SAN JOSE, CA – JUNE 12: Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup after their 3-1 victory to win the Stanley Cup against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center on June 12, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

What do teams in the Metropolitan Division need to do this summer?

A flurry of activity has already been seen around the NHL this summer, but teams still have a long way to go before they’re ready to drop the puck in 2016-17. The PDL team is going to take a look around the league and examine each team to see where they’re coming from and what […]

DALLAS – JANUARY 22: Raymond Bourque speaks to the media during the American Airlines NHL Salute to a Generation of Stars at the American Airlines Center on January 22, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Bruins legend Ray Bourque arrested on DWI charge

It doesn’t really matter what age you are, drinking and driving is a terrible idea. You can be a nobody or you can be an NHL superstar, it doesn’t change the fact that you are putting someone else’s life in your hands. So when Ray Bourque was arrested late Friday night, it was a stark […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 22: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on prior to Game Five of the Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 22, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Penguins GM: Marc-Andre Fleury will start the year in Pittsburgh

Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has been at the center of several trade rumors over the last couple of weeks, but after a deal failed to come to fruition at the 2016 NHL Draft, the Penguins are now content to start the season with Fleury on the roster. Jim Rutherford, GM of the Penguins, stated that Fleury will […]

NEWARK, NJ – FEBRUARY 19: Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders in action against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on February 19, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. The Islanders defeated the Devils 1-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Report: Teams interested in Okposo include Jets, Blues, Kings, Wild and Red Wings

It was reported earlier this month that “all indications” point to Kyle Okposo becoming a free agent on July 1st. That still appears to be the case and a line of teams have reportedly expressed an interest in Okposo now that it’s clear he won’t be returning to the Islanders. The Jets, Blues, Kings, Wild […]

GLENDALE, AZ – APRIL 13: Fans of the Phoenix Coyotes hold up towels reading “Together We’re Full Strength” during the NHL game against the Dallas Stars at Jobing.com Arena on April 13, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Stars 1-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes have found a site for their new arena

The state of hockey in Arizona has never been brighter. Hometown boy, Auston Matthews was the number one pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. The Coyotes just signed Alex Gologoski to a multi-year contract that ensures that he will be a part of the organization for years to come. Now the Arizona Coyotes may have just received […]

TAMPA, FL – APRIL 15: Pavel Datsyuk #13 of the Detroit Red Wings takes a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 15, 2016 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Red Wings unload Pavel Datsyuk’s money, making room for Steven Stamkos?

Well we have expected this, and the Red Wings pulled it off at the draft. They have unloaded Pavel Datsyuk’s contract to the Arizona Coyotes in a deal which also saw them give up the 16th pick of the draft. In return, the Red Wings get the 20th pick, the 53rd pick, Joe Vitale, and […]

in Game Two of the Western Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center on May 17, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri.

Flames acquire Brian Elliott from the Blues

The Calgary Flames have acquired goaltender Brian Elliott from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the 35th pick in the 2016 NHL Draft and a conditional pick. The Flames were rumored to be interested in several goalies (Fleury, Bishop), but ultimately they landed on Elliott. Though the Blues had a 1A-1B situation in net […]

CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 10: Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks follows the puck against the Colorado Avalanche at the United Center on January 10, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Avalanche 6-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Canadiens acquire Andrew Shaw from Blackhawks, trade Lars Eller to Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Andrew Shaw from the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2016 NHL Draft for two second-round picks in the 2016 draft. The Canadiens also traded forward Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals in exchange for two second-round picks, one in 2017 and one in 2018. Both moves were announced by Gary Bettman at […]

MONTREAL, QC – FEBRUARY 03: Evander Kane #9 of the Buffalo Sabres speaks with referee Kevin Pollock #33 during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on February 3, 2016 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Report: Evander Kane has 2 crime reports filed against him

Evander Kane has reportedly had two crime reports filed against him after an incident at a Buffalo bar this week. WIVB reports that Kane and his group were escorted out of the bar on Thursday night, but details on the actual incident(s) are limited. From the report: The crime reports relate to an alleged incident following […]

Pittsburgh Penguins unveil new jerseys

As a Stanley Cup champion, you can do anything as a team and not hear anything about it. You have a summer filled with immunity. You can’t do anything wrong. Right or wrong, now is probably the best time to unveil a new jersey. Luckily for the Pittsburgh Penguins, they hit this right out of […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 10: A television shows an advertisement from Hockey Vision Las Vegas during a news conference at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino announcing the launch of a season ticket drive to try to gauge if there is enough interest in Las Vegas to support an NHL team on February 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Las Vegas franchise would play in a USD 375 million, 20,000-seat arena being built on the Strip by MGM Resorts International and AEG that is scheduled to open in the spring of 2016. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The new Las Vegas NHL team already has over 15,000 season ticket deposits

Will the new NHL team in Las Vegas be a long-term success? Are there enough hockey fans to support a franchise? Those questions won’t be answered for many years, but the early indicators suggest that the new NHL team in Vegas is off to a great start. A recent report states that the team already […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 13: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Consol Energy Center on October 13, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

What do teams in the Atlantic Division need to do this Summer?

A flurry of activity has already been seen around the NHL this summer, but teams still have a long way to go before they’re ready to drop the puck in 2016-17. The PDL team is going to take a look around the league and examine each team to see where they’re coming from and what […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 21: Kevin Shattenkirk #22 of the St. Louis Blues in action against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on December 21, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Report: It sounds like the Blues will trade Kevin Shattenkirk

It sounds like the St. Louis Blues won’t be able to sign Kevin Shattenkirk to a new extension and are planning to trade the talented defenseman. There have already been reports stating the Boston Bruins have asked about Shattenkirk and now Pierre LeBrun reports that the team won’t be giving Shattenkirk a new deal and […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 27: Jim Benning, General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks is seen prior to the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at the Wells Fargo Center on June 27, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Canucks GM might be in trouble for tampering after Stamkos comments

Jim Benning needs to learn that it’s not always appropriate to talk.

Keith Yandle signs seven-year deal with the Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers have signed one of the league’s best available free agent defenders. According to Pierre LeBrun on ESPN.com, the Panthers have agreed to a seven-year deal with defenseman Keith Yandle, worth an average of $6.35 million per season. Florida acquired the rights to Yandle earlier this week from the New York Rangers to […]

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