<> at Honda Center on November 30, 2015 in Anaheim, California.

Canucks’ OT strategy is to play for the shootout

0 comments by David Rogers on 12/22/2015

The introduction of 3-on-3 hockey has brought new excitement to NHL overtimes. Back when the league was rolling with 4-on-4 play in the extra period, teams were often sitting back and waiting for the shootout out of fear of slipping up and making a mistake which would cost an extra point. This overly cautious approach […]

at Pepsi Center on October 8, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.

Jared Spurgeon is one of the most underrated players in the NHL

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Recently it was announced by the Minnesota Wild that they signed defenseman Jared Spurgeon to a four year deal worth $20.75 million. The undersized player is the unsung hero of the Wild as he has played most of his time this year with Ryan Suter, the big ticket signing from a few years ago. So, what […]

High school hockey team tries to play two goalies at the same time

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Tenafly high school in New Jersey has had a tough season for hockey so far. They got crushed in back-to-back losses in a home-and-home with Paramus by scores of 8-3 and 9-1 going into a matchup with St. Joseph’s … a ranked team. It was a team that they didn’t want to play: According to head […]

during a preseason game at Staples Center on September 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

The Kings are running away with the Pacific

0 comments by Taylor Nigrelli on 12/21/2015

It likely doesn’t come as much a surprise to most hockey fans to see the LA Kings atop the Pacific Division nearly halfway through the season. The two-time champions were generally expected to bounce back after a down 2014-15 season. What might surprise people is that a division title would only be the franchise’s second. […]

The 5 best hockey fights from Week 11

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Happy Holidays! Our gift to you is another edition of Hockey Fights of the Week. What better way to celebrate the holidays than by watching two guys pummel the hell out of one another? The Feats of Strength is our favorite Festivus activity and there’s some impressive displays of strength below. 5. Jared Boll (CBJ) […]

SUNRISE, FL – NOVEMBER 16: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Florida Panthers warms up during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at BB&T Center on November 16, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Jagr wants to end his career with the Florida Panthers

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At age 43, Jaromir Jagr is showing no signs of slowing down and seems to have plenty of gas left in the tank. Retirement still looks a long ways off, but Jagr has recently commented that when he does eventually hang up the skates, he wants to end his career with the Florida Panthers. With […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 11: Mike Johnston of the Pittsburgh Penguins talks to the team during a timeout during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Consol Energy Center on November 11, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

What all 30 NHL teams are asking for this Christmas

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With Christmas coming up, letters and wish lists are being mailed to the North Pole. While the majority of those come from kids, there’s no reason NHL GM’s shouldn’t also give it a shot. In fact, here’s a few ideas for them. Anaheim: Puck luck. For the love of God, puck luck. Arizona: Sure, the […]

AHL team makes amazing LEGO video

0 comments by Sam Blazer on 12/20/2015

The Red Wings AHL affiliate has been known as a breeding ground as a place for young players to develop into fantastic NHL stars. In this case, they are showing that they may have a little more up their sleeve.

Video: Cam Janssen KO’s EIHL opponent

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As the NHL moved away from stereotypical enforcers, players such as Cam Janssen were left looking for work. Janssen is down in the EIHL skating for the Nottingham Panthers and recently showed that he still can throw a wicked punch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYGIqlanNtw Boom!

Steven Stamkos denies he wants to leave Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos has been the talk of the NHL with his pending unrestricted free agency. Bob McKenzie of TSN.ca wrote this week that all signs point to the 25-year-old leaving the team that drafted him first overall in 2008. “Steven Stamkos won’t be playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning next season. […]

Video: Matt Niskanen rocks JT Brown with a huge hit

0 comments by David Rogers on 12/19/2015

JT Brown was looking to corral a puck off the boards but had no idea that a freight train in the form of Matt Niskanen was incoming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wNA5Et1DzU Holy cow. What a hit! The best part is that this was a clean check which didn’t lead to a skirmish. And Brown’s helmet popping off was […]

The Penguins are “Home Alone” in this year’s holiday video

0 comments by John Coppinger on 12/18/2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins 2015 holiday video is once again glorious, as this season they have put together a spoof of “Home Alone”: The Penguins are getting better and better at these as the years go on, even as they get worse and worse in the standings. You have to watch this if only for the […]

Video: GoPro video shows off 14-year-old’s amazing hockey stick tricks

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Hockey stick tricks are pretty amazing to watch, but they enter an entirely new category of awesome when they’re filmed creatively. Zac Bell, a 14-year-old from Canada, showed off some of his slick tricks with a GoPro and he provided some rather unique looks at juggling a puck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDc_VykRpao The view from the camera mounted […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 06: Steve Mason #35 of the Philadelphia Flyers plays the puck in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Wells Fargo Center on April 6, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

What’s happening to Steve Mason?

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res·ur·rec·tion (rĕz′ə-rĕk′shən) noun 1.The condition of having been restored to life. In recent memory, the NHL has had some amazing rookies but it’s difficult to remember a goalie coming on the scene like Steve Mason did in the 2008-09 season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. At 20 years of age, he nearly single-handedly took one of the […]

at the Prudential Center on December 11, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.

Hockey Tweets of the Week – Week 11

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Welcome all to the social media craze everyone is talking about: Puck Drunk Love’s Tweets Of The Week. We, as always, aim to bring you the best in hockey Twitter from fans, players, and just plain hockey people. Jonathan Bernier: Still Struggling Now, it may only seem like we pick on the Maple Leafs and […]