Burke says Wilson and Kaberle will stay
"Leafs GM Brian Burke insisted today that both defenceman Tomas Kaberle and coach Ron Wilson are safe in Toronto. Burke, who fielded numerous email requests the past two days with his team on a four-game losing streak, addressed the media…
Vancouver Canucks Alex Burrows Speaks Out About Referee
"Canucks forward Alexandre Burrows did not hold back about what he felt were unjust penalty calls, ripping into NHL referee Stephane Auger after Vancouver's 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Burrows, who was called for diving in…
Chris Chelios Arrested for Driving Under Influence
"Former Blackhawks star Chris Chelios was hit with a DUI charge following a late December traffic stop in west suburban Westmont, police said Tuesday. Christos K. Chelios, 47, of Bloomfield, Mich., was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of…
Vancouver Canucks Bieksa out 2-3 Months
"The Vancouver Canucks received some awful news on the injury front Monday when they learned that they would be without defenceman Kevin Bieksa for up to three months with severed tendons in his left ankle. The rugged blueliner originally suffered…
Justin Williams Out Indefinitely With Broken Right Leg
"Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams broke his right leg early in the first period in a loss to Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. Coyotes defenseman Ed Jovanovski was spinning off a check of Kings centre Anze Kopitar to…
Jason Spezza out up to 8 weeks
"Ottawa Senators centre Jason Spezza suffered a serious knee injury in Monday's loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the full extent of the injury. The Ottawa Citizen is reporting that Senators…
Martin Brodeur Ties Sawchuk’s Shutout Record
Martin Brodeur realized he had a good chance of catching Terry Sawchuk, and his teammates helped make sure he finished with a shutout. Brodeur tied Sawchuk's NHL record with his 103rd shutout, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-0…
Ovechkin Gets 2 Game Suspension
Washington Capitals' forward Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended two games after his knee-on-knee hit with Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Tim Gleason. Ovechkin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play, which left both players sprawled on the…
Kaleta Suspended
The Buffalo Sabres will be without Patrick Kaleta for two games after the forward was suspended by the NHL on Saturday. Kaleta took a major boarding penalty and a game misconduct in the first period of Friday's game against the…
Why Shots on Goal is a Useless Stat
As I'm sitting here writing this article, the Toronto Maple Leafs are leading the league in one offensive category, "shots on goal". They currently sit in a tie for last in points with the Carolina Hurricanes at 15, and have sole…
The Headshot Issue…
The NHL season isn't officially started until we have our first "Hot Topic" regarding the rules in hockey and what we can do to "fix the game". Hockey fans and media alike enjoy nothing more than to talk endlessly about…
NHL Admits Second Team in Southern Ontario Possible
"NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly acknowledged Monday morning that the establishment of a second franchise in Southern Ontario is a possibility. And if the Toronto Maple Leafs don't like it, Daly said in so many words, they can lump it.…