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Lawsuit Filed Against NHL

The National Hockey League is faced yet again with another class action lawsuit. Former Boston Bruin Jon Rohloff (1994-1997) is the Plaintiff of the lawsuit; the suit has arisen from the effects of brain injuries caused by concussive and sub-concussive…

Former NHLer Cote Sentenced in Bank Robberies

A former NHL player will spend more than two minutes in the penalty box for crimes he committed off the ice. Robbing banks in Quebec isn’t the first time Patrick Cote, 39, has had an encounter with law enforcement. Cote…

Cycling Accident Hospitalizes Sarich

During the off season, players stay in shape many ways. Most hit the golf course, while others spend time in the pool, weight room, or in the mountains running. For one player  a cycling accident this week has him in a Canadian…

Stars forward Rich Peverley working toward comeback

Four months ago, Dallas Stars forward Rich Peverley was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the bench during the first period of a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in what doctors called a cardiac event. He hasn’t played…

Winnipeg Jets GM downplays Kane trade commentary

Evander Kane is still a Jet, for the time being. Kane has been the subject of trade speculation off and on for several seasons, and his recent comments to the media helped fuel speculation that Kane wants out of Winnipeg.…

20 Restricted Free Agents File for Arbitration

The official deadline isn’t for another 24 hours (5:00 EDT tomorrow) but the NHL Players Association has already released their list of players who have elected arbitration to settle the contract status with their current clubs. Arbitration is a process…

Penguins Go All In For 2014-2015 Season

With the disappointment from last season’s playoffs still fresh in the minds of the Pittsburgh Penguins management, the organization is getting an early start at building the team to be a contender for the Cup next season. The Penguins are…

Parenteau, Pick Head East for Briere

On the eve of NHL free agency, Montreal and Colorado conducted business today when they exchanged forwards Daniel Briere and P.A. Parenteau. The French-Canadian duo with $4 million salary cap hits each experienced an up-and-down season last year with their…

Florida Panthers Buy Out Ed Jovanovski

The Florida Panthers will once again be in the market for more defensemen, as well as a new captain. The Panthers placed Captain Ed Jovanovski on waivers Sunday night and are expected to buy out the final year of Jovanovski’s…