The 2013 NHL season finally begins on Saturday afternoon with a slate of 14 games. It all begins at 3 p.m. ET when the Los Angeles Kings raise their banner before taking on the Blackhawks. Oh, and the Battle of Pennsylvania.
Don Cherry still makes zero sense
Getty ImagesDon Cherry returned to the CBC airwaves for Hockey Night In Canada on Saturday evening, the first night of the 2013 NHL season. He didn’t lose his touch, especially when it comes to the never-ending Canadian hockey vs. American hockey debate.
Ron MacLean brought up the USA’s victory over Canada in the World Juniors, and, well...
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Look! It’s the banner!
The Los Angeles Kings have finally raised their Stanley Cup banner. They had to wait a bit, of course, through an entire offseason and a 113-day long lockout and then two weeks of prep time.
The ceremony was a bit long and the music choices -- Flo Rida, My Chemical Romance -- were a bit questionable, but after such a long wait, the Kings finally got a chance to do what they’ve waited to do for so long. They passed the Cup from player-to-player, they gathered, unveiled the banner and then raised it to the rafters of Staples Center.
Read Article >Final roster for every NHL team
Marianne HelmWith the start of the 2013 NHL regular season only hours away, all 30 of the league’s teams have finalized their opening day rosters. Listed below is every team’s 23-man roster as of 10 a.m. ET on Saturday morning. Thanks to the NHL for doing all the work and compiling this:
Bryan Allen, Frederik Andersen, Francois Beauchemin, Matt Beleskey, Nick Bonino, Andrew Cogliano, Cam Fowler, Ryan Getzlaf, Jordan Hendry, Jonas Hiller, Peter Holland, Saku Koivu, Toni Lydman, Kyle Palmieri, Corey Perry, Rickard Rakell, Bobby Ryan, Luca Sbisa, Teemu Selanne, Devante Smith-Pelly, Sheldon Souray, Brad Staubitz, Daniel Winnik.
Read Article >Kings begin title defense against Blackhawks
Victor DecolongonFollowing an incredible run through the postseason last year, the final part of the Kings’ celebration was delayed due to the lockout. With the labor mess finally sorted out, Los Angeles will be able to begin their title defense in earnest on Saturday.
Chicago will look to start the year on a good note.
Read Article >Flyers, Pens to begin 2013 season on Saturday
Bruce BennettWith no love lost between the instate foes, this already heated match-up has gained even more animosity following a six-game playoff series last postseason, which resulted in the Flyers upsetting the heavily favored Penguins.
On Saturday afternoon, the two teams will jumpstart a condensed 48-game schedule against one another at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center.
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