Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent
After a game that saw Brian Campbell get absolutely demolished by Alex Ovechkin, the Blackhawks are once again at the center of a controversial hit.
In the second period of a game with big implications for both squads, the Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks were tied at one piece early in the second [...]
“I think everyone’s known since the first time he came into this league that he plays a reckless style game.”
– Montreal defenseman Josh Gorges
“He needs a wake-up call in the form of a substantial suspension.”
– George Csolak, St. Louis Globe-Democrat
“Ovechkin [is] a brilliant but reckless player.”
– Garey Ris, The Wall Street Journal
“You would like to [...]
During Sunday’s thrilling Capitals 4-3 OT comeback win against the Chicago Blackhawks, Alex Ovechkin was ejected after what appeared to be a boarding infraction when he pushed Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell and Campbell fell injured on the boards.
Ovechkin Questionable Hit on Campbell
Ovechkin’s push occurred a little further than where a typical boarding penalty would be called. [...]
A little over 42 years ago, Minnesota North Stars Center Bill Masterton died after landing backwards and head first onto the ice during a game with the Oakland Seals. In the days following his death, the newly expanded National Hockey League began to seriously contemplate the consequences of allowing players on the ice without helmets. [...]
First off let me say I think there is a time and place for fighting in the NHL. This will not be an “NHL is too violent and fights need to be taken out” conversation.
The fights I am talking about are the “staged” or “good hard check” fights.
First off, let’s talk about the “staged” fight. [...]
March 10, 2010 | Posted in
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Despite the lack of a blockbuster deal from any team this year, the Washington Capitals were active during this trade deadline, picking up Scott Walker and Joe Corvo from Carolina, Eric Belanger from Minnesota, and reclaiming Milan Jurcina from Columbus. Aside from some draft picks, the only major player gone from the team during this [...]
While many of us have of the luxury of soothing our post Olympic hockey hangover…the NHL trudges forward into it’s stretch run.
And while the trade deadline, once must-see TV, has diminished thanks to the owners lockout and subsequent cap hell most G.M’s find themselves in these days, there is never a dearth of interesting nuggets [...]
Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Correspondent
It almost goes without saying that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is one of the most hated figures in the sport of hockey. He is frequently the butt of jokes, angry rants, and gets blamed for everything from the advent of the shoot-out to the 2004 lock-out.
To combat this, Gary will frequently go [...]
Okay ladies, it’s time to let go of those pearls.
For those of you who have been too busy watching spangly, booger-eating cousin daters figure skating on the Big Channel, Team Canada’s womens hockey team won the gold. They had the usual celebration on the ice right after the game, then left the rink only to [...]
There have been rumors circulating in the past few months that Edmonton might be targeting former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr. Recently at the Olympic games, Jagr stated that once his current contract with the KHL expires, he would be interested in returning to the National Hockey League, and the Oilers keep popping up as one [...]
