Derek StykaloDerek Stykalo

A former Junior 'A' hockey player, Derek has experienced the game's elements to the fullest, from hat-tricks to bench clearing brawls. He believes in three things when it comes to hockey - fighting belongs in the game, playoff beards are essential and the Oilers will win another cup in his lifetime. You can follow him on twitter @mightystyk

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Daniel Alfredsson, Dustin Brown & Jonathan Toews Named Finalists For Messier Leadership Award

The NHL announced the finalists for the Mark Messier Leadership Award and they include three notable team captains; Daniel Alfredsson of the Ottawa Senators, Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings and Jonathan…Read More

Viktor Stalberg Likely To Play Game 3 For Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to have forward Viktor Stalberg back in their lineup for game 3 of their Western Conference Semifinal Monday night according to Scott Powers of ESPNChicago.com. Stalberg…Read More

Marc Crawford Interested in Vacant Colorado Avalanche Coaching Position

The Colorado Avalanche are looking for a new head coach and not surprisingly former head coach Marc Crawford is said to be  interested in returning to the club according to Andy Strickland of TrueHockey.com. Crawford…Read More

Boston Bruins Injury Update: Redden, Ference & Seidenberg

The Boston Bruins are set to open their second round series against the New York Rangers Thursday night but their blue line injuries continue to plague the team. Three key defensemen in Wade Redden, Andrew…Read More

Calgary Flames’ Roman Cervenka Signs With KHL

The rebuild efforts for the Calgary Flames continued today when the club learnt that forward Roman Cervenka has signed on with the KHL according to Igor Eronko of Sports.ru. Cervenka has allegedly signed…Read More

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Jason Spezza Injury Update: Return for Game 2 Possible

The Ottawa Senators could have Jason Spezza back in their lineup sooner rather than later as the second…Read More

Dallas Stars Fire Head Coach Glen Gulutzan As Housecleaning Continues

The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Glen Gulutzan after he failed to guide the Dallas Stars to the…Read More

Andy McDonald Won’t Return to the St. Louis Blues

After a disappointing first round exit in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, the St. Louis Blues will need…Read More

Sidney Crosby the Favorite to Win Bill Masterson Award

The nominees for the Bill Masterson award were named today and it’s no surprise that Sidney Crosby…Read More

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 TV Schedule

With round one of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs now behind us, there is very little time to sit back…Read More

Roberto Luongo Trade Rumors Surely To Pick Up

After the Vancouver Canucks were swept out of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs by the San Jose Sharks on…Read More

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Thursday TV Schedule

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing and with the Vancouver Canucks already eliminated, as…Read More

Sergei Bobrovsky, Henrik Lundqvist & Antti Niemi Named Vezina Finalists

As the playoffs roll on, so to do the nominations for the NHL year end awards, slated to be held some…Read More

Montreal Canadiens Need to Stick to Playing Hockey Tonight vs. Senators

The Montreal Canadiens were embarrassed in game three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series against…Read More

What’s Wrong With the Vancouver Canucks?

The Vancouver Canucks once again find themselves in an unenviable task of having to dig themselves out…Read More

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Printable Bracket

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are well under way and it’s been a great start to the second season.…Read More

Sidney Crosby Will Play Tonight For Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have their superstar captain Sidney Crosby back in the  lineup tonight…Read More

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators Preview

The all-Canadian matchup in the first round of this year’s NHL Stanley Cup playoffs has the surprising…Read More

Nashville Predators Sign Patric Hornqvist to 5-Year Extension

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Patric Hornqvist to a 5-year extension according to TSN.ca.…Read More

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Injury Update: Bozak, Pominville & Oshie

Ask any hockey fan what the best time of year is and they will undoubtedly answer before you can finish…Read More