ANOTHER AMAZING GOAL FOR GRANLUND While Mikael Granlund may not be playing for the Minnesota Wild for at least one more year, but he continues to show the skill and hands that amazed the entire world at this year's World Championships, where he scored the world's greatest goal. Today, the Minnesota Wild held one of two scrimmages for the prospects who had been … [Read more...] about Mikael Granlund Shows Off At Minnesota Wild Prospect Camp (VIDEO)
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Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane Injures Wrist, Will Have Surgery
RECOVERY EXPECTED TO TAKE 6-8 WEEKS Looks like Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane will have trouble lifting his drink for the next six to eight weeks. The Blackhawks released a statement today announcing that Kane has a fractured left wrist that will require surgery to repair. The surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19. A full recovery from the injury … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane Injures Wrist, Will Have Surgery
2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Goalies
TOP NHL GOALIE FREE AGENTS There is no real baseball being played right now, despite what Bud Selig wants us to think. There is no action in the NBA or NFL with both locked out and barred from their sport. The only real sport still rolling is the NHL. With the free agency period a little more than a week and a half old, the top players of the class have been … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Goalies
2011 NHL Free Agency: Defensemen
TOP NHL DEFENSEMAN FREE AGENTS There is no real baseball being played right now, despite what Bud Selig wants us to think. There is no action in the NBA or NFL with both locked out and barred from their sport. The only real sport still rolling is the NHL. With the free agency period a little more than a week and a half old, the top players of the class have … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Free Agency: Defensemen
2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Right Wingers
TOP NHL RIGHT WING FREE AGENTS There is no real baseball being played right now, despite what Bud Selig wants us to think. There is no action in the NBA or NFL with both locked out and barred from their sport. The only real sport still rolling is the NHL. With the free agency period a little more than a week and a half old, the top players of the class have … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Right Wingers
2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Left Wingers
TOP NHL LEFT WING FREE AGENTS There is no real baseball being played right now, despite what Bud Selig wants us to think. There is no action in the NBA or NFL with both locked out and barred from their sport. The only real sport still rolling is the NHL. With the free agency period a little more than a week and a half old, the top players of the … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Left Wingers
2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Centers
TOP NHL CENTER FREE AGENTS There is no real baseball being played right now, despite what Bud Selig wants us to think. There is no action in the NBA or NFL with both locked out and barred from their sport. The only real sport still rolling is the NHL. With the free agency period a little more than a week and a half old, the top players of the class … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Free Agency Roundup: Centers
Prince William Takes Shot At Hockey, Fails Royally (VIDEO)
PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE MIDDLETON IN CANADA The British royal newlyweds, Prince William and Kate Middleton, are currently visiting North America. During their tour of Canada, they visited its northern most outpost: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. As any smart diplomat would do, Prince William partook in the local customs. And no custom is more sacred than hockey. To … [Read more...] about Prince William Takes Shot At Hockey, Fails Royally (VIDEO)
Chicago Businessmen And The Future Of The NHL
WEALTHY CHICAGO INVESTORS AND POTENTIAL NHL TEAM OWNERSHIP Within the last couple weeks, wealthy Chicago area businessmen have been connected to different stories regarding potential ownership of an NHL franchise. Matthew Hulsizer, CEO of Chicago-based Peak6 Investments LP, has been involved in talks about the Phoenix Coyotes for more than a year. Don Levin, owner of the … [Read more...] about Chicago Businessmen And The Future Of The NHL
Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks Make Second Blockbuster Trade
MARTIN HAVLAT TRADED FOR DANY HEATLEY The Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks have made a second blockbuster trade in just over a week. The Wild send last year's leading scorer Martin Havlat to the Sharks for former Wisconsin Badger star Dany Heatley. The trade was an old school one for one player swap, something rarely seen in these days of mega contracts. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks Make Second Blockbuster Trade