As expected, the Washington Capitals terminated the contract of forward Brendan Leipsic officially today after placing him on unconditional waivers yesterday. Leipsic’s contract was terminated due to unacceptable and misogynistic Instagram chat comments he made along with his brother Jeremy Leipsic, and Jack Rodewald who is a forward within the Florida Panthers organization. His brother … Continue reading Leipsic Officially Released from Contract
Category: Vancouver Canucks
TXHT Jersey Share – The Black Skate Returns
With there no hockey to be played for the foreseeable future the TXHT Jersey Share series has returned for this week to look at some more amazing, and not great, jerseys from the NHL. Today we take a look at the Vancouver Canucks Black Skate jersey that they brought back for the 2019-20 season to … Continue reading TXHT Jersey Share – The Black Skate Returns
NHL February Rookie of the Month
Today the National Hockey League announced their Rookie of the Month for the Month of February. Guinn Hughes (D, Vancouver Canucks) Hughes would lead all rookies with 2 goals and 13 assists for 15 points in 13 games played for the Canucks. Hughes' 13 assists would also tie for the League lead in that … Continue reading NHL February Rookie of the Month
NHL Three Stars of the Week for Jan. 27th – Feb. 2nd
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of January 27th through February 2nd. First Star – Leon Draisaitl (C, Edmonton Oilers) Draisaitl would tie for the League lead in points with eight (2g, 6a) in three games played for the Oilers. Draisaitl would also record multi-point … Continue reading NHL Three Stars of the Week for Jan. 27th – Feb. 2nd
TXHT Jersey Share – The Messier Era Canucks
Welcome to another edition of TXHT Jersey Share, where today we take a look at the Vancouver Canucks rebrand in the late 1990's which was spearheaded with the signing of Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier. During the 1997 offseason the Canucks would make a huge splash signing Messier to a three year … Continue reading TXHT Jersey Share – The Messier Era Canucks
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 30th, 2019
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 30th, 2019 Game Recaps: New York Rangers v. New Jersey Devils - 1p EST Start Time Scott recaps the New Jersey Devils Saturday matinee loss to the New York Rangers. Philadelphia Flyers v. Montreal Canadiens - 3p EST Start Time In Montreal the Philadelphia Flyers look … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Saturday, November 30th, 2019
Game Recap – 11/23/2019 – Vancouver Canucks v. Washington Capitals
Vancouver Canucks (11-8-4 26pts) v. Washington Capitals (16-4-4 36pts) Game Recap: Celebrating Hockey Fights Cancer with a special starting six, the Washington Capitals would play host to the Vancouver Canucks and a little over two minutes into the game Jakub Vrana would unleash a bullet past Jacob Markstrom to take the early 1-0 lead. … Continue reading Game Recap – 11/23/2019 – Vancouver Canucks v. Washington Capitals
Saturday Matinee: Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks
Washington Capitals (16-4-4) vs Vancouver Canucks (11-8-4)  Predicted Goaltender Record GAA / SV% / # SO Washington CapitalsBraden Holtby11-2-32.98 / .904 / 0Vancouver CanucksJacob Markstrom 6-6-32.84 / .909 / 0 Tomorrow, the Washington Capitals will face-off against the Vancouver Canucks for the second time this season. Puck-drop is just after 12:30pm, so we will see how … Continue reading Saturday Matinee: Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks
Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Vancouver Canucks 11/10/19
New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Game Recap After tonight, the New Jersey Devils conclude their five game road trip as they take on the Vancouver Canucks. Tonight is the final matchup on the season between brothers & top draft picks in Jack and Quinn Hughes. New Jersey would get on the scoreboard first … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Vancouver Canucks 11/10/19
NHL Three Stars of the Week for Oct. 28th – Nov. 3rd
Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of October 28th through November 3rd. First Star – Elias Pettersson (C, Vancouver Canucks) Pettersson had three goals and six assists for nine points to lead the League in both assists and points for the week, and helped aid … Continue reading NHL Three Stars of the Week for Oct. 28th – Nov. 3rd