0 comments by David Rogers on 1/8/2015
Coaching in the National Hockey League can be a dangerous job. Just ask Barry Trotz who took a stick to the head during the Capitals’ game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Trotz was bloodied by the stick which appeared to catch him between the eyebrows. Don’t be surprised if Trotz makes Marcus Johansson, the owner of […]
GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 06: Goaltender Brian Elliott #1 of the St. Louis Blues in action during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 6, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Blues defeated the Coyotes 6-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers
The St. Louis Blues found themselves in a difficult position when Brian Elliott returned from injury. The team had recently signed Martin Brodeur to a one-year contract due to the assumption that Elliott would be out for a decent chunk of time and that Jake Allen wouldn’t be able to hold down the fort on […]
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0 comments by Randy Holt
While they’ve managed to demonstrate a bit of competence lately, going (technically) over .500 in their last ten games, the Arizona Coyotes have had a rough go of things this season. With the calendar having just turned over to 2015, don’t expect those struggles to come to an end anytime soon. In fact, as the weeks begin […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 1/7/2015
As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to honor Teemu Selanne on a special Teemu Tribute Night on January 11th, fond memories and photos are already flooding in from fans through social media. Selanne’s impact was felt not only in the NHL, but across the cities in which he played as his style and persona transcended the sport. Angel […]
PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 26: Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates during the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Consol Energy Center on November 26, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers
Brace yourself – Mike Milbury said something stupid again. This time he said Phil Kessel is a “pain in the ass” and is uncoachable during a recent rant on NBCSN. Milbury’s comments come just one day after Kessel defended himself after a reporter insinuated that he was responsible for the coaching change in Toronto. Milbury’s comments, […]
COLUMBUS, OH – DECEMBER 31: Christian Folin #5 of the Minnesota Wild clears the puck after Darcy Kuemper #35 of the Minnesota Wild makes a save during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 31, 2014 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers
The Minnesota Wild are in an ugly downward spiral and head coach Mike Yeo isn’t sure what to do about it. He has already accused his team of not having a winner’s attitude and players have already said that they have hit rock bottom. With just two wins over their last 10 games, you’d expect […]
0 comments by Mike Burse
With the firing of Head Coach Randy Carlyle, the Toronto Maple Leafs have set the hockey media abuzz with retrospectives in regards to why the move was made. Some have been quick to blame Phil Kessel. There are also no shortages of “I told you so” type analytics articles popping up by the minute. Instead […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 1/6/2015
Back in August, the Cruisers Sledge Hockey team agreed to appear in a documentary by Gatorade. Sledge hockey, or sled hockey as it’s referred to in the United States, is an incredible sport and it’s an amazing sight to see in person. The athletes who compete are immensely talented. The documentary would have been a […]
TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 18: Filip Forsberg #9 of the Nashville Predators skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre on November 18, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. The Predators defeated the Leafs 9-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by Chris Rocco
Since the end of the first half of the season is close, it’s time to look at the best rookies in the NHL this season. With the exception of Aaron Ekblad, the other four players on this list were drafted before the 2014 NHL entry draft. It takes time for some players to develop and […]
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 8: Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks to the referee during action against the Vancouver Canucks during NHL action at the Air Canada Centre February 8, 2014 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)
0 comments by Laura Astorian
Any time that a coach gets fired, it makes for a tough and awkward time in the locker room. Players have to deal with the insinuation that the firing was their fault, and usually the players that are targeted are the best of the bunch. Alexander Ovechkin has dealt with insinuations that he is uncoachable […]
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 29: A general view of Team Chara locker room prior to the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Place on January 29, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers
The era of advanced statistics may truly be upon hockey fans. The NHL will be placing player-tracking chips inside the sweater of each player competing in the skills competition and the All-Star Game. The chip will record how fast a player skates, how far they’ve traveled, where they’re positioned and several other statistics which can then […]
0 comments by Mike Burse
Here are the first NHL Analytics Power Rankings for 2015! What goes into this ranking? Shot attempts for percentage, offensive/defensive zone starts, goals for percentage and puck luck are the elements of this analytic power ranking. Last week’s NHL Analytics Power Rankings on Puck Drunk Love can be found here. Keep in mind that based on […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 1/5/2015
Spoiler alert: Possibly our favorite hockey fight moment of the season took place last week. You probably already saw it as we covered it heavily when it happened, but how often do you see a guy punch himself in the head during a fight? Oh, there were also four other fights which were pretty solid […]
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Few things are quite as entertaining in hockey as when a player is mic’d up during a game. The Penguins placed a mic on Bobby Farnham and it delivered a memorable moment with Colorado’s Cody McLeod. After the two dropped the mitts, McLeod shouted a few words of advice to Farnham.
0 comments by David Rogers on 1/4/2015
There are few things as comical as when a goaltender loses the puck inside his equipment. It’s even better when the goalie – Braden Holtby – claims he never had the puck only for it to pop out as soon as he gives up looking for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FjHWkvCuaU (H/T Deadspin)
