Jersey Fouls of the Week: A Derian Hatcher comeback in Dallas We’re officially in the dog days of the NHL season. Teams have started the second halves of their schedules which means many games blend in for players. But Jersey Fouls don't blend at any point of the year. Fortunately, they stay unique from the start of the year in October through the end of the regular season in April.  The … [Read more...]

Oilers extend Cam Talbot with 3-year, $12.5 million deal Step right up, Cam Talbot, you’re the next contestant on “Who Wants To Be the Edmonton Oilers Solution In Goal?” The Oilers dealt for Talbot from the New York Rangers during last June’s draft and on Sunday extended the 28-year old netminder with a three-year, $12.5 million deal, according to Chris Johnston. Talbot was set to become an … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Schneider blanks Coyotes; Emelin's big hit No. 1 Star: Cory Schneider, New Jersey Devils  The Devils goalie stopped all 38 shots he faced, including when they were outshot 13-3 in the third period, to shut out the Arizona Coyotes, 2-0. It’s his fourth shutout of the season. No. 2 Star: Tomas Hertl, San Jose Sharks Hertl sniped the game-winner in the 3-on-3 overtime to give … [Read more...]

Anze Kopitar has 'great feeling' with new contract finalized LOS ANGELES – Anze Kopitar was both disappointed and elated after the Los Angeles Kings blew a two-goal lead in a 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Kopitar was upset at how the game played out but happy he could call Los Angeles home for the next eight years. Earlier on Saturday it was announced Kopitar and the Kings … [Read more...]

The X-Files: John Scott trade conspiracy edition (Some of this information is absolutely true, and some of this is absolutely informed speculation.)  [INT – The Bowels of FBI Headquarters, unexplained phenomena section. An agent, FOX MULDER, pours over jaggedly clipped out pages from The Hockey News. His partner, DANA SCULLY, enters the claustrophobic room.] “Mulder, what is it?” “Are you … [Read more...]

Late-night trade call: Ducks trade Hagelin to Penguins for Perron, Clendening Good morning! While you were sleeping, the Anaheim Ducks and Pittsburgh Penguins made an interesting trade. (Did you hear that? It's Penguins fans gasping at the thought Jim Rutherford may have been fleeced by Bob Murray for a second time.) This is one that will wait to be seen. The Ducks acquired left wing David … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Hat-tricks for Kane, Namestnikov; Stralman's spin-o-rama #SabresSelfie of the night? #OneBuffalo pic.twitter.com/M1Uw5vq08i— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) January 16, 2016 No. 1 Star: Vladislav Namestnikov, Tampa Bay Lightning Happy National Hat Day! Namestnikov needed overtime to complete the hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s the first of the forward’s … [Read more...]

Blackhawks' Kane records first career hat trick Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane might be leading the league in scoring this season and boast a host of other accolades over his career, but in 622 regular-season games, one offensive feat in particular had been left unaccomplished. At least until he played Game 623, that is. Kane registered the first regular-season hat trick of his career … [Read more...]

Finland honors World Junior champions with stamp (Photo) As is tradition in Finland, if you do something great on the international stage you’re going to get yourself a postage stamp. Recall Mikael Granlund’s lacrosse-style goal during the semifinals of the 2011 World Championships received the honor and promptly sold out of supplies.  On Friday, the Finnish Post announced that the Young … [Read more...]

What hockey things would you buy with $1 billion? (Video) The $1.5 billion Powerball lottery had a few winners, but that didn't stop all of us holding tickets from having delusions of grandeur.  Puck Daddy's Greg Wyshynski, for example, started dreaming about what hockey things he'd buy if he had a billion dollars. And let's just say he dreams big. In the latest edition of The Wysh List, we … [Read more...]