It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Many fans and media thought it was a given that the Los Angeles Kings would pick up where they left off last season. Instead, the Kings were winless after three games and looked nothing like a Stanley Cup champion. Of course, it doesn’t help that the team has dealt with some injuries. Goaltender ... Read More »
The San Jose Sharks have signed center Scott Gomez to a 1 year, $700,000 contract, ESPN reports. This is a big pickup for the Sharks as they now have more depth at a key position. Gomez will play center on the third or fourth line while providing some experience in addition to a dynamic skill set. The Montreal Canadiens bought ... Read More »
Dear NHL, Good job, You came back just in time for us not to care about you, possibly less than we ever have. That’s because America’s true pastime, the NFL, is in the midst of its second most exciting week in its season. You thought you were bigger than you are. In many circles, you’re not even a blip on ... Read More »
The NHL season is set to begin today in Vancouver for the Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks. Over the next 99 days, the Ducks play 48 games. With the shortened season, it is hard to believe that a team that finished in 13th place in the Western Conference last season will improve. With that in mind, the Ducks have the ... Read More »
The San Jose Sharks began the offseason with general manager Doug Wilson promising some big changes to the team. Not too much has changed. The Sharks let go of Dominic Moore and Daniel Winnik, and acquired Brad Stuart and Adam Burish. Brad Stuart, a former Shark, was a great pickup and should provide some depth and experience to the Sharks defense. ... Read More »
The Los Angeles Kings begin their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup champions against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Staples Center this Saturday, January 19. The game kicks off an abbreviated 48-game schedule that resembles more of a race to the finish line than the usual 82-game slate. Believe it or not, the shorter schedule benefits the Kings. The team ... Read More »
The Ducks Center Nick Bonino is skating on the second line just after the first workout. The potential change allows Bonino to skate with the likes of Bobby Ryan and Teemu Selanne. The move appears to have shifted Saku Koivu to a potential third line with newcomer Dan Winnik and Andrew Cogliano. Bonino made his debut on March ... Read More »
The NHL lockout officially ended on Saturday night when the league and the players union agreed to a required memorandum of understanding (MOU) on their new labor deal, Ira Podell of the Associated Press reported. With the lockout over, the Los Angeles Kings released their 2012-13 regular season schedule. The defending Stanley Cup champions will open up at home against ... Read More »
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