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NHL News / Oilersnation / November 21
Throwback Thursday: How a trade with the Wild in 2005-06 helped the Oilers reach the Stanley Cup Final

Throwback Thursday: How a trade with the Wild in 2005-06 helped the Oilers reach the Stanley Cup Final

In early March of 2006, the Edmonton Oilers sat in eighth place in the Western Conference with a 32-21-9 record for 73 points, only three ahead of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 26
The Five: Red Wings Worst UFA Contracts

The Five: Red Wings Worst UFA Contracts

When it comes to contracts given by the team to unrestricted free agents, the Detroit Red Wings fanbase isn’t shy about giving their opinion. And for the most part, they don’t tend to like many of the signings.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 15, 2021
Kivlenieks 'saved' Merzlikins, pregnant wife on night of tragic death

Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks 'saved' Elvis Merzlikins, pregnant wife on night of tragic death

Kivlenieks and Merzlikins were reportedly attending a wedding celebration for Columbus goaltender coach Manny Legace’s daughter that weekend. 

Prosecutor to review death of Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks
Stars won't protect Ben Bishop for Seattle expansion draft
Panthers buy out veteran defenseman Keith Yandle's contract
Maple Leafs reportedly grant Zach Hyman permission to talk to other teams
Every team's likely next retired number
Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2021
Matiss Kivlenieks' fatal accident occurred at coach's home

Matiss Kivlenieks' fatal accident occurred at Blue Jackets' goaltending coach's home

Kivlenieks was at the home of Columbus goaltending coach Manny Legace in Novi, Mich., to celebrate the wedding of Legace's daughter and the holiday weekend when the fireworks accident occurred Sunday.

Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from fireworks blast
Kivlenieks was conscious after ‘fireworks misfire,’ 911 calls show
Teammates, fans pay tribute to late Blue Jackets goalie
In final interview, Kivlenieks couldn't hide excitement for future

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