April 2023 - Bladeofsteel hockey stories

Emotional moment has many assuming Patrice Bergeron career is over after heartbreaking loss

Hot mic captures referee giving Boston Bruins player a warning after a scrum

Hilarious clip of Leafs fan chirping Lightning player as they walk to the ice

Breaking News - Arizona Coyotes could move as early as next season to a new City

Jim Montgomery planning reported lineup change that could dramatically impact the outcome of Game 7

Chicago Blackhawks acquire 20th overall pick in 2023 draft

Former NHL player costs himself millions after alcohol abuse reportedly leads to his contract being terminated

Marc-Andre Fleury opens up about retirement after disappointing Game 6 loss

Oilers fan knocks himself out celebrating win

NHL Department of Player Safety issues embarrassing statement after its announced Andrew Cogliano broke his neck

Multiple people suffer injuries as Edmonton Oiler fans breakthrough barricade to break into sold out watch party

Colorado Avalanche coach announces forward has been diagnosed with a broken neck after Game 6 injury

NHL DoPS will not have a hearing with Seattle Kraken forward

Tampa Bay Lightning have to cancel major event, could tonight's game be postponed?

New Jersey Devils fan runs his mouth and gets choked out by New York Rangers fan

Colorado Avalanche have goal overturned after controversial review

11-year NHL veteran planning to unretire and make a comeback

Paul Maurice shares a NSFW story about his locker room

Things in Winnipeg get even worse as player calls out his coach during exit interview

Boston Bruins upset after controversial video review call negates goal

Jordan Eberle could face suspension after dangerous hit

Calgary Flames prospect who speared Canucks player in the groin gets taught an important lesson

Juraj Slafkovsky says he didn't expect to be selected first overall

David Pastrnak scores the best goal of the playoffs

Former top prospect abandons NHL dream, signs contract for 5 years with another team

Referees microphone captures possibly the best hot mic moment ever

Edmonton Oilers may move on from former first-round pick this summer

Recently released statistic has Toronto Maple Leaf fans questioning Sheldon Keefe's decision making

Ryan Reynolds and partners preparing to place record breaking bid for the Ottawa Senators, just how much revealed

Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers expected to reconnect and try to finalize a trade they spoke about last season

Angry hockey player attacks a fan with a stick, until the fan grabs a stick of his own and fights back

Winnipeg Jets Head Coach admits he was 'disgusted' with his team, leading many to think team will rebuild after playoff loss

Philadelphia Flyers aggressively looking to trade one of their defenders before free agency begins

Breaking News - Vegas Golden Knights healthy scratches Phil Kessel

Pat Maroon lays out Mark Giordano with a hit on the numbers at the end of the 2nd period

Disturbing details leak about Valeri Nichushkin situation

Edmonton Oilers insider releases video revealing injury to star from the team's practice

Toronto Maple Leafs fans thrilled as latest NHL announcement makes them suddenly think the league isn't rigged

Alexander Ovechkin could be back on the pitch with Russian professional club this summer

Panthers coach Paul Maurice has awkward moment in mid-game interview

Nathan MacKinnon calls out NHL officiating after Game 5 blown call

Nathan MacKinnon throws a temper tantrum on referee for missed call refuses to back check and gives up a goal

Charlie McAvoy gets away with a vicious two hand slash on Sam Bennet

George Parros accused of a conflict of interest by Toronto Maple Leafs fans over new brand new t-shirt

Team Sweden will be without one of their best player after disagreement between them and his NHL team

Leafs Coach Accuses Refs Of Making Up Penalties

Edmonton Oilers host incredible in game experience while the team is on the road

Edmonton Oilers fans find LA Kings fan who admitted to spitting on cancer patient and she pays the price

Sheldon Keefe makes his final decision on Michael Bunting returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup, and it's not what you might expect

Former teammate shares some strong words about his first meeting with 'arrogant' Tage Thompson in St. Louis

Chicago Blackhawks prospect refuses to sign with the team likely ending NHL chances

Former NHL defenceman comes out of retirement after five years and returns to professional hockey

NHL announces 4 teams set to play regular season games in Europe next season

Carolina Hurricanes forward left leaking after New York Islanders score a goal off his face

Minnesota Wild assistant captain costs his team big, gets ejected minutes into the game for brutal knee-on-knee

NHL team with crumbling arena finally secures new arena deal

NHL Insider called out for incorrect information about NHL players, this time about Valeri Nichushkin

Breaking News - NHL Department of Player Safety announces suspension for Cale Makar

Three NHL cities on the verge of potentially getting another professional team

Evander Kane stands up for young Oilers fan with cancer who was harassed by Los Angeles Kings fans at game 4

