Edmonton Adds Schultz To Youth Core
Could it be the start of the golden years of Edmonton Oilers hockey like we saw in the 1980’s? As we first reported last month, Justin Schultz left Wisconsin for the NHL and has found a new home north of…
Month June 2012
NHL Headlines of the Week
Free agency looms just around the corner, pressuring teams to sign guys before they test the waters. Here is a recap of some of this weeks happenings. Brotherly Love: Daniel and Henrik Sedin will no longer be two of the…
Teams Keep Stable in Goal
As the July 1 free agent signing period begins, teams are starting to secure their own players to long term contracts. Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings rewarded Conn Smythe Award winner Jonathan Quick with a long term deal. Vancouver…
Penguins expected to announce $104.4 million contract extension for Crosby
With another year still left on his contract, the Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t taking any chances that their superstar captain may entertain offers of jumping ship. Reports surfaced today that the Penguins intend to announce on Sunday that captain Sidney Crosby…
Doan Expected to Test Free Agency
Shane Doan, Captain of the Phoenix Coyotes, is rumored to test free agency. Doan, drafted by the Winnipeg Jets has played for the team, through the name changes, for all of his 16 seasons. Since becoming acclimated to the NHL’s…
Product Review: Tape from Hockey Tape Online
A short time ago, we had the opportunity to use and review hockey tape provided by a new online retailer Hockey Tape Online. The New Hampshire-based company is headed by Chris Healey and has been in business since February 2012.…
EA Sports NHL 13 Preview
EA Sports dominates the video game hockey world, bringing the action from the ice to the screen…sorta. Gamers of EA Sports NHL 12 know the feeling when I bring up statement, “stupid AI.” Of course, other language could be used.…
Did Bobby Ryan ask for a trade from the Ducks?
Anaheim Ducks forward Bobby Ryan does not like the fact that his name keeps popping up in trade rumors. In fact, if it were up to him, he’d prefer that the team just trade him and get it over with.…
Sparks Fly with Several NHL Draft Night Trades
When you get a lot of hockey executives and decision makers in the same building at the same time, a lot can happen. And a lot of moving and shaking occurred tonight at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh.…
Detroit Red Wings agree to terms with Swiss forward Brunner
The Detroit Red Wings apparently have agreed to terms with undrafted Swiss forward Damien Brunner. According to Mlive.com and the Detroit Free Press, Brunner told Swiss media that he has agreed to a one-year, two-way deal with the Wings. The…