Kimmo Timonen is one win away from ending his career by hoisting the Stanley Cup. As you might imagine, he’s a little excited. Teuvo Teravainen last night: “We are all excited. Kimmo is so excited that I have to calm him down.” #Blackhawks — Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) June 14, 2015 Yes, that’s 20 year old…
For a minute there, it really looked like Kimmo Timonen wouldn’t find his way back onto the ice this season — his final season as an NHL player. It looked like his career might be over. It looked like his team might win the Stanley Cup with him sitting in in the press box as…
Just as quickly as the 2014-15 NHL season came and went, we’re preparing for the 2015-16 season. And that means … yes, Las Vegas has odds for the 2016 Stanley Cup already. The Blackhawks return as favorites to defending their title, with 7/1 odds to win the thing in 2016. The New York Rangers have…
First, it’s Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews handing the Stanley Cup to Kimmo Timonen, and his celebratory skate around the ice. Second, it’s Kimmo’s interview with Pierre McGuire. Yes, Kimmo is the only person who can make a Pierre McGuire interview feel good.
The Philadelphia Flyers haven’t had a goaltending coach since Jeff Reese left the team under mysterious circumstances during the 2014-15 season, so that’s an important hole they’ll have to fill this offseason. Reports are that Ron Hextall could be interested in bringing an old friend to town to do so. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that…
Sure, the Philadelphia Flyers could use a top-line winger … but Toronto Maple Leafs star Phil Kessel? According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, Kessel would be happy to accept a trade to Philadelphia — in fact, the Flyers are one of just eight teams he would waive his no-trade clause for. Kessel’s limited NTC is believed…
The NHL and a bevy of its local broadcasters quietly settled a class-action lawsuit last week, agreeing to provide a cheaper, single-team version of NHL GameCenter Live to fans who wish to only pay for access to games involving their favorite team. The plaintiffs basically got all that they asked for in the settlement. The…
Nothing summarizes the marginalization of American hockey fans more than the emoji keyboard. That sounds silly, but I’m serious! Every hockey fan knows how frustrating it is to open up that emoji keyboard every time there’s a new update and … well … OK, there’s soccer and basketball and football and baseball and tennis and…
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The NHL salary cap will be $71.4 million for the 2015-16 season, the league and the NHL Players’ Association jointly announced on Tuesday afternoon. The salary floor will be $52.8 million and it’s actually quite possible that a team like the Arizona Coyotes doesn’t get there. $71.4 million cap for next year pic.twitter.com/z03gzQFbY0 — Travis…