Rich Peverley still unsure about NHL future as free agent Rich Peverley hasn’t played on NHL game since March 10, 2014. That’s when he collapsed on the Dallas Stars bench in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and was treated in the hallway to the locker room for “a cardiac event.” Medical personnel gave him oxygen, did chest compressions and shocked his heart. It was a frightening, … [Read more...]
Nicholls on suing NHL: I can't remember games
Nicholls on suing NHL: I can't remember games Bernie Nicholls is part of a concussion lawsuit against the NHL. (USATSI) Bernie Nicholls, a veteran of 18 seasons in the NHL between 1982 and 1999 and a three-time All-Star, has been one of the main players involved in the concussion lawsuit that was filed against the NHL back in 2013. The former players allege that the league failed to warn … [Read more...]
Curling team’s LA Kings ‘Burger King’ outfits make fashion statement (Photo)
Curling team's LA Kings 'Burger King' outfits make fashion statement (Photo) The Hollywood Curling team needed to wear something fierce at Arena Curling Nationals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They needed to wear something to strike fear into the mortal hearts of their opponents from Pittsburgh. So of course they put on their custom made Los Angeles Kings ‘Burger King’ outfits for the match. “We … [Read more...]
Bryan Bickell somehow believes he’ll be with Blackhawks next season
Bryan Bickell somehow believes he’ll be with Blackhawks next season Even after trading Patrick Sharp to the Dallas Stars, the Chicago Blackhawks remain a kitten whisker away from the salary cap ceiling: Just $231,540 in cap space, according to General Fanager, with Marcus Kruger still floating out there as a restricted free agent. Forward Bryan Bickell, 29, is scheduled to eat up $4 … [Read more...]
Seattle NHL expansion owner won’t submit bid: Reports
Seattle NHL expansion owner won’t submit bid: Reports The NHL set July 20 as the deadline for potential expansion team owners to submit their bids for teams – bids that include a $10 million down-payment, with $2 million non-refundable. Victor Coleman was expected to be one of those bidders, leading the effort to bring the NHL to an arena in Seattle. But Chris Daniels of KING 5 in Seattle … [Read more...]
Dougie Hamilton believed he was ‘going to be a Bruin for life’
Dougie Hamilton believed he was 'going to be a Bruin for life' Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton apparently had a dream as a young lad. To one day have a Canadian flag on the shoulder of his jersey. “Right now with the Canadian flag on my shoulder I'm really excited and it's a dream come true,” Hamilton said at one of those incredibly not-awkward jersey-wearing news conferences introducing … [Read more...]
Frederik Andersen’s new mask turns him into ‘The Dark Duck’ (Photo)
Frederik Andersen's new mask turns him into 'The Dark Duck' (Photo) Nowadays, when you have a hit, you make a sequel. "The Lego Movie" was a smash hit and the follow up will come out in 2017. This is not lost on Frederik Andersen. As a sequel to his Lego mask from last season, the Anaheim Ducks netminder kept the theme, but took it to a whole other level. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present … [Read more...]
This Teemu Selanne Mighty Ducks wax figure is both awesome and terrifying (Photo)
This Teemu Selanne Mighty Ducks wax figure is both awesome and terrifying (Photo) Teemu Selanne has a Stanley Cup ring, a bunch of silver and bronze medals from the Olympics and World Championships, a Calder Trophy, a Richard Trophy, a Masterton and many other honors to show from his decorated hockey career. Has he ever had a wax figure created in his honor? Well, he has at least one, which … [Read more...]
Duncan Keith opens up about divorce, Patrick Sharp rumors
Duncan Keith opens up about divorce, Patrick Sharp rumors Duncan Keith won’t be in attendance at this weekend’s Chicago Blackhawks Convention. He felt he owed the fans an explanation, and made a sad revelation to David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune: He needs to be home with his 2-year-old son, as Keith and his wife separated over a year ago. “I am going through a divorce. I've been separated … [Read more...]
Mike Ribeiro settles sexual assault civil lawsuit with former nanny
Mike Ribeiro settles sexual assault civil lawsuit with former nanny Mike Ribeiro’s sexual assault civil case with his former nanny has been settled, his lawyer announced Thursday. But the graphic and horrifying nature of the allegations towards the Predators forward and his wife won’t be easily forgotten. The news comes from J.R. Lind of the Nashville Post: The court-appointed mediator … [Read more...]