TORONTO – OCTOBER 13: Andy McDonald #10 of the St.Louis Blues skates during the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre on October 13, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Andy McDonald roasts Blues’ decision to bring back Ken Hitchcock

0 comments by on 5/30/2016

The Blues are reportedly planning to give Ken Hitchcock a new one-year contract. The team elected that Hitchcock proved enough in the team’s third-round playoff exit to warrant one more year behind the bench. As you might imagine, the decision is a pretty polarizing one in St. Louis. Some fans will be pleased to see […]

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.

Report: Ken Hitchcock to return as head coach of the Blues

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Ken Hitchcock will be back behind the St. Louis Blues bench next season, as he’ll sign a one-year contract in a move which could be announced as soon as tomorrow, reports Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis had an excellent season in 2015-16 with Hitchcock behind the bench as the 64-year-old led […]

SOCHI, RUSSIA – FEBRUARY 23: (L-R) Duncan Keith #2, Patrick Sharp #10 and Jonathan Toews #16 of Canada pose with the gold medlas won during the Men’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal match on Day 16 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 23, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL participation in the Olympics may hinge on who picks up the cost

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Will the NHL participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea? A formal decision hasn’t been made, but Gary Bettman made a few comments prior to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final which hints that the league won’t be participating unless someone else picks up the tab. Specifically, Bettman stated that NHL teams […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 26: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 26, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Sidney Crosby’s long road back to the Cup

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The NHL Marketing Department finally had its wish fulfilled as Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the Stanley Cup Final. In the days leading up to Game 1, there is no shortage of storylines. You have the “Can the Sharks finally do it?” angle, the Thornton vs. Kessel angle (commonly referred to […]

in Game Six of the Western Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 25, 2016 in San Jose, California.

3 reasons why the San Jose Sharks will win the Stanley Cup

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Recently we took a look at the Pittsburgh Penguins and outlined three reasons why they will win the Stanley Cup. Considering we have no idea which team will hoist the best trophy in sports, here are three reasons why the San Jose Sharks will take home the Cup. 1. Lethal offense The Sharks have had […]

at Pepsi Center on October 8, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Wild defeated the Avalanche 5-4.

Report: Avalanche could move Tyson Barrie

0 comments by on 5/29/2016

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie is set to get paid and it appears the Avs are getting ready to shop the talented rearguard. Despite being handcuffed playing with Nick Holden as his defensive partner throughout the season, the 24-year-old still had an impressive year with 13 goals, 36 assists, and 49 points in 78 games, […]

ST LOUIS, MO – MAY 15: Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 of the San Jose Sharks reacts after the third period against the St. Louis Blues in Game One of the Western Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center on May 15, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Marc-Edouard Vlasic donates $2,500 to David Backes’ charity

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The third-round series between the San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues wasn’t exactly a friendly one. Physical, grueling action reigned supreme and there were plenty of questionable/cheap shots after the whistle. Even though the two clubs visibly had a lot of hate, that didn’t stop Marc-Edouard Vlasic from donating to David Backes’ charity after […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 26: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 26, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win the Stanley Cup

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The San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins will face off in this year’s Stanley Cup Final. The two teams enter the Final with very different stories and backgrounds, but both are more than capable of claiming the title. As a result, this two-part series will look at why each team could win the Cup, […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 07: Dustin Brown #23 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates his double overtime game winner against the New York Rangers during Game Two of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Staples Center on June 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Report: Los Angeles King to strip Dustin Brown of captaincy

0 comments by on 5/27/2016

The Los Angeles Kings are making a change at captain.

during Game One of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 3, 2015 in Tampa, Florida.

NHL misses the point by nixing Tampa Bay Lightning outdoor watch party

0 comments by on 5/26/2016

When you are a league like the NHL, growing the game is of paramount importance. Doing anything to take away from it can not only damage the brand but can make the league look petty in the process. So what do we think the league did when the Tampa Bay Lightning tried to organize an […]

The Canucks move McCann for Gudbranson in a shockingly bad trade

0 comments by on 5/25/2016

Jim Benning strikes again. Sit down Canucks fans, I’ve got some bad news for you. The Vancouver Canucks have reportedly traded forward Jared McCann, a 2016 second-round draft pick and a 2016 fourth-round draft pick to the Florida Panthers for defenseman Erik Gudbranson and a fourth-round pick, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.ca. The move is […]

Report: Pavel Datsyuk will join SKA of the KHL

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Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk is close to signing a two-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL according to Slava Malamud. Malamud reports the head of the KHL’s board of directors Gennady Timchenko said Datsyuk will join the team. Datsyuk has been rumored to join the KHL since the Red Wings season […]

BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 10: Kevan Miller #86 of the Boston Bruins makes a pass during the third period against the Dallas Stars at TD Garden on February 10, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Stars defeat the Bruins 5-3. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Boston Bruins shot themselves in the foot with Kevan Miller deal

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Kevan Miller has gotten paid. The Boston Bruins announced on Tuesday that they’ve signed the defenseman to a four-year contract extension worth $10 million. Miller appeared in a career-high 71 games for the Bruins in 2015-16, scoring five goals, 13 assists, and 18 points with a +15 rating. The contract is a tough one for a variety […]

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – MAY 22: Atte Ohtamaa #55 of Finland exchange the words with Matt Duchene #9 of Canada during the 2016 IIHF World Championship gold medal game at the Ice Palace on May 22, 2016 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Anna Sergeeva/Getty Images)

Over half of Finland watched the World Championship gold medal game

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When you are a hockey obsessed country it is tough to really shock anyone with anything. Some people will argue that player selection on the national team is a pretty big deal, while others will say attendance figures warrant some discussion. How about record breaking television numbers? That would seem like a pretty newsworthy accomplishment. […]

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