Just like that, it was all over. After the most successful season in franchise history, the Syracuse Crunch fell just short of their first Calder Cup championship in their first appearance. The Tampa Bay Lightning also narrowly missed having their AHL affiliate crowned champion for the second consecutive season. It was a valiant effort by the Crunch, in what was ... Read More »
It’s official. The home of the Ottawa Senators has been renamed to Canadian Tire Centre. Senators Sports & Entertainment and the Canadian Tire Corporation have struck a partnership which sees ‘Scotiabank Place’ come off the face of the arena that opened as the Palladium in 1996. The change will be made in time for the 2013-14 season and will last ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a journeyman player with an interesting career is born, a few players are inducted into the Hall of Fame, a team names its first coach, and one of the most infamous moments in NHL history takes place. June 19, 1947 – Former NHL center Walt McKechnie was born in London, Ontario. McKechnie might have set a ... Read More »
Pavel Datsyuk chose this morning to stay in Detroit for an additional three years (four, including his current contract’s remaining year). It was welcome news for Red Wings fans all across the U.S. who have admired the shifty veteran’s play over the past 12 years. His dekes and dangles have dazzled Detroit since 2001, and he shows no signs of ... Read More »
The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Drew Miller Friday afternoon to a 3-year deal worth $1.35 million per year. Miller is a role player that provides a lot of speed for the Wings. He is sent out to kill penalties whenever needed, and his defensive minded plays have proved very successful on the PK. His ice-time has slowly increased over ... Read More »
BOSTON – When Daniel Paille ripped a shot past the outstretched glove of Corey Crawford, the Chicago Blackhawks knew they were in trouble. And Patrice Bergeron’s powerplay goal in the second period must have felt like ten goals to a Blackhawks team that managed only 28 shots on goal in three periods, and watched each and every one of them ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a legendary defenseman completes his ridiculous streak, a very unique trade, a new Hall of Fame class, a player becomes the first person to do something with his team, and an interesting new hiring for head coach. June 18, 1975 –Bruins’ defenseman Bobby Orr won the Norris Trophy…for the eighth straight year, extending his NHL record ... Read More »
The Rangers took their time in finding a coach to replace John Tortorella, but they knew what they wanted after they found it. Former Canucks and Canadiens Coach Alain Vigneault has agreed to become the franchise’s 35th Head Coach. Vigneault was the second interview they conducted in this past week (the first was former Rangers Captain Mark Messier). Vigneault is set to earn $10 million ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, one of the most, uh, “colorful” personalities in the sport today is born, a great drafted breaks a bit of a nationality barrier, a few new Hall-of-Fame inductees, and an impressive record is set and another is tied in the same game. June 17, 1952 – The notorious player, GM, and TV analyst Mike Milbury was ... Read More »
BOSTON – The puck dropped at center ice for the start of Game 2 a little after 8:22, but for the entire first period, it looked like only the Chicago Blackhawks bothered to show up. It’s often said that you can’t win the game in the first period but you sure can lose it, and the Boston Bruins nearly lost ... Read More »
For the Pittsburgh Penguins, summer came too early. A post-season run prefaced with promise and dreams of hoisting hockey’s holy grail was prematurely ended in a lackluster clash with the Boston Bruins. The Penguins, a club many thought would advance to the Stanley Cup Final, looked tired and were caught chasing the play—not directing it. A 1-0 loss in Game ... Read More »
The Toronto Maple Leafs may be short one of their penalty killing wingers for the next season. Leo Komarov, a native of Finland, has signed a contract with the Kontinental Hockey League’s (KHL) Dynamo Moscow. Komarov played for Dynamo Moscow before coming over to the NHL this year. Komarov spent some time in the AHL with the Marlies during the ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a successful NHLer is born, a player wins a very respectable award, a young coach is thrust into a difficult situation, and a Stanley Cup victory allows a coach to tie a record. June 16, 1961 – Steve Larmer was born in Peterborough, Ontario. Larmer had a lengthy and successful career, mostly with the Blackhawks, amassing ... Read More »
Last Thursday, the San Jose Sharks announced that they have made major changes to their front office. For starters, longtime executive vice president of business operations Malcolm Bordelon has left the organization while John Tortora has been named the chief operations officer. Bordelon had just completed his 19th year with the Sharks organization, including the past 17 as executive vice ... Read More »
Ottawa Senators‘ coach Paul McLean won the Jack Adams Award, announced by the NHL Friday. The Jack Adams award is presented to the coach who is considered to have contributed the most to his team’s success. A well-deserving McLean voiced his content following the announcement: ”It’s a very proud day for myself, my family and especially for the Ottawa Senators organization ... Read More »
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