NHL UPDATES CONCUSSION PROTOCOL; IMPLEMENTS CENTRALIZED CONCUSSION ‘SPOTTER’ STAFF TO HELP DETECT VISIBLE SIGNS OF CONCUSSION AND MANDATE REMOVAL FROM PLAY. The National Hockey League (NHL) announced today the implementation of a number of new policies and procedures to enhance the NHL/National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Concussion Protocol. This is very positive news given the widespread increase in public...

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Kevin Bieksa goes undercover as a member of his teams ice crew.  His actions during a recent preseason game, turns the head of his fellow teammates and many fans.  Lots of laughs. * Video courtesy of Anaheim Ducks YouTube

FLYERS’ GUDAS SUSPENDED SIX GAMES FOR INTERFERENCE Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas has been suspended for six games for interference against Boston Bruins forward Austin Czarnik during NHL Preseason Game No. 96 in Boston on Saturday, Oct. 8, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 5:47 of the third period. Gudas was assessed a...

It is time for the start of the 2016-2017 NHL regular season. The odds makers in Las Vegas have updated their Stanley Cup lines and it is now time to place your bets. Put your money down! Here are my picks… The Sure Bets: Tampa Bay Lightning - Solid pick at 15/2 Washington Capitals - Its time for the Capitals to come...