Los Angeles Kings Fire John Stevens
The Los Angeles Kings have fired head coach John Stevens after the team has stumbled to a 4-8-1 record to start the season.
Blackhawks’ Rebuild Continues
Eleven games into the season, the Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild is right where it needs to be. Though they lost Saturday at St. Louis 7-4, the Blackhawks sit at 6-3-2 in the Central Division and are fifth in the Western Conference.
Last year, Chicago finished 33-39-10...
Avs Spoil Duchene’s Return
On Friday night, the Colorado Avalanche ruined Matt Duchene’s return to Denver by lighting the lamp with five unanswered goals to defeat the Ottawa Senators 6-3.
The Avalanche speed and chemistry was on full display in the last half of the game. Their top line of...
Should Ottawa Snag Kovar?
Should the Ottawa Senators snag exiled-from-the-Island Jan Kovar?
On Wednesday, the New York Islanders placed Kovar on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. After collecting two points in four pre-season games, he failed to make the Islanders’ regular-season roster. Consequently, Kovar was...
No Thanksgiving as Bruins Beat Senators, 6-3
On Canada's Thanksgiving Monday, the Boston Bruins handed the Ottawa Senators a 6-3 defeat at TD Garden in Boston.
The Senators were not thankful for their first regulation loss of the season, which gives them a 1-1-1 record.
Missed Opportunities
The contest might have been closer with...
NHL Metro Divison Preview: Carolina Hurricanes
2017-2018 Overview:
The Carolina Hurricanes finished third from the bottom last year, ahead of the New York Rangers and New York Islanders. Their 36-35-11 record resulted in 83 points. Sadly for the Hurricanes, the fans seem to have given in to the frustration of the...
NHL Pacific Division Preview: Edmonton Oilers
2017-18 Overview
The Edmonton Oilers finished sixth in the Pacific division and 23rd in the NHL with their 36-40-6 record. This performance followed a 103-point season that sent the Oilers within one game of the Western Conference Finals. The 2018-19 campaign is a bounce back opportunity for the Oilers...
NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Florida Panthers
2017-2018 Recap
The Florida Panthers narrowly missed the playoffs in 2018. They were short only a point to secure the second wild card seed. However, this season could be different. The red hot Panthers finished the season off strong, and are good candidates to make...
NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Boston Bruins
2017-2018 Recap
The Boston Bruins finished the regular season second in the Atlantic division. They were only a point short of being at the top, at 112. After winning a thrilling seven-game series against Toronto, they were beat by the Tampa Bay Lighting in five.
Off-season...
NHL Central Division Preview: Winnipeg Jets
2017-18 Overview
The Winnipeg Jets had a breakout season in 2017-2018. They finished second in the NHL Central Division with a record of 52-20-10. Their 114 points was a 27-point improvement from the previous year. The Jets made it to the NHL Western Conference Finals...
NHL Central Division Preview: Colorado Avalanche
2017-2018 Overview:
The Colorado Avalanche (43-30-9) made the playoffs last year by one game. After defeating the St. Louis Blues 5-2, they traveled to Nashville for the first round of the playoffs. Forcing the Predators to six games, their season ended after a 5-0 loss...
NHL Central Division Preview: Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators won the President's Trophy as the NHL's best regular-season team last year. After being bounced in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Predators should have something to prove in 2018-19.
Steve Yzerman Out as GM of Tampa Bay Lightning
Julien BriseBois is in, and Steve Yzerman is out as general manager of the Tamp Bay Lightning.
Yzerman informed Tampa Bay players on Tuesday that he's stepping aside as GM. Yzerman, 53, plans to stay with the team as an advisor.
Tampa Bay reached the postseason...
Ottawa Senators Forecast? Uncertainty
Uncertainty haunts the Ottawa Senators heading into the 2018-19 season.
Predators Re-sign Ryan Ellis
Ryan Ellis, a valuable defenseman of the Nashville Predators, became more valuable when he signed an eight-year, $50 million contract this week, solidifying his role on the team through the 2026-2027 season.
Ellis, 27, provides outstanding playoff experience and leadership. Named associate captain before the 2017-2018 season, Ellis...
ShoeStats: Week 11 @ Tennessee Titans
It's starting to heat up in Naptown as the Colts are riding a three-game hot streak heading into Sunday's game. After starting 1-5, Indy...
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Cleveland Indians Trade Erik Gonzalez To Pittsburgh Pirates
A busy off season of roster retooling is now underway for the Cleveland Indians with the trade of Erik Gonzalez. The infielder and utility...
Chicago: The Center of the Baseball Universe
I'm the classic big-headed Chicagoan, aren't I? Yes, I am fully aware Illinois has had way more governors thrown in prison than World Series...
The Bryce Harper Sweepstakes: Where Will He Play Next Season?
Remember that 19-year old kid that stole home on Sunday Night Baseball? That kid that clowned a reporter after hitting his first career home...
Brantley, Miller, Allen Don’t Receive Qualifying Offers From Cleveland Indians
Michael Brantley, Cody Allen and Andrew Miller are officially now free agents. The Cleveland Indians did not extend qualifying offers to the three veterans...
Leonys Martin Signs 1-Year Contract With Cleveland Indians
Leonys Martin won the biggest battle of his life during the 2018 Major League Baseball season. Now the Cleveland Indians center fielder will have...
