Will New Concussion Detection Technology Improve Treatment and Prevention in the NHL? George Scoville | October 19, 2011 X2IMPACT, a Seattle-based company focused on the prevention of Real Sports Brain Injury (rSBI), has partnered with Bite Tech, Inc. to develop mouth guards and headbands that measure the impact…
Interview With Eric Lindros On His Career, Concussions, Winter Classic Reunion Rumors, More Justin Johnson | October 17, 2011 Once every decade or so a player comes along from juniors and leaps into the NHL with the expectation that he’s going to be a truly special player. A player…
A historical review of cheap shots in the NHL Tom Yawney | October 17, 2011 There is a belief held by some fans of NHL hockey that cheap shots are a major issue in the game today. The truth is the rules have changed drastically…
The Eager Freshmen: Not-So-Obvious Calder Candidates (Part 3) Brendan Ross | October 3, 2011 In the final part of the “Not-so-obvious Calder Candidates” we take a look at three more players – one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender who have a chance…
Shanahan Sets Right Tone With Lengthy Suspensions Steve Kendall | September 27, 2011 During his playing days, Brendan Shanahan was a no nonsense player. He came to work, did his job, and expected others to do the same. He was as tough as…
Blue Jackets News & Notes Alex Stallings | September 27, 2011 Wisniewski’s Suspension Following a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals the Columbus Blue Jackets are 3-2-1 heading into their final home preseason game on Thursday with the Minnesota Wild. Tensions…
Shanahan Made Right Call With 10 Game Suspension To Shelley Tim Kolupanowich | September 23, 2011 It seems odd that, as administrations at every level of the game are trying to make it safer, it is the so-called policemen who are constantly to blame for dirty hits. Such was the…
Here We Go Again: Did the NHL Err in Not Suspending Johnny Boychuk? James Neveau | June 14, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent This time of the year is supposed to be one of celebration for the National Hockey League. The Stanley Cup Finals are in full swing, the…
In Light of Rome Suspension and Rule 48 Talk, Is NHL Actually Making Good Moves? James Neveau | June 9, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Under the reign of Commissioner Gary Bettman, the NHL has become an easy target for those around the hockey world to make fun of, and perhaps…
The Crosby Ovechkin file: facts and a little fiction Bruce Hollingdrake | February 24, 2010 Crosby Ovechkin – a match made in the media labs Here is video diary of the Crosby Ovechkin story. Hope you enjoy. Like CNN going on for hours on end…