NHL Video: San Jose Sharks pummel the Edmonton Oilers 7-0
It took just 15 seconds for Joe Pavelski to end San Jose's scoring drought, and the Sharks continued to roll from there, pummeling the Edmonton Oilers 7-0 on Tuesday night to tie their first-round playoff series at two…
NHL Video: New York Rangers defeat the Montreal Canadians 2-1
After a embarrassing performance in a Game 3 loss on Sunday, the New York Rangers played with a chip on their shoulder Tuesday night, and now their series against the Montreal Canadiens is even. Jesper Fast and Rick…
NHL Video: Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4
The series continues for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Markus Nutivaara, William Karlsson and Boone Jenner each had a goal and an assist as Columbus beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-4, avoiding a sweep in the teams’ best-of-seven playoff series. Sergei…
How the NHL Became One of the Biggest Sports Betting Markets in the UK
On the surface, top National Hockey League teams like the Calgary Flames, the New Jersey Devils, and the Los Angeles Kings may not appear to have much in common with thoroughbred race horses boasting names like The Last Samurai, The…
NHL Trade: Montreal Canadiens acquire Nikita Nesterov from Tampa Bay
In a move that might signal the start of the NHL Trade season, the Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenceman Nikita Nesterov from the Tampa Bay Lightning. In return, Tampa Bay receives defenseman Jonathan Racine and a 6th round pick in…
NHL Trade: Leafs Peter Holland to Coyotes
Per Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs free up a roster spot by moving Peter Holland to the Arizona Coyotes for a conditional draft pick. Think Peter Holland is going to ARIZ for a conditional draft pick — Elliotte Friedman…
Sin City’s NHL Team Will Be the Vegas Golden Knights
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) new Las Vegas-based expansion franchise will be called the Vegas Golden Knights. The “Las” has been dropped to make the name shorter, per the wishes of William “Bill” Foley, the franchise’s owner and chairman of the…
Tournament Odds to Win the 2016 World Cup of Hockey
With the conclusion of the preliminary games, the 2016 World Cup of Hockey begins in earnest this week with Team Canada the odds on favorite to win the tournament. This past week saw two major announcements from Team Canada. First…
2017 NHL Calder Trophy Odds
The Calder Trophy for the NHL's top rookie projects to be one of the more contested NHL awards this coming season. In years past, the award has gone to many deserving first-year players. This season with a deep rookie class…
1. Teemu Selänne, Winnipeg Jets (1992-93)
In the 1992-93 NHL season Teemu Selänne, also known as the "Finnish Flash", burst on to the scene and became one of the league's best offensive players setting a NHL rookie record of 76 goals and 132 points for the Winnipeg Jets. Selänne was a first…
Honorable Mentions
Brian Leetch, New York Rangers (1988-89) One of the greatest offensive defensemen in League history, Brian Leetch enjoyed a highly productive rookie season in the NHL. Over 68 games played in the 1988-89 season, Leetch displayed the offensive flair which…