NEWARK, NJ – FEBRUARY 26: Tyler Johnson #9 of the Tampa Bay Lightning takes a slapshot against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at the Prudential Center on February 26, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Tyler Johnson wishes he could have played for Team USA in the World Cup

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Team USA has been blasted – and deservedly so – over their decisions at the World Cup of Hockey. The method in which they assembled the roster with a focus on grit over skill was one of the biggest factors contributing to their ugly showing. As several talented American players watched from home, it was clear that […]

TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 21: Connor McDavid #97 of Team North America skates during pre-game warm-ups before their game against Team Sweden during the World Cup of Hockey tournament at the Air Canada Centre on September 21, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Connor McDavid liked Team North America experience, but wants to play for Canada

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Team North America has been one of the best experiences of the entire World Cup. They are everything modern hockey should be and are filled with skill and speed no matter the situation. It makes for a very easy team to root for. Unfortunately, they were eliminated from the tournament due to a tie break. […]

BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 19: Evander Kane #9 of the Buffalo Sabres enters the ice during warmups at the First Niagara Center on December 19, 2015 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Brenner/ Getty Images)

Evander Kane blames legal issues on being a professional athlete

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No matter where Evander Kane goes, trouble seems to follow the Buffalo Sabres forward. It doesn’t matter if he is in Winnipeg, Manitoba or Buffalo, New York, drama will find him. For some, this has gotten to a point where excuses should be going out the window and remorse should be taking its place. But that isn’t […]

TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 22: Ryan McDonagh #27 of Team USA is congratulated on his goal by Brandon Dubinsky #19 and Matt Niskanen #2 and Blake Wheeler #26 against Team Czech Republic during the World Cup of Hockey tournament at the Air Canada Centre on September 22, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Tortorella says Team USA lacks skilled depth, but supports the roster and blames momentum

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Team USA’s collapse at the World Cup of Hockey has already been widely scrutinized. Given the poor roster selections, confusing strategy and perhaps dumbfounding quotes to the media, it was really no surprise Team USA exited early. As the team rallied behind the idea of grit over skill, they were embarrassed in memorable fashion. John […]

TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 15: Brad Marchand of Team Canada listens to a question during Media day at the World Cup of Hockey 2016 at Air Canada Centre on September 15, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Brad Marchand jokes about how to slow Team North America: “Spear everyone”

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Team North America was the best story to come out of the World Cup of Hockey. That fact can’t be debated even though the winner of the actual tournament hasn’t been crowned. The youngsters from North America impressed and were a joy to watch. Opposing teams quickly found that keeping pace was more than a […]

TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 25: Joffrey Lupul #19 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Boston Bruins during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on October 25, 2014 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Joffrey Lupul told he’s “unfit to play” as Leafs IR grows suspiciously crowded

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Another Toronto Maple Leaf may be bound for the injured reserve. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]Frank Seravalli of TSN.ca reports it’s believed the oft-injured Joffrey Lupul failed a physical exam and was told he’s “unfit” to play and will begin the season on the IR. “Lupul returned to Toronto from his off-season home on Sept. […]

TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 20: John Carlson #4 and Ryan McDonagh #27 of Team USA look on while playing Team Canada during the World Cup of Hockey at the Air Canada Center on September 20, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. Canada won the game 4-2. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Team USA is upset over Phil Kessel’s tweet

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Team USA is justifiably upset after a performance that was less than stellar. Putting the icing on top of the cake is the tweet that came courtesy of Team USA snub, Phil Kessel. Rubbing salt in the wound though may not have been the best idea for players he will be facing off against later […]

SOCHI, RUSSIA – FEBRUARY 19: Carey Price #31 and Shea Weber #6 of Canada celebrate after defeating Latvia 2-1 during the Men’s Ice Hockey Quarterfinal Playoff on Day 12 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 19, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Shea Weber apparently doesn’t know Carey Price’s name

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After the blockbuster trade this summer, Shea Weber needed to get acclimated to life in Montreal pretty quickly. The court of public opinion is already up against him and because of it expectations are sky high. He’s off to a shaky start as he may have forgotten how to say his most important teammate’s name.

Watch: Insane 3v3 OT ends with beauty goal from MacKinnon at World Cup

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Three-on-three overtime at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. In an exhilarating game between the highly skilled North American squad and consistently impressive Team Sweden on Wednesday, a tie after 60 minutes of regulation meant we’d get more batshit insane three-on-three overtime. This particular overtime was extra wild. […]

TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 20: Ryan Suter #20 of Team USA tries to control the puck in front of Jonathan Toews #16 of Team Canada in the third period during the World Cup of Hockey at the Air Canada Center on September 20, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. Canada won the game 4-2. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Team USA shouldn’t be surprised by their World Cup of Hockey failures

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Team USA lost to Team Canada by a score of 4-2 and to some fans’ surprise, they failed to advance out of Group A along with Canada. It leaves a meaningless game against the Czech Republic on the schedule and has many in the hockey community wondering where the heck they go from here. The answers are […]

in Game Six of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 12, 2016 in San Jose, California.

Phil Kessel just eviscerated USA hockey in one tweet

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As Team USA fell to Team Canada 4-2 in the World Cup of Hockey, thus eliminating them from moving onto the next roung, many US hockey fans are left scratching their heads wondering what could have been. The team and the tournament was basically set up for them to advance to at least the semifinals. […]

NEWARK, NJ – NOVEMBER 11: Thomas Vanek #26 of the Minnesota Wild looks on before a face off in the third period against the New Jersey Devils on November 11, 2014 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.The New Jersey Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Thomas Vanek: “Minnesota just wasn’t a good fit”

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Thomas Vanek wants a mulligan on his declining NHL career. [link_box id=”22277″ site_id=”17″ layout=”link-box-third” alignment=”alignright”]Once an elite NHL scorer topping out at 43 goals back in 2006-2007, Vanek has seen his goal scoring output fade over the past couple seasons. After signing a three-year contract, worth $19.5 million with the Minnesota Wild, Vanek was bought […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 22: New Las Vegas NHL franchise owner Bill Foley addresses the media during the Board Of Governors Press Conference prior to the 2016 NHL Awards at Encore Las Vegas on June 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The NHL’s board of governors approved expanding to Las Vegas, making the franchise the 31st team in the league. The team will start play during the 2017-18 season and play at the newly built T-Mobile Arena. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Vegas NHL team hits the cap for season ticket deposits (16,000)

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It’ll be years before the success or failure of the NHL in Las Vegas can accurately be measured. With that being said, the new organization is off to an extremely strong start as evidenced by the fact they hit the cap on season ticket deposits with roughly a year to go before any actual games […]

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