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11-16-2009 | 10:36 am
A Christmas gift has appeared under the tree a few weeks early for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and you cant scold the Pens for greedily ripping off the wrapping paper. No, you cant keep Evgeni Malkin under wraps until Christmas. Beset wi...11-09-2009 | 12:13 pm
Sutter, Devils move on With the New York Rangers in Calgary Saturday night, MSG Network spoke to Calgary Flames coach Brent Sutter about his departure from behind the New Jersey Devils bench after last season, resigning June 9. "I...11-02-2009 | 10:59 am
All hail the King Henrik Lundqvist reached a milestone in Sundays 1-0 win over the Boston Bruins, earning his 150th victory -- and 21st shutout -- as a Ranger. "It was a fun game," Lundqvist said. "This is what I was use...10-30-2009 | 5:00 pm
GET WELL PAT! Reading about Pat Dapuzzos continuing efforts to come back from severe facial injuries suffered on Feb. 9, 2008 isnt pretty to be sure. "After 24 years, my career as an NHL linesman was over in an instant," Dap...10-26-2009 | 10:48 am
Remembering The Big Whistle
Back in the day, I never saw Bill Chadwick officiate a game, but I sure did listen to him during his career as a television analyst on New York Rangers telecasts. "The Big Whistle" passed away Satur...10-19-2009 | 1:03 pm
When the 2009-10 season began, there were expectations that one of the top rookies would call the Atlantic Division home. No one expected it would be Michael Del Zotto of the Rangers. Through eight games, Del Zotto leads all rookies in ...10-12-2009 | 1:11 pm
So far, so good. Heading into Mondays game with the Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers were off to a very solid 4-1-0 record. Leading the way offensively with 4 goals and 3 assists was Marian Gaborik. Gabori...06-13-2009 | 12:23 am
Praise for Osgood DETROIT -- Chris Osgood was nearly unbeatable during the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena. But in Game 7 against the Penguins Friday night, the two goals Osgood allowed proved to be one too many. Despit...06-12-2009 | 9:00 am
First things first DETROIT -- Should the Red Wings win Game 7, it would mark a very special achievement for Nicklas Lidstrom, Kris Draper, Tomas Holmstrom and Kirk Maltby, as they would be collecting their fifth Stanley Cups as members of ...05-30-2009 | 9:00 am
DETROIT – Marian Hossa could have taken the money and run off to any number of places last summer. But he will be in a position to tell you if the grass is greener on the other side of the fence fairly soon. Talking it over with Crosb...05-30-2009 | 7:00 am
Sid vs. Hank, Round 2 DETROIT – Last year, Sidney Crosby had nightmares about Henrik Zetterberg. The underrated Zetterberg walked away with the Conn Smythe Trophy for both his offensive and defensive heroics against Crosby and the...04-10-2009 | 10:00 pm
50 is nifty for Babcock Imagine, 50 victories in a season four seasons running. That, my friends, is impressive. For Mike Babcock, reaching that impressive mark puts him alongside Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman, who also happens to be Babc...04-07-2009 | 11:50 am
Racing to the aid of a teammate For all those folks who knocked Sidney Crosby as a whiner over the past couple seasons, you might want to check him out again. Crosby is showing a fearless side that dovetails nicely with his talents and als...03-27-2009 | 10:00 pm
Everybody’s got a hungry heart To Ken Hitchcock, the race to the Stanley Cup Playoffs entails goals, assists, saves and victories, sure. But what really is important is hunger. "To me this is all about hunger," he said. ...03-17-2009 | 9:24 pm
Rocking The Rock NEWARK, N.J. – After Chicago’s Dustin Byfuglien scored at 17:57 of the third period to make it a one-goal game, 3-2, the party atmosphere inside Prudential Center got pretty tense. But if there is one thin...03-14-2009 | 1:00 am
"Brash." "Cocky."
