NHL Weekly: 22nd November – 29th November 2015

Well, well. Here we are after quite a busy week in the NHL. This week we’ve seen crosschecks to the head, new records set and Alexander Ovechkin carrying…Alexander Ovechkin? Quite an interesting week indeed. Let’s get into it. Headline of…

Carey Price sidelined at least six weeks

The good news is that Carey Price doesn’t need surgery. The bad news is that he will be out of the lineup until at least mid-January. It’s not entirely clear what the nature of Price’s injury is. It was previously…

ECHL Line Brawl Featuring a Goalie Fight

Saturday night in suburban Denver, the Colorado Eagles soundly defeated the Florida Everblades (affiliate of Carolina and AHL Charlotte) 5-1. The most exciting part wasn’t the goals scored, but rather a line brawl and goalie fight that racked up 106…

McDavid eyeing January return from broken clavicle

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…

Mark Letestu gets Kronwalled

Mark Letestu of the Edmonton Oilers is the latest victim of Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall, who is well-known around the league for his borderline legal body checks. The hit came mid-way through the first period of a scoreless game…

Bauer Vapor 1X Shin Guards

Bauer Vapor 1X Shin Guards

In Spring 2016, Bauer will be launching the next Vapor protective line including the all new Bauer Vapor 1X shin guards. The Bauer Vapor 1X shin guards will continue to offer a tapered fit where they are wider at the…

Gary Bettman earns $9.6 million in 2013-14 fiscal year

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…