NHL Coaches’ Fastest Firings of All Time
This article was originally published in October, 2013. Many of these coaches had successful seasons with their respective teams. The moments below, however, were not career highlights. Some were victims…
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Which Blackhawks Will Be Left Off the Stanley Cup in 2015?
Whether or not you believe they’re truly a dynasty, the Chicago Blackhawks’ third Stanley Cup victory in six seasons is undoubtedly impressive. While the veteran leadership of players like Jonathan…
Ref Roundup: Playoff Refs, Respect, Retirements
It’s playoff time, and that means 14 teams have seen their respective seasons come to an end. The same is true for a large number of on-ice officials. Of the…
Ref Roundup: Broken Sticks, Russian Bribes, Dollars for Diving
Before rounding up the latest in ref-related news, there’s one particular goal that needs a second look: Justin Abdelkader’s game-winning overtime goal was illegal. Players are not allowed to play…
Ref Roundup: Rule Changes, Russian Ref, ‘Boom Boom’ Goes Ballistic
With the NHL’s GMs wrapping up their meeting in Florida, a look at the proposed rule changes leads off this week’s Ref Roundup: While there’s always concerns about the…
Ref Roundup: Post-Whistle Goals, Russian Ref, & Lindros Lawsuit
Always play until the whistle, right? Sometimes, though, you can still score a goal even after it blows. In Sunday’s game between Vancouver and St. Louis, the whistle blew as…
NHL Coverage Hits Ice Level with Helmet Cams
Hockey has long benefited from technological improvements in television broadcasts. High-definition TV, along with then-revolutionary widescreen TVs – improved the home viewing experience. The new proportions of the broadcasts better framed…
Who Will Step In for Stepan?
The New York Rangers were already coming into the 2014-15 NHL season with a lack of center depth. Though ineffective in the playoffs, Brad Richards was a top-line mainstay in…
From Geneva to the Garden: Matthew Lombardi Joins the New York Rangers
His exile to the land of chocolates, fine timepieces, and movie-villain banking accounts is over. Matthew Lombardi is back in the NHL. The native of Hudson, Quebec, will now be playing…
Which Los Angeles Kings Players Will Be Left Off the Stanley Cup?
With the Los Angeles’ Kings hard work having earned them their second Stanley Cup in three years, they get to some well-deserved time off. Not so for long-time Stanley Cup…
Should Bettman Outsource the Cup Presentation?
The Stanley Cup is the NHL’s ultimate prize. It’s too bad that, every spring, it gets welcomed by an overwhelming chorus of boos. It’s not the Cup’s fault. Everyone revels in…
Rangers Pay Steep Price in Captain Swap
The New York Rangers made a big splash at the trade deadline, sending captain and pending unrestricted free agent Ryan Callahan to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In return, the Bolts…