Kings' Richards arguments; Devils captain questions; Green's fit in Detroit (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]. • A hockey twist on the Tom Brady court sketch. Bobby Orr … [Read more...]
Connor McDavid is your greatest job reference (Video)
Connor McDavid is your greatest job reference (Video) With the arrival of Hockey Jesus on this mortal plane (a.k.a. “Edmonton”) this season, expect to hear the following phrase an incalculable number of times: “Is there anything Connor McDavid can’t do?!” Well, scratch one off the list: Connor McDavid can get you a dream job. Provided your dream is to become a drone at an accounting firm. … [Read more...]
Jeremy Jacobs wins Lester Patrick for work on lockouts, er, USA Hockey
Jeremy Jacobs wins Lester Patrick for work on lockouts, er, USA Hockey The Lester Patrick Trophy honors individuals for their contributions to hockey in the U.S., but it’s essentially the “old white guys in suits” award, minus the times it honored Willie O’Ree (2003), the 1998 U.S. women’s Olympic team and Cammi Granato in 2007. (I mean, you'd figure 2015 would be a pretty good time to … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: Outdoor games; Wild improvement; Silfverberg’s new deal
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: Outdoor games; Wild improvement; Silfverberg's new deal [Author's note: Power rankings are usually three things: Bad, wrong, and boring. You typically know just as well as the authors which teams won what games against who and what it all means, so our moving the Red Wings up four spots or whatever really doesn't tell you anything you didn't know. Who's hot, who's … [Read more...]
Richards’ contract impact; Blackhawks responsible for Kane?; Dougie causes confusion (Puck Headlines)
Richards' contract impact; Blackhawks responsible for Kane?; Dougie causes confusion (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]. • Nice new bed sheets provided by Johan … [Read more...]
Ducks to get ‘Mighty’ again, Avs to honor Colorado with reported new third jerseys (Photos)
Ducks to get 'Mighty' again, Avs to honor Colorado with reported new third jerseys (Photos) The Edmonton Oilers won’t be the only NHL team with a bright new orange third jersey, according to Icethetics. The Anaheim Ducks, who teased a third jersey release on Monday, will reportedly bring back not only the orange this coming season, but also a bit of their “Mighty” past. Here’s an Icethetics … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s Summer Series: The Detroit Red Wings from A to Z
Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The Detroit Red Wings from A to Z (Ed. Note: August is known to be a very quiet month in the hockey world. As we wait for September to arrive and training camps to begin, let’s learn a little history about all 30 teams. Behold, our summer A-Z series, in which we ask fans of all 30 teams to drop some knowledge on us! Add your own choices in the comments!) By: … [Read more...]
How Jarret Stoll may represent value over better players (Trending Topics)
How Jarret Stoll may represent value over better players (Trending Topics) The New York Rangers signed Jarret Stoll, he of the drug charges and declining on-ice utility, on Monday for a one-year deal at just $800,000. It was a strange addition, to be sure, but one that makes sense. Stoll's numbers still appear to fall in the “solid fourth-line option” range, for one thing, and being able to … [Read more...]
Watch Kris Versteeg, Jason Demers perform unique dance at Devin Setoguchi’s wedding (Video)
Watch Kris Versteeg, Jason Demers perform unique dance at Devin Setoguchi's wedding (Video) Congratulations, Devin Setoguchi! Not only did you and your beautiful bride just get hitched, but you received one of the best gifts a friend can give - a choreographed dance to Sia's 'Chandeliers.' Haven't even mentioned the best part: two of the dancers - in unitards - are former teammates, Jason … [Read more...]
Jori Lehtera out 6-to-8 weeks after ankle surgery
Jori Lehtera out 6-to-8 weeks after ankle surgery St. Louis Blues center Jori Lehtera underwent ankle surgery and won't be able to skate for 6-to-8 weeks. For those keeping count, that means he will get back to skating activities by Sept. 21 on the short end or Oct. 5 on the long end. St. Louis’ season opener is Oct. 8 against some kid named Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. The Blues … [Read more...]