When the NHL lockout began nearly two months ago, one of the first leagues that began recruiting the NHL’s top talent was the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia. Arguably the most talent-laden league outside of the NHL, the KHL saw…
Pavel Datsyuk has a knack for making the opposition look silly, and in the midst of the current NHL lockout, Datsyuk has taken his talents overseas to display his talents internationally. In a KHL matchup last night against Lev Prague,…
While many players have jumped ship to European leagues due to the NHL lockout, we here in the in North America are now unable to follow some of our favorite players on TV like we’re used to. So below is…
This morning the KHL and ESPN3 announced that select KHL games will be featured on ESPN3 throughout the season. While it may not be the best hockey in the world, it will have to due until the lockout is resolved.…
The offseason hasn’t been kind to the Detroit Red Wings. Not only did they lose two of their top four defenseman from last season, but they failed to land to address not only their defensive needs, but their offensive depth…
With the NHL lockout underway, many players have sought other avenues to continue to play and collect a paycheck. Pavel Datsyuk is one of those players, joining CSKA Moscow of the KHL. Making his season debut last night, Pavel Datsyuk…
Even though the lockout has only been in effect for a handful of days, NHL players are quickly pursuing other options by heading overseas to sign with teams in various leagues. Pittsburgh Penguin superstar Evgeni Malkin and Ottawa Senators defenseman…
Trade Pavel Datsyuk. Trade Henrik Zetterberg. Do whatever it takes to bring quality defenseman to the Detroit Red Wings. If Red Wings fans were in charge of the team, these are the types of moves we could expect to see…
IIHF World Championships rosters were announced yesterday and are again laden with top talent from the NHL as several players around the league whose teams were either bounced from the playoffs early or did not qualify opted to step on…
When the Red Wings play the Blackhawks, there are two things I typically count on. First, a shootout. Second, crazy dangles. Both of those were present once again tonight as the Blackhawks beat the Wings 3-2 in the shootout. First…