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Rob Blake Saga Part II: Transfer of Power

Following a disappointing conclusion to the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Kings were reaching a pivotal fork in the road about the franchise’s direction. In the season prior, the biggest acquisition in Milan Lucic failed, for he walked into free agency and signed with the rival Edmonton Oilers. For back-to-back years, the Kings surrendered first-round […]

Mikael Backlund(A) skating for the Calgary Flames

Mikael Backlund Captures King Clancy Trophy

Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund has won the 2023 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community. The winner is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association […]

She shoots! She scores! Now let’s talk about her brother

If you have watched any women’s hockey on the international level, you know that all the announcers love to talk about is the men related to the women’s hockey players. Sometimes this is from a lack of knowledge of the women’s game and sometimes from a lack of caring or sometimes from a want to […]

Report: Chris Kreider for… 50?

The New York Rangers selected Chris Kreider 19th overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. The Boxford, Massachusetts native turned pro after winning two National Championships in three seasons at Boston College. On the heels of the 2012 National Championship, and with the ink still moist from his contract, Kreider jumped into his first NHL […]