Capitals donate Verizon Center dasherboards to D.C.'s only public ice rink When the Washington Capitals open up their 2015-16 home preseason schedule next month against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Verizon Center will have new boards and glass. The change comes after head coach Barry Trotz expressed his displeasure with the setup toward the end of last season. The old arena boards won’t be … [Read more...]
Report: Hawks' Kane subject of police probe
Report: Hawks' Kane subject of police probe Patrick Kane may be in some trouble in his native New York. (USATSI) Police in Hamburg, NY, are investigating an incident involving Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, according to the Buffalo News. However, police aren't talking about the alleged incident or Kane's possible involvement. More from the Buffalo News: Two sources said Hamburg … [Read more...]
Nassau Coliseum erupts with ‘Let’s go Islanders’ cheer at Billy Joel concert (Video)
Nassau Coliseum erupts with 'Let's go Islanders' cheer at Billy Joel concert (Video) The celebration of the Islanders leaving Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is officially over. And we have now reached the mixed emotions period of grief. At least that’s what appeared to be going on at a Billy Joel concert at the venue in Uniondale on Tuesday night. It was the final show at the arena while … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: Signing old guys; advanced stats; buyouts
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: Signing old guys; advanced stats; buyouts [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 not, who … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s Summer Series: The Calgary Flames from A to Zed
Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The Calgary Flames from A to Zed (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: T. … [Read more...]
Canucks give Brandon Sutter 5-year, $21.875M extension week after trade
Canucks give Brandon Sutter 5-year, $21.875M extension week after trade Not long after he had acquired Brandon Sutter via trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins last week, Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning was already talking extension with the 26-year old center. On Tuesday that extension became a reality as the two sides hammered out a five-year, $21.875 million deal. That’s a cap hit of $4.35 … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s Summer Series: The Buffalo Sabres from A to Z
Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The Buffalo Sabres 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...]
What’s going on with Mark Giordano’s extension? (Trending Topics)
What's going on with Mark Giordano's extension? (Trending Topics) It's been a relatively quiet offseason for the Calgary Flames, for whom all the shopping was done even before the free agency period began on July 1. There was the housekeeping associated with re-signing a few restricted free agents (on contracts that ranged from solid to irresponsible). And they obviously traded for Dougie … [Read more...]
Sens’ Mike Hoffman awarded team-friendly 1-year, $2M decision in arbitration
Sens' Mike Hoffman awarded team-friendly 1-year, $2M decision in arbitration NHL arbitration season has official ended. Mike Hoffman of the Ottawa Senators became the final player to go through the process and was awarded a one-year, $2 million deal following Thursday’s hearing. From the Senators: Hoffman, 25, established new statistical career highs in all major categories in 2014-15, … [Read more...]
NHL concussion suit update; MacLellan talks MoJo; Travis Roy, 20 years later (Puck Headlines)
NHL concussion suit update; MacLellan talks MoJo; Travis Roy, 20 years later (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]. • Evgeni Malkin turned 29 on Friday and of course he … [Read more...]