Just weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken clavicle, the Edmonton Oilers could see rookie phenom Connor McDavid back in the lineup much sooner than originally expected. “He’s ahead of schedule,” Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli said. “He’s been…
The National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), the first women’s hockey league in North America to pay its players, has secured a TV deal that will see eight Boston Pride games air on the New England Sports Network (NESN), marking the…
According to the Sports Business Journal, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made a staggering $9.6 million between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. These numbers come from the league’s most recent tax filings, which are made pubic since the NHL…
FIRST STAR – MATT DUCHENE, C, COLORADO AVALANCHE Matt Duchene had a breakout week as he tallied four goals and four assists in only three games played. His eight points on the week were more than he had posted in…
It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours for the Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League. Immediately following yesterday’s 4-3 overtime win against the Oshawa Generals, in which the Firebirds came back from a 3-1 deficit to secure the victory, team…
The University of North Dakota has been without a nickname since 2012. Prior to that, the Fighting Sioux was their nickname since the 1970’s. Their green and white uniforms were adorned by an Indian head logo. But in 2012, the…
The Edmonton Oilers will be without Connor McDavid, their number one center—and the number one overall draft pick from this past June’s NHL Entry Draft—for “months,” according to Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli. McDavid went down with a broken clavicle…
The Montreal Canadiens officially unveiled the design for their 2016 Winter Classic jerseys yesterday, which bring back some old school elements in a simple, sleek design. “I like everything about it,” Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban said. “I like the color.…
When Tyler Bertuzzi, nephew of former NHLer Todd Bertuzzi, was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 2013, he was asked to compare himself to his uncle. Tyler immediately responded by saying, “I’m meaner.” That’s saying a lot when your…
The Los Angeles Kings and franchise cornerstone Anze Kopitar could be at an impasse regarding a contract extension for the 28-year-old forward. Industry insider Darren Dreger reported earlier this month that the two sides were inching closer to an eight-year…