Sidney Crosby plays in his 1,000th NHL Game

While playing 1,000 NHL games is yet another milestone in the illustrious career of Sidney Crosby, this one in particular holds special significance considering the injuries that once robbed him of several of his prime years. Crosby had met the unheralded expectations given to him as a generational talent, winning a scoring title and the […]

Ottawa Senators acquire Ryan Dzingle from the Carolina Hurricanes

As the Ottawa Senators continue their rebuild, they will do so with a familiar face, bringing back forward Ryan Dzingle, who spent his first four seasons with the team. Upon being reacquired, Dzingle becomes the sole remaining member of the Senators team that was only a goal away from making the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. […]

Brian Burke and Ron Hextall join Pittsburgh Penguins Front Office

After Jim Rutherford’s sudden resignation as Pittsburgh Penguins general manager, the Pittsburgh Penguins reshuffled the deck in their front office with the hopes of sparking another championship run with their aging core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. Brian Burke was brought in as President of Hockey Operations, a position he recently held […]

Shea Weber plays in his 1,000th NHL game

Universally lauded for his strong work effort and physical prowess, Shea Weber’s journey to 1,000 games has made him one of the premiere defensemen of his generation. Apart from his thunderous hits, Weber is best known for his booming slap shot, being Zdeno Chara’s only true competition for the hardest shot in the NHL. His […]

Columbus Blue Jackets trade Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Winnipeg Jets for Patrick Laine

In a swap of young stars seeking a fresh start, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Winnipeg Jets are looking to move past the speculation and distractions of their respective off seasons. Pierre-Luc Dubois and Patrick Laine will get their wishes, being traded for one another in a blockbuster deal between the Blue Jackets and Jets. […]

Minnesota Wild acquire Ian Cole from the Colorado Avalanche for Greg Pateryn

Both the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche looked to breathe new life into their defense group with a one-for-one deal of two players on expiring contracts. The Wild sent over defensemen Greg Pateryn to the Avalanche in exchange for Ian Cole. Both veteran defensemen will be looked upon to provide a spark on the blue […]

Jay Bouwmeester retires

After 17 NHL seasons spent with the Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, and St. Louis Blues, Jay Bouwmeester has officially hung up the skates. Sidelined since Febuary 11th after a cardiac episode that occurred on the bench during a game, Bouwmeester has come to peace with his career and the decision to finally retire. After starting […]

Patrice Bergeron named Boston Bruins captain

Upon the departure of Zdeno Chara, the Boston Bruins didn’t have to think long when deciding on who will fill their vacant captain position. Patrice Bergeron, an alternate captain since 2006, will enter his 17th season in Boston as the 20th captain in Bruins franchise history. Chara’s entire captaincy mirrored that of Bergeron’s time as […]

Washington Capitals sign Zdeno Chara to One-Year Deal

After 14 years in Boston, Zdeno Chara will now call Washington D.C. home after signing a one-year, $795,000 deal with the Capitals. With the Bruins planning on moving in a different direction with their defense group, Chara ultimately chose to sign with the Capitals after receiving much interest from around the league as an unrestricted […]

2020-21 NHL Season to begin January 13th

The NHL and NHLPA have reached an agreement on a 56 game regular season that will begin on January 13th, 2021 and conclude on May 8th. All 31 teams have been realigned into four new divisions (North, West, Central, and East) based on geographic location in order to minimize travel and will only play against […]