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Welcome once again to This Week in NHL Stupid, where we track the ugly, the silly, and the just plain stupid in the NHL. Now a hockey game is a great way to indoctrinate your children into the beauty of hockey. And if your child is hungry, NHL arenas all over North America offer the […]
during the third period of the NHL game at Gila River Arena on January 13, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Jets 4-3.
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/23/2018
Blake Wheeler was left questioning the decision making of the Department of Player’s Safety’s and their inconsistency following a string of similar hits with different penalties. Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba earned a two-game suspension for a check to the head of Senators forward Mark Stone. On the flip side, Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin wasn’t […]
DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 12: Drew Miller #20 of the Detroit Red Wings in the second period at American Airlines Center on January 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Drew Miller would be more than happy to leave the Detroit Red Wings. The 33-year-old veteran was demoted to the AHL this month following ongoing struggles. Miller has scored just five goals and one assist in 35 games. Miller outright admitted to Peter J Wallner of MLive.com that he’s hoping to get dealt during the upcoming […]
MONTREAL, QC – FEBRUARY 18: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens gloves the puck during the NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre on February 18, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/22/2018
An interesting new hitch not discussed after the NHL decided to make goalie pants smaller was the potential risk of injury. Smaller equipment created newly exposed areas without padding. Montreal Canadiens goaltenders Carey Price and Al Montoya both know the emerging issue a bit too well. Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports Price and Montoya chatted […]
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/21/2018
Toronto is paying homage to their pre-Maple Leafs roots. The team announced they’ll wear Toronto St. Pats jerseys on March. 18th. Before becoming the Maple Leafs, the organization was known as the St. Pats from 1919-1927, winning a Stanley Cup in 1927. The look is a throwback design on their old shirts. What do you […]
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 13: George McPhee (L) poses with majority owner of the Las Vegas NHL franchise Bill Foley after he announced McPhee as the team’s general manager during a news conference at T-Mobile Arena on July 13, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/20/2018
The Vegas Golden Knights are getting ready to assemble a roster. Golden Knights general manager George McPhee talked with Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. He said he’d like to a build a team similar to the high-flying mid-2000’s Washington Capitals. “I’ve built high-flying teams in the past, offensive, entertaining teams and would like to […]
SUNRISE, FL – FEBRUARY 4: Goaltender Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers warms up prior to the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the BB&T Center on February 4, 2016 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 7/19/2018
Roberto Luongo has had a rough go of things in net for the Florida Panthers as of late. Head coach Tom Rowe believes his struggles have amounted to one thing: Being unlucky. Luongo has allowed 32 goals in his last nine games, including 11 in his last three. On Wednesday night in San Jose, Luongo […]
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It took about 13 minutes for the Vancouver Canucks to find their first shot on goal against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. That shot came from Alexander Edler from center ice and it somehow managed to beat Calgary goaltender Brian Elliott. Knuckle puck!
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If you can’t stand watching people embarrass themselves on a grand scale in public, the video below is not for you. The Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL held a special ceremony for Colin Chaulk as they prepared to retire his #91 and raise a commemorative banner to the rafters. There was just one big problem – […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/18/2017
Anaheim Ducks prospect Max Jones lost his temper in a recent OHL game between the London Knights and the Owen Sound Attack and it resulted in a brutal attack on Jonah Gadjovich. Jones wasn’t too pleased that Gadjovich was still fighting for the puck in his team’s crease and it led to a slash to the back of the […]
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If you’re wondering whether or not Jaromir Jagr still has what it takes to hold his own in the NHL, watch the goal he scored on John Gibson on Friday night. After scooping up a loose puck the Ducks gifted to the veteran in their own zone, Jagr found himself standing all alone in front of […]
SUNRISE, FL – DECEMBER 28: Head Coach Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs reacts to third period action against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on December 28, 2016 in Sunrise, Florida. The Maple Leafs defeated the Panthers 3-2 in a shoot out. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/17/2017
Toronto Maple Leafs fans probably shouldn’t expect too much from the team during the trade deadline. Mike Babcock personally warned fans that the team isn’t planning on being active and even mentioned that Leafs fans should find other things to do during the festivities of the deadline instead of waiting for the club to make a […]
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Welcome once again to “This Week in NHL Stupid”. As you know, we track the silly, ugly and just plain stupid in the world of hockey. Now this week, we have to return to basics, because some players have forgotten the proper way to use a stick. Sticks, in hockey, are used to handle, pass, and […]
TORONTO, ON – MARCH 13: Mike Comrie #91 of the Edmonton Oilers waits for a faceoff in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 13, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Leafs defeated the Oilers 6-4. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire on 2/15/2017
Mike Comrie is reportedly being investigated by police over a rape allegation, according to TMZ.com. According to reports, Comrie met with the unnamed accuser at a Los Angeles bar on Saturday, where they went back to his apartment. She claims that while there Comrie raped her multiple times. TMZ reports sources close to Comrie allege […]
SUNRISE, FL – JANUARY 31: Chris Wideman #6 of the Ottawa Senators is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during first period action at the BB&T Center on January 31, 2017 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
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The Colorado Avalanche are a popular team as the trade deadline approaches as they’re one of just a few clear sellers this season. Many teams have reached out to inquire about several players on the Avs’ roster, but to date no deals have come to fruition. The Ottawa Senators were one of those teams, but […]
