Patrick Kane

http://gty.im/670917498 The Nashville Predators completed the unlikeliest of things that happened in a span of  a week. The Chicago Blackhawks are were the heavy favorites in the Western Conference to represent the conference to fight for Lord Stanley. Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne does not have fond memories of playing the Blackhawks in the…

Embed from Getty Images According to the NHL, the Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player for his team during the postseason. The award is presented annually and is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. A player is judged on his performance throughout the entire postseason, not a…

Embed from Getty Images Patrick Kane had an interesting summer, to say the least. A black cloud of sexual assault allegations surrounded the 3-time Stanley Cup champion that began in training camp and continued until November when the Erie County (NY) District Attorney threw the case out due to lack of evidence. It is worth noting that Kane…

The History Behind the Calder Memorial Trophy In 1933, the NHL awarded its first rookie of the year, Carl Voss of the Detroit Red Wings. It was not until the 1936-37 season that NHL President Frank Calder actually went out and bought a physical trophy for the recipient. After his death in 1943, the award was named the Calder Memorial Trophy in…