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.

Flyers sign Voracek for 8 years, $66 million

Jakub Voracek had a career year last season with the Philadelphia Flyers, tallying 81 points (including a career high 59 assist) in 82 games. And the Flyers rewarded him today with a contract extension worth a reported $66 million over…

Buttendz Hockey Stick Grip Review

With their line of rubber butt end hockey stick grips, the creators of Buttendz set out to put an end to abrasive, inconsistent and soggy butt end grips that players usually create by wrapping hockey tape around the butt end…

Montreal takes a chance on Semin with one-year deal

When a 31-year-old 40-goal scorer hits the free agent market, GMs typically don’t hesitate to open the purse strings and throw money his way. When that player only scored six goals last season in 57 games, GMs hesitate to take…

Farm creates 11-mile corn maze honoring Blackhawks

Most hockey fans celebrate their team winning the Stanley Cup with a few beers, maybe buy some memorabilia or get to a couple autograph signings during the offseason. But this farm in Illinois took things to a whole new level.…

Could Dany Heatley sign in the KHL?

Former NHL All-Star Dany Heatley has gone from elite scorer to borderline NHLer in just a few short years, and recent stints in the AHL could prompt Heatley to sign with the KHL in hopes of regaining his scoring touch.…

Senators face tough decisions in net next season

The Ottawa Senators have maybe one of the best problems any club can have—too many goalies. The team didn’t hesitate to lock up Andrew Hammond, who was a vital part of the team’s incredible second-half run en route to a…

Andrei Kostitsyn interested in returning to the NHL?

It looks like another former NHL-defector could be interested in returning to North America after a stint in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League. NBC Sports reported that 30-year-old Andre Kostitsyn, the 10th overall pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, could…