Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Drew Remenda talks Connor McDavid, Sharks, NHL expansion Click here to download podcasts from the show each day. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or Feedburner or Soundcloud.  It's a Thursday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski podcast, in which we discussed: - It’s special guest star Drew Remenda, voice of the Edmonton Oilers, talking all things hockey!  - His … [Read more...]

Blues spoil Connor McDavid’s first game in Edmonton, 4-2 EDMONTON – There was a sense of rebirth on Thursday night in Edmonton.  Rexall Place hosted its last home opener, before the Oilers’ new barn opens next season. The crowd had a new look, covered in orange, either in new Edmonton Oilers sweaters or the scarves left on fans’ seats as they walked in. The team had a new look, too, with … [Read more...]

T.J. Oshie fires first goal with Washington Capitals (Video) The Washington Capitals biggest offseason acquisition has gotten on the scoreboard. T.J. Oshie fired his first goal with the team on the power play – a wrister from the slot past Chicago Blackhawks backup goaltender Scott Darling. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] Check out the video of … [Read more...]

The rise of Buffalo; Canadian Cup chances; Tootoo fined (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected].  • The Arizona Coyotes traveling without ties, looking like male models. … [Read more...]

Connor McDavid ready for Oilers fan love-fest after rough start EDMONTON – Connor McDavid visibly exhaled when he scored his first NHL goal at the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. Not only because he finally hit the score sheet as an NHL rookie, but because he knew he wouldn’t have to answer a slew of questions about why he hadn’t yet when the Edmonton Oilers returned home for the first time … [Read more...]

Yahoo Fantasy Hockey: Shot blockers and short-term waiver wire grabs Dobber launched his fantasy hockey website DobberHockey back in 2005 and has been Puck Daddy's resident fantasy hockey 'expert' since 2009. The season is early and that's the perfect time to pick up on some early trends in terms of player production in various categories. Now is when you claim the bulk of the surprise … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Flyers welcome back Kimmo Timonen with video tribute Kimmo Timonen’s Philadelphia story was born out of necessity for the Nashville Predators. The Preds needed to shed payroll as they dealt with ownership issues, so in the summer of 2007 they traded their captain to the Philadelphia Flyers where he became one of the most beloved players in the team’s post recent history.   “It … [Read more...]

Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Sleepy Alex Ovechkin, NHL teams in trouble Click here to download podcasts from the show each day. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or Feedburner or Soundcloud.  It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski podcast, in which we discussed: - Alex Ovechkin oversleeping and being scratched for it by Barry Trotz. - Whether other teams would discipline their … [Read more...]

Sergei Bobrovksy: 'I have zero confidence right now' The Columbus Blue Jackets were considered a sleeper Stanley Cup pick before the season. But they’ve fallen on hard times with four losses to start 2015-16. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovksy has been less-than-stellar, going 0-4-0 with a 5.05 goals against average and .830 save percentage. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus … [Read more...]

NHL Power Rankings: Bruins in basement; Lightning, Sharks strong early (Ed. Note: Beginning this week, Puck Daddy will run NHL power rankings as devised by our editorial staff on a biweekly basis. The PUCK DADDY POWER RANKINGS, written by Ryan Lambert, will hence be known by a different name when it runs later.) [Yahoo Fantasy Hockey: Sign up for a league today] Who are the teams off the … [Read more...]