Shea Theodore talks sawmills, Seattle, being a Canadian in an American high school (Interview) ANAHEIM, Calif. - Shea Theodore is about a month shy of turning 20 years old. Compared to many kids his age at prospect camps around the NHL, he has something the others have yet to develop: A personality. Theodore, drafted in the first round of 2013 (No. 26 overall) by the Anaheim Ducks, is a … [Read more...]
Expansion competition in Seattle?; Nyquist’s value; Free agency comparisons (Puck Headlines)
Expansion competition in Seattle?; Nyquist's value; Free agency comparisons (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]. • Looks like Mike Modano still rocks those old school CCM … [Read more...]
Blue Jackets re-sign Matt Calvert to 3-year $6.6 million contract
Blue Jackets re-sign Matt Calvert to 3-year $6.6 million contract The Blue Jackets have re-signed “heart and soul player” Matt Calvert for three years at $6.6 million. Clichés for $1,000 Alex! Contract numbers were reported by the Columbus Dispatch. Here is the full quote from ‘Lumbus general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Calvert, a restricted free agent, and what he brings to the table. “Matt … [Read more...]
Do NHL coaches actually like the new coach’s challenge?
Do NHL coaches actually like the new coach’s challenge? Bruce Boudreau said if he wants to use his Coach’s Challenge next season, he won’t require a flag to toss on the ice. “I’ll just be yelling ‘Get the [expletive] over here!’” said the Anaheim Ducks coach. Boudreau and his peers aren’t yet sure if they’ll need a flag or a flare gun. They aren’t sure who determines if a play needs to be … [Read more...]
The summer of Steven Stamkos panic
The summer of Steven Stamkos panic The summer months act as an amplifier for hockey news, as the smallest morsel can sometimes become a feast of speculation and consternation. Which brings us to Steven Stamkos and his lack of contract talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning, which became a thing on Wednesday when his agent Don Meehan gave an update to TSN: “Steven is only a few weeks away from … [Read more...]
Amazing flipbook tribute to Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks (Video)
Amazing flipbook tribute to Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks (Video) If you’re not familiar with The Flippist, he’s an artist that does awesome custom-made flipbooks. “I turn you into the star of your own movie. Each flipbook is hand-drawn and animated using your story,” he writes. What better story in hockey to get the Flippist treatment than the Chicago Blackhawks’ third Stanley Cup in six … [Read more...]
The likely 2015 Reading Royals ugly Christmas sweater jersey is fantastic (Photo)
The likely 2015 Reading Royals ugly Christmas sweater jersey is fantastic (Photo) It’s July 8, which means that there are only 170 shopping days left until Christmas, and what better way to celebrate than with an ugly Christmas sweater hockey jersey, courtesy of the ECHL’s Reading Royals. The Royals have donned ugly sweater jerseys for games in each of the past two seasons. (We’ve even … [Read more...]
Better Phaneuf; underrated signings; Williams fills hole for Caps (Puck Headlines)
Better Phaneuf; underrated signings; Williams fills hole for Caps (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]. On the set of Goon: Last of The Enforcers with @BaruchelNDG … [Read more...]
John McLean and the skill of manning goal at 6-foot-9 (Puck Daddy Interview)
John McLean and the skill of manning goal at 6-foot-9 (Puck Daddy Interview) There has been a giant sighting in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia. His name is John McLean and he’s a 6-foot-9 goaltender who Vancouver invited to its annual prospect rite of passage into hockey adulthood known as development camp. The self-described “late bloomer” is 25 years old and hopes the growth of the … [Read more...]
20 Q’s with Grapes; Oilers blueline backlog; NHL 16 now with mascots (Puck Headlines)
20 Q's with Grapes; Oilers blueline backlog; NHL 16 now with mascots (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]. • All NHL team official mascots, like our friend Youppi!, will … [Read more...]