How Don Cherry Piano Desk went from friends’ joke to viral hit
The video begins like so many other Hockey Night in Canada Coach's Corner segments: Don Cherry in a garish jacket, ranting about a hot topic in the NHL; to his right, Ron MacLean playing the bemused...
View ArticleVideo: Raffi Torres’ questionable late hit on Jan Hejda
On Wednesday night, Raffi Torres delivered a shoulder to the head of Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference as the two were chasing a puck down the ice. Adam McQuaid took exception to the high blow...
View ArticleThursday’s Three Stars: Staal saves Canes; Wisniewski breaks ankle
No. 1 Star: Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes Facing Toronto, dealing with trade rumors, the Carolina captain put that talk aside and had a night to remember. Down 3-1 in the third period, Staal began...
View ArticleAn illustrated guide to USA vs. Canada in World Juniors
On Saturday night in Edmonton, Team Canada and Team USA face off in the IIHF World Junior Championship preliminary round, continuing the annual rivalry between some of the best young hockey players in...
View ArticlePuck Daddy chats with Jarome Iginla about push for 500 goals
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Unofficially, Jarome Iginla's first NHL goal came against Ed Belfour during Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals in 1996 against the Chicago Blackhawks. Iginla tallied the...
View ArticleTeenage girl suffers concussion after alleged Sharks fan attack
Sometimes, as a hockey fan, you read stories about the behavior of others at games that make you want to grab the jerk and scream "DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TERRIBLE YOU'RE MAKING THE REST OF US LOOK?!"...
View ArticleRangers place Sean Avery on waivers in time for 24/7 finale
This season of "HBO 24/7" has been a lot of fun. The actors are interesting, the writers have invented a few compelling storylines; but what happened to that "Sean Avery" character? You know, the one...
View ArticleMarek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Mark Recchi and Game Show Friday!
It's a (gettin' down on) Friday 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 Stars: Dr. Mark Recchi joins us to talk...
View ArticlePuck Daddy’s 10 best players of 2011
It should have been the year of Crosby or the year of Ovechkin. Instead, 2011 was the year of the geezer. Two players on this list are over 40. Only four are under 30. And neither Crosby nor Ovechkin...
View ArticlePuck Daddy Create-an-NHL-Ornament Contest: The Winners
It really wouldn't be a proper Puck Daddy Reader Art contest without at least one bit of genius from Dave Cicirelli. And there it is … The Puck Daddy Create an NHL Ornament Contest was a great bit of...
View ArticlePuck Headlines: Classic gossip; Crosby voted down; Seguin hacked
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. • Via the Flyers, here's the...
View ArticleTrending Topics: Scott Howson just checked the standings
Trending Topics is a new column that looks at the week in hockey according to Twitter. If you're only going to comment to say how stupid Twitter is, why not just go have a good cry for the slow, sad...
View ArticleHockey Hugs: Sutter’s gone soft, Baby Malkin, Buff love
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 ArticleEric Lindros not looking back as he makes Philadelphia return
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- As the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers prepare for Monday's Winter Classic, the build up to Saturday's Alumni Game has revolved around the return of a legend. Eric...
View ArticlePuck Previews: Big goals for Iginla, Alfredsson; Wings at Hawks
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 ArticleColorado loses Matt Duchene for month with bum knee
The Colorado Avalanche have been torrid lately, on a 7-2 roll that's put them a point out of playoff contention. Star center Matt Duchene hasn't exactly been the offensive engine during that streak...
View ArticleVideo: Jason Chimera shows Ryan Miller he’s No. 1; Ehrhoff injured
WASHINGTON, DC — In the first period of their 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, Jason Chimera of the Washington Capitals was hit from behind by defenseman Mike Weber 27 seconds into the game. About 12...
View ArticleVideo: Kopecky suckers Rangers’ Del Zotto; Rupp responds
If you thought the New York Rangers' Friday night tilt with the Florida Panthers would be little more than a breezy tuneup for the Winter Classic, you thought wrong. While the Rangers would indeed open...
View ArticleFriday’s Three Stars: Alfredsson hits 400; Ovechkin scores twice
No. 1 Star: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals It's strange to suggest that one of the best players on the planet badly needed a breakout game, but Ovechkin did, and Friday's 3-1 win over the Buffalo...
View ArticleAfter second suspension, Oilers’ Andy Sutton vows to butt-check
Now that Matt Cooke has become practically saintly, Andy Sutton of the Edmonton Oilers has worked hard to fill the void for the NHL's multiple-suspended, reckless hitter who confronts his wrongdoings...
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