Those are just some of the words used to describe Patrick Roy during the Hall of Famers ascent to being the NHLs all-time winningest goalie. "Quiet." "Humble." "A...03-13-2009 | 10:00 pm
Hes a winner Wayne Gretzky and Martin Brodeur never played together in the NHL, but Gretzky got to know Brodeurs competitive spirit when they were with Team Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics, when Brodeur backstopped Canada to the gol...03-06-2009 | 10:00 pm
Devils sitting pretty After acquiring defenseman Niclas Havelid from the Atlanta Thrashers, New Jersey coach Brent Sutter wasnt pining for another deal for the Devils. "I know its a big deal, but its not something I lost sleep o...03-02-2009 | 9:25 pm
Zach Parise has just about ruined the New Jersey Devils carefully honed image as a boring, defense-only team. Not only ruined it, but shattered it. Through 63 games this season, Parise has scored 38 goals, second only to Washington...02-27-2009 | 10:00 pm
Rock and a hard place Heading into play this weekend, the Florida Panthers are right in the thick of the playoff battle in the Eastern Conference. And therein lays Jacques Martins conundrum as the March 4 trade deadline approaches. ...11-19-2009 | 1:00 am
Just as a society benefits from the diversity of its citizenry, hockey teams benefit from a diversity of skill sets. A team needs a goalie who can stop pucks, players who can pass, shoot and score, and players who can defend their teammate...11-16-2009 | 1:18 pm
"I thought the kid played great and helped us win a hockey game. He gave us some energy and he made a couple of great plays. He could have had a couple of goals in the game and made several other good plays. He was responsible, and even t...11-14-2009 | 1:43 pm
"Hes capable of great performances and we know that so we have to be good defensively ourselves. We have to get a lot of pucks to the net and make him work. We were able to do that last game and were going to have to do that tonig...11-12-2009 | 2:09 pm
IN AND OUT Flyers forward Danny Briere, who has missed the last four games with a pulled muscle in his leg, will play Thursday against Ottawa. Coach John Stevens likely will start Briere at right wing on a line centered by Jeff Carter....11-11-2009 | 1:00 am
"Hes become an Army chaplain now. Hes a man of strong faith and family values. I couldnt be more proud of him as a man." -- Brian Leetch on his brother, Eric Leetch Great trees have great roots and that, as much as anyth...10-30-2009 | 12:00 am
"The height of the stick is not as important as the paddle, the paddle being the thicker part of the upper stick. You want it so that when you hold the stick just above the paddle, your stick is flat on the ice, because the paddles come i...10-29-2009 | 1:00 am
THE FIRST MASK
Montreal Maroons goalie Clint Benedict briefly wore a mask in 1930, but coaches and opponents intimidated any would-be mask wearers in the intervening years. Coaches of that era believed the mask obscured a goalies vision, and...10-29-2009 | 1:00 am
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jay McKee is the definition of NHL-tough. A solid defensive defenseman, McKee currently leads the NHL in blocked shots with 36 through 11 games. He also plays a physical role beside young offensive defenseman...10-28-2009 | 3:55 pm
"What a magical night, a true feel-good for everyone that gets involved. We appreciate Steve Yerrid for bringing this night back into the Times Forum for the 10th straight year and we are pleased to be able to hold this event in conjuncti...10-27-2009 | 1:34 pm
The holiday gift-giving season is right around the corner so its not too early to start looking for the perfect gift for the hockey fan(s) in your family and your group of friends. Reflections 2009, The NHL Hockey Year in Photographs, ...10-15-2009 | 10:00 pm
"Weve really seen a trend in recent years of everybody going in the direction of nylon. Leather takes a little longer to break in, but it lasts longer than nylon, which breathes better and dries better but doesnt last as long. Theres i...10-09-2009 | 1:00 am
"The most important thing is fit. In todays economy, we see a trend on the part of parents to buy a pair of skates that are too big to try to get two seasons out of them. Lets be honest: Skates are not cheap. But that is the worst thing...10-08-2009 | 3:07 pm
PHILADELPHIA -- Players on the Flyers and Penguins dont agree on much, which makes the rivalry so entertaining, but they can concur that this matchup is probably their most intense. "Its up there, no doubt, for sure theres been ...10-08-2009 | 10:49 am
