0 comments by Liam McGuire on 8/17/2016
If you’ve been wondering what Kevin Connolly and Jerry Ferrara have been doing since Entourage finally stopped filming after the 2015 feature film, the answer might surprise you. On Tuesday, Ferrara, who played Vincent Chase’s assistant Salvatore “Turtle” Assante on the hit HBO show, made a pitch to college free agent Jimmy Vesey. Ferrara tagged the 23-year-old on […]
BUFFALO, NY – JUNE 24: Auston Matthews poses for a portrait after being selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in round one during the 2016 NHL Draft on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes/Getty Images)
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be a case study for analytics whether we want them to be or not. After bringing in multiple analytics consultants and assistant general manager Kyle Dubas, the target was placed firmly on their back. For better or for worse, you will see different writers pointing at the Maple […]
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 07: Antoine Vermette #50 of the Arizona Coyotes during the NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Gila River Arena on February 7, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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After being ousted early in the playoffs, the Ducks felt some retooling was needed. Rather than moving towards the future with analytics and a coaching staff that embraces these new methods, they brought on Randy Carlyle as coach. Needing a good bottom-six winger, they brought in Jared Boll. The emphasis on truculence would make one […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/16/2016
Violence in hockey has always been a feature of the sport. Hockey, like many other sports is, beginning to turn the corner on player safety and even referee safety. One particular incident happened this past February in Quebec when a referee was spit on by a player. The player involved in that incident, Olivier Marcotte, is now being charged […]
during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on January 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Advanced stats have slowly infiltrated the NHL over the past several seasons. Some teams continue to publicly ignore advanced statistics, but the majority of the league has at least recognized the value in looking beyond the traditional measurements. As terms such as Corsi, Fenwick and PDO continue to grow in populatiry, Dan Bylsma warns that […]
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Franken-jerseys are often times fun creations and some of the best promotional tools in minor league hockey. This time the WHL’s Regina Pats are going to take it to a whole other level. On January 6th against the Calgary Hitmen they will be having Blue Jays night and will sport unique uniforms to honor the occasion.
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 8/15/2016
Many people tried to drag P.K. Subban’s name through the mud and make him into something he wasn’t after he was traded. His charitable donations and gregarious personality should make him one of the most loved players in the game. Now that he has joined Nashville, his work isn’t done and he is trying to assert […]
in the second period at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.
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Returning to the team that helped elevate him to the player that he is, Radim Vrbata has joined the Arizona Coyotes for one-year for just $1 million. The transaction was first reported by Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports. The deal is an absolute steal and shows how fantastic a wait-and-see approach can be during the NHL […]
SUNRISE, FL – MARCH 10: The Ottawa Senators watch a replay of a goal by Jonathan Huberdeau #11 the Florida Panthers that was under review at the BB&T Center on March 10, 2016 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Senators 6-2. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
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Pierre Dorion is confident in the roster he’s helped assemble. The rookie Ottawa Senators GM spoke to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia, revealing he believes his club is a playoff team. “Without a doubt, and I know when you work for an organization you’re biased about your players because you drafted a lot of them and […]
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August doesn’t have to be the slow period for hockey news. The KHL has given us plenty to write about this preseason. While most of that news hasn’t been related to the skills on the ice, the KHL may have already given us the save of the year.
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/14/2016
The Taylor Hall – Adam Larsson trade was pretty shocking. It’s wasn’t a surprise to see Hall moved, but Oilers fans probably would have preferred a larger return for one of their best assets. Now that the dust has settled on the move, the Devils poured some salt in the wounds of Oilers fans by […]
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The Stanley Cup recently spent some quality time with Bryan Rust as it continued its summer victory tour with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Cup has already been dented, taken down a water slide and used as a cereal bowl this summer, but now it’s serving a new purpose – McDonald’s fries holder. But first, Rust needed a […]
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.
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/13/2016
The new Las Vegas NHL team is closing in on an official name, but recent reports about what that name might be apparently aren’t entirely accurate. Owner Bill Foley has publicly stated that Red Hawks and Desert Hawks are no longer options, but he confirmed Nighthawks is still on the table along with two other […]
SOCHI, RUSSIA – FEBRUARY 16: Alexander Radulov #47 of Russia celebrates after scoring a goal in a shoot out against Jan Laco #50 of Slovakia during the Men’s Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game on day nine of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 16, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/12/2016
Patrick Roy shocked the hockey world by announcing his resignation as head coach and VP of Hockey Operations with the Colorado Avalanche. Roy issued a blunt statement in which he essentially indicated that he wasn’t pleased with how much say he had over the final roster. Roy’s resignation, a move which might be a blessing in […]
0 comments by David Rogers on 8/11/2016
Summer is a time for fun and Eddie Lack is making the most of his time off before the 2016-17 season. Lack, a current goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, skated in a Pro-Am game in Salmon Arm, British Columbia and had a bit of fun by breaking the rules and joining the play in the […]
