Montreal Canadiens Legend Guy Lafleur passes away at 70

With the passing of Guy Lafleur, the Montreal Canadiens have lost one of their franchise icons. He too battled lung cancer, just as his contemporary and fellow Quebec native Mike Bossy, who passed away only a week prior. The star forward played a key role in the Canadiens 70’s Dynasty, winning five Stanley Cups during […]

New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy passes away at 65

The New York Islanders have lost another member of their legendary family with the passing of Mike Bossy after a courageous battle with lung cancer. One of the greatest pure goal-scorers in NHL history, Bossy scored 573 goals in 752 games over a 10-year career cut short by chronic back injuries at only 30 years […]

Auston Matthews sets Toronto Maple Leafs single-season goal-scoring record

Auston Matthew’s has cemented himself in Toronto Maple Leafs history by breaking former team captain Rick Vaive’s long-standing record of 54 goals in a season. With a second period goal in the Leafs Thursday game against the Dallas Stars, Auston Matthew’s reached 55 on the season, and wasted no time extending the record, scoring an […]

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk passes away at 62

In Eugene Melnyk, the Ottawa Senators have lost not only their owner, but one of their most passionate supporters. Melnyk was relentless in his pursuit to improve his team and lay the blueprint for a prosperous rebuild, never afraid to speak his mind on team business, despite the media controversy it would court. His purchase […]

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 […]

Legendary coach and general manager Emile Francis passes away at 95

As one of the NHL’s most respected figures, Emile Francis left behind a strong legacy during his 47 years working in hockey. Francis played professionally as a goaltender from 1943-1960, where he was given the moniker “The Cat” due to his quick reflexes in net. He would have sporadic stints in the NHL, going 32-52-10 […]

Tuukka Rask retires

After only four games into his comeback attempt, Tuukka Rask has officially hung up his pads, citing an inability to perform at a comfortable level and at the caliber he expects. Rask worked tirelessly to return to the lineup after offseason hip surgery and truly left everything on the ice during his 15 seasons in […]