LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 10: Fidelity National Financial Inc. Chairman and President of Hockey Vision Las Vegas Bill Foley speaks 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)

Report: NHL has picked Las Vegas for expansion team

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It appears hockey may be coming to Las Vegas. The Associated Press reports that the NHL has settled on Las Vegas as the location for an expansion team, under the stipulation the organizers can pay the $500 million expansion fee. The AP reports the decision was confirmed as a “done deal.” Quebec City was also considered for […]

WINNIPEG, MB – JANUARY 3: Randy Carlyle, head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, rubs his eyes on the bench in third period action in an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at the MTS Centre on January 3, 2015 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Marianne Helm/Getty Images)

The Anaheim Ducks bringing back Randy Carlyle as head coach is baffling

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Here’s a shocking move. The Anaheim Ducks are bringing back Randy Carlyle to be their head coach as TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on Monday night. Yes, you read that right. Anaheim reportedly interviewed multiple candidates for the position, including future St. Louis Blues coach Mike Yeo, before making the decision to bring Carlyle back into […]

WWE’s Triple H is sending the Penguins a championship belt

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The creation of the HBK line starring forwards Carl Hagelin, Nick Bonino, and Phil Kessel connected the Pittsburgh Penguins to WWE fans who love wrestling legend Shawn Michaels, AKA the Heartbreak Kid. Michaels joined in on the fun, attending Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and now the WWE is joining in too. Below is […]

The Penguins already dented the Stanley Cup

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The Stanley Cup has been through a lot. It has spent time in a swimming pool, it’s been used as an ice cream bowl and it was accidentally lit on fire. Those are just a few of the incredibly ridiculous, yet true stories of the legendary trophy. All hockey fans should take some time to review […]

TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 22: Head coach Barry Melrose of the Tampa Bay Lightning yells out to his team during action againstthe Pittsburgh Penguins in a preseason game at the St. Pete Times Forum on September 22, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Penguins defeated the Lightning 3-2. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Barry Melrose picked against the Penguins in every playoff round

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Barry Melrose might take some heat from co-workers and Pittsburgh Penguins fans over his recent predictions. The ESPN analyst and former Tampa Bay Lightning head coach made predictions throughout the playoffs as a part of ESPN’s ongoing posts about each round. Melrose didn’t seem to have a lot of faith in the eventual Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh […]

NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 08: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins prepares to take the faceoff against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on December 8, 2014 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Penguins 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Sidney Crosby won the Conn Smythe among many deserving candidates

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The Stanley Cup Final wrapped up on Sunday night, as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-1 in Game 6 to capture hockey’s biggest trophy. Penguins star Sidney Crosby won the Conn Smythe as most valuable player with a consistently impressive performance, dominating puck possession and putting up 19 points in 24 playoff […]

GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 15: Head coach Mike Yeo of the Minnesota Wild watches from the bench during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on October 15, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Wild defeated the Coyotes 4-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Mike Yeo hired as Blues assistant coach, named successor to Hitchcock in 17-18

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Today it was announced, courtesy of Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, that Mike Yeo will be brought on as an assistant coach and will take over the Blues from Ken Hitchcock when he retires after the 2016-17 season. After a good year this past season, many weren’t sure what would be happening to […]

GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 25: Martin Hanzal #11 of the Arizona Coyotes during the NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena on November 25, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Ducks 4-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Report: Coyotes asked for Martin Hanzal’s “trade list” while discussing an extension

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The Arizona Coyotes are covering all of their bases with forward Martin Hanzal. Hanzal’s contract expires after the 2016-17 season and the Coyotes are already negotiating an extension. While having those conversations, the team reportedly asked Hanzal for his “trade list” so they know where he’d be willing to go in the event of a […]

during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on December 17, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.

Report: Scott Hartnell has agreed to waive his no-move clause for several teams

0 comments by on 6/11/2016

Scott Hartnell’s name popped up quite a bit prior to the trade deadline, but nothing ever panned out and he closed out the season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. That may change this summer as Hartnell has reportedly agreed to waive his no-move clause for a “decent-sized list” of teams. Via Sportsnet.ca: According to sources, Hartnell, […]

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: Canadiens say P.K. Subban isn’t available

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P.K. Subban’s name is once again popping up in trade rumors, only this time, it appears reports suggest the Montreal Canadiens defenseman isn’t going anywhere. Darren Dreger of TSN.ca appeared on TSN Montreal 690 Radio and said he talked with a general manager in the Western Conference who tried to ask about the talented rearguard and […]

Marc Savard’s contract traded again, is Pavel Datsyuk’s next?

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The Stanley Cup Final is almost over, which can only mean one thing: It’s time for Marc Savard’s contract to be traded again. Last year, his contract went to the Florida Panthers. This year, the NHL’s version of Flat Stanley is on the move again … this time, to New Jersey. The Panthers were looking […]

TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 14: (L-R) 2011 Hall of Fame inductee Mark Howe poses along with his father Gordie Howe during a photo opportunity at the Hockey Hall Of Fame on November 14, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hockey legend Gordie Howe passes away at age 88

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Mr. Hockey has passed away. Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe died at the age of 88 on Friday morning with his family by his side. Howe’s son Marty, confirmed his passing to CNN Sports. Howe was one of the all-time greats, playing over 30 seasons in pro hockey. Howe played his first 25 seasons […]

The NHL is suing the NHLPA over the Dennis Wideman suspension ruling

0 comments by on 6/9/2016

Dennis Wideman’s suspension for striking a linesman continues to cause a rift around the league. The Calgary Flames defenseman was initially suspended for 20 games for cross-checking linesman Don Henderson from behind, which sidelined Henderson with a concussion. An independent arbitrator ruled Wideman’s hit wasn’t intentional and reduced the suspension to ten games. NHL officials and NHL commissioner Gary […]

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – MAY 21: Patrik Laine #29 of Finland looks on against Russia at Ice Palace on May 21, 2016 in Moscow, Russia. Finland defeated Russia 3-1.(Photo by Anna Sergeeva/Getty Images)

Patrik Laine has a chance to make hockey fun again

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Each year, another player comes into the league and we are all supposed to believe that they are the next generational skater. Nathan MacKinnon was heralded as such, as well as Aaron Ekblad and the list goes on and on. Hockey seems to do this more so than any other sport. Each year, we as […]

SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 21: Joe Thornton #19 and Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks await a face off against the St. Louis Blues in game four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at HP Pavilion on May 21, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Guy LaFleur on long beards: “I think it’s a disgrace for hockey”

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Montreal Canadiens legend Guy LaFleur isn’t a fan of wild playoff beards. In an interview with the Montreal Gazette, the 64-year-old Hockey Hall of Famer said that he’s not a fan of long beards like the ones worn by San Jose Sharks’ Brent Bruns or Joe Thornton. “I think it’s a disgrace for hockey. I […]

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