0 comments by PDL Staff on 8/21/2014
Welcome to Fact or Fiction, a series where the PDL crew takes a look at a topic in the NHL and discusses whether or not it will come to fruition. Some topics will be more divisive than others, so we hope you’ll check back and weigh in on the various Fact or Fiction conversations. Alex […]
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Another day, another story involving Evander Kane and his feelings about the Winnipeg Jets. We’ve already talked about how the Jets’ mishandling of their star is a mistake of epic proportions and how Kane has clearly hinted at wanting to find a new club. Now comes another interview in which Kane admits he’s pretty frustrated […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/20/2014
The San Jose Sharks have stripped Joe Thornton of his captaincy. While they were at it, they also stripped Patrick Marleau of the “A” on his uniform. The change is reportedly due to the fact the Sharks want to enter training camp with a clean slate. The club has tried to make it clear they are […]
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From the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Facebook page comes this awesome image of Sidney Crosby hitting the ice with Hockey Canada Sledge players.
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For the second consecutive summer, the Columbus Blue Jackets are in a situation where they are faced with retaining a key restricted free agent. A year ago, it was Sergei Bobrovsky, who eventually agreed to a lucrative two-year bridge deal to remain with the team with which he has broken out as one of the league’s top goaltenders. […]
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When the Dallas Stars acquired Jason Spezza in a trade with the Ottawa Senators, one of the concerns was that Spezza would take off as soon as he completed the final year of his current contract. Trading for Spezza appeared to be a risk due to his advancing age and the possibility that an extension wouldn’t […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/19/2014
Alex Kovalev isn’t P.K. Subban’s biggest fan. Subban has plenty of critics, but an interview with RDS.ca revealed that Kovalev is one of the more vocal critics of the young defenseman. Kovalev criticized Subban’s defensive play before slamming his huge contract. For extra measure, he added his belief that Subban doesn’t deserve to be the […]
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The Charles Wang era as the majority owner of the New York Islanders is coming to an end. The current owner of the Islanders has agreed to sell the team to Jonathan Ledecky and Scott Malkin, pending the approval of the NHL. As seen on NESN, Ledecky and Malkin will be minority owners and Wang will […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/18/2014
Steve Mason broke his finger while playing ball hockey earlier this summer. At the time, it seemed like the Flyers were going to have to endure yet another costly injury at the start of a new season. Thankfully for the Flyers, Mason’s injury wasn’t as severe as some feared and he has already returned to […]
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Steven Stamkos showed off his powerful shot during a photo shoot with Powerade Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hADnHdIpoQ (H/T Reddit Hockey)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/17/2014
But first, let me take a selfie. The Tulsa Oilers will be wearing their fans on their sleeves, chests and backs on November 28th. Fans who take a selfie and send it to the team by September 15th may be included on a special jersey the team will wear which will feature hundreds of photos. […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/16/2014
Chris Stewart is pretty optimistic about Buffalo’s chances in 2014-15. Coming off of a 2013-14 season that saw the Sabres win just 21 games, the Sabres are desperately trying to climb out of the NHL’s basement. Most fans and experts agree that the club should be improved this season, but will they make the playoffs? […]
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As the 2014-15 season approaches, most NHL teams are focused on putting out the most competitive product on the ice while making the business decisions necessary in order to ensure the organization keeps its financial head above water. Most teams are fairly optimistic, but the New Jersey Devils are already planning on finishing in the […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/15/2014
It sounds like Sidney Crosby’s recovery from wrist surgery is coming along nicely. He addressed his ailing wrist this summer after revealing he was dealing with the injury for the latter half of 2013-14. So far, Crosby is progressing well and he believes he’ll be ready for training camp. In a report from the AP, […]
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It’s the end of an era. Jean-Sebastien Giguere’s retirement officially closes the book on the Hartford Whalers. Surely this means it’s time to resurrect the Whalers, right?
