While concussions have taken on a high profile focus around the world of college and professional sports, Washington Capital player rep Brooks Laich believes that the league has gone too far in the rules that have been implemented and used … finish reading Capitals Laich thinks NHL concussion rules have gone too far
Derek Boogaard’s brother has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor relating to the hiding of drugs possessed by his brother at his death. The brother of former NHL strongman Derek Boogaard pleaded guilty Thursday to a gross misdemeanor in his brother’s overdose … finish reading Boogaard’s brother pleads guilty to misdemeanor
As we discussed in yesterday’s update, there was no reason to believe that the NHL would rescind the suspension of Minnesota Wild’s Pierre-Marc Bouchard. They didn’t. So despite the agent’s protest, the league was not convinced.
Wild forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for high-sticking Columbus’ Matt Calvert in the face Saturday night. Bouchard’s agent Allan Walsh issued a statement condemning the suspension, noting that the game … finish reading Wild’s Bouchard suspended 2 games for high stick
A Minnesota judge threw out a felony charge against the brother of hockey enforcer Derek Boogaard on Thursday for supplying a painkiller that contributed to the player’s overdose death earlier this year. Aaron Boogaard, 24, told police he gave his … finish reading Judge throws out charges against Boorgaard’s brother
Matthew Hulsizer withdrew his bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes as a result of the whole NHL fiasco down in Arizona, but it now appears he is looking at acquiring the Blues.
In what is hopefully a start to a new standard on the suspensions for hits, Brendan Shanahan, the NHL’s new enforcement chief, articulated what many around the game have been calling for over a long period of time when he … finish reading NHL does not suspend Ryan Malone for hit on Campoli
The Dallas Stars are in the process of filing a bankruptcy proceeding to clear the way for them to sell the franchise to Vancouver businessman Tom Gagliardi. “Today’s filing culminates months of cooperative effort by the League, the Club, the … finish reading Dallas Stars filing bankruptcy to clear way for sale
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien stands to face criminal charges for refusing to give police a urine sample. According to his lawyer Mitch Robinson, Byfuglien and three passengers were aboard Byfuglien’s boat on August 31. Hennepin County sheriffs pulled them over for … finish reading Winnipeg’s Dustin Byfuglien faces criminal charges
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Negative business rumors can create problems on many levels. So the NJ Devils are taking great pains to try to distance themselves from a NY Post report that the team was close to filing for bankruptcy. According to the Post’s … finish reading NJ Devils deny team close to bankruptcy
Two reports on Vancouver’s Stanley Cup riot urge the NHL and its teams to take a more active role in preventing violence at future finals according to an AP report. One recommendation in an independent review into the riot after … finish reading Reports on Vancouver riots urge more NHL involvement
The brain of deceased NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard will be studied by researchers at Boston University to determine whether he suffered from a degenerative brain condition caused by repeated hits to the head. Dr. Robert Cantu, a neurosurgeon and co-director … finish reading Boogaard’s brain to be part of study
It is rarely a surprise when we find out that someone who committed suicide was suffering from depression. But is always difficult for a parent to discuss those details and accept that they were helpless to assist with the disease. … finish reading NHL enforcer Belak suffered from depression
Winnipeg defenseman Dustin Byfuglien was arrested in Minnesota on suspicion of boating while intoxicated according to an ESPN report. Hennepin County Sheriff’s officials say the 26-year-old Byfuglien was arrested Wednesday on Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, Minn.. A statement from the … finish reading Byfuglien arrested on DUI boating charge
Another death in the NHL and this one apparently has no suspicious circumstances. According to the ESPN report, Winnipeg Jets center Rick Rypien was found dead in his home Monday, nine months after he took a leave of absence to … finish reading Winnepeg Jet’s Rypien found dead at age 27
Montreal police have finally completed their investigation into the hit by Bruins’ Zdeno Chara on Canadiens Max Pacioretty. Now Chara will have to wait to see whether or not the prosecution will file charges. From the AP report: Crown lawyers … finish reading Chara investigation completed by Montreal police, will prosecution follow?
New York Ranger’s forward Sean Avery was arrested after a scuffle with an officer who was investigating a noise complaint. According to the report: Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Jorge Pardo tells City News Service that a neighbor’s noise complaint … finish reading NY Ranger forward Sean Avery arrested at LA party
Edmonton Oliers’ goalie Nikolai Khabibulin will serve his entire 30-day jail sentence in the work-release program. As part of the program, he is permitted to leave the facility from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. According to prison officials and … finish reading Khabibulin gets 30 days of work release
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Edmonton Oliers’ goalie Nikolai Khabibulin withdrew his appeal and accepted the 30-day jail sentenced he received in connection with his extreme drunk-driving conviction. After being sentenced last August, Khabibulin appealed the ruling with the hopes of avoiding jail time. The … finish reading Khabibulin accepts 30-day jail sentence
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Aaron Boogaard, brother of former NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard, made his first court appearance in connection with charges related to Derek’s overdose death. Boogaard and his attorney appeared to answer one felony drug count and one gross misdemeanor count of … finish reading Former NHL star Boogard’s brother appears in court
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NHL does not suspend Ryan Malone for hit on Campoli
In what is hopefully a start to a new standard on the suspensions for hits, Brendan Shanahan, the NHL’s new enforcement chief, articulated what many around the game have been calling for over a long period of time when he … finish reading NHL does not suspend Ryan Malone for hit on Campoli