EDMONTON, AB – APRIL 6: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers battles against Nikita Tryamkin #88 of the Vancouver Canucks on April 6, 2016 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The game was the final game the Oilers played at Rexall Place before moving to Rogers Place next season. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Here’s why Canada might be shut out of the NHL playoffs for the second year in a row

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The 2015-16 NHL season wasn’t kind to Canada. For the first time since 1970, every team north of the American border missed the postseason. The good news is next season can’t be any worse. The bad news is things might stay exactly the same. By some stroke of awful luck, every Canadian team seems to […]

SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 21: Brenden Dillon #4 of the San Jose Sharks fights with Carl Gunnarsson #4 of the St. Louis Blues in game four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 21, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

AHL announces new rules on fighting which could eventually come to the NHL

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The AHL has announced new rules regarding fighting and they may eventually impact the future of fighting in the NHL. The new rules are an attempt to cut down on staged fights and aim to eliminate players who fall into the “goon” category. First, AHL players won’t be able to fight after a draw. “Players […]

during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on January 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.

Evander Kane to face non-criminal harassment charges for bar incident

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Sabres forward Evander Kane put his hands on four people – three women and one man – according to the Buffalo News. He will face non-criminal harassment charges on only two of the women. Kane reportedly grabbed one of the women by the neck, while also yanking the hair and grabbing the throat of a third woman, who […]

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 24: Ben Bishop #30 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates with his teammates Steven Stamkos #91 and Victor Hedman #77 after defeating the New York Rangers 2 to 0 in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 24, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Friendship with Victor Hedman was a big reason why Steven Stamkos chose Tampa Bay

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Steven Stamkos signing an eight-year, $68 million contract to remain with the Tampa Bay Lightning was a bit surprising. Stamkos was the top free agent on the market and several teams were willing to pay top dollar in order to secure his services. The star forward decided to stick with the Lightning, but one of […]

SAN JOSE, CA – DECEMBER 21: Ray Whitney #13 of the Dallas Stars shoots a backhand shot and scores a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at SAP Center on December 21, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Ray Whitney will serve as a caddie at the Olympics in Rio

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Ray Whitney hasn’t skated in the NHL since the 2013-14 season, but the 44-year-old is still about to head off to one of the biggest competitions in all of sports. Whitney won’t be competing, but he will serve as a caddie for Canadian golfer Graham DeLaet.

SUNRISE, FL – JUNE 26: Thomas Chabot poses after being selected 18th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Senators disappointed in former first-round pick’s development camp

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Development camp can be a make or break time for some young prospects. Generally if you are a first-round pick you shouldn’t have too much to worry about. If you are Thomas Chabot, the Senators 2015 first-round pick, you apparently have plenty to worry about.

UNIONDALE, NY – NOVEMBER 15: Sean Avery #16 of the New York Rangers looks on during warmups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum on November 15, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Sean Avery is harassing homeless people and posting it on Snapchat

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Sean Avery has shown time and time again he will do anything to be in the spotlight. This past Fourth of July weekend, he took that credo a little bit too far. As you’ll see in the video below, Avery decides to wake up a group of homeless people and ask them for the time. […]

<> during the third period at TD Garden on February 28, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lightning defeat the Bruins 4-1.

Bruins working to extend Brad Marchand

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The Boston Bruins have been pretty busy so far this summer, signing David Backes among others, which has temporarily taken the focus off of Brad Marchand and his contract which will expire after 2016-17. Despite the Bruins focusing heavily on the open market, GM Don Sweeney has stated that Marchand remains a focus and will be addressed […]

TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 23: PA Parenteau #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on January 23,2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in an overtime shoot-out. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

PA Parenteau’s deal with the Islanders might be the best value in hockey

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The first day of free agency in the NHL saw plenty of players secure long-term, big-money contracts. Over $600 million was awarded to a total of over 100 free agents. One name which wasn’t mentioned during the first day of signings was PA Parenteau which was fairly surprising considering he was coming off a 20-goal season with […]

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)

Radulov after joining Canadiens: “Whatever the coach tells me to do I will do it”

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One of the most intriguing deals from the first day of free agency was Alexander Radulov joining the Montreal Canadiens on a one-year, $5.75 million deal. The Radulov signing might be labeled as a gamble due to his troubled past, but it also might be the deal with the biggest potential upside. Shortly after the announcement […]

NEWARK, NJ – FEBRUARY 14: Milan Lucic #17 of the Los Angeles Kings in action against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on February 14, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Kings 1-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NHL teams spent over $600 million on over 100 players on the first day of free agency

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The first day of NHL free agency didn’t disappoint. After weeks of rumors and speculation, several big names changed teams including David Backes, Troy Brouwer, Milan Lucic, Kyle Okposo, Loui Eriksson, Andrew Ladd and many others. Just how much money was spent and how many players were on the move? An insane amount. That’s an incredible number […]

TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 15: A fan displays a poster for one of the NHL’s top tweeters Paul Bissonnette #12 of the Phoenix Coyotes during warmups prior to the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre on November 15, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Paul Bissonnette works social media to try to find a job

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With all the free agents flying around signing deals on this first day of free agency, it’s easy to forget that there are lesser players still looking for a job. Many people, not just hockey players, are using social media as a tool to network. Those with plenty of followers and contacts are working that […]

SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 21: James Reimer #34 of the San Jose Sharks skates on in relief of Martin Jones #31 in game four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 21, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Panthers go all in, sign James Reimer

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The Florida Panthers have made what you might think is an odd free agency day signing: goaltender James Reimer has joined the Cats on a five-year, $17 million deal. The Panthers have certainly not gotten complacent with their recent success, signing Keith Yandle and re-signing Aaron Ekblad to huge deals. But you might wonder why […]

<> during the second period at TD Garden on February 9, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Milan Lucic signs a seven-year, $42 million deal with the Edmonton Oilers

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Just a few days after saying a rumored deal between Milan Lucic and the Edmonton Oilers was “bullsh**“, the 28-year-old forward has signed a seven-year, $42 million deal with the Oilers. The deal will carry an average cap hit of $7 million per season and give the Oilers a gritty forward who can chip in offensively. […]

DENVER, CO – APRIL 03: at Pepsi Center on April 3, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Blues defeated the Avalanche 5-1. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

David Backes signs with the Boston Bruins

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The St. Louis Blues will need to name a new captain as David Backes has signed a deal with the Boston Bruins. The deal is over five years and will pay $6 million per season.

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