LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 22: New Las Vegas NHL franchise owner Bill Foley and commissioner Gary Bettman of the National Hockey League pose for a photo 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)

What should the new Las Vegas NHL team be called?

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Las Vegas will officially have an NHL team beginning in the 2017-18 season. Bill Foley, the owner of the new Las Vegas franchise, has already stated he’d love for the team to use a black, gold and grey color scheme and potentially use the name Black Knights. Does that name still make sense now that […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 15: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on December 15, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Bettman: “The Carolina Hurricanes aren’t going anywhere”

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The Carolina Hurricanes have been the subject of plenty of relocation rumors over the past several months. Some rumors suggested the team would be moved to Las Vegas while other reports suggested they’d be moved but to a different unspecified location. Shortly after it was formally announced that Las Vegas would be taking on an expansion team, […]

DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 02: (R-L) P.K. Subban #76 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates his goal in the second period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on January 2, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Report: Teams calling Canadiens more frequently about Subban

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P.K. Subban is generating plenty of interest around the league ahead of his no-movement clause taking effect. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com reports the Montreal Canadiens have seen an increase in the volume of calls asking about the talented defenseman. LeBrun notes the Canadiens aren’t shopping him but that teams are checking in heavily on his […]

NHL in Vegas Gary Bettman NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 08: National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman visits the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after ringing the opening bell on October 8, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

The NHL is officially expanding to Las Vegas

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The NHL is coming to Las Vegas. The league announced at the Board of Governors meeting in Las Vegas they’ve voted unanimously to accept the city’s $500 million entry fee to bring a team to Sin City. The Las Vegas NHL team will join the league for the 2017-18 season. The news confirms reports from last week […]

AHL player tased and arrested after incident at Disney World

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Isn’t Disney World supposed to be the happiest place on earth? That apparently wasn’t the case for Darren Kramer, a winger for the Manitoba Moose. According to Deadspin, Kramer was arrested on Tuesday night at 1:16 AM after allegedly fighting a police officer and getting tased. A report from the Orange County Sheriff’s office, also obtained […]

DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 29: Alex Goligoski #33 of the Dallas Stars skates during pregame warmup before taking on the Detroit Red Wings at American Airlines Center on February 29, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Report: Alex Goligoski closing in on five-year deal with Coyotes

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The Arizona Coyotes’ gamble on trading for Alex Goligoski’s rights might have paid off. Craig Custance of ESPN.com reports Arizona is closing in on a five-year  deal with Goligoski which will be worth around $5.5 million annually. Arizona recently acquired Goligoski’s rights in a deal with the Dallas Star in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 22: Kari Lehtonen #32 of the Dallas Stars blocks a shot on goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the first period at American Airlines Center on November 22, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Report: Dallas Stars may wait until regular season to upgrade goalies

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The Dallas Stars’ struggle in goal in 2015-16 was evident, but the team might not immediately look for an upgrade between the pipes. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com reports Stars general manager Jim Nill might end up upgrading his shoddy goaltending situation in the offseason, but he writes Dallas might be patient in acquiring a goalie […]

Report: Buffalo Sabres might be going all-in on Steven Stamkos

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The Buffalo Sabres might be going all-in this offseason. TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger appeared on TSN 690 on Tuesday and made some interesting comments regarding the Sabres’ interest in unrestricted free agent Steven Stamkos. He reports Buffalo is interested in the former Maurice Rocket Richard winner and that a number he’s hearing is $12 million […]

OSTRAVA, CZECH REPUBLIC – MAY 10: Jimmy Vesey (R) of USA tries to score against Robert Kristan (L), goalkeeper of Slovenia, during the IIHF World Championship group B match between Slovenia and USA at CEZ Arena on May 10, 2015 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. (Photo by Matej Divizna/Getty Images)

Predators trade college star Jimmy Vesey’s rights to Sabres

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Jimmy Vesey’s rights are on the move. The Nashville Predators announced they’ve traded the rights to Vesey to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Minnesota’s third-round selection.

GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 26: Milan Lucic #17 of the Los Angeles Kings during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 26, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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

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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 […]

ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 18: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Anaheim Ducks makes a save against the Dallas Stars in the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 18, 2014 in Anaheim, California. The Ducks defeated the Stars 3-2. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Leafs acquire Frederik Andersen from Ducks for a couple of draft picks

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One of many trades made today, Frederik Andersen (one of the players we said teams should target this summer) is now a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was traded for a 2016 first-round draft pick and a 2017 second-round draft pick. The Ducks, who knew that they would have to give up a goalie because […]

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Toronto Maple Leafs looking to upgrade everywhere, including in goal

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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello is keen on improving his squad. The 63-year-old talked with ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun, where he was asked about improving the Leafs’ mediocre goaltending. While Lamoriello responded with a standard, “everything can be upgraded” answer, he mentioned that he’s not going to rush making a move, but that everything, goaltending […]

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.

Which goalies should teams target in free agency?

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The upcoming free agent goalie crop is a rough one, but there are certain netminders available which teams should entertain signing. Martin Jones (trade and sign) and Michal Neuvirth both joined new teams last season and made huge impacts for their respective clubs. Good deals can be found, even in a weak free agent market. Here’s a […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 27: Ron Hextall, General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers, speaks during the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at the Wells Fargo Center on June 27, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Flyers GM isn’t planning on copying the Penguins

0 comments by on 6/19/2016

Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery, but it isn’t always the best way to win a Stanley Cup. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Final with a lethal combination of talent and speed. Focusing on speed isn’t exactly a new approach in the NHL, but the Penguins and their […]

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