Las Vegas NHL expansion team is ‘done deal’: Report The worst-kept secret in hockey is becoming less secret by the minute: The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that the NHL will expand to Las Vegas and leave Quebec City on the back burner. A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can … [Read more...]

Puck Lists: Seven potential NHL buyout candidates (As the NCAA hockey season is done, our own Ryan Lambert needed something on which to opine. Say hello to a special Tuesday series from yer boy RL, PUCK LISTS, in which he arbitrarily lists hockey things.)  The Stanley Cup Final is over and lots of teams around the league are looking forward to the draft and free agency. But first, some may … [Read more...]

Michael Bisping has variety of options for first UFC title defense Now that the shock has worn off from Michael Bisping’s stunning first-round knockout of Luke Rockhold at UFC 199, the conversation has shifted to the middleweight champion’s first title defense. And the Brit isn’t short on suitors who are both deserving and eager to get a crack at Bisping. There’s obviously Rockhold, who … [Read more...]

Longtime NFL DL Bryan Robinson found dead in Milwaukee motel room Bryan Robinson, a 14-year NFL veteran defensive lineman, was found dead on Saturday night in a motel room in Milwaukee. He was 41 years old. Milwaukee police are investigating it as a sudden death, and there are no signs of trauma or anything suspicious, according to the Chicago Tribune. Robinson was found at Midpoint Motel … [Read more...]

NBC, Sharks pay their respects to Gordie Howe (Video) In the wake of the tragedy in Orlando, the NHL opted to move the tribute to Gordie Howe to the beginning of the second period.  Given what we've read and heard about Mr. Hockey in the days since his passing, we don't think he would mind at all. Heck, we doubt he would even expect anyone to pay tribute to this self-described 'really lucky … [Read more...]

Pass or Fail: Pittsburgh Penguins official 2016 Stanley Cup champions hats The Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup with a 4-2 win Sunday and are currently celebrating at the SAP Center in San Jose. They are wearing their official Stanley Cup champions hats, which can be found at the NHL's online store for $29.99. Such items are a bit of an obsession for us here at Puck Daddy. The hats … [Read more...]

Sidney Crosby wins Conn Smythe Trophy as Stanley Cup Playoff MVP Sidney Crosby was rewarded for his strong postseason with the Pittsburgh Penguins by winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as Stanley Cup Playoff MVP. This is Crosby’s first Conn Smythe Trophy and his second Stanley Cup. In his first Cup run, teammate Evgeni Malkin won the Conn Smythe. Crosby wasn’t exactly a virtuoso scorer for the … [Read more...]

NHL pays tribute to Orlando victims with moment of silence (Video) The NHL family sends heartfelt thoughts of condolence, comfort & courage to those touched by the tragedy in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/LjCuqpNDob— #StanleyCup Final (@NHL) June 13, 2016 It's become an all too familiar tradition to have a customary moment of silence before games following a tragedy. On Sunday night in San Jose … [Read more...]

Daily Dime: Optical Sunday lineups for Yahoo daily baseball As always when playing Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball, be sure to check the final lineups and the weather. Dalton Del Don's lineup: SP Jon Lester, at Atl, $55 SP Julio Urias, at SF, $32 C Nick Hundley, vs. SD (Friedrich), $13 1B Paul Goldschmidt, vs. Mia (Conley), $22 2B Rob Refsnyder, vs. Det (Fulmer), $12 3B Justin Turner, at SF … [Read more...]

Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Preview: 5 keys for Sharks vs. Penguins SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Stanley Cup will be in the building (again) as the Pittsburgh Penguins face the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night, trying to win their fourth championship. No Tomas Hertl again for the Sharks, as he’s still out with a lower-body injury. Here are five keys for Game 6, as the Sharks continue to push for a … [Read more...]