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The Cleveland Cavaliers Are On A One-Game Winning Streak
Your morning roundup for Feb. 12, the day Mars-commute impregnating became a non-starter in the name of continuing the colony....

Isles Goon Runs Business More Successful Than His Own Team
Zenon Konopka, who leads the NHL in penalty minutes this year, is a grapeseed oil magnate. He makes and sells wine, too. Then, presumably, Sandis Ozolinsh drinks it. [AmEx Open Forum]...

Sidney Crosby's Season Might Or Might Not Be Over
Sidney Crosby got to talking about his recovery from last month's concussion. He said he hopes to come back this season, but can't say for sure whether he will....

Two Minutes Of Matt Cooke Cheap Shots
He's the kind of player you love if he's on your team. But for the fans of the 29 other fanbases, here's a highlight reel of Cooke's greatest hits to peruse while he sits out the next four games....

A Russian Hockey Player Hits A Puck Harder Than Anyone In The NHL
At last weekend's NHL All-Star gala, Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins won his fourth consecutive hardest shot competition. He did so by hitting 105.9 mph. The Kontinental Hockey League held a similar affair last evening in St. Petersburg, Russia....

This Is What Happens When You Get Caught Stealing Someone's Shovel During A Blizzard (Video)
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. ...

Mr. Glass Rick DiPietro To Miss A Month After One-Punch Knockdown
The 15-year-man will be out 4-6 weeks with facial fractures and knee swelling. Should have been wearing knee pads, because Brent Johnson made him his bitch. [Islanders.com]...

There Were Three Fights In The First Four Seconds Of An NHL Game Tonight
The last time Dallas Stars visited the Boston Bruins, the teams totaled 175 penalty minutes. Bad blood continued tonight. A fight in the first second. A fight in the second second. And, a fight in the fourth second....

The Atlanta Thrashers Hope Black Players On The Ice Mean More Black Fans In The Seats
The Atlanta Thrashers are just the second team in NHL history to have five black players on the roster. "We do joke around with it a little bit," says Dustin Byfuglien. But, the front office sees opportunity....

Poorly Worded Islanders Ad Seems To Want You To Hit Your Ladyfriend
Matt, who sent this along, wonders if the Isles "are trying to promote spousal abuse or just good old-fashioned rough sex?" Either would be less odious than spending Valentine's Day at Nassau Coliseum, or Dave & Buster's, for that matter....

The Missing Stanley Cup Game 6 Puck Is Now Worth $50,000 And The FBI's Time
The puck from Patrick Kane's Stanley Cup-winning goal disappeared in June. Since then, a Chicago restaurant has offered $50,000 for it, the FBI has disproved one impostor, and a multiple-angle Zapruder film emerged. It's significant piece of rubber, you see....

Your NHL All-Star Game Open Thread
Here are 10 things that the Winnipeg Free Press thinks you should look for during today's NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh. Thankfully, TSN explains how choosing sides for a sporting showcase came to resemble a Strawbridge School third-grade kickball pregame....

Crossdressing MMA Fighter Tells Estranged Wife She Can "Keep His Dresses"
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....

Don't Want To Play For A Crappy Team? A Former Player Says That's Too Damn Bad
Evgeni Nabokov was claimed on waivers by the Islanders, but has no intentions of reporting. Justin Bourne's been in that situation, and says Nabby needs to suck it up....

Checking Back In With Those Ridiculous NHL Superheroes
They're rolling out the remainder of the NHL's Guardian Project, and yes, our worst fears are realized. The Maple Leaf superhero is a tree....

Kansas State Basketball Doesn't Bother Spelling Freshman's Name Rigth
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....

Playboy Alum From Poland Purchases Soccer Team
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....

Who Was The Dirtiest Player In Yesterday's Rangers/Flyers Game?
Sean Avery, of course. It's always Avery. But it was close. The Flyers bench taking some swings at an on-ice player are up there with Avery punching Matt Carle while he's down. Pick your poison:...

Be Joe Buck's Sidekick At The Super Bowl
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.(PHOTO:)...