Mois de février 2015

has awarded Evgeni Malkin (C) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 1 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Evgeni Malkin was originally drafted to the NHLby the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 593 NHLgames during his career, notching 273 goals and adding 411 assists along with 544 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center has played 53 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 21+20=41 with 8 PIM.


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2-2-2015  - trade
Colorado Avalanche traded Martin Ruzicka to Phoenix Coyotes for Shane Doan

A native of Canada, Shane Doan was originally drafted to the NHLby the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 1380 NHLgames during his career, notching 386 goals and adding 529 assists along with 1144 penalty minutes. The 38 year old right wing has played 52 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 13+10=23 with 8 PIM.

A native of Czech, Martin Ruzicka, was originally signed as a free agent to the . He has appeared in 33 NHLgames during his career, notching 2 goals and adding 5 assists along with 14 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has played 33 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 2+5=7 with 14 PIM. He has also played 1 games with the Lac Érié Monsters this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 0 PIM.


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2-2-2015  - trade
Phoenix Coyotes traded Mikkel Boedker to Boston Bruins for Joe Thornton

A native of Canada, Joe Thornton was originally drafted to the NHLby the Boston Bruins in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 1260 NHLgames during his career, notching 372 goals and adding 843 assists along with 1032 penalty minutes. The 35 year old left wing has played 53 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 12+24=36 with 12 PIM.

A native of La-la-land, Mikkel Boedker was originally drafted to the NHLby the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 390 NHLgames during his career, notching 78 goals and adding 140 assists along with 88 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 52 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 16+30=46 with 10 PIM.


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2-2-2015  - trade
Phoenix Coyotes traded Wayne Simmonds and Mike Ribeiro to Carolina Hurricanes for Tuomo Ruutu and Rene Bourque

A native of Finland, Tuomo Ruutu was originally drafted to the NHLby the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 682 NHLgames during his career, notching 159 goals and adding 209 assists along with 558 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 51 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, totalling 13+18=31 with 20 PIM.

A native of Canada, Rene Bourque, was originally signed as a free agent to the . He has appeared in 630 NHLgames during his career, notching 174 goals and adding 168 assists along with 580 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 51 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, totalling 15+11=26 with 40 PIM.

A native of Canada, Wayne Simmonds was originally drafted to the NHLby the Los Angeles Kings in the 2nd round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 486 NHLgames during his career, notching 107 goals and adding 119 assists along with 670 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing has played 39 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 8+11=19 with 82 PIM.

A native of Canada, Mike Ribeiro was originally drafted to the NHLby the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 919 NHLgames during his career, notching 228 goals and adding 497 assists along with 427 penalty minutes. The 34 year old center has played 52 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 17+25=42 with 16 PIM.


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1-2-2015  Player of the month: Jamie Benn (R)
NHLhas awarded Jamie Benn (R) of Florida Panthers as Player Of The Month He registered 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points in 16 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Jamie Benn was originally drafted to the NHLby the Dallas Stars in the 5th round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 392 NHLgames during his career, notching 141 goals and adding 169 assists along with 213 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 54 games with the Florida Panthers this season, totalling 26+26=52 with 17 PIM.


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1-2-2015  Rookie of the month: Jean-Gabriel Pageau (R)
NHLhas awarded Jean-Gabriel Pageau (R) of Ottawa Senators as Rookie Of The Month He registered 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 14 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Jean-Gabriel Pageau was originally drafted to the NHLby the Ottawa Senators in the 4th round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 60 NHLgames during his career, notching 10 goals and adding 12 assists along with 25 penalty minutes. The 22 year old right wing has played 51 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 8+10=18 with 25 PIM.

25-2-2015 - trade
Boston Bruins traded Tomas Plekanec and 's round 1 pick in 2017 to Edmonton Oilers for Paul Gaustad and Brenden Morrow

A native of USA, Paul Gaustad was originally drafted to the by the Buffalo Sabres in the 7th round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 625 games during his career, notching 86 goals and adding 131 assists along with 687 penalty minutes. The 33 year old center has played 64 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 11+13=24 with 48 PIM.

A native of Canada, Brenden Morrow was originally drafted to the by the Dallas Stars in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 994 games during his career, notching 303 goals and adding 350 assists along with 1258 penalty minutes. The 36 year old left wing has played 64 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 22+21=43 with 14 PIM.

A native of Czech, Tomas Plekanec was originally drafted to the by the Montreal Canadiens in the 3rd round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 737 games during his career, notching 193 goals and adding 293 assists along with 450 penalty minutes. The 32 year old left wing has played 57 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 10+12=22 with 41 PIM.


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25-2-2015 - trade
Boston Bruins traded Trevor Lewis and David Ullstrom to Nashville Predators for Mike Fisher

A native of Canada, Mike Fisher was originally drafted to the by the Ottawa Senators in the 2nd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 958 games during his career, notching 246 goals and adding 289 assists along with 661 penalty minutes. The 34 year old center has played 64 games with the Nashville Predators this season, totalling 13+16=29 with 15 PIM.

