Hockey Headlines: Oilers Lose Again; Big Changes Ahead for the Senators? Marcy Di Michele | March 23, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: The Columbus Blue Jackets are just one of those dirty hitting teams. [CBS Sports]. Update: Jared Boll will…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Seals To Apply for OHA Franchise Rick Cole | March 23, 2016 The expansion California Seals will apply to the Ontario Hockey Association to establish a Junior A developmental team in Guelph, Ontario. Norman (Bud) Poile, manager of the new team, made that…
Don’t Upset the Hockey Gods – Advanced Edition Rick Rischall | March 22, 2016 A few weeks ago I wrote about the basic unwritten rules fans should follow to ensure they do not upset the hockey gods. The fundamentals included waiting for the whistle…
Offside in Hockey: That Zany Moving Target Mark Shiver | March 22, 2016 Offside. A zany rule in the NHL that has become a moving target. Characterized by inconsistency in its application, the rule has served to influence the outcome of games and…
What Teams Have the Least Flexibility in an Expansion Draft? Dustin Nelson | March 22, 2016 The expansion draft may soon be coming to the NHL. With the league determined to make the draft deeper than previous expansion drafts, it could spell trouble for a couple…
Hockey Headlines: Pens Beat-up on the Capitals; Crosby for the Hart? Marcy Di Michele | March 21, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: James Reimer is proving to be a great pick-up for the Sharks. [Sportsnet] A poor start may take…
Facing Off: No More No. 1s for Oilers? Larry Fisher | March 21, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Near First, Dump Habs Rick Cole | March 21, 2016 Chicago Black Hawks moved to within one point of first place in the National Hockey League standings by dumping the leading Montreal Canadiens 4-2 last night in Chicago. In the…
3 NHL Myths That Need to Stop Bill Schoeninger | March 21, 2016 There are a number of prevailing opinions that exist in a lot of NHL circles that have been around for awhile. They involve three topics that fans love to argue about,…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Douglas in Hot Water Rick Cole | March 20, 2016 To say Kent Douglas’ temper got the best of him would be an understatement. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman finds himself in hot water with the National Hockey League after…
Hockey Headlines: Latest News on Seguin, Wideman and More Marcy Di Michele | March 19, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: Andrew Ladd returned to Winnipeg for the first time since being traded. His team won, and he scored…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Home Sweet Home for Red Wings Rick Cole | March 18, 2016 Some home cooking was just tonic the Detroit Red Wings needed. Returning to their home rink, the Olympia, after a disastrous road trip, the Wings disposed of the Boston Bruins…