SUNRISE, FL – DECEMBER 10: Willie Mitchell #33 of the Florida Panthers passes the puck during a game against the Washington Capitals at BB&T Center on December 10, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Willie Mitchell blasts the NHL over player safety and concussions

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The hottest topic in the NHL right now is concussions. They occur in almost every single sport, but the contact nature of hockey and football makes the discussion all the more prevalent. Any time it gets brought up in a league atmosphere, it almost always gets hushed and thrown under the rug. Imagine to everyone’s surprise […]

NEWARK, NJ – DECEMBER 19: Jonathan Drouin #27 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 19, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Lightning 3-2 in the shootout. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning considering calling up Drouin in Stamkos’ absence

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Update: Drouin suffered a minor injury and missed his latest AHL game. The extent of his injury could drastically alter the story below. *** Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman told Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times he’s considering calling up Jonathan Drouin in lieu of star Steven Stamkos missing the next 1-3 months […]

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 02: Carl Hagelin #62 of the Pittsburgh Penguins trips up John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders during the second period at the Barclays Center on April 2, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

John Tavares blasts the Islanders for a lack of effort

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Recently, the New York Islanders called out the ice surface at the Barclays Center for its poor quality following a game in which they narrowly won. Now, following an ugly 5-0 defeat at home to the Pittsburgh Penguins, John Tavares is calling out his teammates.

PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 09: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes a save on Daniel Alfredsson (not pictured) of the Detroit Red Wings during the shootout at Consol Energy Center on April 9, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Marc-Andre Fleury down with a concussion, but hope remains in Matt Murray

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The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that Marc-Andre Fleury is out with a concussion. The timeline of the recovery for that concussion has yet to be revealed, but they are currently listing it as indefinitely. As an outsider looking in, it looks like a scenario where the Penguins could be golfing come late April. However, their situation may […]

TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 29: Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for a puck drop against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on February 29, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Nazem Kadri wants you to know there’s a difference between diving and embellishing

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The NHL is still trying to cut down on diving and embellishment in the sport and one of their methods involves publicly shaming those busted for theatrics. Nazem Kadri was recently fined $5,000 for a series of three dives or acts of embellishment across a set of several games. Kadri, who is one of the […]

Video: Tom Wilson levels Nikita Zadorov

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Tom Wilson has been gaining a bit of a reputation around the league for his hitting and style of play. His hit on Nikita Zadorov from last night will only add to that reputation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Y3Ku69plw All the angles that we are given and I still really can’t tell if the hit was clean or dirty. […]

Blackhawks star Duncan Keith suspended six games for vicious high stick

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On Friday, the National Hockey League announced a six-game suspension for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith, following his dangerous slash to the face of Minnesota Wild forward Charlie Coyle Tuesday night. The suspension will keep the Blackhawks’ star defenseman out for the remainder of the regular season and one playoff game. “Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith […]

Florida Panthers fake rat SUNRISE, FL – MARCH 04: A plastic rat sits on the ice following the Florida Panthers victory over the Ottawa Senators at the BankAtlantic Center on March 4, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Senators 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers penalized twice after fans throw fake rats on the ice

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The Florida Panthers celebrated the 20-year anniversary of the infamous “rat trick” incident in which Scott Mellanby reportedly killed a rat with his stick in the locker room before going out and scoring two goals back in 1995-96 by handing out 10,000 fake rats to fans in attendance for their game against New Jersey. Eager […]

ANAHEIM, CA – MARCH 30: Jonas Hiller #1 of the Calgary Flames leaves the game as he is replaced by Niklas Backstrom #32 of the Calgary Flames after allowing three goals to the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at Honda Center on March 30, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Hockey Tweets of the Week – Week 26

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Welcome back everyone. It’s that time once again for Hockey Tweets of the Week. It’s Week 26 of this, so if you stuck with us this whole way, then congratulate yourself. You’ve been at this for half a year. Whether you should be proud of yourself or seek professional help is up to you. But […]

SAN DIEGO – FEBRUARY 28: Mexican fans wave a giant flag against Venezula during the second half of the Mexico v Venezula friendly match on February 28, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Report: NHL may hold a couple preseason games in Mexico

0 comments by on 3/31/2016

According to a report from Mexican news agency NOTIMEX (which was brought to light by the good folks over at Puck Daddy), the NHL may hold a couple of preseason games in Mexico in the near future. The report states that two games might be held as early as before the 2016-17 regular season and […]

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