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Going from 5-on-5 straight to 3-on-3 overtime absurd

I was just browsing when I stumbled upon the general managers new overtime proposal. According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the plan is to go straight to 3-on-3 for the five-minute overtime. Apparently, the NHLPA was against imitating the AHL by … Continue reading

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Offseason musings – 2015 Draft lottery, coaching vacancies

Far be it for me to interrupt the playoff mayhem with both NY teams and around the league (has the Ottawa police investigation into Mark Stone’s wrist injury began yet?), but ironically the non-playoff teams will take center stage tomorrow night … Continue reading

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DEADLINE DAY 2015

It is Deadline Day 2015. For hockey fans, it’s Christmas in March. While the freezing winter temps keep things cool, plenty of trades will warm our hearts. With a flurry of activity already including the Rangers blockbuster for Keith Yandle … Continue reading

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Martin Brodeur retires from playing

Today, the clock officially started on Martin Brodeur’s Hall Of Fame eligibility (and first-ballot induction) in 2018, as the long-time Devil goaltender officially announced his retirement as a player earlier this afternoon, ending a career that can only be described as legendary … Continue reading

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Video Of The Day: Jagr makes history

Tonight’s 5-2 Devils win over the rival Flyers saw the ageless Jaromir Jagr make history by becoming the oldest player ever to record a hat trick in the NHL.  At 42 years and 322 days old, Jagr surpassed Gordie Howe’s record … Continue reading

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Video of the Day: Marathon Capitals-Panthers shootout

If you’re not a fan of the shootout then you might not want to spend the whole eighteen minutes watching the ridiculous 20-round shootout that took place in Sunrise last night between the Panthers and the Capitals. That’s right…twenty rounds. … Continue reading

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NHL Preview: Season Predictions

A new year is upon us and for that, every pucker is eternally grateful. With four games tonight including entertaining rivalries Montreal/Toronto and San Jose and Los Angeles renewing acquaintances for the Kings banner raiser, it should be hectic. Philadelphia … Continue reading

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Pens’ Engelland latest suspension victim in increased violent sport

The NHL announced its latest suspension. The guilty party was Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland. In the Pens’ win over the Red Wings Saturday 12/14, he made an illegal check to the head on Detroit forward Justin Abdelkader. Engelland was assessed … Continue reading

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Nothing To Howl At: Rangers drop opener

The Rangers dropped the season opener to the Coyotes 4-1. Not exactly the start you wanted to see under Alain Vigneault. Similar to preseason, they never led and were undisciplined. Another theme was the superb play of Marc Staal. He … Continue reading

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NHL Opening Night, other random thoughts

Although I was busy and unfortunately couldn’t watch much of the action last night – and wasn’t interested in staying up for Winnipeg/Edmonton considering I wanted to get some sleep after a really long day – from what I’ve read … Continue reading

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