Insider reveals 'incident' which led to Avalanche player leaving team during the middle of the night with security

Camera captures Maple Leafs fan unhinged celebration after overtime win

Colorado's Cale Makar has date with Player Safety after brutal hit on Jared McCann

Winnipeg may be missing another major name in uphill battle against Vegas

Cale Makar could face a suspension after dirty hit that left Seattle Kraken best player injured

Jagr contemplates future in Czechia with Kladno

Igor Shesterkin shaken up after big collision in the crease and no one responds

William Nylander slewfoots Steven Stamkos during the first period

MLB's Detroit Tigers have incredible hockey-related home run celebration

Top-three prospect for 2023 NHL Draft to play for Canada at World Championship

36-year-old defenceman announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons

NBA on TNT's Barkley admits to watching hockey instead of ‘boring' basketball game

Hot mic captures incredibly ruthless chirp by Luke Schenn during Game 3

LA Kings top prospect Brandt Clarke loses his cool on fans during playoff game and climbs the board to chirp them

Jack Drury forced to leave Game 4 after dangerous hit from Ryan Pulock

Matthew Tkachuk could face suspension after dirty cross check after period ends

Linus Ullmark tries to take on Matthew Tkachuk

23-year-old former National team defender dies suddenly

NHL fans officially have no idea what counts as a goal after Boston Bruins score controversial 1st period game

Colorado Avalanche player leaves the team with security during the night and no one seems to know where he is

Referee Wes McCauley proves he wants to be the star of every game after embarrassing embellishment penalty call

Toronto Maple Leafs furious after Pat Maroon's dangerous check goes uncalled

Breaking News - NHL Department of Player Safety announces punishment for Toronto Maple Leafs player after Game 3

Hall of Famer Chris Chelios selling Malibu home for hefty price tag

Fan captures audio of Kyle Dubas cursing at fans during Game 3

Jon Cooper implies the referee may have had 'something to gain' by helping the Leafs

Sheldon Keefe continues to complain about officiating, even after game 3 win

Kyle Dubas gets into it with Tampa Bay Lightning fans after Morgan Rielly hits Brayden Point

Auston Matthews drops the gloves for the first fight of his career

Winnipeg Jets Head Coach announces team has lost one of their best players for the rest of the series

Tempers flare between Vegas and Winnipeg as Heavyweights drop the gloves in the first 60 seconds

NHL announces salary cap punishments for 15 teams for next season

Luke Schenn shares how many stitches he needed after fighting Tanner Jeannot

Bad news for the Toronto Maple Leafs as Tampa Bay Lightning get MAJOR boost ahead of game 3

Insider reveals the real reason why Brad Treliving left the Calgary Flames

Connor Bedard refuses to represent his country after long season

Referee falls for one of the most embarrassing dives you'll ever see

Edmonton Oilers furious after NHL review blows obvious call costing them the game

Carolina Hurricanes forward facing possible supplemental discipline after ending up on the wrong bench

Cal Clutterbuck lands hard on his head and neck after being tripped

Referee forced to leave the game after being cut by a skate

Tampa Bay Lightning announcer under fire after using derogatory term on the air

One Toronto Maple Leafs forward has reportedly blocked out Sheldon Keefe this season

Pittsburgh Penguins could look to shop a member of their team's core this summer

Philadelphia Flyers top prospect won't sign with the team after meeting with General Manager

Injury news gets significantly worse for the Boston Bruins

Brandon Tanev taunts Colorado Avalanche crowd with epic post goal celly

John Tortorella claims first victim and one player no longer wants to play for him anymore

Andrei Vasilevskiy reportedly refused to be pulled in Game 2 by Jon Cooper

Patrick Maroon allegedly tried to assault a fan in Toronto last night

Toronto Maple Leafs fan ejected after trying to climb into penalty box with Tanner Jeannot

Camera captures Maple Leafs fan having a disgusting snack

Insider reveals the heartbreaking reason Patrice Bergeron insisted on playing in Boston Bruins final regular season game

NHL Department of Player Safety make their decision on Tomas Nosek hit on Eric Staal

Vegas Golden Knights staff trying allegedly to sabotage Winnipeg Jets

Ilya Samsonov on his Game 1 performance: 'I played like sh*t today'

New York Islanders furious after being screwed by officials in Carolina

Gary Bettman continues to admit the truth in recent interview

Nazem Kadri claps back at Toronto area media after they bring him up during Michael Bunting conversation

Carolina Hurricanes lose forward after slash forces him to undergo surgery

Florida Panthers player allegedly chokes Boston Bruins player during scrum

Matthew Tkachuk breaks the code with unacceptable chirp about another player's wife

