Yahoo Fantasy Hockey: Being cautious with offers of newly-traded players Dobber launched his fantasy hockey website DobberHockey back in 2005 and has been Puck Daddy's resident fantasy hockey 'expert' since 2009. Tom Collins is a senior writer at DobberHockey. Anytime a trade is made in the NHL, you can bet that fantasy owners are itching to get their mitts on those players. New scene, new … [Read more...]

NHL suspends Zach Sill two games for boarding Adam McQuaid The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals forward Zach Sill for two games following a hit from behind on Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid Tuesday night. At first blush, you might disagree with the decision and just label it a hard check along the boards. But upon closer view you see that Sill drives through McQuaid’s back with … [Read more...]

Panarin's big rookie year crests vs. Penguins We've been saying this a lot this year, but the Chicago Blackhawks have found a pretty special player in rookie sensation Artemi Panarin. Signed as a free agent out of the KHL this summer, Panarin has taken the league by storm as part of one of the NHL's most dominant lines alongside scoring title front-runner Patrick Kane and Artem Anisimov. The … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Horvat powers Canucks; Parenteau, Bernier lead Leafs No. 1 Star: Bo Horvat, Vancouver Canucks Horvat’s second goal of the night with 1:06 left in third period helped put the Canucks past the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2. Sven Baetschi recorded a goal and assisted on Horvat’s go-ahead power play tally late in the third.   No. 2 Stars: Jonathan Bernier, P.A. Parenteau, Toronto … [Read more...]

Ryan Johansen said he had 'good' relationship with John Tortorella Newly-acquired Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen said his relationship with Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was “good” during their time together. There seemed to be disconnect between Johansen, the team’s first line center and franchise forward, and Tortorella, who was hired in October, during the season. … [Read more...]

The Sedins, being Steve Yzerman and All-Star John Scott (Puck Daddy Countdown) (Ed. Note: The column formerly known as the Puck Daddy Power Rankings. Ryan Lambert takes a look at some of the biggest issues and stories in the NHL, and counts them down.) 8. “The Sedins are soft!” So Daniel Sedin got hit in the mouth by a puck on Monday night, knocked out a few teeth, looked extremely gruesome … [Read more...]

Blue Jackets and Wild tie NHL record with goals two seconds apart (Video) The final two goals in the Minnesota Wild’s win over the Columbus Blue Jackets tied a record for the fastest two scores in NHL history. Columbus forward Boone Jenner scored at the 19:44 mark of the third period to put the game at 3-2 in favor of the Wild. Columbus kept the net empty off the center ice faceoff, and … [Read more...]

Mikko Koivu released from hospital after hard fall into boards Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu was taken to the hospital after he crashed into the boards in a Tuesday game at the Columbus Blue Jackets. Koivu went to the hospital for "precautionary reasons" according to a release sent by the Wild. He was later released and traveled home with the team. Koivu fell going for a loose puck with … [Read more...]

Florida Panthers stay scorching hot with 10th straight win The Florida Panthers have the longest winning streak in the NHL this season. The Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 on Tuesday night to pick up their 10th straight win in 2015-16. The Montreal Canadiens had nine straight wins to start the season. The Washington Capitals also won nine straight.  It’s the longest winning streak in … [Read more...]

Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn benched in ‘embarrassing’ Dallas loss NEW YORK - Before their game against the New York Rangers, coach Lindy Ruff said he needed his best players to lead the slumping Dallas Stars out of their misery.  Instead, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn didn’t see the ice for the last 12 minutes and 10 seconds of the Stars’ 6-2 loss on Tuesday night. “We really totally embarrassed … [Read more...]