BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 31 : New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien enjoy Practice Day on December 31, 2015 during 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Bill Belichick skates with Claude Julien, talks about love of hockey

When you are considered one of the best coaches in any sport, anything you say or do is amplified to the highest degree possible. Such was the case with Bill Belichick, who skated with Claude Julien today heading into the Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium, and had some good things to say about hockey to […]

Video: Jannik Hansen fined for embellishment

Sports such as soccer understand that there is a bit of embellishment and diving in the game. The NHL in its current landscape doesn’t have any time for that. Jannik Hansen was hit for his second embellishment of the year in the video below. You can pretty clearly see him leave his feet trying to […]

at Gillette Stadium on December 31, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Fans aren’t that excited for the Winter Classic

Are you excited for the 2016 Winter Classic? If you are, you might be in a fairly small crowd of hockey fans. As the event prepares for its eighth installment when the Bruins and Canadiens skate at Gillette Stadium, anticipation and excitement seems to be at a new low. Has the event lost its wide appeal? […]

BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 16: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden on December 16, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Penguins 3-0. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Brad Marchand suspended three games for dirty hip check

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has been suspended for three games by the NHL Department of Player Safety after a dirty hit against Ottawa Senators defenceman Matt Borowiecki. The play happened Tuesday night, with the Bruins up 1-0 with just nine minutes gone in the first period. Marchand bent down and hip checked Borowiecki, who […]

Video: Flames jump Ryan Kesler when he shoots puck after the horn

There are plenty of unwritten rules in hockey which deal with respect for the opposing team. One of those rules is that you can’t shoot the puck after the horn sounds. Ryan Kesler broke this rule, rifling the puck into Calgary’s empty net as time expired. The Flames weren’t too happy and jumped Kesler. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwifh8vcNSU […]

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 23: The Washington Capitals fans celebrate a goal by Troy Brouwer #20 (not shown) on an assist from Alex Ovechkin #8 at the Verizon Center on February 23, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Capitals defeated the Devils 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New Year’s Resolutions we wish were made around the NHL

It’s getting to be that time of year. The time where we buy our champagne, get ready to flip the calendar, and make that New Year’s resolution to go to the gym and get in shape. And you do it, for two weeks. You make the gym too crowded for the regulars who are mad […]

Did Chris Neil eye gouge Adam McQuaid?

Chris Neil and Adam McQuaid are two tough customers, so it was no surprise that the two exchanged plenty of words, pushes and shoves during the game between Ottawa and Boston. Things boiled over and Neil may have crossed a line by potentially eye gouging McQuaid. Here’s the video: It looks like an eye gouge, […]

Polish hockey league goalie scores horrific own goal

There’s no such thing as a “good” own goal in hockey. However, there are varying degrees of “bad” own goals and this example from the Polish Hockey League might be one of the worst you’ll ever see. Goalie David Zabolotny left his crease to play the puck and attempted to slide it behind his own net. […]

The 10 most popular posts on PDL in 2015

It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2015 and welcome in 2016. At this time of year, it’s always fun to look back at all of the posts we’ve ran here on Puck Drunk Love and see which hockey stories caused the biggest buzz and resonated the most with readers. Enjoy a look back at the […]

GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 17: Head coach John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets watches from the bench during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 17, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Blue Jackets defeated the Coyotes 7-5. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

John Tortorella blasts Blue Jackets leadership

John Tortorella has done a good job turning around the Blue Jackets since taking over for Todd Richards, going 13-15-3 since Richards started 0-7. But there is still a ways to go. And if you listen to Tortorella talk after a loss to the Panthers on Sunday, there’s a long way to go. Tortorella torched […]

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 10: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals in action against the New Jersey Devils at Verizon Center on October 10, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Washington Capitals won, 5-3. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

John Carlson’s Iron man streak ends at 412 games

John Carlson was a scratch for the Capitals’ game against the Sabres on Monday night, ending his Iron man streak at 412 games.

TAMPA, FL – MAY 22: Dan Girardi #5 of the New York Rangers shoots the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 22, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Dan Girardi will return because he can’t hurt his cracked kneecap any further

Dan Girardi hasn’t played since December 12th due to an injured knee. The Rangers have missed the defenseman’s willingness to block shots and ability to chip in on offense, but it sounds like he’ll be back in the lineup soon. With his return nearing, Girardi spoke about his injury – which is actually a cracked […]

NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 22: Tanner Glass #15 of the New York Rangers fights with Patrick Maroon #19 of the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at Madison Square Garden on December 22, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The 5 best hockey fights from Week 12

The holidays are still in full swing as we head towards New Year’s and we’re excited to bring you another installment of the week’s best fights. Once again, no love was lost as numerous players were eager to throw their gloves down despite the peace and joy of the holidays. 5. Steve Downie (ARZ) vs […]

EDMONTON, AB – JANUARY 29: Ben Scrivens #30 of the Edmonton Oilers eyes the loose puck and stops it against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game at Rexall Place on January 29, 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Oilers trade Ben Scrivens to Canadiens for Zack Kassian

The trade freeze has been lifted and almost immediately we have ourselves a trade. Ben Scrivens was traded to the Canadiens to assume the backup role while Carey Price is out and Zack Kassian was traded to the Oilers, where he will report to their AHL affiliate in Bakersfield. The trade makes sense on both […]

Video: Tyler Myers uses his face to save two shots

As a hockey player, you are asked to be cerebral and to use your good hockey sense to your advantage. Tyler Myers on the other hand probably wasn’t anticipating having to use his head – twice – to preserve a shutout. A slower look: The utter intestinal fortitude it takes to do what he did […]

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