Former NHL star Dany Heatley watched his time with the Atlanta Thrashers come to an end not long after he accidentally killed one of his teammates.

Former NHL star Dany Heatley watched his time with the Atlanta Thrashers come to an end not long after he accidentally killed one of his teammates.
Sometimes when a hockey player gets hit by the puck, it can be fatal like it was for Russian Junior Hockey’s Timur Faizutdinov’s tragic death.
Mark Pavelich, a member of the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic hockey team, died at a treatment center in a tragic story with possible ties to CTE.
The bitter clash between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers begins and ends with Canada’s Battle of Alberta.
Mario Lemieux emerged from semi-retirement to play with his own Penguins employees for years — and he looked good doing it.
When Trevor Lawrence takes his first NFL snap, likely with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he can think back to Colin Cowherd’s recent negative comments.
An almost-unprecedented event in Dallas has led to the 36th game postponement of this NHL season.
What does Peanuts creator Charles Schulz have in common with Brett Hull? They’re both in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
The Islanders and Rangers have been locked in a battle for New York’s soul for years. The NHL’s current format makes the rivalry more intense.
Lindsey Vonn is one of the most decorated and well-known skiers in her sport. From her performances on the slopes to her dating life, she’s often a topic for gossip fodder. On the other hand, ex-boyfriend P.K. Subban isn’t as well known. Subban plays in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils. The two athletes …
After entering the NHL with the Boston Bruins, Craig MacTavish watched his career go in a different direction after he killed a woman.
Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane’s reasoning for beating up a cab driver is astonishing for someone who’s made millions in the NHL.
Were it not for a leak in the Denver Post in 1995, we may be calling Colorado’s NHL team something very different than the “Avalanche”.
With the new COVID-19 protocols limiting how much some NHL teams can travel, many see it as an opportunity to revitalize a rivalry.
Luc Bourdon had a very promising NHL career ahead of him. A tragic motorcycle accident, however, cost him his life in 2008.
Mike Danton watched his NHL career come to a swift end because of a failed murder-for-hire plot that shockingly involved his own father.
Outdoor games have become a staple of the NHL in recent years. But this year, the league has to get even more creative due to COVID-19.
Former Boston Bruins defenseman and hockey analyst Mike Milbury will not be returning this year to NBC as a commentator.
San Jose Sharks wing Evander Kane has some major issues ahead of the 2020-21 season. Kane, who has earned $49 million so far, just filed for bankruptcy.
NHL goalie Ed Belfour offered police a billion dollar bribe after a drunken incident at a Dallas hotel.
Rick Blight played seven seasons in the NHL and impressed for the Vancouver Canucks. Blight tragically disappeared and died in the spring of 2005.
Wayne Gretzky did it all during a two-decade career in hockey. He closed out 2020 by achieving every amateur golfer’s dream.
In 1968, Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton tragically became the only NHL player to die from his on-ice injuries.
After 14 years with the Boston Bruins, the team decided not to re-sign veteran defenseman Zdeno Chara for the upcoming season.
Like the team formerly known as Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians, two NHL teams are under fire for their logos and nicknames.
Led by stars Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, and Brent Seabrook, the Blackhawks won three Stanley Cups in six seasons and were among the most exciting teams to watch in the NHL.
Former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins just cost himself some significant money from the Washington Football Team with his latest actions.
Erin Andrews met her future husband at a World Series game when he snuck past security and approached her in the dugout.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby is one of the greatest players in league history. Crosby could lose over $6 million by no fault of his own.
Former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has joined the ownership group of a minor-league hockey team.
Vancouver Canucks goalie Braden Holtby has an unexpected problem on his hands. Holtby and his pet tortoises are currently stuck at the U.S.-Canada border.
Former Boston Bruins standout defenseman and Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr said he wants Donald Trump as a “teammate.”
After almost 50 years in the broadcast booth, Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick is retiring. What is the hockey icon’s net worth?
The video of the Zamboni that caught fire while resurfacing the ice is the latest entry into the contest for the most bizarre sports story of 2020.
After an unprecedented four-month absence, the NHL returned with a bubble plan that, unlike baseball, has mostly avoided controversy. However, this doesn’t mean everything is going smoothly. The idea of a bubble both prevents the spread of COVID-19 and adds a reality TV dynamic to the 2020 season. The NHL handles the coronavirus pandemic RELATED: The Chicago Blackhawks Make …
Washington D.C.’s flagship REI store has not only hosted Washington sports as the Coliseum; it also has a longer, more interesting history.
Beyond Mike Milbury’s recent comments about women being a distraction, the hockey veteran has a history of making bad decisions.
NBC and the NHL called out Mike Milbury after he became the latest announcer to say something regrettable on the air.
The LA Kings mascot is used to performing in a lion outfit, but he finds himself in a different suit after sexual harassment allegations.
After criticizing “you people” in November 2019, Don Cherry lost his job on ‘Hockey Night in Canada.’ What’s Grapes up to now?
NHL playoff games go on until one team scores. So, what is the longest playoff hockey game ever played and how long did it take?
On Monday Night, the New York Rangers struck gold in the NHL Draft Lottery. For the second straight season, they may have gotten an assist from beyond the grave.
The winner of the latest 50/50 raffle at an Edmonton Oilers game collected more that $1 million.
The NHL was the first to detail its return plan. But hockey fans are concerned that the comeback will lead to another shutdown.
Bob Probert was known as a fearsome enforcer during his NHL playing days. The longtime Red Wings and Blackhawks wing died tragically at 45.
Retired NHL star Jeremy Roenick alleges his sexual orientation and political views were factors in his dismissal as a hockey commentator.
With several professional teams under the microscope for their nicknames, the Chicago Blackhawks insist their name is here to stay.
Wayne Gretzky is so far above every player in NHL history that he would still be the all-time points leader if he never even scored one goal.
Flyers goalie Pelle Lindbergh was named the best goalie in the NHL in 1984-85, but he tragically passed away one season later.
The Boston Bruins had one of the most legendary Stanley Cup celebrations after their 2011 NHL championship, but it cost them a ton.
Even if you’re not a hockey fan, you likely know what it a hat trick is. But Gordie Howe’s variation of the feat is funnier.