Some Reads
Oilers Don’t Want to be Pushed Around
Oilers focused on ‘team toughness’ as rookie Connor McDavid returns An imposing 6-foot-4 left winger, Luke Gazdic is ready to answer the call when McDavid gets rough treatment. “My job is to make sure Connor… Read more
John Scott on His All-Star Selection
A Guy Like Me You know what? I stuck around. My wife and I had to move all across the country, year after year. But I stayed in the NHL, by any means necessary. It… Read more
Norwegian Andreas Martinsen Freshman Season Going Well
Andreas Martinsen throws weight around for Avalanche Martinsen has two career fighting majors, both coming immediately after delivering big legal checks. He fought Chris Neil on Nov. 25 after crushing an Ottawa player against the… Read more
Ray and May 25 Years Later Still Throwing Punches
May and Ray provide an entertaining 1-2 punch on Sabres’ broadcasts Longtime teammates on the ice, Ray and May are in their third season as colleagues on the Sabres’ television broadcasts. They add spice to… Read more
Six Years of Waiting for Payback Came to an End Tuesday Night
Reaves says New Jersey’s Tootoo had retribution coming “It was a dirty hit on Jaskin,” Reaves said. “I see Tootoo has (Kevin) Shattenkirk, which he doesn’t think is a mismatch, but in my head, I’ve… Read more
NHL Stars Visit Ireland for Charity
When superstars of ice hockey came to Ireland to play golf for charity May: “I think what I’m most proud of is I got to wear every hat. I scored goals and made plays. But… Read more
Judge Grants Summary Judgment to NHL in Complaint From Boogaard Family
Boogard family’s claims vs NHL over blame for player’s substance abuse, death suffer legal blow U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman last week granted summary judgment to the NHL in the complaint it faced from the… Read more
The Idea of Fighting
The NHL Is Losing Part of Its Uniqueness Without Fighting I don’t miss fighting. Rather, I miss the idea of fighting. I miss the idea that, at any point, the pressure and tension and drama… Read more
Ryan White Steps Up for Flyers
Flyers’ White redefines ‘enforcer’ role Center Ryan White had two fights this season entering Thursday’s games with the Blues…and just as many goals. At 6-foot and 200 pounds, he’s no shrimp. He can drop the… Read more
Steve Montador Estate vs NHL
Family of former Blackhawk Steve Montador files lawsuit against NHL The lawsuit filed with United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division alleges the NHL failed to warn Montador “of the… Read more