Shnarped Shots is a collection of interesting stories from throughout the hockey community. If you have a story you think belongs in here, please email the link to blog@shnarped.com.
- A new “Hockey Wives” reality series will debut on Canada’s W network this February. Two of the cast members are Noureen DeWulf (wife of Ryan Miller) and Nicole Brown (wife of Dustin Brown). The show is expected to have a positive focus instead of salacious nature of the “Basketball Wives” series. (Puck Daddy)
- Despite the fact that it would generate significant revenue, the NHL has shut the door to selling advertising space on the front of NHL jerseys…for now at least. (TSN)
- It appears as if the standoff between Ryan Johansen and the Columbus Blue Jackets will continue into training camp, and the whole situation has left team President John Davidson fuming. (CBS Sports)
- TSN has become the latest to join the trend towards an increased focus on hockey analytics, as the media outlet has announced the debut of a new team that will cover advanced stats. (TSN)
- Danny DeKeyser has agreed to terms with his hometown club, inking a new two-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. (Sportsnet)
- Devante Smith-Pelly has inked a new two-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks. (NHL)
- Question marks in the Minnesota Wild crease continue to linger, as goaltender Josh Harding has suffered an ankle injury just days before the start of training camp. (CBS Sports)
- Sports Illustrated revisits the 2004 NHL Lockout and its implications on the league today. (Sports Illustrated)
- The St. Louis Blues have invited forward Paul Bissonnette to participate in training camp on a tryout basis. (NHL)
- Nathan Walker has made a incredible journey from Wales to Australia to Washington with the goal of making the NHL. (CSN Washington)
- The Saskatoon Blades have acquired goaltender Michael Herringer from the Victoria Royals in exchange for conditional draft picks in the WHL Bantam Draft. Herringer impressed in pre-season action, registering a 1.64 GAA and .932SV% with the Royals. (WHL)
Follow Shnarped on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Download the app or sign-up to our interactive website!
