Thomas Vanek is looking to silence the trade rumors which have been attached to his name for what seems like an eternity. In an interview with WGR 550, Vanek stated that he hasn't requested a trade from the Buffalo Sabres. In fact, Vanek appears content in Buffalo and is open to the idea of signing a new deal […]

I swear to be true to the Lord, Grand Prince, and his realm, to the young Grand Princes, and to the Grand Princess, and not to maintain silence about any evil that I may know or have heard or may hear which is being contemplated against the Tsar, his realms, the young princes or the […]

Pittsburgh Penguins captain and the (presumed) face of the NHL, Sidney Crosby, spoke to ESPN regarding Russia's anti-gay laws. These laws, which limit "demonstrations" that can be as simple as telling people that you are gay or holding the hand of your partner, can get people jail time – and won't be waived for the […]

During a Russian charity game put on by Ilya Kovalchuk, Evgeni Malkin stole the show after he "fought" a 7-year-old boy. During the game's second intermission, Malkin tangled with the boy and the two "fought" until they were separated by the officials.   http://youtube.com/watch?v=rvMLmS_Kze4?rel=0 The game featured players associated with SKA St. Petersburg and a […]

As the New Jersey Devils prepare for the 2013-14 season without Ilya Kovalchuk, the Russian forward is preparing for the first season of his four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL. If you recall, Kovalchuk retired from the NHL and backed out of his contract with New Jersey in favor of playing back […]

For many years the NHL’s Department of Player Safety — the people who come up with new safety measures and dole out supplemental discipline when needed — have been the bane of hockey fans’ existence. Between the fact that what constitutes supplemental discipline and how much should a player should receive has never made much […]

The 2013-14 season might be Jaromir Jagr's final year in the NHL. A post on Jagr's official Facebook page and a translation found on Puck Daddy quote the 41-year-old forward as saying: It looks like it will be my last season, so I can’t be too risky. Jagr has discussed his retirement several times over the […]

You can't complain about wasteful spending in the advertising industry. Via Reddit Hockey comes this example of belt tightening. Sidney Crosby needs to film an ad for an unnamed company. Ad agency is in California. Film crew is in California. The Consol Energy Center is in Pittsburgh. What to do? Commandeer the Honda Center and […]

The Anaheim Ducks will start the 2013-14 season without one of their top defenseman. Sheldon Souray will miss four to six months after tearing a ligament in his right wrist. Souray suffered the injury back on July 17th while he was working out away from the rink, as reported by Anaheim's official site.  Souray required surgery […]

Teasing a uniform change is all the rage in the NHL. Usually the process begins with a veiled message that some sort of change is coming. Blurry, hard to decipher images are leaked out in an effort to stir up a frenzy without giving away the finished product. The uniform is eventually unveiled and it's […]

August is arguably the most boring month on the hockey calendar. Watching paint dry might be more entertaining than the hockey landscape near the end of summer. The Philadelphia Flyers aim to pass the time before training camp by inviting their fans to watch paint dry. Seriously.  On August 19th, the Flyers have invited their […]

Russia's firm stance against homosexuality has been met with criticism from nearly every corner of the planet. Countless athletes and media members have expressed their concern over Russia's position against the gay community leading into the Olympics set to be held in February of next year. You can add Swedish athletes Henrik Zetterberg and Victor Hedman […]

Many, many random things have been in the Stanley Cup. The perfunctory champagne and other kinds of liquor, Fruit Loops, Kris Draper's kid's poop. Now, thanks to Marian Hossa and his day with the Stanley Cup, you can add pierogies to that list. From 

Jose Theodore is a goalie looking for a home. After spending 2011-12 and 2012-13 with the Florida Panthers, it appears Theodore will need to find a new team if he wants to continue his NHL career. According to the Sun Sentinel, Theodore and his agent haven't spoken with the Panthers, but the veteran goaltender has […]

While soaking up the final remnants of his preseason before training camp starts, Claude Giroux severely injured his hand while playing golf in Ottawa. The Philadelphia Flyers center and captain had a club shatter and splinter in his hands, causing damage to the tendons in his index finger.  Giroux underwent surgery in an area hospital […]