No one wants to spend time in jail, but Edmonton goalie Nikokai Khabibulin will spend 30 days between jail and house arrest after not continuing to appeal his DUI charge in Arizona earlier this week. The DUI occurred February 8,…
According to recent tax documents in a published report by SportsBusiness Journal, Gary Bettman, the often chided NHL Commissioner, earned $7.5 million during the 2009-10 fiscal year that ended June 30, 2010. This marked a four percent increase in pay…
The Bauer Vapor XR4 roller hockey skates will fall in the middle of the new skate line. This skate will still offer great features and materials to more advanced recreational and competitive players, but will also help your wallet out…
After 17 years with the Detroit Red Wings, grinder Kris Draper announced his retirement from the National Hockey League this afternoon at a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. “This is the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make because…
The Winnipeg Jets are starting to shape into a real team with their logo finally revealed. The once Atlanta Thrashers have now moved to Winnipeg. Not knowing of the team name, the organization finally announced it before their first pick…
There appears to be some truth to the rumors that Alexei Yashin is considering a return to the NHL after spending the last four seasons playing abroad. New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow confirmed today that he has had…
The New York Rangers avoided salary arbitration with one of their best young talents by agreeing to terms with Brandon Dubinsky on a four-year deal worth a reported $16.8 million, more than doubling the $2 million he earned last season.…
Reunited and it feels so good. The Detroit Red Wings solidified their goaltending situation after the retirement of veteran Chris Osgood with the free-agent signing of Ty Conklin. The deal is for one year and Conklin will receive a salary of $750,000.…
Former Rocket Richard Trophy winner Steven Stamkos signed a five year, $37.5 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning yesterday that will count as a $7.5 million cap hit each season toward the salary cap. “Steven is extremely important…
Second in line for Bauer skates this year will be the Bauer Vapor XR5 roller hockey skate. While it will not be the top of the line skate, the Bauer Vapor XR5 will still have most of the features required…