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DNA Test Could Mean Victory for Patrick Kane

Michael Straw | September 19, 2015

A major break in the case against Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane could be coming down the pipeline in the coming days. According to multiple sources, The Buffalo News is…

New York Riveters Will Play Team Japan in December

Dustin L. Nelson | September 18, 2015

Just weeks away from the opening of the inaugural season, the NWHL has announced the league’s first ever international game. The New York Riveters will play a three-game series against…

Islanders Sign Marek Zidlicky

Michael Straw | September 18, 2015

One of the many names still looking for a home for the upcoming season has finally found one as defensemen Marek Zidlicky has signed a one year contract with the…

Joshua Ho-Sang Shows Up Late for Camp, Returned to OHL

Dustin L. Nelson | September 18, 2015

We’re just one day into camp and the Islanders have made a major cut from training camp already. Top prospect Joshua Ho-Sang has been sent back to the OHL after…

Two Sabres to Miss Time With Injuries

Michael Straw | September 18, 2015

With the Buffalo Sabres opening up training camp on Friday, two players of note weren’t seen when the team took to the ice for the first time in 2015. Rasumus…

Hockey Headlines: Patrick Kane Speaks; Max Pacioretty Named Habs Captain

Marcy Di Michele | September 18, 2015

Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks held a press conference yesterday. [Puck Daddy]. It wasn’t appreciated by most people. [Deadspin], [CBS Chicago], [Sporting News] Brent Seabrook was named as an alternate captain…

Report: Sean Bergenheim Has PTO Offers, Wants Contract

Dustin L. Nelson | September 18, 2015

Forward Sean Bergenheim, like Jiri Tlusty, doesn’t seem to like what’s happening this offseason in the NHL. The salary cap going up less than expected has forced many teams to…

Martin Erat Signs in KHL

Dustin L. Nelson | September 18, 2015

Arizona Coyotes forward Martin Erat has reportedly signed a deal with Avangard Omsk in the KHL, moving Erat from the NHL’s Siberia to actual Siberia. The 34-year-old Erat has been…

Report: Chicago, Brent Seabrook Working on Extension

Dustin L. Nelson | September 17, 2015

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook is nearing a long-term contract extension with the team, according to The Chicago Tribune’s Chris Kuc. Kuc confirmed early in the day that Seabrook said…

Michael Grabner Traded To Maple Leafs

Noel Fogelman | September 17, 2015

The New York Islanders have traded forward Michael Grabner to the Toronto Maple Leafs for 5 players Thursday. The Islanders will receive forwards Taylor Beck and Carter Verhaeghe, defensemen Matt…

Chicago Blackhawks Address Patrick Kane Situation…Sort Of

Michael Straw | September 17, 2015

With the Chicago Blackhawks opening training camp on Friday morning at the University of Notre Dame, members of the Chicago brass took to the microphones on Thursday afternoon to address…

Kopecky, Rozsival, 2 Others Get PTOs With Chicago

Dustin L. Nelson | September 17, 2015

The Chicago Blackhawks have brought in four more players on professional tryout contracts, all four of which have played for Chicago previously in their careers. In the case of defensemen…