NHLPA files grievance over Mike Richards' terminated contract So begins the legal wrangling over Mike Richards’ terminated contract. The NHLPA tweeted that it filed a grievance to contest the Los Angeles Kings attempt to terminate Richards’s contract for a “material breach.” Los Angeles did not give any official reason why it took such a drastic step, but the belief is it has to do with a … [Read more...]
Rangers sign former Kings F Stoll for one year
Rangers sign former Kings F Stoll for one year Jarret Stoll signed a one-year deal with the New York Rangers. (USATSI) The New York Rangers announced on Monday morning that they have signed free agent forward Jarret Stoll to one-year contract that is reportedly worth $800,000. Stoll, who was an unrestricted free agent this summer, spent the past seven seasons playing for the Los Angeles Kings and … [Read more...]
Kane hires lawyer amid sexual assault probe
Kane hires lawyer amid sexual assault probe Patrick Kane has hired a lawyer amid an ongoing investigation. (USATSI) Amid an ongoing police investigation, Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has officially hired an attorney. Paul Cambria, the same lawyer who represented Kane after he was accused of assaulting a cab driver in 2009, confirmed to the Associated Press that he has been hired by the … [Read more...]
Patrick Kane’s day with Stanley Cup goes from public to private amid investigation
Patrick Kane's day with Stanley Cup goes from public to private amid investigation There were no hospital visits. The traditional trip to the local pizzeria was canceled. The Keeper of the Cup Twitter account was quiet. Patrick Kane’s day with the Stanley Cup went from a public display of celebration to a private event at his home in Hamburg, N.Y., not far from Buffalo. Hamburg Town Police … [Read more...]
Anthony LeBlanc and the rebirth of the Arizona Coyotes (Puck Daddy Interview)
Anthony LeBlanc and the rebirth of the Arizona Coyotes (Puck Daddy Interview) The Arizona Coyotes aren’t leaving the Phoenix area. Sure, they may leave Glendale and Gila River Arena after the team’s two-year lease runs out. But leaving the desert seems unlikely at this juncture. The area is the 12th largest television market in the United States. It has about 4.5 million people living in its … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s Summer Series: The Colorado Avalanche from A to Z
Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The Colorado Avalanche 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...]
Puck Daddy’s Summer Series: The Chicago Blackhawks from A to Z
Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The Chicago Blackhawks 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...]
Auston Matthews, projected 2016 No. 1 pick, to play in Switzerland
Auston Matthews, projected 2016 No. 1 pick, to play in Switzerland After months of delays, the ZSC Lions made it official on Friday: Auston Matthews, the projected first-overall pick in next June’s NHL Draft, has signed a one-year deal to play for the Swiss side. From ZSC: Auston Matthews residence permit got on the condition that it must be used only after his 18th birthday. The first use … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s Summer Series: The Carolina Hurricanes from A to Z
Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The Carolina Hurricanes 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(ed) 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...]
Parise not worried about Wild; Cammalleri gets No. 13 back; Cherry defends Brady (Puck Headlines)
Parise not worried about Wild; Cammalleri gets No. 13 back; Cherry defends Brady (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]. Penguins gear is in and yep...it gets the Kali stamp … [Read more...]