NHL Archives

John Forslund cheekily responds to B/R Open Ice referring to him as ‘the announcer’

"The announcer."

Pat McAfee calls out lifeless NHL intermission interviews: ‘The most boring interview every time’

McAfee believes the current mindset is a "detriment" to the sport but made it clear that hockey players themselves are anything but boring.

Monumental Sports Network, NHL reach agreement over Ovechkin record

"For the folks at Monumental and the Caps to have made this arrangement for us, it feels incredible."

Altitude apologizes for ‘software malfunction’ that caused Avalanche fans with Xfinity to miss Nathan MacKinnon milestone

"Due to a software malfunction, a programming error occurred that ended the live broadcast early for some viewers."

John Tortorella goes off on reporters over questions on playing time for rookie Matvei Michkov

"I’m not going to give you information."

Paul Bissonnette was distraught after learning about Panthers trade for ‘Mr. TNT’ Brad Marchand

"I said get out of the East, Brad!"

‘Fire Nico’ chant erupts on Dallas Stars broadcast

That’s what happens when you trade away a city’s most universally beloved athlete.

Darren Pang creates stir calling Alexander Ovechkin a ‘one trick pony’

NHL on TNT analyst Darren Pang offered up some polarizing thoughts on soon-to-be NHL all-time leading goalscorer Alexander Ovechkin.

NHL offering expanded lineup of animated shows, simulcasts

“The NHL continues to pioneer the use of data visualizations and animated programming."

Blue Jackets-Red Wings gives best regular season NHL audience to ESPN in potential 4 Nations bump

The Blue Jackets-Red Wings Stadium Series game in Columbus was ESPN's most watched regular season game since winning back NHL rights in 2021.

Ohio State initially balked at letting NHL refer to it as ‘the’ Stadium Series

THE Ohio State University is very serious about that three-letter word.

Blues radio broadcaster Chris Kerber returns following absence for father’s passing

Kerber missed the last two Blues games to grieve the death of his father.

Hurricanes had hilarious gift for Sabres announcer Rob Ray in return to ice after taking puck to face

"I may have to wrap myself up here before this game is over."

Skip Bayless diminishes hockey as ‘one long, continuous mistake’

"No sport that I know of has more lucky scores than hockey."

Ryan Lomberg on Tampa Bay Lightning: ‘I f—ing hate these guys’

Calgary Flames star Ryan Lomberg gave an incredibly blunt and honest pregame interview when asked about the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tom Brady rips media for pitting NBA and NHL against each other

"The talking heads were talking their heads off."

President Trump addresses Wayne Gretzky’s media-criticized silence on Canada as ’51st state’

"I am therefore making him a 'free agent,' because I don’t want anyone in Canada to say anything bad about him."

Chipotle robs Boston Bruins fans of seeing goal on NESN

At least it was Chipotle's braised beef barbacoa.

Sabres announcer Rob Ray calls game from back row of arena after getting hit by puck

It would have taken a real shot to hit Ray on Tuesday.

NHL posts solid viewership in return from 4 Nations hiatus

All four national window games last weekend posted year-over-year increases.

With Alexander Ovechkin nearing career goals record, NHL makes broadcast changes to three Capitals games

When will Ovechkin pass Wayne Gretzky?

Sean McDonough on navigating politics at 4 Nations Face-Off: ‘I felt like I had to say something’

"There needed to be some acknowledgment."

ESPN’s Steve Levy expects NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off to be one-off event: ‘This was a stopgap’

"I don't think we ever see 4 Nations again."

Sabres announcer Rob Ray loudly curses after getting hit by puck, later proudly shows wound off

"Awww F---"

Sean McDonough pays tribute to late Penguins announcer Mike Lange with perfect call

"Scratch my back with a hacksaw!"