Jeff Ponder

Hockey News: Hammond Does it Again; Upcoming NHL GM Meetings

Jeff Ponder | March 16, 2015

Here’s a look at the news from the weekend: Andrew Hammond won his 10th start in 12 games. The Hamburglar is even getting hamburgers thrown at him on the ice. [CBS Sports]…

Hockey News: NHL Delves Into Virtual Reality; Stamkos gets a Misconduct

Jeff Ponder | March 15, 2015

Here’s some weekend links for your Sunday morning or afternoon: The NHL is looking into virtual reality streaming for live games. [Puck Daddy] Steven Stamkos received a strange 10-minute misconduct…

Hockey News: Gaudreau Has a Big Night; Rangers Top Metro Division

Jeff Ponder | March 12, 2015

Johnny Gaudreau had a big night against the Ducks. [TSN.ca] Despite the loss, John Gibson made an impressive stick save against the Flames. [The Hockey News] The Rangers defeated the…

Hockey News: Semin Scores a No-Look; Lundqvist Nearing Return

Jeff Ponder | March 9, 2015

Here is what you may have missed from an action-packed NHL weekend: Alexander Semin scored a no-look goal from his stomach. [Puck Daddy] Elias Lindholm scored a hat trick in…

Hockey News: Zidlicky Comes up Big; Hammond Steals Another One

Jeff Ponder | March 5, 2015

There is still some fallout from the trade deadline and we are seeing the newly acquired players starting their first few games with their new squads. Here’s what you may…

Chicago, Detroit Boast Winning Formula

Jeff Ponder | March 3, 2015

It seems like every year, fans expect the Detroit Red Wings to slow down or the Chicago Blackhawks to finish the postseason without a long run. The thought has consumed…

Hockey News: Glencross Joins the Caps; Yandle to the Rangers

Jeff Ponder | March 2, 2015

If you didn’t know any better, you may have thought Sunday was the NHL trade deadline. Here’s what you may have missed: Curtis Glencross was traded to the Capitals. It…

Mike Cammalleri: The Underrated Asset at the Deadline

Jeff Ponder | March 1, 2015

The 2014 NHL offseason was the start of a new era for the New Jersey Devils. With franchise goaltender Martin Brodeur left unsigned, Devils management focused on adding offense to…

Hockey News: Vermette to the Blackhawks, Gleason to the Capitals

Jeff Ponder | March 1, 2015

The trade deadline is Monday, but NHL teams are getting a head start. Stay up to date as to the big moves and what to expect tomorrow. Blackhawks and Coyotes…

Hockey News: Winnik to Pens; Sekera to Kings; Kane out up to 3 Months

Jeff Ponder | February 26, 2015

A lot has happened in the past 24 hours. Get caught up right here. Penguins are aggressive this deadline yet again by acquiring Daniel Winnik. [ESPN] Winnik discusses leaving Toronto…

Commentary: Stadium Series Should Be an Event, Not an Afterthought

Jeff Ponder | February 24, 2015

Saturday evening was just another night for me. I ate an early dinner, shaved and headed to the Scottrade Center to cover the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues game…

Hockey News: Ryan Miller Leaves Game with Injury; Pekka Rinne Deserves the Vezina

Jeff Ponder | February 23, 2015

Here’s your NHL news and notes for Monday, Feb. 23. Ryan Miller left Sunday’s game with an apparent leg injury. [National Post] Zemgus Girgensons may have the assist of the…