Matt

Matt

Like many of you, I have a passion for the game of hockey and the equipment used. You can typically find me searching for and sharing details about new and upcoming gear. Follow me on twitter at @matthwb.

Fantasy Owners, Keep An Eye On Darren Helm

Darren Helm Detroit Red Wings

Chances are that as a hockey fan, you might also be a fan of fantasy hockey. With NHL training camps rolling around later this month, it’s not a bad idea to start researching who you might want to take in…

2014-15 Carolina Hurricanes Season Preview

Eric Staal Carolina Hurricanes

  The following is a guest post from Bob Wage, who currently covers the Carolina Hurricanes for CanesCountry.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @CanesCountry Did you watch the Carolina Hurricanes last season? Believe it or not, there are few changes to…

2014-15 New York Islanders Season Preview

John Tavares and Kyle Okposo of the New York Islanders

Overview The New York Islanders had a rough go of it last year, especially after losing captain John Taveres to a knee injury during the Olympics. Things looked promising at the start of the season when they traded away Matt…

2014-15 Columbus Blue Jackets Season Preview

Sergei Bobrovsky Columbus Blue Jackets

The following is a guest post from Matt Wagner, who has been covering the Blue Jackets since 2007, and joined the team at The Cannon in 2009. He’s one of the co-founders of Cannonfest, the annual summer Blue Jackets fan gathering,…

Is the NHL Making Expansion Plans?

Although the NHL insists that plans for expansion are not imminent, rumors have been circulating about four new teams being added within the next few years. Cities among the top candidates for expansion are Las Vegas, Seattle, Toronto, and Quebec…

Ric Del Basso Incredible Goal Celebration

Ric Del Basso

When you think of where top goal celebrations may take place, I’m certain that the Australian Ice Hockey League would not have crossed your mind. After this, you may change your mind. Ric Del Basso of the Perth Thunder scored…

Rich Clune Calls Out Twitter Bully

Rich Clune Nashville Predators

While high paid professional athletes often face the criticism of an online bully, the tweets or other messages typically remain ignored. Usually there is no opportunity for confrontation, but Rich Clune of the Nashville Predators found himself in a different…

Ryan Malone Pleads No Contest to DUI Charges

Ryan Malone appeared in court today to plead no contest to a driving under the influence charge. Four months ago, the former Tampa Bay Lighting forward, was arrested with a blood alcohol level of 0.112, surpassing Florida’s legal limit of…

Buffalo to Host 2015, 2016 Scouting Combines

The National Hockey League has announced that the 2015 and 2016 combines will be held in Buffalo, New York. The combine will be held at the First Niagara Center, home of the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, as well as the HarborCenter,…