Chris

Chris

Whether it's the latest news, rumors or gear reviews—you'll typically find me analyzing and providing my insight on the latest happenings in the hockey world.

Ray Emery gets pro tryout with Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall confirmed today that goaltender Ray Emery, who played for the Flyers during the 2009-10 season, and then again from 2013-2015, will be joining the team on a professional try-out. The 33-year-old will join the…

Players vote Phil Kessel most overrated

The players have spoken—and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Phil Kessel has once again been named the most overrated player in the NHL. Earning nearly 30 percent of the vote, this is the second straight season that Kessel has earned the honor…

Red Wings call up Anthony Mantha from Grand Rapids

The Detroit Red Wings have called up forward Anthony Mantha from their minor league affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins. He will make his debut Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers in a game with major playoff implications. Detroit currently holds the…

NHL veteran Brenden Morrow to announce retirement

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that 15-year NHL veteran Brenden Morrow is planning to call it a career and announce his retirement in Dallas this week. The 37-year-old forward and long time Dallas Stars captain remains an unrestricted free…

Evgeni Malkin out 6-8 weeks for Penguins

If the Penguins intend to make it into the postseason, they will need to do so without superstar forward Evgeni Malkin, who will be out six to eight weeks with an upper body injury. Malkin left the game Friday night…

Penguins add Justin Schultz from Edmonton

Considering the devolving play of once highly-touted defensive prospect Justin Schultz, it was basically a foregone conclusion that he would be dealt heading into this year’s trade deadline, and that deal finally materialized with the Pittsburgh Penguins acquiring Schultz in…

New York Rangers land Eric Staal

Cross Eric Staal off the list of available trade candidates leading up to this season’s trade deadline. The New York Rangers landed the 31-year-old center today in exchange for prospect Aleksi Saarela and second-round picks in both 2016 and 2017.…