Minnesota Wild acquire Marc-Andre Fleury from the Chicago Blackhawks

In a move to solidify their goaltending for the stretch run, the Minnesota Wild swung a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks for the best goalie available in Marc-Andre Fleury. Minnesota general manager Bill Guerin was so confident in obtaining his former teammate, he shipped off the Wild’s incumbent backup Kaapo Kahkonen to the San Jose […]

Claude Giroux plays in his 1,000th NHL Game

Longtime Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux has entered rarefied air by playing in his 1,000th NHL game. He will become the second Flyer to reach the mark, joining Hockey Hall of Famer and franchise icon Bobby Clarke. Giroux has been an indelible part of the Flyers franchise for the past 15 seasons since being selected 22nd overall […]

Nicklas Backstrom records 1,000th NHL Point

Long considered one of the NHL’s most unheralded players, Nicklas Backstrom has cemented his place in league history by reaching 1,000 points. Backstrom is the second Washington Capital to reach 1,000, joining longtime teammate and linemate Alex Ovechkin. Backstrom has spent his entire 15 season NHL career in Washington after being chosen fourth overall in […]

Kyle Davidson to remain general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks

After the Chicago Blackhawks held an extensive general manager search that even included a Cubs executive as a finalist, Kyle Davidson will ultimately remain in the role. Davidson will get to finish what he started and see the Blackhawks through their crucial rebuild. He was given the interim general manager tag this past October in […]