NHL Awards 2013-14: Puck Daddy picks the winners for this season’s hardware
(The 2013-14 NHL season is upon us. Puck Daddy’s writers are previewing the teams, conferences, playoffs, awards and various other things until the puck drops.) In looking over the 2013-14 Puck Daddy Staff Prognostications for the NHL Awards, one thing … Continue reading →
Puck DaddyTop Four Buffalo Sabres Rivalries for the 2013-14 NHL Season
COMMENTARY | While the recent preseason tussle with the Toronto Maple Leafs is fresh in our minds, it's time to look ahead at the regular season and highlight the dates for the top Buffalo Sabres rivalries for the 2013-14 National Hockey League season. Some of the rivalries have been brewing for…
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AdChoices CreditCards.comSponsoredHow does the Blackhawks’ 2013 Cup ring compare to the 2010 edition? (Photo)
Sunday night marked the end of the NHL preseason, which means the actual season is only a few days from getting underway. But before we drop the puck on another year of hockey, there's still one piece of business to … Continue reading →
Puck DaddyJosh Harding’s toque goalie mask is the coolest of the season (Photo)
Minnesota Wild netminder Josh Harding is no stranger to creative designs for his masks. When an equipment truck fire burned almost everything inside, including Harding's mask, his new lid paid homage to the Ottawa Fire Department, who helped put out … Continue reading →
Puck DaddyThe Pluses of Plus/minus
The first Hockey Daily Dose of 2013-14 gives you sage - and maybe controversial - advice regarding which stat categories to use in your league.
RotoworldOvechkin silent on gay law, Sochi security no issue
By Karolos Grohmann ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (Reuters) - Russian ice hockey player Alexander Ovechkin, who will become the second torchbearer for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, refused to comment on Russia's controversial anti-gay law that threatens to disrupt preparations for February's…
ReutersSochi in final stretch as flame lit in Olympia
By Karolos Grohmann ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (Reuters) - The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic torch was lit in ancient Olympia on Sunday heralding the start of what will be the longest torch relay for any Winter Games, including a trip to space, as Russia prepares to showcase its modern post-Soviet face.…
ReutersLandeskog scores 2 in 2nd as Avalanche beat Kings
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Gabriel Landeskog scored twice in the second period, rallying the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
The Associated PressJonathan Drouin, No. 3 pick, sent to juniors by Lightning, so hold those Calder votes
Our faith has been shaken in EA Sports’ NHL 2013-14 season simulation. Jonathan Drouin, whom the video game company’s NASA supercomputer predicted would win the Calder Trophy this season, has been sent back to the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec … Continue reading →
Puck DaddyLeafs place D Liles on waivers
TORONTO (AP) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman John-Michael Liles on waivers as their opening-night roster begins to come into focus.
The Associated PressFreed BizNasty: Coyotes’ Paul Bissonnette has 10-game suspension dropped to 3 games
Phoenix Coyotes fan favorite Paul Bissonnette was suspended 10 games by the NHL on Sept. 15 for receiving a game misconduct for “leaving the bench on an illegal line change to join an altercation.” It was an automatic 10-game suspension, … Continue reading →
Puck DaddyShaw's OT goal lifts Blackhawks past Caps 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) -- Andrew Shaw knocked in a rebound at 1:47 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night in the teams' preseason finale.
The Associated PressNHL-National Hockey League roundup
Sept 28 (The Sports Xchange) - Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will stay off the ice this weekend due to a lower leg injury and will be evaluated when the team returns home on Monday the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on Saturday. Letang was apparently injured during practice on…
ReutersBattle of the Blades IV, Week 1: this show is still bad television
Two years ago, when I started writing for this website, I was assigned to watch and recap Season 3 of Battle of the Blades, the CBC reality show that takes retired hockey players and pairs them with figure skaters. I … Continue reading →
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AdChoices Instant CheckmateSponsoredBlue Jackets send 8 to AHL Springfield Falcons
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets assigned eight players Saturday to their American Hockey League affiliate in Springfield, Mass.
The Associated PressBissonnette's suspension reduced to 3 games
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL reduced Phoenix Coyotes forward Paul Bissonnette's suspension for leaving the bench to join an altercation from 10 regular-season games to three Saturday
The Associated PressPenguins D Letang out with lower-body injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is out indefinitely with what coach Dan Bylsma described as a lower-body injury.
The Associated PressMaple Leafs send Colborne to Flames for pick
TORONTO (AP) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs traded center Joe Colborne to the Calgary Flames on Saturday night for a fourth-round pick next year.
The Associated PressCanucks acquire Dalpe, Welsh from Hurricanes
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- The Vancouver Canucks acquired right wing Zac Dalpe and center Jeremy Welsh from the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night for right wing Kellan Tochkin and a fourth-round pick next year.
The Associated PressBrian Burke brings Joe Colborne to Calgary in trade with Maple Leafs
There’s just something illicit about any trade between the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs that involves a player previously acquired by Brian Burke. It’s got the musty odor of the old boys network, as Dave Nonis does his mentor … Continue reading →
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