1. Atlanta Thrashers Moving to Winnipeg According to Globe and Mail Report

    According to Stephen Brunt of The Globe and Mail , the Atlanta Thrashers will indeed move to Winnipeg by the beginning of the season. The source states that an official announcement by the NHL will be made on Tuesday...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about 2 years ago 539 reads 3 comments

  2. Kaberle Report Correct, Defense Firesale, and More NHL Trade Rumors

    Today was a big day in the NHL . Boston got even better and defenseman were traded left and right. Here's a summary of today's trades: [BOS/TOR] Tomas Kaberle to Boston ...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 1,069 reads 6 comments

  3. Tomas Kaberle Waives No Trade Clause; Will Be Traded In 24-72 Hours

    After Brian Burke went ahead and traded away Kris Versteeg to Philadelphia for a first- and third-round pick, many have speculated the wheeling and dealing in Toronto is not done yet...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 5,024 reads 97 comments

  4. Maple Leafs' Brian Burke: Why He's Possibly the Worst GM in the NHL, Part Two

    Brian Burke. Yes again. One of my first articles on Bleacher Report featured the one and only Brian Burke. Why BB? Because he was dismantling the Toronto Maple Leafs day after day and he has been doing exactly that to this day...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 1,425 reads 109 comments

  5. Mats Zuccarello-Aasen And What He Can Do For The New York Rangers

    Listed at five feet and seven inches, the shifty 161 pound Mats Zuccarello-Aasen should have everything going against him hockey-wise. That's not the case for the tiny Norwegian anymore...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 2,089 reads 8 comments

  6. Cold Blooded: 5 Rivalries That Should Get a Winter Classic In The Near Future

    As a Rangers fan, I've been waiting for a Winter Classic in Yankee Stadium for years now. The latest news is that if there is a Winter Classic in the near future, Ranger fans should expect it to be in the new Citi Field, home of the New York Mets...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 1,769 reads 29 comments

  7. NHL Today: Brad Richards, Mike Ribeiro, Nazem Kadri, Jarome Iginla and More

    Well it's been three months now and it's time that the NHL Today series comes back. I've been really busy with school and work lately that I haven't been able to fully participate with the B/R community I have come to love...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 345 reads 1 comments

  8. Might Chris Drury, Michal Rozsival Be Back Soon for the New York Rangers?

    Welcome to the second issue of "Rumors in Rangerland!" I've been really busy lately so I haven't been able to give updates on NHL rumors let alone Rangers rumors. So here is a quick weekly update...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 205 reads 3 comments

  9. NHL Miracle at Consol Energy Center: New York Rangers Come Back Against Penguins

    It's the third period and the New York Rangers are up 1-0 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The referees penalize Ryan Callahan, arguably the New York Rangers best penalty-killer, for holding after Evgeni Malkin blatantly dives...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 661 reads 6 comments

  10. The Top 25 Athlete Druggies of All Time

    Sex, drugs, and alcohol. All of these come with the fame of being an athlete. A few of the biggest athletes have chosen the wrong path and have gotten caught up with these vices. Of the three, drugs have been the most damaging in sports...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 12,816 reads 4 comments

  11. Derek Stepan and the Rest of October's Hat Tricks

    Derek Stepan surprised pretty much everyone in his first NHL game. The latest rookie on Broadway scored a hat trick in his first NHL game becoming only the fourth person in NHL history to do so...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 214 reads 1 comments

  12. The World's Hottest International Sports Fans

    Let's face it. If you're not a soccer fan, the only reason you watch international tournaments is because of the beautiful patrons of the sport. They come from everywhere. Sweden, Spain, Holland...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 37,058 reads 16 comments

  13. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers Blank Toronto Maple Leafs, End 2-Game Skid

    Tonight marked Henrik Lundqvist 's first shutout of the 2010-2011 NHL season and it was a well-deserved one at that...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 271 reads 1 comments

  14. Atlantic Division Saturday Recap: Marc Staal Gets GWG, Sabres Rout Devils

    Boy was yesterday an up-and-down night for the Atlantic Division. The Kovalchuk-less New Jersey Devils got torn apart by the Sabres. The Penguins got shut out by Jaroslav Halak and the St...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 69 reads 2 comments

  15. Amanda Vanderpool And The NHL's 25 Hottest Ice Girls

    When I say the word "cheerleaders", what sports come to mind? NBA and NFL? A little known fact is that a growing number of NHL teams are adopting the cheerleading trend, ever since the New York Islanders started the tradition a few years ago...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 23,165 reads 1 comments

  16. Tim Kennedy Down; Todd White On Defense For New York Rangers?

    According to the official Twitter account of the New York Rangers, Tim Kennedy has been sent down to Hartford Whale-pack . Kennedy, who saw no time in the first two games of the season, played very well in the preseason...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 841 reads 5 comments

  17. Derek Stepan: New York Rangers Rookie Scores Hat Trick in NHL Debut

    Derek Stepan has definitely earned a spot in the lineup. The 20-year-old center scored a hat trick in his very first NHL game , becoming the first New York Ranger and the fourth player in NHL history to do so...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 391 reads 2 comments

  18. Halloween 2010 With Dennis Rodman

    It's that time of the year again! What time may that be? The time to go buy a Halloween costume. Trick or treating may not be your thing, but being a total weirdo for one day of the year should be enough to attract even the sane crowd...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 11,264 reads 8 comments

  19. Isles Claim Winger Michael Grabner Off Waivers; Hope to Get Some Extra Scoring

    According to Bob McKenzie of TSN via Twitter, the New York Islanders have claimed right-winger Michael Grabner off waivers from the Florida Panthers...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 1,247 reads 3 comments

  20. Top 10 Sexiest Female Golfers of All Time

    Sometimes I ask myself, why didn't Tiger Woods look to his left or right and just have an affair with a female golfer? Why, you may ask, would I say that? Golf is in fact a man's sport...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 20,015 reads 7 comments

  21. Dropping Like Flies: The Top Dark Horses in NHL Draft History

    Obtaining high draft picks is almost a surefire way of drafting high-end talent. However, sometimes consistent drafting throughout every round could do the job as well. Quite a few of the NHL's best players have been drafted outside of the top rounds...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 3,469 reads 22 comments

  22. Rumors in Ranger Land: Weiss to NY, Sauer to PHX or CLB, Possible Contenders?

    While Rangers fans were busy watching the Rangers rout the Red Wings 5-1 at the Garden, rumors were brewing in the land of Twitter...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 536 reads 10 comments

  23. New York Strangers: More Cuts Coming After Wednesday's Game For Rangers

    A few more New York Rangers are going down to the Whale after Wednesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. This comes as no surprise, since coach John Tortorella has been known for cutting players early to get his final team in sync...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 1,084 reads 9 comments

  24. NHL Today (9/19): Thomas, Richards, Souray, Bieksa, Savard, Markov, and More

    Sorry for not having an update the past few days. I've been pretty busy and the site has been on the fritz for me at least. Tim Thomas It is no surprise that Tim Thomas will have limited icetime once again this season...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 1,599 reads 4 comments

  25. NHL Today (9/16): Neal, Cormier, Redden, Niskanen, Kotalik, and More

    James NealAs of right now, negotiations are still on between RFA forward James Neal and the Dallas Stars. However, a holdout is looking more likely than a contract right now since a)Neal ...

    John Tabone Written by John Tabone about over 2 years ago 376 reads 1 comments