Boston Bruins forward facing likely suspension after deliberate head shot

Referees lose control of Panthers versus Bruins game, decide to end it early and send teams to locker room

Minnesota Wild make surprising roster decision involving Marc-Andre Fleury minutes before Game 2

New York Islanders Matt Martin decides to have a seat on Jordan Staal after big hit

NHL Department of Player Safety announces suspension for Michael Bunting

Edmonton Oilers forward to miss the remainder of the 1st round

Embarrassing footage of NHL coach surfaces online

Tampa Bay Lightning facing major injury dilemma ahead of Thursday's Game 2

Inside Wes McCaluey's conflict of interest with Sheldon Keefe

Boston Bruins provide health update on Patrice Bergeron and it's not positive

Could Jake McCabe face a hearing after a big hit during last night's game?

John Tavares accuses the NHL referees of rigging the game against the Maple Leafs

First photo of Morgan Barron and his 75 stitches surfaces after Game 1

Vegas player pushes Winnipeg Jets forward face into a skate

Michael Bunting ejected from tonight's game and will face a likely suspension

Embarrassing scene at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto

Former San Jose Sharks General Manager announces update after health issues cut his career short

NHL Central Scouting releases final rankings for 2023 Entry Draft

Paul Bissonnette makes prediction that would rock the hockey world

Ryan Suter gets away with pair of dangerous cross-checks on Kirill Kaprizov (video)

NHL Department of Player Safety announces if Matt Dumba will be suspended for hit on Joe Pavelski

Toronto Maple Leafs make surprising emergency recall that has fans scratching their head ahead of Game 1

Edmonton Fans Act Like Babies And Litter The Ice With Garbage After Game One Loss

Joe Pavelski knocked unconscious by HUGE body check from Mat Dumba

Tyler Bertuzzi plays the pest perfectly and gets Nick Cousins riled up

Alex Lyon makes huge save and then stares down Trent Frederic

Vegas Golden Knights make roster announcement showing the circumvented the salary cap

Drew Doughty has a warning for Connor McDavid ahead of Game 1

Tampa Bay Lightning receive positive news about injury to key trade deadline acquisition after scary injury

KHL Star to attempt to make return to the NHL after disappointing contract offer

Minnesota Wild appear to make controversial decision involving Marc-Andre Fleury

Breaking News - Major shakeup in Calgary as one person will not return next year

Breaking News - Boston Bruins run into major health issue as playoffs set to start, multiple players missing from practice

Insider reveals one city is making a major push for an NHL team after announcement of major project

Tom Wilson opens up on if he wants to be part of the Washington Capitals rebuild

New York Fire Fighter lands devastating knockout punch late in the 3rd period, stunning Police Officer

Another new NHL record has been announced

After entering the Players Assistance Program former 1st round pick finally secures his NHL future

Hockey Canada finally gets some positive news after years of bad press

Insider reveals there is a rift between Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas, which could lead to Dubas leaving Toronto

Former NHLer calls it a career after major success outside the league

28-year-old NHL defenseman's career likely over due to injuries

Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers both missing star players ahead of playoff matchup

19-year-old defender passes away tragically Saturday

St. Louis Blues' General Manager shares humbling quote on how much of this season he got to enjoy

Calgary Flames fans concerned about team going forward after end of season press conference

Jonathan Toews informed teammates of the actual reason he's leaving the Chicago Blackhawks

Jacob Trouba with a life-altering gift to young goaltender, as well as his personal phone number

Tempers boil over between the New York Police and NY Fire Department during annual game

Vancouver Canucks medical failure have left Tanner Pearson just wanting to be able to play with his kids

500 game NHL veteran claims a General Manager sabotaged him and ended his NHL career

Marc-Andre Fleury shows off incredible new pads at practice ahead of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Drunk Brady Tkachuk makes wild promise to Ottawa Senators fans

Sidney Crosby opens up on where he wants to finish his career after disappointing season in Pittsburgh

Ryan O'Reilly opens up on whether or not he'd be willing to re-sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Eastern Conference General Manager became the 'laughing stock' of the league after terrible trade deadline

Breaking News - Eastern Conference head coach and goalie coach terminated after disappointing season

DeAngelo sounds off on being made a healthy scratch for last five games of the season

Bruce Boudreau reveals former player went to management to try and save his job

Sabres goaltender shows off amazing artistic skill with hand drawn mask

Former Stanley Cup winning coach fired

Brendan Gallagher shares gruesome details of injury he suffered this season

Brian Burke has already found his next job, just hours after being fired

Blues announce firing of well-known coach after only one season

First head coach of the off season relieved of duties

Pittsburgh Penguins make sweeping changes to Hockey Operations

Team with best odds to land Connor Bedard has been revealed

Jonathan Toews makes heartwarming gesture, gives back to the children of Chicago before final game as a Blackhawk

