0 comments by Chris Rocco on 9/27/2014
After beating Boston in the second round of the playoffs, Montreal could be the favorite going into this season, but Boston and Tampa Bay are not far behind. All three teams have a good shot at winning the division. Beyond those teams, the division isn’t very strong. Ottawa and Buffalo don’t look like playoff teams […]
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Are we going to have to download apps to follow individual athletes? If Jacob Trouba is a sign of things to come, that may be the case. The Winnipeg defenseman took to Twitter and encouraged followers to download his app. The app, which is supposedly going to replace his activity on Twitter and Instagram, will […]
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Keith Kinkaid appeared to be beaten when a shot struck him high in the shoulder and bounced up behind his back. Not so fast, New York Islanders! Kinkaid quickly spun, located the puck and was able to swipe it away from the crease just as John Tavares was pouncing.
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/26/2014
The Tampa Bay Lightning were preparing to unveil their new alternate sweaters, but they decided to have some fun with their players first. The team created a sweater loaded with palm trees (OK, overflowing with palm trees), showed it to some players and taped their reaction. What’s better, the players who actually liked the phony […]
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Bob McKenzie took to TSN radio to discuss a variety of different NHL topics. One of those was the Boston Bruins and whether or not they’re a better team this year compared to last year. McKenzie’s answer may not resonate well with Bruins fans. McKenzie’s full statement surrounded the best teams in the East last […]
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The Minnesota Wild unveiled their new scoreboard and it’s pretty awesome. We’ve seen some big scoreboards pop up in NHL arenas (looking at you, Tampa Bay), but we especially like the row of trees lining the Wild’s new screen. (H/T Reddit Hockey)
0 comments by Joe Webb on 9/25/2014
The Boston Bruins are now three years removed from winning the NHL’s greatest prize, having watched the Los Angeles Kings (twice) and Chicago Blackhawks each hoist the Stanley Cup over the past three years. Nonetheless, that has not deterred the Boston faithful from seeing their team play as the average price for Bruins tickets in 2014-15 is […]
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Zach Parise used to be a supporter of the dump-and-chase strategy. That very strategy propelled Parise and the Devils to some strong seasons and a deep playoff run, but the forward has since changed his mind. In fact, he’s backing his shift away from the dump-and-chase thanks to advanced statistics. Here’s what Parise told the Star Tribune: […]
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The Metropolitan Division is an interesting one. The Penguins are one of the most formidable teams in the league while the bottom half of the Metro, including the Washington Capitals, all have something to prove. Here are five stories you should be following in the Metro in 2014-15.
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You’ve seen Steven Stamkos complete the field goal challenge, but what happens when he takes his stick and some pucks to a driving range? Apparently the answer is some sick accuracy from 75-100 yards out and one cart driver who may want to hold off on collecting the golf balls around the range. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqrygxYMH58
0 comments by David Rogers on 9/24/2014
It’s that time of the year when hockey fans around the NHL are holding their breath, cautiously watching preseason hockey games and hoping none of their team’s brightest stars go down with an injury. Unfortunately, the preseason can claim mascots too. Here are some more details from the team’s website: Predators mascot Gnash suffered a […]
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Some coaches and organizations have embraced advanced statistics in the NHL. Others are more reluctant or simply are still learning what advanced statistics have to offer. Buffalo Sabres head coach Ted Nolan falls into the latter category, as seen in some comments he made to the Buffalo News. “You can never overestimate the human aspect […]
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Not since the days of Joseph McCarthy has a genuine fear of Russian things led to a total disdain of Russian things. For the most part, the names of Russian hockey players carry a pretty negative connotation with them around the league. That negative stigma can be attributed to a number of different things, including […]
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The Montreal Canadiens have a new locker room and it’s pretty awesome. This video courtesy of CBC.ca takes us all for a brief walk through the dressing room.
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The Florida Panthers are trying to make tickets for their games a hot item. Along with announcing that the ridiculous promotions and incentives for ticket buyers are now a thing of the past, the team has also reduced capacity at Sunrise. If the demand isn’t there organically, why not create some demand yourself by reducing […]
