Jets GM says 'economic realities' led to Andrew Ladd trade Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff faced a choice this season. He could have re-signed one of two major pending unrestricted free agents on his roster, but not both. In the end, Cheveldayoff chose defenseman Dustin Byfuglien over captain Andrew Ladd, This decision culminated in Ladd getting traded to the Chicago … [Read more...]

Joffrey Lupul out for season because of course he is It was nice of the Toronto Maple Leafs to allow forwards James van Riemsdyk and Joffrey Lupul to sit back and enjoy their weekends, worrying not that they would be the latest items in the franchise’s “EVERYTHING MUST GO” fire sale on Monday’s NHL trade deadline. JVR was shut down after a setback in his rehab from a broken bone in his foot, … [Read more...]

Joni Pitkanen’s comeback ends after three games Joni Pitkanen’s long road back to playing professional hockey ended on Thursday after three games with Oulun Karpat, his hometown club in Finland where he played before coming to the NHL in 2003. The 32-year-old defenseman suffered a serious foot injury in April 2013 during a game with the Carolina Hurricanes. That was the last time he was on … [Read more...]

Will this be Team North America's roster for World Cup of Hockey? The World Cup of Hockey’s first rosters are going to be announced on March 2, which means a full day of arguing over snubs and – undoubtedly – debating the merits of the new adidas jerseys. For example, people are already cheesed-off about the Team North American jerseys, which were teased by the NHL this week. Seriously, … [Read more...]

Jack Eichel showing 'he's his own man' in rookie year ANAHEIM – Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel quips he has the biggest room in Matt Moulson’s house.  On a Wednesday in Anaheim, the two roommates and teammates playfully banter back and forth with each other about Eichel’s living accommodations over Moulson’s garage. “It’s a big area,” says Moulson while smirking. “It’s a big room.” … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Habs drop Caps; Bruins slam Pens; Ducks win sixth Holtby looks pissed that another goalie made a save pic.twitter.com/JkQmodQjMi— Andrew Berkshire (@AndrewBerkshire) February 25, 2016 No. 1 Star: David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins The 19-year-old scored two goals for the Bruins as they pummeled the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1. His first goal of the game set a record for the franchise … [Read more...]

Trade Deadline: Keep up with latest rumors Trade Deadline Rumors and Speculation Feb. 24 Negotiations continue between representatives for Loui Eriksson and the Boston Bruins, but according to NBC Sports Network's Bob McKenzie, there remains a gap in both term and dollars (via @NicholsOnHockey). Feb. 24 There is apparently a multiple-team market for the services of defenseman Kris Russell. NBC … [Read more...]

Mike Condon makes incredibly lucky behind-the-back save (Video) At this point in the season, the Montreal Canadiens don't care if their goaltender is lucky or good. They just need him to stop the puck. Netminder Mike Condon got the nod against the scary good Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. With less than five minutes to go in the second period, the Canadiens weren't losing - they … [Read more...]

Rangers prospect ejected from playoff game for crotch spear (Video) Pavel Buchnevich is a New York Rangers prospect (drafted in 2013) playing for SKA in the Kontinental Hockey League. And boy did he make a ballsy play late in their Gagarin Cup playoff game against Lokomotiv on Tuesday.  First off, let’s note the most important sidebar to this main story: Ilya Kovalchuk, the former New Jersey … [Read more...]

Canadiens' automated Twitter celebration sends offensive tweets The Montreal Canadiens reached one million Twitter followers on Tuesday and to mark the occasion the team’s account made automatic responses to tweets from fans.  Because Montreal's Twitter account was automatically responding to all fans, there appeared to be no screening process when the account replied to the different … [Read more...]