Classy gesture shown to veteran goaltender in last NHL game

Philadelphia Flyers management have put the for sale sign up on their roster

Breaking - Colorado Avalanche star forward ruled out for the rest of the season

Talk of Eastern Conference team chasing Kyle Dubas picks up after terrible season

NHL Insider reveals what head Coach Darryl Sutter's future will be with the Calgary Flames

Gary Bettman sent a message ahead of important Arizona Coyotes arena vote

Two heavyweights drop ‘em in fight of the year candidate

Jonathan Huberdeau sets embarrassing new NHL record

Breaking - Jonathan Toews to play his final game in a Blackhawk uniform today

Islanders Forward credits team with pulling together after everyone dismissed them

Pens take part in awkward fan giveaway moments after toughest loss of the season

Minnesota Wild star forward receives disturbing threat after yesterday's game

Sportsnet journalist posts sickening draft profile on 2023 top prospect

Bettman gets the last laugh when it comes to animated board ads in the NHL

The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced the suspension for Wild Forward Ryan Hartman

NHL Department of Player Safety announce punishment for Jets' Neal Pionk

NHL Department of Player Safety to meet with Wild's Hartman after dangerous hit on Ehlers

Rick Bowness and Dean Evason almost come to blows between the benches

Things get heated between the Jets and the Wild after multiple dirty hits

Luke Schenn explains why his friendship with Pat Maroon means nothing on the ice

Former NHLer passes away while playing hockey

Boston Bruins set massive NHL record, cementing their team as one of the best

Luke Schenn and Pat Maroon drop the gloves for a heavyweight tilt

Jets ownership issues statement causing questions about their future in Winnipeg

Calgary Flames head coach makes controversial decision as Flames are eliminated from playoffs

Maple leafs defender gets pushed into the net by Brandon Montour, retaliates with a dirty play.

Leafs may sign another ATO goaltender, could start tonight in Tampa

Former Stanley Cup champion reflects on life after hockey and finally getting sober

Horvat walks back his comments from Saturday about his former club

Breaking News - NHL team sold for record price

Things get heated between the Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings as JT Miller drops the gloves with Adrian Kempe

Erik Karlsson accomplished milestone not seen since 1992

Report - Washington Capitals could be looking to move a big name on forward this summer

Gary Bettman and the NHL send stiff message to the Toronto Maple Leafs after they try and circumvent the salary cap again

Sheldon Keefe confirms when Matthew Knies will make his debut for the Maple Leafs and it's sooner than you'd expect

Video captures player two hand slashing opponent in the head during minor hockey game

NHL Department of Player Safety fines Anaheim Ducks player for throwing water bottle at referee

Eddie Olczyk calls out Leah Hextall for stealing goal call from another commentator live on air

Don Cherry opens up to making a mistake on his recent podcast

Mark Giordano shows incredible sportsmanship in classy gesture to Nick Suzuki

Nic Deslauriers and AJ Greer drop the gloves for a heavyweight matchup

Benches clear in game where teams combined for 554 penalty minutes

John Tortorella scratches DeAngelo and apparently doesn't care what he thinks about it

Maple Leafs top prospect finally makes decision, informs team if he'll sign or return to College

Sheldon Keefe makes strange comment about who decided to put emergency backup goalie into the game

NHL Department of Player Safety makes announcement on whether Brad Marchand will be suspended for hit against Devils

Toronto Maple Leafs may have exposed salary cap loophole that will allow them to sign top prospect and add a goaltender

Top college free agent inks NHL deal after losing National Championship

Bo Horvat rips Vancouver Canucks fans

Former 1st round picks walking to free agency after unable to sign with team who drafted him

Montreal Canadiens defender furious after being disrespected by the Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs make emergency backup goalie's dreams come true

Ryan Hartman mocks Jordan Binnington after scoring goal

Wayne Simmonds TKOs Montreal Canadiens forward in what could be his final game

Leafs unable to dress backup goalie tonight due to salary cap

Carey Price back with Canadiens, will be in Toronto tonight

Mikhail Sergachev leaves Tampa Bay Lightning for personal reasons

Marc-Andre Fleury once downloaded Tinder on team employees phone during hilarious prank

Maple Leafs announce roster moves, call up this player for what could be his last NHL game

