Alexander Steen retires

Citing a debilitating back injury sustained the previous season, Alexander Steen has called it a career after a 15 season NHL career, largely spent with the St. Louis Blues. The son of Winnipeg Jets legend Thomas Steen, Alexander Steen created a strong legacy in his own right, becoming a franchise pillar for the Blues as […]

Roberto Luongo named as lead advisor of goalie excellence department for the Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers continue to bolster their hockey operations department by promoting the greatest net minder franchise history to oversee their newly created goaltending excellence department. Roberto Luongo will be tasked to lead the program while entering his second year as special advisor to the general manager. The goaltending excellence department was established to create […]

Johnny Boychuck announces retirement due to eye injury

After 13 NHL seasons, Johnny Boychuck has opted to retire out of precaution stemming from a severe eye injury that occurred during a game on March 3rd. After a skate blade cut his eyelid, Boychuck required 90 stitches to treat the wound. He has an injury history with the same eye, sustaining a fractured orbital […]

Indigenous NHL Pioneer Fred Sasakamoose passes away at 86

With the passing of Fred Sasakamoose, the NHL family has lost one its groundbreaking players. After four years of junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Canucks, Sasakamoose would make his debut with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1953, becoming the NHL’s first indigenous players with treaty status. With the NHL being only a 6-team, 125 […]

Florida Panthers make Brett Peterson first Black Assistant General Manager in NHL history

In an era where barriers continue to be broken by people of color, Brett Peterson will become the first Black assistant general manager in the NHL’s history. The Florida Panthers tabbed the former minor league defensemen and prominent player agent to help mold the Panthers young core into a team of championship caliber. The Panthers […]

Former Maple Leafs forward and “Hockey Night in Canada” Analyst Howie Meeker passes away at 97

Former NHL player and television analyst Howie Meeker has passed away, leaving a storied hockey legacy on and off the ice. The Kitchener, Ontario native served in the Canadian Army and was badly injured in combat during World War II, but made a full recovery and began his NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs […]

Longtime Rangers defensemen Jim Neilson passes away at 79

With the passing of Jim Neilson, the New York Rangers family has lost one of their most beloved defensemen who spent 12 of his 16 NHL seasons patrolling the blue line on Broadway. Neilson had no trouble adjusting to the bright lights of New York City, which were in stark contrast to his humble beginnings […]

Pat Maroon re-signs with the Tampa Bay Lightning

While Pat Maroon’s summer of celebration mirrors that of last offseason, the uncertainty of his free agency status has fortunately changed. Rather than moving on to his third team in as many seasons, Maroon has inked a two-year, $1.8 million deal to remain with the Tampa Bay Lightning. After a whirlwind 2018 season that started […]

Mike “Doc” Emrick wraps up Legendary Broadcasting Career

After 47 years behind the mic, legendary announcer Doc Emrick has announced his retirement after a truly legendary career. His charismatic voice created an air of excitement around every game he announced, with his calls becoming just as indelible as the on-ice moments he captured. His passion and love for the game was limitless, with […]

Vegas Golden Knights sign Alex Pietrangelo

As a part of their roster overall, the Vegas Golden Knights were able to sign Alex Pietrangelo, the top defensemen in this summer’s free agent class. Although Pietrangelo had repeatedly insisted on remaining with the St. Louis Blues, negotiations had seemingly reached a stalemate. He had spent his entire 12 year career with the Blues, […]