze to ice. The officials and the Zamboni had to come out and scrape carpet off of the ice, causing […]

GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 27: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks skates up to a face off against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of the NHL game at Gila River Arena on December 27, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Ryan Getzlaf calls out Alexander Ovechkin for diving

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The Washington Capitals toppled the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 on Sunday, fueled by two goals from Alexander Ovechkin. Following the game, Ryan Getzlaf wasn’t too happy with the result and he also wasn’t pleased with the way Ovechkin played out on the ice. Specifically, Getzlaf called Ovechkin out for diving all over the ice. Here’s one […]

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