Pick up a valuable assist You can assist Hockey Fights Cancer help the victims of this disease by supporting the team initiatives this month and by making a purchase of Hockey Fights Cancer specially designed gear on http://shop.nhl.co...10-04-2009 | 8:47 pm
Brian Gionta and Scott Gomez were hoping they still had the chemistry that made them Stanley Cup winners in 2003 with the New Jersey Devils and produced a 48-goal season by Gionta in 2006. It was there Saturday night in Buffalo when ...10-04-2009 | 1:01 pm
MONTREAL - Normally, youd be a little concerned if you found the No. 3 star of an NHL game, a rookie, wandering around in the rain outside his hotel shortly after dawn the next morning. But Tyler Myers wasnt stumbling back to his hote...10-02-2009 | 3:00 am
The New Jersey Devils were an improving team in 1990. After five years of finishing fifth and sixth in their division, they had a surprising run to the 1988 Wales Conference Final due to the play of rookie goalie Sean Burke. They finished ...09-16-2009 | 3:00 am
2009-10 PREVIEW: SABRES Numminen walks away as all-time great
John McGourty - NHL.com Staff Writer
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen retired as the all-time leader among Europeans in NHL games played. READ MORE ›
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The Philadelphia Flyers will wear a "retro-looking" replica of their original team sweater when they play the Boston Bruins in the third annual Bridgestone/NHL Winter Classic at Bostons historic Fenway Park on Jan. 1, the team a...09-05-2009 | 9:00 am
Top shot blockers Zbynek Michalek led the NHL with 271 blocked shots. Here are the rest of the NHLs top 10 shotblockers, all defensemen, for 2008-09: 2. Brett Clark, Colorado Avalanche, 238 blocks -- A sixth-round draft pick in 1996, ...11-12-2009 | 3:23 pm
"I think we all have hundreds of trades that run through our head. I know I do. Even if they dont happen, its still fun to think about them." -- Don Waddell TORONTO -- This weeks NHL General Managers Meeting here produced ...11-12-2009 | 12:00 am
Mike Komisarek knows a little bit about pressure. In seven NHL seasons, he has had just two homes, and each is in the running for the most demanding place to play in the NHL. Komisarek, an American from West Islip, N.Y., broke into the ...10-27-2009 | 10:41 am
NHL NETWORK UNMASKS THE MASK November 1, 1959 became one of the landmark moments in NHL history when Hall of Fame goaltender Jacques Plante revolutionized his position -- and the sport -- by donning a facemask. Plantes mask, in addition t...10-15-2009 | 10:38 am
Wayne Gretzky broke a slew of records during a singular Hall of Fame career that literally rewrote the NHLs record book, but none were as bittersweet as the biggest record of them all -- the career points total. Twenty years ago today -- Oct. ...10-02-2009 | 6:10 pm
HELSINKI -- There is no rest for the weary in the case of Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun. The Florida goalie exerted a good deal of energy Friday night at Hartwall Arena, frustrating the Chicago Blackhawks with a game-stealing 52 saves in a 4-3 sh...09-29-2009 | 8:23 pm
"We tried to make too many fancy plays early in the game and then we found ourselves in a hockey game and they found a way to win it,.These guys had a real purpose in their game." -- Chicago coach Joel Quenneville ZURICH, Swit...09-29-2009 | 6:47 pm
ZURICH, Switzerland -- The Lions of ZSC Zurich issued a proud roar Tuesday night that was heard throughout the hockey world. In dramatic fashion at Hallenstadion, before a riotous home crowd, the ZSC Zurich Lions handed the NHLs Chicago B...09-28-2009 | 9:34 am
ZURICH -- For Chicago goalies Corey Crawford and Antti Niemi, the time for talking has passed. The time for doing is at hand. The two young goalies, vying for the role as backup to starter Cristobal Huet, will split Monday nights Victo...09-15-2009 | 3:00 am
2009-10 PREVIEW: BRUINS Bruins have work cut out after big season
John McGourty - NHL.com Staff Writer
After running away with the Northeast Division in 2008-09, Boston figures to face a stiffer challenge this time around. READ...08-13-2009 | 3:00 am
30 IN 30 SPOTLIGHT Reinprechts new role
Dave Joseph - FloridaPanthers.com
Steven Reinprecht was forced out of Phoenix thanks to the Coyotes glut of young talent. With the Panthers, he can expect more ice time and opportunities. READ MORE...06-27-2009 | 2:42 pm
