Jonathan Drouin could be traded within the next day: Report The Tampa Bay Lightning could trade young forward Jonathan Drouin within the next day.     According to a report from TVA’s Renaud Lavoie, Drouin could be traded within the next 24 hours. The report – which is in French – lists the St. Louis Blues as the likeliest landing spot for Drouin. The young forward had requested a trade in … [Read more...]

Adam Pelech takes skate to face from Derek Stepan (Video) New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech took a skate to the face in Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers. Pelech did not appear to be injured and returned to action shortly, but the play looked scary when it happened. A video is above. After a turnover in his own zone, Pelech tried to chase down Rangers forward Derek Stepan … [Read more...]

Penguins deny NY Post report that ownership feud killed sale The Pittsburgh Penguins released a statement on Thursday, disputing a New York Post* report that a dispute between co-owners Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux “called off the sale” of the team.  According to the Post’s sources, Burkle, who owns about 20 percent of the team, turned down a bid to sell the team that Lemieux, who owns 40 … [Read more...]

Washington Capitals celebrate Alex Ovechkin's 500th NHL goal with ceremony (Video) The Washington Capitals honored captain Alexander Ovechkin for scoring career NHL goals with a tribute before their game against the Vancouver Canucks at Verizon Center on Thursday. The festivities included a video featuring several hockey legends, along with a golden stick presentation for Ovechkin in front … [Read more...]

Yahoo Fantasy Hockey: Anze Kopitar, Kris Letang and NHL's quarter-season stars Dobber launched his fantasy hockey website DobberHockey back in 2005 and has been Puck Daddy's resident fantasy hockey 'expert' since 2009. Just past the midpoint of the 2015-16 campaign and Patrick Kane, Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin are still soaring atop the scoring leader board. But are they really still … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Bennett's 4 goals breaks Panthers; Getzlaf demoted then rebounds Four-goal kid Sam Bennett. #Flames. pic.twitter.com/tsHVcilAuB— Randy Sportak (@SUNRandySportak) January 14, 2016 No. 1 Star: Sam Bennett, Calgary Flames It was a really good night for the 19-year-old. After a mere 17:01 in to the game, the forward completed a hat-trick against the Florida Panthers. To bookend … [Read more...]

Myers fined $5K for cross-checking Wingels, fairness police outraged Tyler Myers of the Winnipeg Jets is listed at 6-foot-8. San Jose's Tommy Wingels is an even 6-feet-tall. When Wingels finished his check in the corner boards on Myers, the smaller forward bounced off the giant defenseman.  It looked like just another hit but it apparently flipped Myers's Hulk-switch. The Jet turned around … [Read more...]

NHL owner Aaron Rodgers ... if he wins Powerball lottery Before the Powerball drawing on Wednesday evening, everyone was speculating on how they would spend the $1.5-billion in earnings.  For some of us puck heads, winning meant the possibility of buying into an NHL franchise. Depending on your favorite team, you could buy the whole thing or possibly a piece that's large enough you'd get … [Read more...]

Devils' Farnham suspended four games for hit Bobby Farnham will miss the next four New Jersey Devils games. (USATSI) The New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues had a rough third period Tuesday night, and it all started because Devils forward Bobby Farnham was unhappy about being checked. In response to a clean, legal hit from Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, Farnham immediately jumped to … [Read more...]

Wayne Gretzky gives stickhandling lesson to grandson (Video) Wayne Gretzky’s grandson got some great hockey coaching advice recently. Young Tatum Johnson, the son of Paulina Gretzky and PGA golfer Dustin Johnson was recorded stickhandling with his famous grandfather along with his grandmother, actress Janet (Jones) Gretzky. Here is the first shot of Tatum with his grandfather, the NHL’s … [Read more...]