Kessel to Pittsburgh?; Red Wings HOF day; Calgary's D improvements (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]. • Yet another reason to love Jaromir Jagr, hanging out with Mike … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Hockey Hall of Fame 2015 debate!
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Hockey Hall of Fame 2015 debate! LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a (I don't like Mondays) edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Chris Johnston of Sportsnet. • NHL Draft preview. • Hockey Hall of Fame! • Hockey News and Views Question of the … [Read more...]
Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2015: Who gets in?
Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2015: Who gets in? The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its 2015 class on Monday, and here’s what we know for sure: Nicklas Lidstrom would be in already were it not for a mandatory waiting period. There are a couple of other presumptive locks for this year, although they carry their own caveats in ways that Lidstrom doesn’t. Here are the odds for the Hockey … [Read more...]
What We Learned: NHL Draft report cards (and Boston’s near failure)
What We Learned: NHL Draft report cards (and Boston's near failure) The first thing you have to say about what the Bruins have done this offseason is that it's all an overreaction. Were they an elite team to the level they had been from, say, 2010-2014? No, obviously not. Many of the bad habits they picked up during that time — trading very useful or even great players, overpaying depth, … [Read more...]
Lord Stanley commandeers own float in Chicago Pride Parade
Lord Stanley commandeers own float in Chicago Pride Parade On the heels of an historic Supreme Court decision, approximately one million people flooded the streets of Chicago in celebration of the annual Pride Parade. Yet, of all the attendees, only one could whip the hoards of people into a frenzy as it passed through - Lord Stanley's Cup. The Cup, appearing on its own float sponsored by … [Read more...]
Flyers’ Sam Gagner ‘can’t play center at NHL level’ says Coyotes GM
Flyers’ Sam Gagner ‘can’t play center at NHL level’ says Coyotes GM SUNRISE, Fla. – Sam Gagner is now a member of the Philadelphia Flyers after the NHL Draft’s final big move on Saturday, when a team formerly owned by the National Hockey League traded for a league employee and his dead cap space. Where will he play for the Flyers? Hopefully not at center. Because according to his former … [Read more...]
Kings waive Mike Richards, plan to buy him out
Kings waive Mike Richards, plan to buy him out The Kings placed Mike Richards on waivers in order to buy out his contract. (USATSI) The Los Angeles Kings have waived veteran forward Mike Richards for the purpose of buying out the remainder of his 12-year, $69 million contract, according to multiple reports. The Kings will be on the hook for two-thirds of the remaining $22 million of the deal … [Read more...]
Dougie Hamilton was ‘uppity kid’ as post-Bruins character attacks begin
Dougie Hamilton was ‘uppity kid’ as post-Bruins character attacks begin SUNRISE, Fla. -- Perhaps Dougie Hamilton owes Tyler Seguin a phone call. One imagines the Dallas Stars center might have some sage advice on how to handle the door slamming you on the backside as a bus rolls over you, which is what happened when the Boston Bruins traded Seguin in 2013. The tales of partying, criticism of … [Read more...]
Scott Gomez informed he will not return to Devils
Scott Gomez informed he will not return to Devils Scott Gomez's second stint with the New Jersey Devils has appeared to have run its course. On Friday, the 35-year-old center was informed via his agent he would not be returning to the Garden State this upcoming season. The move isn't terribly surprising. With Lou Lamoriello loosening his grip on the team, allowing a new general manager and … [Read more...]
Eddie Lack to Carolina; Anton Khudobin to Ducks for James Wisniewski
Eddie Lack to Carolina; Anton Khudobin to Ducks for James Wisniewski SUNRISE, Fla. – It was expected that the second day of the NHL Draft would yield some goaltending musical chairs, given the names available for trade and the lack of quality goalie options on the unrestricted market. The first domino to fall: Eddie Lack of the Vancouver Canucks, who was shipped to the Carolina Hurricanes … [Read more...]