Wings get Kronwall’d
Defenseman Niklas Kronwall will return to the lineup tonight for the Detroit Red Wings after going down on Nov. 21 with a sprained knee. “It’s nice to have him back,” coach Mike Babcock said. “We need a boost right now.…
Kovalchuk will be on the radar for many come trade deadline
Ilya Kovalchuk will undoubtedly be the biggest name in free agency this summer if the Atlanta Thrashers fail to sign the winger to a long-term deal before the free agency period hits. Even before that, however, Atlanta needs to determine…
Lack of offense not a worry for Red Wings
Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock isn’t worried about the lack of production from players like Pavel Datsyuk this season. Instead, Babcock attributes the lack of production from key players, that also includes Nicklas Lidstrom, Brian Rafalski and Henrik Zetterberg,…
Datsyuk and Bertuzzi Make Niemi Look Foolish, Wings Lose Shootout
The Detroit Red Wings have now lost consecutive games in shootouts, yesterday to the Stars and today against the Chicago Blackhawks. While yesterday’s shootout was filled with controversy over Steve Ott’s phantom goal, today featured a couple highlight reel goals…
Reality TV Stars Take In Hockey Game
Back in November, I wrote about babes of the country music world taking in a hockey game. Well it looks like reality stars are doing the same. I admit it, I’m a fan of the hit MTV show Jersey Shore.…
League’s Suspension Consistency
In last nights contest between the Minnesota Wild and the visiting team Pittsburgh Penguins, Pen’s Sergei Gonchar laid a questionably dirty and hgih hit on Wild winger Cal Clutterbuck. The league this season is cutting down on head shots and…
Curtis Joseph Retires
Goaltender Curtis Joseph announced his retirement today at a press conference in Toronto. Joseph ends his career with 454 victories. His victories places him 4th on the all-time winningest goalies list and is also has the most wins amongst goalies…
Filatov Unhappy in Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackes 2008 NHL Entry Draft prospect Nikita Filatov expressed is unhappiness with the organization. The 19 year old signed a three year deal with the organization, has specifically pointed out head coach Ken Hitchcock. Either changes need to…
Rob Schremp Goal vs Colorado Avalanche
Rob Schremp, mostly known for his ridiculous lacrosse style shootout goals on youtube, has added another beautiful goal to his portfolio. This baseball style goal came against the Avalanche, and is quite similar to the Marian Hossa goal scored against…
Ribeiro placed on IR
Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro has been place on the IR today, expected to be out 4 – 6 weeks. Ribeiro suffered a throat contusion Wednesday night against the New York Rangers as Ribeiro took a stick to the throat…