Eastern Conference Final Preview: Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins will continue their quest of repeating tonight when they host the Ottawa Senators for game one of the Eastern Conference Final. This is Ottawa's first trip to the conference Final since 2007. The Penguins defeated the Washington…
Western Conference Final Preview: Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks
The Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks will meet in the Western Conference Final starting tonight for a chance to play in the Stanley Cup Final. Both of these teams played against each other in last years playoffs as the…
Pucks in Depth: Pearson contract a steal for LA … Bishop not a big upgrade over Lehtonen
Tanner Pearson's contract is a steal for the Los Angeles Kings ... On Tuesday afternoon the Los Angeles Kings took care of some housekeeping by signing RFA forward Tanner Pearson to a four-year contract extension worth $3.75 million per season. Pearson…
Pucks in Depth: Who should win the Norris Trophy?
The NHL recently announced Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns, and Victor Hedman are this year's three finalists for the Norris Trophy. Below I will look at the case each player has for the award before sharing my winner. Erik Karlsson -…
Pucks in Depth: Who should win the Calder Trophy?
Last week the NHL announced center Auston Matthews, winger Patrik Laine, and defenseman Zach Werenski, as expected, are the three finalists for the 2016-17 Calder Trophy. Below I will look at the case each player has for the award before…
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…
Pucks in Depth: No Reason For Wild To Panic … Penguins’ New Top Line Dominating
No reason for the Minnesota Wild to panic ... A few weeks ago the Minnesota Wild owned a 41-14-6 record, sat atop the Western Conference in wins, points and goal differential, and looked the part of a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.…
Rumors II: Alfredsson, Zuccarello, Robidas, Howard, Roy and Yakupov
On Daniel Alfredsson's return to Ottawa from Ian Mendes at TSN.ca: Alfredsson is set to join the Senators' front office in the hockey operations department. After a tumultuous breakup between the Sens and Alfredsson, the long-time captain left for Detroit…
Rumors I: Matthews, Backstrom, Expansion, and the Flames’ New Arena
From Scott Burnside of ESPN.com on Auston Matthews in the Swiss League: Play has begun in the Swiss league but Auston Matthews has yet to play. He cannot skate for the ZSC Lions until he turns 18 years old on…
Rumors I: Jersey Ads, Stamkos, and Ehlers
From TSN reported this week the league has a tentative deal with adidas to produce jerseys for all 30 teams beginning in 2017-18. Adidas is said to be ready to double Reebok’s current contract for $35 million US and, for…
NHL Rumors: Subban, Alfredsson, Leafs, Capitals
Brenda Branswell of the Montreal Gazette: P.K. Subban chose to remain rather silent about his contract negotiations with the Canadiens during an appearance Saturday at the RBC Canadian Open. “I’ll answer one question about the negotiation,” Subban told a media scrum at…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Hayes, Subban, Stars
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have locked up goaltender James Reimer on a two-year, $4.6 million deal, the team's only remaining RFA is Jake Gardiner. General Manager Dave Nonis expects to have Gardiner signed by the start…