1. NHL's Top Young Stars Who Will Get PAID in Free Agency Next Summer

    NHL free agency is always a nerve-racking and exciting time of year for general managers, players, agents, fans and the entire hockey community. And the summer of 2013 is shaping up to be a time in which a ton of young stars will get "PAID"...

    Tom Urtz Jr. Written by Tom Urtz Jr. about 6 months ago 1,607 reads 10 comments

  2. Most Insane Non-NHL Goals You Need to See Right Now

    There may be no NHL hockey to speak of for the 2012-13 season so far, but hockey has been in full swing throughout the world in other leagues...

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  3. 50 Most Overrated Players in NHL History

    The NHL is full of many talented players who excel, but the league is also full of players who get more credit than they deserve. Everyone is familiar with these overrated players, and they are very easy to use in conversation amongst hockey friends...

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  4. NHL Lockout: New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers Unite for Charity Game

    The New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers may be bitter rivals, but they are going to team up to play a hockey game next week even though there is an NHL lockout...

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  5. The Most Disgraceful Moments in NHL History Caught on Camera

    The NHL is full of great players, moments and games, but there have been some incidents throughout the league's history that have been downright disgraceful. These moment include cheap shots, dirty hits and other moments that give the NHL a black eye..

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  6. Power Ranking the Best Nicknames in the NHL Right Now

    The NHL is a sports league full of talented players, and many players have affectionate monikers and nicknames that they are referred to by...

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  7. The 51 Best NHL Players of the 1990s

    With the NHL currently locked out, NHL.com has been featuring a lot of content focused on the 1992-93 season. The 1990s in general were an amazing time for the NHL, and there are tons of players who had a great decade...

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  8. NHL Lockout: How the NHL's Biggest Stars Are Performing in Other Leagues

    As the NHL lockout rolls on, star players continue to thrive in the KHL , SEL . SM- liiga and other leagues overseas in Europe...

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  9. Los Angeles Lakers Hire Mike D'Antoni as New Head Coach

    As soon as Mike Brown was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers , it seemed only logical that Phil Jackson would return to his rightful place behind the bench, but that is not the case...

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  10. The Greatest Single Season Player Performance in Every NHL Team's History

    In professional sports, there are times when players need to be singled out for extraordinary regular-season performances...

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  11. Top Non-NHL Players Playing in Europe Who Could Soon Get an NHL Look

    When the NHL lockout went into effect, there was a mass exodus of players who bolted to play overseas in Europe. This shift has led to these players lighting up the KHL , SEL and other top European league...

    Tom Urtz Jr. Written by Tom Urtz Jr. about 6 months ago 2,605 reads 6 comments

  12. NHL Free Agency 2012: Worst Signings of the Offseason

    During the offseason, numerous players changed teams for better or for worse. There were a number of NHL teams that made moves in order to fill needs, but were the best moves they ...

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  13. Hockey's 15 Nastiest Shot-Blocking Injuries Caught on Tape

    NHL hockey is a physical game that has seen a dramatic shift over the past few years that involves teams focusing on blocking shots...

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  14. 51 Most Exciting NHL Prospects Currently in the Minor Leagues

    The NHL is currently on the verge of canceling the Winter Classic, and there is a lot of reasons for fans to be down in the dumps. On the other hand, there are tons of reasons in the minor leagues for fans to be happy...

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  15. NHL Lockout: Available Free Agents NHL Teams Should Still Reach Out To

    During the lockout, NHL teams are unable to contact any player, regardless of whether or not they have a contract...

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  16. NHL Lockout: Picking an All-Star Team of Locked-Out Players Playing Elsewhere

    During the NHL lockout, an exodus of players made the decision to play in a variety of leagues in Europe...

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  17. Fantasy Hockey Mock Draft: Drafting First Three Rounds for 2012 Season

    Although fans have already been deprived of actual on-ice action during the lockout, fans have also been deprived of participating in fantasy hockey...

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  18. The Best Decisions of the Gary Bettman Era

    As the commissioner of the NHL , Gary Bettman gets a lot of criticism for his involvement in three work stoppages during his tenure, but the fact remains that he has made several good decisions as the league's top guy...

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  19. NHL Prospects: Top 15 High School Prospects of 2012-13

    NHL Central Scouting released their initial 2012-13 rankings a few weeks ago, and it was highlighted by top prospects like Nathan MacKinnon and Seth Jones, but you shouldn't sleep on the high school players named by CSS ...

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  20. NHL Trade Speculation: 1 Player Each Team Could Trade Before Opening Day

    Although the NHL is currently locked out, teams are likely still looking at ways to improve their rosters...

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  21. Fantasy Hockey: Ranking the 5 Best Sleepers at Each Position

    Fantasy hockey is something that every NHL fan loves. But sometimes owners don't know who to pick. Obviously, there are the favorites like Steven Stamkos and Evgeni Malkin who go ...

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  22. 20 Strangest and Ugliest Jersey Sponsorships in Hockey History

    The NHL features some of the nicest jerseys in professional sports, but other leagues have featured threads that are not so desirable. During the lockout, players are lacing up their skates overseas, and they are wearing some interesting jerseys...

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  23. Is Each Projected NHL Starting Goaltender Worth His 2012-13 Salary?

    One of the biggest stumbling blocks in the current CBA negotiations is tied to player salaries, so it is an interesting time to see if each projected starting netminder is worth his salary...

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  24. NHL Prospects: B/R's Official Updated Top 50 Prospects

    During the lockout, fans are deprived of NHL action, but at least the AHL, CHL, NCAA and European leagues are still up and running. Instead of feeling down about the lockout, get your hockey fix by keeping up with the sport's most exciting prospects...

    Tom Urtz Jr. Written by Tom Urtz Jr. about 7 months ago 15,092 reads 74 comments

  25. NHL Free Agency 2012: Players Who Will Flop with New Teams

    During the summer months of July and August, NHL teams signed free agents to a multitude of different contracts, but which players will flop in 2012-13? This is a follow-up to the ...

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