A native of USA, Trevor Lewis was originally drafted to the by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 293 games during his career, notching 17 goals and adding 30 assists along with 63 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center has played 62 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 2+3=5 with 6 PIM.

A native of Sweden, David Ullstrom was originally drafted to the by the New York Islanders in the 4th round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 193 games during his career, notching 16 goals and adding 20 assists along with 50 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 62 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 2+7=9 with 4 PIM.


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24-2-2015 Media criticises the Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are spinning in a 8 game winless streak. Minnesota Wild defenseman Brycen Martin commented about their recent play: It seems like everything is going wrong now. It's not the best of times for us right now...


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23-2-2015 Player of the week: Travis Zajac (C)
has awarded Travis Zajac (C) of Columbus Blue Jackets as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Travis Zajac was originally drafted to the by the New Jersey Devils in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 614 games during his career, notching 144 goals and adding 249 assists along with 206 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 62 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 19+26=45 with 24 PIM.


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23-2-2015 Daniel Sedin reaches a milestone !
Daniel Sedin() scored the 900th point of his career in tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild on a goal by Eric Staal. I've seen my idols break records and now I am doing the same, the happy player said in a hockey magazine..

A native of Sweden, Daniel Sedin was originally drafted to the by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 1049 games during his career, notching 367 goals and adding 533 assists along with 472 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 61 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 31+28=59 with 50 PIM.


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21-2-2015 Thomas Vanek reaches a milestone !
Thomas Vanek() notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Colorado Avalanche on a goal by Cody Hodgson. Tonight things went my way and what can I say, i got the record, he commented and was all smiles..

A native of Austria, Thomas Vanek was originally drafted to the by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 727 games during his career, notching 311 goals and adding 300 assists along with 460 penalty minutes. The 31 year old left wing has played 60 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 26+30=56 with 54 PIM.


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19-2-2015 Media criticises the Calgary Flames
We dug ourselves in a hole... commented Calgary Flames GM Craig Button after today's game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. This brings their current streak to 28 games winless.


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19-2-2015 Steve Downie injured.
Steve Downie () suffered leg injury during the game in an incident with Anze Kopitar (). He is expected to be sidelined for more than a month. I'm just hoping it's nothing serious and the docs will let me play in a month or two again, was his answer to a reporter question after the game.


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19-2-2015 Mike Ribeiro reaches a milestone !
Mike Ribeiro() notched the 500th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a goal by Mikko Koivu. I've been fortunate enough to play with many great players and I could not have done it without them, he said as he packed up his gear..

A native of Canada, Mike Ribeiro was originally drafted to the by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 925 games during his career, notching 229 goals and adding 500 assists along with 427 penalty minutes. The 35 year old center has played 58 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, totalling 18+28=46 with 16 PIM.


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18-2-2015 Media attacks the Calgary Flames
The media is disappointed by the team's 7 game losing streak. Most of the critic is addressed to the work of general manager and headcoach Don Hay


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18-2-2015 Media criticises the Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are spinning in a 27 game winless streak. Calgary Flames center Matt Dollas commented about their recent play: Things are not looking good for us but I think if we stay positive, we can climb out of this hole.


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18-2-2015 - trade
Colorado Avalanche traded Will Butcher to Columbus Blue Jackets for 's round 2 pick in 2015

A native of USA, Will Butcher was originally drafted to the by the Colorado Avalanche in the 5th round of the 2013 entry draft. He has not yet played at level. The 20 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season.


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18-2-2015 - trade
Columbus Blue Jackets traded 's round 2 pick in 2016 to Edmonton Oilers for Mike Rupp and 's round 3 pick in 2016

A native of USA, Mike Rupp was originally drafted to the by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 740 games during his career, notching 65 goals and adding 62 assists along with 996 penalty minutes. The 35 year old center has played 61 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 5+6=11 with 56 PIM.


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17-2-2015 Media attacks the Montreal Canadiens
The media is disappointed by the team's 11 game losing streak. Most of the critic is addressed to the work of general manager and headcoach Alain Vigneault


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16-2-2015 Player of the week: PA Parenteau (R)
has awarded PA Parenteau (R) of Buffalo Sabres as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, PA Parenteau was originally drafted to the by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 9th round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 370 games during his career, notching 99 goals and adding 177 assists along with 268 penalty minutes. The 31 year old right wing has played 58 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 15+25=40 with 26 PIM.


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16-2-2015 Henrik Sedin reaches a milestone !
Henrik Sedin() scored the 900th point of his career in tonight's game against the Florida Panthers on a goal by Mikkel Boedker. The puck has been bouncing for me lately, our record breaker told a Hockey Night in Canada reporter..

