Thursday Links: A tough 2011

Despite the tragic news of yesterday's plane crash that rocked the hockey world, I'm going to try and change gears a little and keep...

Nathan Horton on the Block?

So let's get this straight: Burke wants a top six winger with some size who can score. Ideally, that player is young enough to...

NHL Re-ups with NBC/Versus

The NHL and NBC/Versus have announced a 10 year broadcast and media rights agreement, valued at approximately $2 billion or roughly $200 million per...

Thursday Mashup: Canada’s Team

Of course I'm talking about the Leafs, who will be drafting at #25 and #30 after the Bruins destroyed the Canucks in Vancouver last...

Morning Mashup: One Game to Rule Them All

In keeping with the juvenile back and forth exchanges stemming from the Alex Burrows biting incident, is anyone else disappointed that Tim Thomas didn't...

Morning Mashup: A Good Day For Them To Die

What a first round! As a hockey fan, you have to be pleased about what is currently happening around the best sport in the...

Morning Mashup: Antics with Semantics

What was interesting about Friday's late-breaking report by Stephen Brunt of a deal between the owners of the Atlanta Thrashers and True North Sports...

Food for Thought: Burke speaks to impacts of “The Decision”

At the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston, MA (fellow bloggers, I highly recommend you check it out next year), I had an...

Wednesday Open Thread: Talks resume

The NHLPA has invited U.S federal mediators into today's meetings. They were of little use in late November but do re enter the picture...

Thursday Morning Mashup: Another Beantown Beatdown

Let me just start by saying I was presently surprised by how the Bruins managed to stick to their gameplan last night in another...

Morning Mashup: Every Sea Dog Has His Day

As we get ready for the Stanley Cup Finals, future draft eligible players had their day in the spotlight. The Memorial Cup. A competition...

Tired Teams: Opponents After March 1

The stretch drive is on and teams are aware of the implications of every game. Three-point games make the average fan cringe while driving...

Morning Mashup: Horton Proves Worth

When you're plying your trade in a hockey market like Florida, it is quite hard to convince people that you—re a game breaking player....

EJ McGuire Passes Away at Age 58

Some saddening news to pass along this evening, as NHL.com reports that EJ McGuire, Vice President of the NHL's Central Scouting Service, has passed...

2016 NHL Playoffs Opening Night Open Thread

Join the MLHS playoff bracket challenge before puck drop tonight (click below): Wednesday, April 13 Playoff Schedule
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Phil Kessel has an eventful night at the All Star Draft

The player least interested in the spotlight took center stage again at the NHL All Star Draft. Who else but The Phil. In a classy move...

Farewell, Pat Quinn

In late November, Canadian hockey fans mourned the passing of legendary coach and player Pat Quinn. He was a two-time NHL Coach of the...
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Nazem Kadri Suspended Four Games: Player Safety Department Video

His second suspension in his 243-game career sees Nazem Kadri sidelined for the next four games and out $141,463 in salary. The infraction is similar to...
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NHL Concussion Litigation: What’s the likelihood of success for the former players?

Re National Hockey League Players’ Concussion Injury Litigation was denied class-action status by Judge Susan Nelson last week because of a lack of commonality between...

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