Even though NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly and players’ association special counsel Steve Fehr spoke to each other on Saturday, don;t get your hopes up. It’s something our good friend Mike Lederer knows too well. Labor disputes. While Lederer spent […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins star, Sidney Crosby, isn’t going to return to the line-up Sunday. Crosby, who has been on the comeback trail since December, will have to wait another couple of days before he can play. He’s been sidelined with […]
The Boston Bruins have acquired forward Brian Rolston and defenseman Mike Mottau from the New York Islanders for prospects Yannick Riendeau and Marc Cantin. The deal was announced a short time before the official trade deadline. Both Rolston and Mottau […]
Originally it was a plan that made complete sense. At least to everyone who owned a map. The NHL planned to realign the divisions to save teams from too many cross-country trips while giving fans rivalries that felt more localized. […]
It was a scary sight for fans. Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Eaves was taken off the ice on a stretcher Saturday night after taking a puck to the jaw/ear. Eaves remained conscious the entire time, even got himself onto […]
Special Contributor // Thom Cich The beginning of the NHL season is just around the corner and whether you’re a diehard puck head or someone who just asked “What’s the NHL?” we’ve got the insight to help you get caught […]
Every so often I write the same phrase. The same nine words. I feel same way every time I write them, too. Disappointment. Shame. Embarrassment Apparently we haven’t come as far as I think. I call it racism, predjudice or […]
Former NHL player, Wade Belak, who retired in March after playing with five different NHL teams during his 15 year career, was found dead in his in Toronto. Toronto police are investigating the cause of death, according to Canadian Press. […]
Ironic, the lead in the NHL.com hit like one of his hooks. “Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta have confirmed that Winnipeg Jets forward Rick Rypien, 27, was found dead…” The Rick Rypien? Dead? There was no way. No, that […]
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed reports Monday night that Winnipeg Jets center Rick Rypien has been found dead in his home. The Police also said the death wasn’t suspicious. He is the second NHL player to be found dead […]