NHL's Latest Weirdness Unfolds

The league delivers another installment of its signature oddities, the kind that make you wonder if hockey's scripted by a mad genius in a dimly lit war room. From prospect scandals that echo the darkest Bertuzzi days to hits that skate right up to Department of Player Safety's red line, these stories remind everyone why this sport thrives on chaos. Front offices huddle as the Olympic break looms, knowing one bizarre twist can rewrite draft boards or trade deadlines.