Bryan Murray says 'it was the right time' to leave Ottawa GM job Bryan Murray wanted to spend more time with his family. That was the message he gave when he announced he would step down as the Ottawa Senators general manager and handing over that role to assistant general manager Pierre Dorion. “How much time I’ve taken away from my family, tolerant is an underused word, but putting up with … [Read more...]

Bryan Murray giving up GM duties with Ottawa Senators: Report Bryan Murray announced last May that this would be his final season as Ottawa Senators general manager, but there was always the possibility that it wasn’t.  He had an option to remain in the GM’s chair for the last year of his contract; and having fought through nearly two dozen chemotherapy treatments for Stage 4 colon cancer so … [Read more...]

Leonardo DiCaprio watches Islanders game, prays no one notices (Video) Kevin Connolly is a New York Islanders superfan, to the point where he used to sneak multiple references to the team onto ENTOURAGE while playing Eric ‘E’ Murphy for eight seasons and a movie.  He’s also been a member of Leonardo DiCaprio’s posse since the days when Leo was on the cover of Tiger Beat. Much like how … [Read more...]

Derek Dorsett ejected for squirting water bottle at Oilers bench (Video) The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers played their finals games on Saturday night, but there was just enough time left for Derek Dorsett to earn one of the most ridiculous game misconducts of the regular season.  At 18:33 of the third period, Patrick Maroon of the Edmonton Oilers scored his 12th of the season to tie … [Read more...]

NCAA Frozen Four: North Dakota wins 8th title, thanks to CBS Line This was best-on-best.  Two of the best offenses. Two of the best defenses. Two of the best possession teams. Quinnipiac lost three games all year. Just six for North Dakota. Over the last four seasons, no teams have won as many games as these two have. An incredibly entertaining, physical, three-goal first period gave way to … [Read more...]

NCAA Frozen Four: CBS line leads North Dakota to eighth title This was best-on-best. Two of the best offenses. Two of the best defenses. Two of the best possession teams. Quinnipiac lost three games all year. Just six for North Dakota. Over the last four seasons, no teams have won as many games as these two have. An incredibly entertaining, physical, three-goal first period gave way to a … [Read more...]

Shane Doan on summer decisions, John Scott, Coyotes future (Q&A) Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan understands his family has sacrificed a lot for his NHL hockey career.  For two decades they’ve allowed him to pursue his passion. And as he prepares to finish another year with the only organization he has ever played for, the 39-year-old Doan knows the time is coming where he needs to give … [Read more...]

Las Vegas NHL team name may not be decided by fan vote The 2016 NHL Awards show will once again be in Las Vegas, and while there is an expectation of an expansion announcement around that time, if the league decides to welcome a 31st team we may learn that news before that night in June sources tell the Las Vegas Review Journal.  If and when the NHL decides to welcome Las Vegas to the fold, … [Read more...]

Doctors allowed Boogaard to play after failed drug tests: Report Former NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard reportedly failed 14 of 19 drug tests in the last six months of his life and was still allowed to play hockey by doctors who administered his care.  This report comes from TSN’s Rick Westhead who said Dr. David Lewis, a co-founder of the NHL and NHLPA’s substance abuse program is being … [Read more...]

AHL player taken to hospital after collapsing on bench There was a scary scene in the AHL Friday night as Lake Erie Monsters forward Brett Gallant collapsed on the bench and was stretchered off during their game against the Toronto Marlies. It's unclear what happened during the television timeout at Ricoh Coliseum, but Gallant was quickly taken to a local hospital. We can report that Brett … [Read more...]