Posts About "Dennis Wideman"
Facing Off: Weighing In on Wideman, Suspending All-Stars, and All Things Hawks
February 8th, 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 — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Dennis Wideman Hearing Set for Wednesday
February 7th, 2016 Dennis Wideman's ongoing travails with his suspension have a date for the commencement of stage two. Wideman's appeal hearing will be held by the league on Wednesday in New York, according to the NHLPA. Wideman was recently suspended 20 games for hitting lineman Don Henderson in a game against the Nashville Predators on January 20....
Hockey Headlines: Injury News on Carey Price and Evgeni Malkin
February 5th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: What's the real problem with the Jets? The Rangers need to make some kind of move to shake things up, while not selling the farm. Carey Price might have an MCL sprain that may need surgery to heal fully. . I'm a big baseball fan, specifically of the Toronto Blue...
Hockey Headlines: Wideman Suspended; Season Over in Montreal?
February 4th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: There's a chance that no Canadian-based teams will make the playoffs this season. Last year, a whopping 12 American-based teams missed the playoffs, but nobody seemed to notice. The league has lowered the boom on Dennis Wideman, handing him a 20-game suspension for...
Dennis Wideman Suspended 20 Games
February 3rd, 2016 After being suspended indefinitely prior to his Tuesday hearing, Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has been suspended for 20 games by the NHL. The suspension comes as a result from the incident on January 27 when Wideman cross-checked an official while on his way to the bench. Wideman claimed he didn't see the referee because...
Hockey Headlines: McDavid's Return; Crosby's Hat Trick; Leafs New Logo
February 3rd, 2016 The following is a collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey, starting with some post All-Star Game questions: Could Dustin Byfuglien be heading to the Kings? Are the Penguins really back on track? . Did Gary Bettman reveal everything about their impending sale? Is Steven Stamkos to the Rangers...
Hockey Headlines: News on John Scott, Dennis Wideman and More
January 29th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: Are the Avalanche contenders or pretenders? The fun at the All-Star game has already begun. John Scott tells his side of the All-Star game story, and it might make you glad that he's going to play. . You get the feeling Scott knows he may have played his last NHL...
Dennis Wideman Suspended Indefinitely Pending Hearing
January 28th, 2016 Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has been suspended indefinitely pending a hearing with the NHL for a checking a linesman in Wednesday's game, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. On the play, Wideman was checked hard in the corner and began skating toward the bench. On the way there he caught linesman Don Henderson from behind...
Hockey Headlines: Latest on Dennis Wideman, Alex Ovechkin and More
January 28th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: The Oilers have claimed defenceman Adam Clendening off of waivers from the Ducks. Could this spell the end of Justin Schultz in Edmonton? , Travis Hamonic is using his experiences to help others. Remember when Sidney Crosby was roasted for skipping the...
Jimmy Howard Would be a Fit in Calgary
November 23rd, 2015 Calgary’s goaltending has been widely ineffective this season, ranging from Karri Ramo to Jonas Hiller to Joni Ortio. Ramo, 29, leads the three with 13 starts, 6 wins, 3.04 GAA and .901 SV%. Hiller, 33, comes next with two wins, a 2.67 GAA and a .861 SV%. Then comes the 24-year-old Ortio with zero wins through two starts, a 4.27 GAA...
Pittsburgh Penguins: Trade Market Materializing for Jim Rutherford
November 13th, 2015 Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford has been arguably the most active General Manager in the league since taking over in Pittsburgh. In fact, he has completed nine trades in his short tenure at the helm, one of which being the blockbuster that brought Phil Kessel to the Penguins in July. And, with all indications pointing to Rutherford...
Don't Expect Trade Market To Help Oilers Defense
October 30th, 2015 There has been plenty to be excited about if you're an Edmonton Oilers fan in 2015-16 regardless of a 3-7-0 start which is two points worse than they were to start last year. Connor McDavid has been a revelation leading the Oilers in scoring, Nail Yakupov is playing the best ten-game stint of his career and Taylor Hall has some...
The Flames Soldier On Without Mark Giordano
March 17th, 2015 The Calgary Flames have had a miraculous 2014-15 season. Pegged by most analysts to be among the National Hockey League's worst teams and projected to fall to the bottom of the standings, the club has instead persevered and, at times, excelled. As the team approached the trade deadline, the primary question was whether the club would...
