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.

KHL team’s plane crashes, kills 43

A plane carrying the Lokamotiv Yaroslavl hockey team of the KHL crashed on Wednesday, killing 43 passengers and injuring another two according to multiple reports from major media outlets. According to the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry, the Yak-42 crashed immediately…

2011-12 NHL Season Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins

Key Offseason Additions: Steve Sullivan Key Offseason Losses: Max Talbot, Michael Rupp, Alex Kovalev Last Season Ranking: 4th in the East Offense: The Penguins showed resiliency last year despite an injury-riddled season and it appears as if the team will…

Marc Savard will miss 2011-12 season

After playing in just 25 games last season, Boston Bruins center Marc Savard will miss the entire 2011-12 season due to lingering symptoms from several concussions sustained over the last two seasons. “Marc Savard won’t play this year,” Bruins general…

Fabian Brunnstrom signs pro tryout with Red Wings

Former Dallas Stars forward Fabian Brunnstrom has signed a professional tryout contract with the Detroit Red Wings, according to the Detroit News and MLIve.com. Brunnstrom, once a highly sought-after free agent from Sweden, signed with the Dallas Stars in 2008…

Rick Rypien found dead

Several major media outlets have confirmed that Winnipeg Jets forward Rick Rypien was found dead at his home in Alberta, Canada, Monday evening. Rypien was 27 years old. Rypien’s death has been ruled a non-suspicious death by police. The Vancouver…

NHL team bottle coolers

There may be no better way to sit back and relax on a hot summer day while you await the beginning of training camp (only six weeks to go!) than with a cold beer in your hand. However, with August…