0 comments by John Coppinger on 2/22/2016
This one, as they say in the business, has to be seen to be believed. But I’ve seen it, and I still don’t believe it. Craig Smith was getting ready to send the Canadiens home in overtime as he received a great pass in the goal mouth, and all that was standing between him and […]
0 comments by David Rogers
Ryan Reaves has thrown some huge hits in his career, but this one against Matt Tennyson crossed a line. Reaves crunched Tennyson’s head against the boards, knocking out the Sharks defenseman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXbGImeqevw Reaves will likely hear from the Department of Player Safety after this one.
MONTREAL, QC – NOVEMBER 16: Hunter Shinkaruk #48 of the Vancouver Canucks skates during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on November 16, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire
The Vancouver Canucks need to rebuild and there’s pretty much no doubting that at this point. The club sits under .500 with just over 20 games to play, and with the trade deadline upcoming, you’d think they’d move their veteran pieces and embrace a youth movement and allow some of their young prospects they’ve developed in […]
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 8: The current Toronto Maple Leafs team take in a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Leafs 64′ Stancley Cup before action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks during NHL action at the Air Canada Centre February 8, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)
0 comments by Sam Blazer
It’s not much of a surprise, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have begun selling off their pieces. They may not have a lot of pieces, but they are doing whatever they can do get value for them.
MONTREAL, QC – NOVEMBER 11: Andrew Ladd #16 of the Winnipeg Jets waits for a face-off during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on November 11, 2014 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Jets 3-0. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
0 comments by Liam McGuire
The Winnipeg Jets sit dead last in the Central Division and as the trade deadline approaches it’s becoming clear they are sellers. One of the most attractive pieces the Jets could make available is captain Andrew Ladd. A big reason why Ladd’s name has come up in trade rumors, aside from Winnipeg’s record, is he’s […]
0 comments by Joe Webb
The New York Rangers have continued a stellar 2015-16 NHL season, entering the new week riding a two-game winning streak and looking at huge showdowns with the Devils and Stars, among others. This week figures to be a huge week for New York, as they can stretch their lead over the New York Islanders for […]
0 comments by Sam Blazer on 2/21/2016
Hockey is a rough and tough sport. It doesn’t matter when or where – if you aren’t careful, there is a strong chance that you can get hurt. In the case of Jason Zucker, he took a hit from Michal Rozsival and was unable to protect his head from hitting the ice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEvNGwVyYIs Rozsival got […]
COLUMBUS, OH – JANUARY 24: A general view of the NHL logo prior to the 2015 Honda NHL All-Star Skills Competition at the Nationwide Arena on January 24, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers
Every season, the NHL trade deadline brings out plenty of the usual statements and analogies from players and general managers. It’s as if the league handed everyone the same script. As teams issue their various statements about their intentions ahead of the deadline, one anonymous general manager made a rather bizarre analogy for trading away […]
0 comments by David Rogers
One of the best saves of the season may have taken place in the AHL last night. The St. John’s IceCaps had an empty net against the Binghamton Senators and the game looked to be iced when the Senators fired on the vacated crease. IceCaps forward Bud Holloway did his best Superman impression and made an insane […]
0 comments by David Rogers
Brad Marchand has some slick moves and great hockey talent, but at his core he’s an instigator. Marchand falls into an elite group in the instigating department, rivaling Milan Lucic and a handful of others as the player best capable of getting under an opponent’s skin. Against the Dallas Stars, Marchand tried to mess with […]
0 comments by John Coppinger
Jaromir Jagr continues to put the cherry on top of his Hall of Fame career with milestone after milestone. On Saturday night against the Winnipeg Jets, Jagr scored career goal number 742 (his second of the night), passing Brett Hull for third place all time.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Joel Quenneville of the Chicago Blackhawks speaks with Dennis Rasmussen #70 and Erik Gustafsson #52 during practice day at the 2016 Coors Light Stadium Series on February 20, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers on 2/20/2016
The Chicago Blackhawks are pretty familiar with competing in outdoor games. Their Stadium Series game against the Minnesota Wild is their fourth outdoor game and their third in as many seasons. With rumors suggesting the Blackhawks will compete in the 2017 Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues, some hockey fans are voicing their displeasure […]
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Peter Laviolette yells at an official during the third period of a game against the Boston Bruins at Bridgestone Arena on February 18, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
0 comments by David Rogers
The Nashville Predators are a team trying to find their identity as the trade deadline approaches. That statement rings true for many teams around the NHL, but the Predators are publicly discussing their intentions when it comes to make any transactions prior to the cutoff. In summary, the club is more than content to stand […]
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 08: The puck is dropped for the start of the 2015 New York Islanders Blue & White Rookie Scrimmage & Skills Competition at the Barclays Center on July 8, 2015 in Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by John Coppinger
The New York Islanders were behind the eight ball when they spent their final days in Long Island. Nassau Coliseum was falling apart, and their leverage options were dwindling. So when they worked out a deal to play for 25 years in Brooklyn, it seemed like a good compromise for fans who wanted to see their […]
0 comments by John Coppinger
There’s really no reason for you to pay attention to the Buffalo Sabres and the Columbus Blue Jackets on a random, cold Friday night. Unless of course you’re waiting for John Tortorella to pick fights with his players. So you probably missed this bizarre goal that David Legwand scored from his own end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUnpy_i-syg It’s […]