A native of Sweden, Henrik Sedin was originally drafted to the by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 1080 games during his career, notching 228 goals and adding 672 assists along with 594 penalty minutes. The 34 year old center has played 57 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 13+17=30 with 18 PIM.


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16-2-2015 Jonathan Toews reaches a milestone !
Jonathan Toews() scored the 500th point of his career in tonight's game against the Detroit Red Wings on a goal by Patrick Kane. Yes, it does feel great, he said after the game in the dressing room..

A native of Canada, Jonathan Toews was originally drafted to the by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 526 games during his career, notching 222 goals and adding 278 assists along with 243 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center has played 57 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 26+33=59 with 0 PIM.


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14-2-2015 Media glorifies the Florida Panthers
The media is impressed by the team's 5 game winning streak. Much of the credit is granted to the good work of general manager and headcoach Terry Murray


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14-2-2015 Stephen Weiss reaches a milestone !
Stephen Weiss() notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Carolina Hurricanes on a goal by Tyler Bozak. I'm just happy to contribute, he said after viewing the play on the TV studio monitor..

A native of Canada, Stephen Weiss was originally drafted to the by the Florida Panthers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 793 games during his career, notching 174 goals and adding 300 assists along with 363 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 57 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 11+22=33 with 14 PIM.


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11-2-2015 Media glorifies the Columbus Blue Jackets
The media is impressed by the team's 5 game winning streak. Much of the credit is granted to the good work of general manager and headcoach Dave King


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10-2-2015 - trade
Edmonton Oilers traded Andrei Vasilevski and 's round 2 pick in 2015 to Minnesota Wild for 's round 1 pick in 2016

A native of Russia, Andrei Vasilevski was originally drafted to the by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1st round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 41 games during his career, booking 3 career shutouts and allowing 106 goals. The 20 year old goaltender has played 40 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, allowing 106 goals on 748 while booking 3 shutouts.


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10-2-2015 David Moss claimed off waivers.
Minnesota Wild claimed David Moss, who had been with Phoenix Coyotes, off waivers.


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10-2-2015 Ian White claimed off waivers.
Edmonton Oilers claimed Ian White, who had been with St. Louis Blues, off waivers.


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9-2-2015 All-Star Game
Team World has won the annual All-Star game with a score of 13-9. Game MVP was Daniel Sedin.

A native of Sweden, Daniel Sedin was originally drafted to the by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 1043 games during his career, notching 366 goals and adding 529 assists along with 462 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 55 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 30+24=54 with 40 PIM.


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9-2-2015 Player of the week: Jamie Benn (R)
has awarded Jamie Benn (R) of Florida Panthers as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 1 assists for 4 points in 2 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Jamie Benn was originally drafted to the by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 394 games during his career, notching 144 goals and adding 170 assists along with 215 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 56 games with the Florida Panthers this season, totalling 29+27=56 with 19 PIM.


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8-2-2015 All-Star Skill Competitions
The annual All-Star event kicked off today with the skill competitions. Team North America and Team World competed in six different races and the fans got to see their stars shine.

Team World won the puck control relay with a team of Pavel Datsyuk, Alexander Ovechkin and Erik Karlsson.

Sidney Crosby of Team North America won the fastest skater competition, beating Erik Karlsson in the final.

Steven Stamkos of Team North America won the hardest shot competition with a result of 89 MPH, beating Thomas Vanek in the final.

Erik Karlsson of Team World won the accuracy shooting competition, beating Sidney Crosby in the final.

Jhonas Enroth of Team World won the goalie competition (pass&score), beating Marc-André Fleury in the final.

Team World won the breakaway relay with a team of Erik Karlsson, Daniel Sedin and Alexander Ovechkin.

The yearly clash between Team North America and Team World will take place tomorrow.


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7-2-2015 Media praises the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are flying high with a 8 game undefeated streak. Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Martin St. Louis commented about their recent success: We're all kind of excited, we just can't hide it. I hope we continue to play like this in the future...


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7-2-2015 Media glorifies the Philadelphia Flyers
The media is impressed by the team's 5 game winning streak. Much of the credit is granted to the good work of general manager and headcoach Craig Ramsay


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7-2-2015 Aaron Ekblad injured.
Aaron Ekblad () suffered leg injury during the game in an incident with Michael McCarron (). He is expected to be sidelined for more than a month. We have to play as a team in my absence. We're not playing the system right now and we're only playing 40 minutes of hockey every night, while the other team is playing 60. That's not good enough. I hope we get it in gear by the time I return, he said as the trainers examined him.


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4-2-2015 Martin Erat reaches a milestone !
Martin Erat() scored the 600th point of his career in tonight's game against the Boston Bruins on a goal by Alexander Ovechkin. Wow, I feel good about it...I guess, he commented and was all smiles..

A native of Czech, Martin Erat was originally drafted to the by the Nashville Predators in the 7th round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 867 games during his career, notching 222 goals and adding 378 assists along with 548 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 53 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 20+21=41 with 54 PIM.