MONTREAL -- Early Saturday afternoon, Ryan Bourque and Jerry DAmigo happened to cross paths in the bowels of the Bell Centre. The two teammates from the United States National Team Developmental Program immediately hugged and congratulate...06-27-2009 | 1:48 pm
MONTREAL -- Its a safe bet Ryan Bourque enjoyed his draft experience a little more than the one his dad -- Hall of Famer Ray Bourque -- went through 30 years ago. Still, Ryan Bourque, a 5-foot-8 forward with the United States National ...06-25-2009 | 6:23 pm
MONTREAL -- According to the Ottawa Senators, there is nothing imminent on the Dany Heatley trade front. Assistant General Manager Tim Murray said Thursday that no serious offers for the services of Heatley had surfaced yet, despite pub...06-25-2009 | 2:41 pm
"The best players in the world are going to be on this team and hes going to be the boss. Hes a tremendous leader, he has tremendous passion and a tremendous work ethic and he has a plan. He put a plan in place in Detroit, and our playe...06-18-2009 | 9:49 pm
LAS VEGAS -- In a city driven almost exclusively by star power, the NHL delivered more than its fair share of electricity Thursday night during the 2009 NHL Awards Show at the Pearl Concert Theater. "I like the vibe," Calgary ...06-18-2009 | 9:17 pm
LAS VEGAS -- It seems that Alex Ovechkin just cant lose here in this desert oasis. After reporting Thursday afternoon that he was up by $500 at the blackjack tables, Ovechkin came to the NHL Awards Show and hauled in both the Leagues ...06-18-2009 | 8:11 pm
LAS VEGAS -- In the eyes of many, Columbus goalie Steve Mason may have officially arrived as a NHL star when he was awarded the Calder Trophy during Thursday nights NHL Awards Show at the Pearl Concert Theater. But for the 21-year-old ...06-14-2009 | 9:00 am
DETROIT -- Fourteen years ago, Bill Guerin was a brash youngster on top of the hockey world, cherishing the first of what he thought would be many Stanley Cups. Friday night, in a cramped visitors dressing room at Joe Louis Arena, the ...06-10-2009 | 12:58 pm
DETROIT -- Maybe Darren Helm will just wait until next spring to report to the Detroit Red Wings. The young forward has proven that he doesnt need to be bothered with the regular season. No, his best work -- some might say his only wor...06-10-2009 | 1:02 am
PITTSBURGH -- Believe it or not, goaltending doesnt run in Rob Scuderis family. "Absolutely not," the Pittsburgh defenseman said after making a huge save in Pittsburghs 2-1 win in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night, a...11-16-2009 | 12:00 pm
It took Henrik Zetterberg a while to find his scoring touch. But the 2008 Conn Smythe Trophy winner is now on a roll -- and so are the Detroit Red Wings. Zetterberg capped his best week of the season with the best night of his career Sa...11-13-2009 | 10:03 am
Does it seem like your favorite team has trouble scoring in the first period? Youre probably right. Through the seasons first 261 games, far fewer goals have been scored in the first period than in either of the other two. Just 401 goals were...11-13-2009 | 12:48 am
Jimmy Howard is showing the Detroit Red Wings hes capable of handling the role of backup goaltender just fine. Howard got an easy win Wednesday when he was in goal for Detroits 9-1 victory at Columbus. He had to work a lot harder on T...11-09-2009 | 12:00 pm
After a disappointing loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 31, Calgary Flames coach Brent Sutter challenged his teams captain, Jarome Iginla, to be better. Iginla took the message to heart, and his play on the ice certainly showed it....11-06-2009 | 10:05 am
Like many of the NHLs top offensive players, Sidney Crosby never has been especially good at shootouts -- he entered this season just 12-for-38, a 31.6-percent success rate thats below the League average of just over 33 percent. But Cros...11-05-2009 | 10:30 am
It took the San Jose Sharks most of October to put the square pegs in the square holes and the round pegs in the round ones. But as the calendar turned to November, the Sharks were on a roll. They entered Wednesdays games with a 10-4-1 record and...11-02-2009 | 11:59 am
Were it not for Tomas Kaberle, the Toronto Maple Leafs struggles might be a lot worse. At 1-7-4, the Leafs are on the bottom of the NHL standings. But things are looking up somewhat after they went 1-0-3 on the road last week -- largely b...10-29-2009 | 10:36 am
UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- John Tavares is a bright, handsome 19-year-old whos carrying the weight of a hockey team on his young shoulders.