Top female player, playing boys tournament suffers serious injury

Seattle Kraken decide they don't want Shane Wright back with the team

Junior goalie nets history

Future top 3 pick wins Hobey Baker award

Minnesota Wild lose key forward right before playoffs

Maple Leaf playoff tickets are on sale, the price is crazy

Shane Wright continues to prove he has a loser attitude

Former NHLer Nikita Gusev reportedly given second suspension this season from own team

Carson Briere decides on his next move but it's a long shot

Dirty hit leads to multi-game suspension for Kitchener Rangers' captain, Kings' prospect

The Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers game erupts in chaos, multiple fights are started

Matt Dumba gets just a minor after catching Drew O'Connor with a late, high hit

Tampa Bay Lightning forward suffers apparent serious injury

Jack Edwards makes insane claim about the game being rigged for Toronto

Nikita Kucherov throws another temper tantrum and destroys a camera

Colorado Avalanche lose Cale Makar indefinitely

Dad has to censor his daughter from chirping Vegas goalie

Calgary Flames victory over the Winnipeg Jets could cost the city major event

Toronto Maple Leafs top prospect hasn't committed to signing with the team

NHL Department of Player Safety announces multiple fines after Lightning versus Rangers game

Ross Colton jumps Braden Schneider following big, clean hit on teammate

Corey Perry goes after Ben Harpur after the final horn and quickly finds out why that's a bad idea

Tampa Bay Lightning run over Igor Shesterkin and start heavyweight fight

Jacob Trouba taken out by Corey Perry after dirty slewfoot

Former NHL referee proves once again game management is a thing, calls out Michael Bunting

Coyotes clap back at City of Phoenix by filing massive lawsuit

AHL team makes surprising announcement cutting ties from all NHL teams for next season

Colorado Avalanche finally have a time table for Gabriel Landeskog's return to the lineup

Vegas Golden Knights Robin Lehner facing legal trouble after fraud allegations

Embarrassing footage of Nazem Kadri have fans wondering if he's quit on the team

Three-time Stanley Cup champion calls it a career after another concussion

Ethan Bear doesn't respect that code and gets beat up by Will Borgen for his troubles

Mitch Marner comments on nearly being sliced open by a skate

Claude Giroux blows up on officials after terrible call

Toronto media member tries to create Pride Night controversy after player refuses to wear Pride sticker

Gary Bettman and NHL embarrassed by women's basketball game

John Tortorella healthy scratches himself again

Nashville Predators place 24-year-old forward previously acquired via trade on waivers

Pittsburgh Penguins fans want Ron Hextall fired after details of a failed trade leak online

Toronto Maple Leafs get good news and bad news as injuries for the team mount ahead of the playoffs

Connor Bedard reportedly already refused a trade to top team

Breaking News - Top NHL draft eligible prospect's father found dead

Junior player is out on his feet and ends up back in the game

Columbus Blue Jackets officially acquire another 1st round pick

Former Toronto Maple Leafs player passes away at 86-years-old

Carson Briere kicked off University Hockey Team after wheelchair incident

Latest Stanley Cup odds show lots of movement as teams rise and fall

Minnesota Wild forward suffers serious knee injury that could threaten his career

Sask Senior men's team steals the Zamboni to celebrate winning league championship

Curtis Joseph nearly signed a contract and made his return to the NHL last night

Sheldon Keefe claims the Maple Leafs will speak to the league about awful officiating

Matt Duchene loses part of his finger

Michael Bunting gets one of the softest misconducts in the history of the league

Matt Murray injured after Lucas Raymond crashes into him, exits game

Paul Bissonnette and Brad Marchand have some fun at Jordan Binnington's expense

Alex Ovechkin mocks the referee after getting ejected

Yesterday marked the first time in league history that this happened

Wayne Gretzky proposes major change for shootouts

Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen scores nicest empty net goal of the season

Player breaks the code delivering dangerous blind side hit

Insider reveals how much money the Ottawa Senators are in debt

Minnesota Wild forward suffers heartbreaking injury after returning from 3 knee surgeries

William Nylander shares nickname for new teammate and it's going to upset Boston Bruins fans

Alexander Romanov shaken up after Corey Perry pulls his head into the ice

A costly mistake gets player sent straight to the minors

Jordan Kyrou gets into an argument with his head coach on the bench after the 2nd period

Subban calls out media while saying athletes should not be pushed into activism

Cole Smith isn't putting up with Sammy Blais, jumps Blais after a dirty slash

Senators announce devastating update on Derick Brassard

After claiming NHL expansion in the cards, Gary Bettman has meeting with billionaire to bring NHL to new market

Scary situation - Dallas Stars prospect left motionless removed from game on a stretcher

Ales Hemsky says his family stopped him from doing something drastic after he was forced to retire