Chris

Chris

Whether it's the latest news, rumors or gear reviews—you'll typically find me analyzing and providing my insight on the latest happenings in the hockey world.

Mike Milbury calls Joe Louis Arena a ‘dump’

NBC Sports hockey analyst Mike Milbury is well known throughout the hockey world for proving colorful—and often controversial—commentary, and he was at it again during last night’s broadcast of the Detroit Red Wings-Boston Bruins game when he called Joe Louis…

Patrick Laine leaves game after open-ice hit

Winnipeg Jets rookie Patrick Laine left the game against the Buffalo Sabres early today after taking a hit at center ice from Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe. The hit took place midway through the third period with the game tied at…

Hockey Shop Club Dinger Twig Hockey Stick Review

The Hockey Shop Club’s Dinger Twig hockey stick looks to offer hockey players a high-end, lightweight, performance-focused hockey stick without the corresponding cost—and mostly achieves these objectives. Read on for more info. Features The Dinger Twig is 100 percent carbon…

David Legwand retires after 16 NHL season

David Legwand, who was the very first draft pick of the Nashville Predators organization at number two overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, has announced his retirement after 16 NHL seasons. “What a great ride this was, especially having…

Jimmy Howard out 4-6 weeks with sprained knee

The Detroit Red Wings received a heavy dose of bad news this week when it was reported that goaltender Jimmy Howard will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks after suffering a sprained knee. We previously reported that Howard left the team’s…

AHL player one-times puck from mid-air for goal

Kyle Criscuolo and Matthew Ford of the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins connected for an incredible goal earlier this week when the team took on the Chicago Wolves. The tally came about eight minutes into the first period when Ford sauced…

Son of Red Wings broadcaster dies at 23

Jamie Daniels, the son of longtime Detroit Red Wings broadcaster and play-by-play announcer Ken Daniels, died on Wednesday in his sleep. He was 23. “The Detroit Red Wings and FOX Sports Detroit are deeply saddened to learn of the passing…

Brian Burke shoots down Dougie Hamilton trade rumors

Calgary Flames president of hockey operations  Brian Burke did his best to shoot down trade rumors surrounding defenseman Dougie Hamilton today, saying that he has “no goddamned idea what they’re talking about.” Hamilton, 23, has been the subject of persistent…