Facing Off: Talking All Kinds of All-Stars and Trades Larry Fisher | January 11, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
What Can Mike Richards Bring to Washington? Ben Lutz | January 9, 2016 In a matter of months, it is pretty clear what the ethos of Brian MacLellan is as a general manager. Whatever he wants, he’ll tell it to you and then…
Washington Capitals Sign Mike Richards Michael Straw | January 6, 2016 There were a number of teams interested, but the Washington Capitals were the one team to pull the trigger. The organization has announced that free agent forward Mike Richards has…
Facing Off: Ditch the Instigator, Dodge the Suspension Larry Fisher | January 4, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Rumor Roundup (Jan. 1): Nugent-Hopkins, Parenteau, Capitals and More! Michael Straw | January 1, 2016 The rumor mill is one of the most controversial areas for a hockey fan. Different names on different days make for the most interesting conversations around the water cooler. The…
Rumor Roundup (Dec. 31): Trade Market, Jets, Kings and More! Michael Straw | December 31, 2015 The rumor mill is one of the most controversial areas for a hockey fan. Different names on different days make for the most interesting conversations around the water cooler. The…
It’s Clear Edmonton Now Needs Help At Center With McDavid Injury Shane Sander | November 5, 2015 Now that the Edmonton Oilers know that Connor McDavid is going to be out long term with a broken left clavicle GM Peter Chiarelli is going to have to get…
The Final Grade for Mike Richards in L.A. Mitch Michals | October 20, 2015 In the summer of 2011, the Los Angeles Kings were going places. A franchise that had spent a decade in darkness had finally figured out how to master the rebuilding…
Reaction to the L.A. Kings’ Settlement with Mike Richards Walter McLaughlin | October 16, 2015 At long last, there is finally an end to the Mike Richards saga, at least as far as the Los Angeles Kings are concerned. They may have caught a break,…
GMs “Screaming Bloody Murder” Over Richards Settlement Dustin L. Nelson | October 13, 2015 In Elliotte Friedman’s most recent installment of his “30 Thoughts” column, he reveals that GMs around the NHL aren’t super happy with how the settlement worked out between Mike Richards…
A Look at Anze Kopitar’s Contract Talks Eric Roberts | August 29, 2015 It was obvious what the Los Angeles Kings had atop their to-do list this summer. Sign Tyler Toffoli and Anze Kopitar to contract extensions, bring in a d-man to fill…
Hockey News: Mike Richards Charged; Patrik Berglund Injured Marcy Di Michele | August 28, 2015 Here are the worst NHL contracts on each team: [Bleacher Report] How many goals is Phil Kessel going to score on Crosby’s wing? [The Hockey News] Is the Penguins’ defence…