So far, hes not buckling under the load.
The New York Islanders took Tavares with the first pic...10-29-2009 | 1:00 am
Skrastins stands out on Dallas D Karlis Skrastins isnt the kind of guy who gets a lot of attention -- except from the goaltenders whose lives are a little easier when hes on the ice. While the Dallas Stars have adopted a more offens...10-26-2009 | 9:42 am
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, Montreal Canadiens left wing Mike Cammalleri and San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau have been named the NHL Three Stars for the week ending Oct. 25. The Los Angeles Kings knew they needed mor...10-25-2009 | 1:51 am
The Boston Bruins decided they wouldnt go down without a fight. As it turned out, they didnt go down at all.
The visiting Bruins trailed the Ottawa Senators 3-1 with less than two minutes remaining. But Mark Recchi scored at 18:28, Davi...10-23-2009 | 10:42 am
Saturday will mark the second time this season and the fourth time in NHL history that all 30 teams are playing on the same day. If history is any indicator, it should be a good night for the struggling Nashville Predators. Nashville ha...10-22-2009 | 1:00 am
Once upon a time, Evgeni Nabokov was a ninth-round pick of the San Jose Sharks who arrived at development camp without any pads because he hadnt been allowed to bring along his goaltending gear. That was 12 years and 500 games ago. Nab...10-22-2009 | 12:57 am
The NHLs newest captain did just what a captain is supposed to do -- lead his team to victory. Mikko Koivu, wearing a "C" on the Wilds brand-new green third jerseys, assisted on Minnesota first goal, scored the second to t...10-16-2009 | 10:43 am
The home team can decide whether it wants to shoot first or second in the shootout. The players and goaltenders know the quirks of their ice, and the have the backing of thousands of fans eager to see them win. But more often and not, those fan...10-15-2009 | 10:05 am
Sharks hit the road After going 2-0-1 on their first homestand, the San Jose Sharks are hitting the road. They begin a six-game road trip Thursday night in Washington, followed by visits to Long Island, New York, Tampa Bay, Atlanta and Phi...10-13-2009 | 6:22 pm
"First of all, I didn’t think I was going to reach 1,000 games, let alone, reaching 1,000 points. So that’s something that I’m very proud of to be closing in on." -- Nicklas Lidstrom Nicklas Lidstrom already ...10-09-2009 | 9:52 pm
Saturday is a big night for hockey fans. There are 13 games are on the schedule, with all but four teams spending their night on the ice. SATURDAY OCTOBER 10 SCHEDULE New York Islanders at Boston Bruins, 7 pm ET Pittsb...10-09-2009 | 9:33 am
Alex Ovechkin has terrorized goaltenders from the night he broke into the National Hockey League in 2005 (he scored twice in Washingtons 3-2 win against Columbus in his NHL debut). Hes a three-time 50-goal scorer and a two-time Rocket Richard Tr...10-08-2009 | 11:00 am
If the first week of the new NHL season is any indication, hockey fans are in for a great winter. Consider what weve seen in the just first seven days of the new season: * Alex Ovechkin, who led the NHL in goals last season with 56 despite ...04-09-2009 | 6:56 pm
Columbus, Ohio, your long local nightmare is over. In the teams eighth season, your Blue Jackets have qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Can I get an amen?! Its absolutely fitting that Rick Na...04-06-2009 | 5:19 pm
What the heck is going on in the Northwest Division? The Canucks and Flames dont seem to want to win the division crown, the Oilers and Wild have choked their way down the stretch and the Avalanche ...04-03-2009 | 6:30 pm
Its funny how things turn out. On July 1 (it seems oh so long ago), St. Louis management team wasnt too thrilled with its peers in Vancouver. On the opening day of free agency, the Canucks signed ...04-01-2009 | 8:35 pm
Boston Globe writer John Powers penned a terrific feature on Bruins power forward Milan Lucic . Theres a lot more to the burly winger than meets the eye. You can check it out here . As I read it, I ...03-31-2009 | 6:54 pm
