After their season ended abruptly at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks in a Game 7 overtime thriller, the Detroit Red Wings now shift their focus to free agency and the potential trade market to add key components to build…
In 2011, the Phoenix Coyotes plucked perennial backup netminder Mike Smith out of near obscurity after he had finished stints with the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning. The team signed him to a two-year deal worth $2 million, but…
New Jersey Devils forward Stephen Gionta was having trouble finding friends on and off the ice last night. The Florida Panthers saw their playoff hopes diminish long ago and the Devils may find themselves on the outside looking in at…
The Detroit Red Wings could have some tough personnel decision to make before the trade deadline, especially if they intend to secure that top defenseman they so desperately need. And the odd man out come trade deadline time could be…
Haven’t heard of Jonathan Huberdeau yet? You might want to get him on your radar then, because this kid has talent. After scoring an incredible 72 points in just 37 games last season for the Saint John Sea Dogs of…
Just a day after the roster for Canada’s IIHF World Junior Championship team was set, Edmonton Oilers forward and former number one overall draft pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was named captain of the Canadian team. This will be Nugent-Hopkins’ first time…
Just days after Detroit Red Wings defenseman voiced his frustrations over the current labor dispute and called NHL commissioner Gary Bettman an “idiot,” Florida Panthers forward Kris Versteeg is weighing in on the matter and taking the gloves off, too.…
Last season’s Southeast Division Champions, the Florida Panthers, will improve upon last year’s success. However, the competition this year will be tougher. The Panthers have been in the league for 18 seasons, only making the playoffs three times before last…
The Toronto Maple Leafs… one team that may actually welcome a NHL lockout. The Maple Leafs have missed seven consecutive post-seasons; their last playoff appearance in the 2003-2004 season, the year before the 2004-2005 NHL lockout. With many top players…
Evidently the Florida Panthers aren’t taking any chances when it comes to the impending lockout. The team announced last week that they intend to cancel their third annual rookie camp and tournament due to the uncertainty surrounding ongoing labor negotiations…