Olympic News Fallout: Thoughts From The Players
Some thoughts from the players on the NHL not going to the 2018 Winter Olympics ... TSN: Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin said today that he's going to compete for Russia at the Winter Olympics no matter what the NHL says.…
Olympic News Fallout: Media Thoughts And Notes
Some media thoughts and notes on the NHL not going to the 2018 Winter Olympics ... Rick Westhead: Sources saying that NHLPA's Don Fehr told some agents in at a meeting in Vancouver that he expects the NHL to stop…
Olympic News: Statements from NHLPA, IOC, IIHF, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada and NBC Sports
A collection of statements from NHLPA, IOC, IIHF, USA Hockey, Hockey Canada and NBC Sports on the NHLs decision to not go to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang ... NHLPA: Statement from the NHLPA after the NHL announced they…
NHL News: NHL Says No To The 2018 Winter Olympics
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The NHL released a statement today saying they won't be participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. “We have previously made clear that, while the overwhelming majority of our Clubs are adamantly opposed to disrupting the…
NHL News: Patrik Elias Retires From The NHL After 20 Seasons
Patrik Elias announced today that he'll be retiring from the NHL. Elias had been skating, rehabbing his knee for a potential return, but in the end he decided to hang them up. He spent his entire 20 year NHL career…
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 GIFs: Ristolainen To Have Hearing … Sidney Crosby – Amazing Goal, Nut shot, Faceoff and High Stick
NHL Player Safety: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will have a hearing tomorrow afternoon for interferece on Pittsburgh Penguins forward jake Guentzel. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said after the game that Guentzel suffered a concussion. Ristolainen.. gets a game misconduct.…
College Free Agents Sign Deals With Penguins and Stars – Canucks, Oilers, Sabers Miss Out
On College free agent Zach Aston-Reese ... Pittsburgh Penguins: The Pittsbrugh Penguins have signed college free agent forward Zach Aston-Reese to a two-year entry-level contract. Aston-Reese will go to the AHL on a amateur tryout for the rest of this…
NHL Trade: Tampa Bay Lightning Trade Brian Boyle To The Toronto Maple Leafs
The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded center Brian Boyle to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Byron Froese and a 2017 2nd round pick. Chris Johnston: The Lightning get highest/best of the three 2017 2nd round picks the Leafs own -…
NHL Trade: Arizona Coyotes Trade Martin Hanzal To The Minnesota Wild
The Arizona Coyotes have traded forward Martin Hanzal, Ryan White and a 2017 4th round pick to the Minnesota Wild for a 2017 first round pick, a 2018 second round pick, a conditional 2019 4th round pick and Grayson Downing.…
NHL Trade: Tampa Bay Lightning Trade Ben Bishop To The LA Kings
The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded goaltender Ben Bishop and 5th round pick to the LA Kings for goaltender Peter Budaj, Erik Cernak and 2017 7th round pick and a 2017 conditional pick. Pierre LeBrun: The Lighting retain 20 percent…
NHL Trade: Detroit Red Wings Trade Tomas Jurco To The Chicago Blackhawks
The Detroit Red Wings traded winger Tomas Jurco to the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2017 3rd round pick. The 24-year old Jurco was drafted 35th overall in the 2nd round of the 2011 draft by the Red Wings. He carries…
