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A Confusing NHL Racial Controversy Gets Muddier, As Banana Reference Nets A One-Game Suspension

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:10:15 EST

We thought this one was going to be cut-and-dried. We thought Krys Barch said something hateful and racist and unacceptable to P.K. Subban, and the NHL would come down with all its disciplinary might to show that there's no place for racism in hockey, and then we'd all move on. Naturally, nothing's that easy. More »

Here's Video Of The Goal Line Stopping The Florida Panthers From Tying The Coyotes

Brian Hickey — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:55:00 EST

In their game against the Phoenix Coyotes tonight, the Florida Panthers were called for a season-high seven penalties. Yet, there they Stephen Weiss was, with a penalty shot that could tie the game with 24.5 seconds left. He tried to go five-hole, as many do. And the puck got as far as the goal line, where it just stopped and taunted him mercilessly. More »

Wade Belak, Another NHL Enforcer, Found Dead (UPDATE: A Suicide, According To Toronto Sun)

Jack Dickey — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:05:00 EDT

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Longtime NHL defenseman Wade Belak, who spent much of his career with the Maple Leafs, was found dead at 35 today in his Toronto hotel, according to a report from QMI Agency in Canada. More »

Last Night's Winner: Not The Jews

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:20:11 EST

The Panthers had heavily hyped their Hanukkah celebrations last night, including promising a Panther yarmulke to all in attendance. Only a few thousand walked away with one. Who would have thought there would be so many Jews in South Florida? More »

LeBronageddon Is Upon Us

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:05:17 EST

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

The Messiah College Lady's Soccer Team Will Not Tolerate Peeping Toms

Brian Hickey — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EDT

The Newest Innovation In Sun Belt Hockey: Sponsored Empty Seats

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:45:00 EDT

It's depressing when you've got a 19,000-seat arena, and only average 15,000 fans a night. The Florida Panthers are killing two birds with one tarp, hiding the empties and making a bit of cash in the process. More »

Panthers Goalie Thrashed By His Own Teammate

Dashiell Bennett — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:15:36 EST

Florida's Tomas Vokoun probably felt a little blue after letting a loose rebound turn into a goal, but how do you think he felt two seconds later when his own teammate clubbed him upside the head with a stick? More »

English Language 1, Washington Fans 0

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap. More »

Is It Time For The "Is Hockey Too Violent" Debate Already? (UPDATE)

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:45:00 EDT

In a sport where players and fans prize bonecrushing hits, everyone pretends to be surprised when one of those hits sends someone to the hospital. Let the hand wringing commence. More »

NHL Exec Shoots And Misses With Fox News Ice Queen

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:00:00 EDT

When a Florida Panthers executive went on Fox News to talk about unemployment, he did what we'd all like to do, if we had no sense of decorum or shame: he macked on their anchor like nobody's business. More »

The Way We Live Now

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT

Calgary trades a defenseman who'll be an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday for...another defensemen who'll be an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday. [AP] More »

Florida Panthers Announcer Has Seen "Wedding Crashers" A Few Too Many Times

Dashiell Bennett — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:00:38 EST

I've always said that the Florida Panthers had a game better suited for radio—I've always said that—but I never realized just how entertaining it is to listen to their play-by-play man call games. More »

Miami Arena goes Ka-Boom

Marcel Mutoni — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:45:00 EDT

Earlier today, the old home to both the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers got demolished, and we've got video of the implosion following the jump: More »

It's Time To Get Over Your Stupid Crush, Florida

Wyshynski — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:35:05 EST

The NHL Closer is written by Greg Wyshynski, of FanHouse and The Fourth Period. He is also the author of Glow Pucks And 10-Cent Beer. More »

Some Big Hockey Happenings This Weekend...

mjdeadspin — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 16:26:20 EDT

• The NHL entry draft went down yesterday, and it included a record 10 American players taken in the first round. This, of course, builds tremendous hope that one day the United States will have an international hockey team that will generate tremendous interest and hype, only to fall flat on their face in some grand international competition, just like the rest of the popular American sports. More »