Puck Daddy's 11 can't-miss dates of the 2015-16 NHL season The 2014-15 NHL campaign ended 10 days ago and now it’s already time to look forward to next season. As we come down from the tour de force that was the NHL Awards show Wednesday night and prepare ourselves for Round 1 of the NHL Draft Friday night, the league dropped the 2015-16 schedule on us Thursday morning, so start planning … [Read more...]
How Carey Price won the Vezina Trophy (and it somehow wasn’t unanimous)
How Carey Price won the Vezina Trophy (and it somehow wasn’t unanimous) Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goaltender of the 2014-15 season. This was not a surprise. He was completely dominant; and even if you want to consider the Vezina as the de facto MVP award for goalies, he’s a runaway winner. What was a surprise: That Price didn’t win the … [Read more...]
How Bob Hartley won the 2015 Jack Adams Award
How Bob Hartley won the 2015 Jack Adams Award Should Bob Hartley have won the 2015 Jack Adams Award for leading the Calgary Flames to the playoffs? Well, he did win it, so the point is a bit moot. But the bottom line is that there were several candidates that could have staked a claim to the award, and Hartley was as deserving as any of them. Well, except for Peter Laviolette, who should … [Read more...]
How Aaron Ekblad won the 2015 Calder Trophy
How Aaron Ekblad won the 2015 Calder Trophy The Florida Panthers are piling up the Calder trophies. On Wednesday night, Aaron Ekblad became the second Panther in three seasons to win the award. Jonathan Huberdeau took home rookie of the year honors in 2013. "It looked easy? It wasn’t that easy. It was a long season full of ups and downs," Ekblad said. "I wanted to play 82 games but fell … [Read more...]
NHL 2015-16 home openers set; when does Connor McDavid debut?
NHL 2015-16 home openers set; when does Connor McDavid debut? The NHL’s 30 teams released details for their home openers on Wednesday, with the rest of the 2015-16 schedule on its way on Thursday. Because really, in the 48 hours between the NHL Awards and the NHL Draft, the League really needed to fill time. A couple of notes on the games announced: * We assume Connor McDavid will make his … [Read more...]
Rob Riggle brings ‘good attitude’ to NHL Awards (Puck Daddy Interview)
Rob Riggle brings 'good attitude' to NHL Awards (Puck Daddy Interview) LAS VEGAS – Rob Riggle is not going to steal the show at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas. The comedian/actor and host of the event mainly wants to be a delegator. He says it’s his job to “get up there and welcome everybody.” And meeting the guy, he seems sincere. Channeling his inner Bruce Boudreau with a cone of chocolate … [Read more...]
Offseason rumor mill: FA updates and more
Offseason rumor mill: FA updates and more Patrick Sharp is one of the top trade candidates on the market this year. (USATSI) There is already a lot of chatter regarding possible trade candidates and unrestricted free agents ahead of the NHL Entry Draft, which begins on June 26. That means it's time to fire up the rumor mill to keep you up to date on all of the latest speculation, reports and … [Read more...]
Ducks GM Bob Murray officially ends Matt Beleskey era in Anaheim with ‘God bless him’
Ducks GM Bob Murray officially ends Matt Beleskey era in Anaheim with 'God bless him' LAS VEGAS - "We made a really fair offer. God bless him," said a downtrodden Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks when speaking to reporters following Tuesday's general managers meeting. Murray was referring to Matt Beleskey, of course. After a week of reports saying he will, he won't, and/or he might re-sign … [Read more...]
NHL general managers approve 3-on-3 OT; coach’s challenge
NHL general managers approve 3-on-3 OT; coach's challenge LAS VEGAS -- And so much for that 4-on-4 overtime. The NHL general managers have approved pushing it down to 3-on-3. Pending B of G approval, NHL will go to 3-on-3 overtime for 5 minutes in regular season games next season.— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 24, 2015 For those asking, no 4-on-4 OT at all. Right to 3-on-3. 5 minutes … [Read more...]
Cup heading to Pride parade?; Galchenyuk fires agent; Gwozdecky leaves Lightning (Puck Headlines)
Cup heading to Pride parade?; Galchenyuk fires agent; Gwozdecky leaves Lightning (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]. • Pretty cool Stanley Cup beard. [Finesse86_ / … [Read more...]