National Hockey League (NHL)

Derek Boogaard's Family Sues NHL Over Player's Death In 2011

Bill Chappell — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:51:00 +0000

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the NHL by the family of hockey enforcer Derek Boogaard, who was 28 when he died from an accidental overdose of alcohol and oxycodone in May of 2011. The suit accuses the NHL of being negligent and with supplying the painkiller to Boogaard.

"The NHL drafted Derek Boogaard because it wanted his massive body to fight in order to enhance ratings, earnings and exposure. Fighting night after night took its expected toll on Derek's body and mind," attorney William Gibbs said in a statement after filing the suit.

Fan Refuses To Shave Until A D.C. Team Wins A Championship

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +0000

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Good morning. I'm David Greene, with a story of a harried sports fan - or, rather, a hairy sports fan. Thomas McAllister believes in his Washington, D.C. team so much that he's vowing not to shave until one of them - the Redskins, Wizards, Capitals or Nationals - wins a championship. The Washington Post says he hasn't shaved since last June, a day before he got married. Facebook followers have given his red fan beard a name: Lombeardi.

Thomas, you're going to wish you lived in Pittsburgh. You're listening to MORNING EDITION.

NHL Realignment: New Divisions Drawn To Ease Time Zone Conflicts

Bill Chappell — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:43:00 +0000

The NHL will shuffle its teams before next season, moving from three divisions in each conference to a total of four divisions in the Eastern and Western Conferences. The league's owners approved the plan Thursday; the players' association gave its OK last week.

The plan brings the biggest changes to the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets, both of which will move to the Eastern Conference, and the Winnipeg Jets, which will head to the Western Conference. Those teams, and their fans, will now deal with fewer time zone conflicts during the regular season.

Chicago Blackhawks Continue Remarkable NHL Winning Streak

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:23:00 +0000

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From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Melissa Block.

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And I'm Audie Cornish. The Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League have done something remarkable. They've gone half of the current season, 24 games, without losing in regulation time. Here to talk about that feat and other hockey news is sportswriter Stephen Fatsis.

After 16 Years, Buffalo Sabres Drop Coach

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:03:00 +0000

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The wide world of sports moves fast and if you don't keep up, sometimes you get left behind. That is what happened this past week in Buffalo, New York. Lindy Ruff, the coach of the Sabres - that is Buffalo's hockey team - he was fired during his 17th season leading the team.

And that got NPR's Mike Pesca thinking.