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Pens Must Send Strong Message: Protect Crosby For The Future

Justin Glock | March 22, 2011

While Pens fans thought they would never see another talent like Mario Lemieux, they have been blessed with the next best thing, Sidney Crosby. Crosby is currently constructing a resume similar to…

Matt Cooke Suspended 14-17 Games; the End of the ‘NHL Pest’?

Mike Colligan | March 21, 2011

Senior Executive VP Colin Campbell and the NHL wanted to send a message. “Mr. Cooke, a repeat offender, directly and unnecessarily targeted the head of an opponent who was in…

If you think Sean Avery is bad…

Jeff Blay | March 21, 2011

Amidst the aftermath of the most recent Matt Cooke head shot, I got thinking of a time when Sean Avery was the most hated player in the NHL because of…

Video: Matt Cooke Elbows Ryan McDonagh; Penguins lose to Rangers in wild third period

Mike Colligan | March 20, 2011

The NBC Game of the Week matched the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers in an Atlantic Division battle, but over the next 24 hours the spotlight will shine brightest on Penguins winger Matt Cooke after his elbow to the head of Ryan McDonagh in the third period of a 1-1 game.

Debating the Chara Incident

James Neveau | March 9, 2011

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Whenever an incident occurs that gets the tongues of NHL pundits wagging, one of the words that gets repeated over and over again is the word…

Penguins Update: Thoughts on Cooke Suspension, Four Callups, Crosby Talks, Kunitz to IR

Mike Colligan | February 10, 2011

PITTSBURGH – For the second time this week Matt Cooke finds himself at the center of attention for a questionable hit on an opponent. After Cooke clipped the leg of…

Dumb and Dumber: Thoughts on the Volchenkov & Cooke Suspensions

James Neveau | February 9, 2011

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent If there’s been one positive for NHL fans that has come as a result of the information age, it is the instant access that fans have…

NHL power rankings, Jan. 24

Steve Kendall | January 24, 2011

Tampa is making its move for the top spot, winning four games this week. Meanwhile, the Flyers regain the top spot with an impressive week. It will not be easy…

With 24/7 In the Can, What’s Next for HBO & the NHL?

James Neveau | January 8, 2011

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent “That would be the ultimate, being able to take fans inside the Stanley Cup playoffs,” (John) Collins said Friday in an interview. “We’ll look at it.…

Wheel of Justice: Evaluating the Wisniewski & Hjalmarsson Suspensions

James Neveau | October 13, 2010

Columbus Day was an active day in the NHL. 14 teams were in action, and a good chunk of them were teams with serious playoff aspirations. Two of the games…

Ovechkin Suspended for Two Games for Hit on Brian Campbell

Angie Lewis | March 15, 2010

During Sunday’s thrilling Capitals 4-3 OT comeback win against the Chicago Blackhawks, Alex Ovechkin was ejected after what appeared to be a boarding infraction when he pushed Blackhawks defenseman Brian…

NHL – Do The Right Thing

Jas Faulkner | March 14, 2010

A little over 42 years ago, Minnesota North Stars Center Bill Masterton died  after landing backwards and head first onto the ice during a game with the Oakland Seals. In…

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