Does NHL need an independent appeals court for Shanabans?
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andy Sutton is currently serving an eight-game suspension for his hit on Alexei Ponikarovsky of the Carolina Hurricanes. Between that and his other 2011-12 season suspension...
View ArticleVideo: Massive hockey brawls way more adorable with 9 year olds
The following clip features two youth hockey teams from Kazakhstan in the handshake line, that grand tradition of hockey sportsmanship in which players congratulate each other on a battle well-fought...
View ArticleClaude Giroux’s concussion huge blow to Flyers
When the word was "whiplash," the Philadelphia Flyers and their fans breathed a sigh of relief about center Claude Giroux's injury. Said GM Paul Holmgren at the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductions on...
View ArticleMarek vs. Wyshynski Radio: Kings coach, NHL appeals, hockey Christmas
It's a Tuesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider talks the Los...
View ArticleVideo: Watch Shea Weber’s ridiculous goal from Section 317
Having a shoot-around with a friend is a nice way to pass the time. When your friend is Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators, however, the stakes get a bit raised. Here is country music star and...
View ArticleThe rats are officially back for the Florida Panthers
Before their home opener for the 1995-96 season, Florida Panthers forward Scott Mellanby saw a rat inside the team locker room and flung it against a wall, killing it immediately. That night, with the...
View ArticlePuck Headlines: Debating Darryl Sutter to Kings; Richards vs. Stars
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • The latest All-Star Game...
View ArticleChatting with Nikita Filatov about leaving for KHL, struggles in Ottawa and...
Nikita Filatov arrived in Russia this afternoon opting to go to the KHL instead of remaining with the Ottawa Senators organization until at least the end of the season. It was a bit of a familiar...
View ArticlePuck Previews: Wings visit Pens; John Stevens era (for now) begins
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished....
View ArticleVideo: Holiday gift ideas from your friends, the San Jose Sharks
Looking for unique gifts for your friends and family? Why not spring for a teal tutu, courtesy Douglas Murray and Antti Niemi of the Sharks Sports and Entertainment Holiday Shopping Network? Or, if...
View ArticleAfter losing Giroux, Flyers show they’re not 1-man team
WASHINGTON, DC — The Philadelphia Flyers' visit to the Washington Capitals could have been a depressing evening for Wayne Simmonds. His inadvertent knee to the head of Claude Giroux on Saturday night...
View ArticleTuesday’s Three Stars: Rask, Bachman perfect; Connolly plays hero
No. 1 Star: Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins Rask earned his first shutout of the season and ninth of his career after a 41-save performance during a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Brad Marchand netted...
View ArticlePuck Daddy’s Unofficial HBO 24/7 Flyers-Rangers Drinking Game
It's here. It's finally here! HBO Sports' "24/7 Flyers/Rangers: Road to the Winter Classic" will premiere Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET/PT; and after mesmerizing puckheads a year ago with the...
View ArticleBlackhawks’ Dave Bolland and his tired Sedin Sisters act
I've learned to tread lightly when it comes to emasculation as a hockey chirp. I'm a white male from suburban New Jersey who has no internal filter for language or couth; the majority of smacktalk...
View ArticleGoalie woes sinking Capitals, Lightning; what’s the fix?
With 3 minutes and 44 seconds left in the first period on Tuesday night, Scott Hartnell of the Philadelphia Flyers fired a shot from the top of the faceoff circle to the right of Washington Capitals...
View ArticlePuck Daddy Hockey Rumors Live Chat!
Some teams need goalies. Some teams need offense. Some teams need coaches (hu, Darryl Sutter). And some teams just want to watch the world burn. Join the Puck Daddy Hockey Rumors Live Chat to find out...
View ArticleHockey Hugs: Jagr love, Kiss Huggins, Tootoo’s emotional wall
Hockey Hugs is a feature that celebrates the best in hugging from around the NHL, because who doesn't love a good hug now and then? Seen a particularly good hug photo lately? Send it to...
View ArticleMarek Vs. Wyshynski: 24/7 MVPs, Blackhawks controversies
It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Sam Fels of The Committed Indian and Second City...
View ArticleWinnipeg fans make splash with urinal trough protest
The dream of the male hockey fan in the arena: Running to the men's room for a perfectly-timed visit, expelling his beverage of choice and hustling back to his seat without missing a single faceoff....
View ArticlePuck Headlines: Skinner, Michalek concussed; outdoor hockey
• Tell me when you see it. [Reddit Hockey] • Are elbow and shoulder pads to blame for the uptick in NHL head injuries? [The Globe & Mail] • Two guys were issued citations for using water from a...
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