Nazem Kadri fined $5,000 for throat-slashing gesture

Nazem Kadri has been fined $5,000 by the NHL for making a throat-slashing gesture towards Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano during Tuesday night’s game in Calgary. Nazem Kadri said following the game, he didn’t remember the incident, and was just mad about getting crunched by Giordano on a previous play. “It’s not something that I […]

during Game Two of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 6, 2015 in Tampa, Florida.

Report: St. Louis Blues no longer interested in Jonathan Drouin

Back at the beginning of January, Jonathan Drouin requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Since then, he’s been suspended by his club and he’s been connected to a variety of teams in the ol’ rumor mill. One of the teams believed to be the closest to making an actual offer for the for […]

during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on February 13, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.

Three NHL players who can cement their legacy like Peyton Manning

On Sunday, Peyton Manning won his second Super Bowl and cemented himself into a higher pantheon of NFL quarterbacks. Parlaying this into the NHL, who are the players that stand to gain the most from winning a Stanley Cup this year? Sidney Crosby The criticism around Crosby has been very intense as the Penguins have […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 27: Milan Lucic #17 of the Los Angeles Kings reacts to a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at Staples Center on January 27, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Pending UFA Milan Lucic would like to “finish of my career” in LA

The Los Angeles Kings and Milan Lucic are talking an extension. The power forward, who was acquired on draft day in a trade with the Boston Bruins, told Lisa Dillman of the Los Angeles Times while extension talks have just begun, he wants to remain a member of the Kings for the rest of his career. “Nothing to […]

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 01: Dustin Byfuglien #33 of the Winnipeg Jets waits for a faceoff during the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 1, 2014 in New York City. The Jets defeated the Rangers 1-0 in the shootout. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

How will Dustin Byfuglien’s extension effect the Jets?

Recently it was announced that the Winnipeg Jets signed Dustin Byfuglien to a five-year extension with an AAV of $7.6 million, bringing the contract to a total of $38 million. It was a number that had been bandied about for quite some time as the team was trying to come to terms with the big defenseman. […]

Video: Drew Stafford suspended one game for reckless high stick

Drew Stafford may be one of the oddest players in the league. While not being terrible by any means, he isn’t great either. He fills in admirably and doesn’t get his nose dirty. Well, at least until this past week, when he committed a flagrant high stick on Avalanche defensemen Nick Holden. I can’t even […]

at Honda Center on January 6, 2016 in Anaheim, California.

Toronto Maple Leafs trade Dion Phaneuf to Ottawa Senators in 9-player blockbuster

We have a blockbuster trade in the NHL. The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Dion Phaneuf, forward Matt Frattin, prospects Casey Bailey, Ryan Rupert and Cody Donaghey from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Jared Cowen, forwards Colin Greening and Milan Michalek, prospect Tobias Lindberg as well as a second-round pick in 2017 NHL […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – JUNE 22: Malcolm Subban, 24th overall pick by the Boston Bruins, speaks to media during Round One of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft at Consol Energy Center on June 22, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Bruins prospect Malcolm Subban suffers fractured larynx after taking puck to throat

Boston Bruins prospect Malcolm Subban was taken to the hospital Saturday, after taking a puck to the throat while playing for the Providence Bruins in a game verse the Portland Pirates. Subban reportedly stayed in the hospital overnight for precautionary reasons, and the club released a statement saying the former first-round pick was diagnosed with a […]

MONTREAL, QC – MAY 17: Dale Weise #22 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on May 17, 2014 in Montreal, Canada. The Rangers defeated the Canadiens 7-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Canadiens and Sharks starting to gauge trade market

The NHL trade deadline is less than a month away, and teams starting to fall out of contention are beginning to assess where they’re at in preparation. One of those teams, the Montreal Canadiens, who accomplished the rare feat of falling out contention despite being among the best teams to start the season, are considering becoming […]

Video: Patrick Roy blows up on the officials

Patrick Roy has had some pretty memorable outbursts ever since he became the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. He added another on Saturday when he blew up on the officials after a goal from the Winnipeg Jets was upheld. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWGCNtHHlSA This was a gem. Roy picked up a bench penalty for his tirade, but […]

Jason LaBarbera’s goalie mask is a tribute to The Rock

Goalie masks in hockey allow a rare opportunity for an athlete to express themselves as a part of their official uniform. In the case of Jason LaBarbera, the masks allow him to pay tribute to some of his favorite wrestlers from the WWE. Skating in the AHL within Philadelphia’s organization, LaBarbera needed a new helmet and he […]

Video: Wayne Simmonds loses his cool, earns match penalty

Wayne Simmonds is known as one of the tough guys in the league and shows it every time he steps on the ice. This time against the Rangers though, he went over the line. Or at least the officials thought he crossed the line, but you be the judge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA65dlLFadE Something must have happened that […]

GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 11: Head coach Mike Yeo of the Minnesota Wild looks on from the bench during the second period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 11, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild say Mike Yeo’s job is safe

The Minnesota Wild are spiraling out of control in the Central Division and blame is being thrown in numerous directions for the team’s slide. They’ve lost nine of their last 10 games and they hardly resemble the team which many believed could be a legitimate contender. Questions are being asked of head coach Mike Yeo, and […]

SUNRISE, FL – FEBRUARY 4: Derek MacKenzie #17 of the Florida Panthers is congratulated by teammates after scoring a second period goal against the Detroit Red Wings at the BB&T Center on February 4, 2016 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers attendance is up 30% compared to last year

The Florida Panthers are holding on to a relatively narrow lead in the Atlantic Division and hockey fans around the NHL are starting to see the club as legitimate contenders. As the Panthers continue to put on impressive displays on the ice, Florida residents are taking notice and attendance is improving. Usually when we discuss […]

during Game Three of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 8, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

A sleeping giant is awakening in Tampa Bay

The 2015-16 season has not been what Tampa Bay Lightning faithful would’ve hoped for. After advancing all the way to Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final last year, the Lightning were expected to be just as good, if not better this year. That hasn’t remotely been the case. After scoring a league-leading 262 goals […]

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