In the hockey business, March doesnt go out like a lamb. Instead, the month is like those silly, hard-to-open toys on the floor of my house and transforms into something more threatening. April! On...03-25-2009 | 7:54 pm
Heres my quick bloggie look at the playoff races in both conferences. Eastern Conference The Bruins, Devils, Capitals and Flyers are good to go. These four teams have been a given for a while now....03-17-2009 | 8:15 pm
On Tuesday night, the Blackhawks will play the role of the villain in their potentially historic tilt with the Devils in Newark. New Jersey icon Martin Brodeur will be shooting to break Patrick Roy s...03-16-2009 | 6:56 pm
While we were celebrating Martin Brodeurs terrific achievement over the weekend (Bravo, Martin!), the Detroit Red Wings quietly set an impressive record. When the Wings beat the Columbus Blue Jacket...03-09-2009 | 8:11 pm
Theres some bad news for the playoff contenders in the East. The defending conference champion Pittsburgh Penguins have found their way, winning six straight games, including all five on their just-c...03-02-2009 | 8:34 pm
These days, Ducks GM Bob Murray is a pretty popular guy. Thats what happens when your peers hear buzz that you might be interested in trading a superstar defenseman or two. While there have been a l...02-26-2009 | 6:39 pm
Ill say it: Im hoping we get to see a Sharks-Red Wings Western Conference finals series. Hey, I dont mean to irritate the other 13 Western teams. I wish them all the best. Still, I want to see a be...02-25-2009 | 6:19 pm
While I was focused on coaching changes, mob connections and multiple trade rumors, something snuck up on me. Tonight, the Western Conferences top two clubs -- the Sharks and Red Wings -- meet for t...02-16-2009 | 8:11 pm
I cant imagine Michel Therrien has too many regrets.In his first full season (2006-07), he led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 47-point improvement in the standings. Thats pretty significant, eh?In...02-11-2009 | 7:54 pm
In the NHL -- the land of the disposable coach -- when teams struggle, the ax must fall.Thats why there has been some speculation about the immediate future of Rangers coach Tom Renney. Now, Im ...02-05-2009 | 6:55 pm
Heres a question Ive started to ponder: Can the Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup? When the season started, Ill admit, I didnt see them as a Cup contender. I cant imagine too many other puck-wat...02-02-2009 | 9:04 pm
As you know, the NHL doesnt go away on Super Bowl Sunday. They do, however, play a bit of an abbreviated schedule. There were just three games and they all took place in the afternoon. In case you we...01-29-2009 | 8:16 pm
• If you want to know why the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils are leading their respective divisions, check out their 5-on-5 play. The Bs and Ds are 1-2, respectively, in 5-on-5 ratio. ...01-25-2009 | 7:25 pm
MONTREAL -- After 22 goals, we still needed a shootout to decide the 57th NHL All-Star Game. And, fittingly, Alex Ovechkin clinched the game for the Eastern Conference, slipping a short backhand past ...01-24-2009 | 7:09 pm
MONTREAL -- Alexander Ovechkin is the NHLs first rock star. Maybe, in that early 70s NHL show, Bostons Derek Sanderson was something like that. But Sanderson had nowhere (and I mean, nowhere) near...01-20-2009 | 6:28 pm
Who knew Monday would be such a good day for the old guys? In the morning, the Sharks announced they were calling up their comeback kid, 43-year-old Claude Lemieux , who likely will get a spot in the...11-20-2009 | 11:10 am
The number of teams who have a realistic chance of claiming top spot in the upcoming Olympic Games runs as deep as the opinions in the THN office11-13-2009 | 10:00 am
The Devils goalie has maintained his elite level of play; something that cant be said for nearly all of his fellow keepers. - I’ve long believed goaltending in the NHL is the single most important position in all professional team sports11-06-2009 | 12:20 pm
The fact some Flames and Leafs got their needles first isnt anything new; the privileged are often at the front of the line. - Every morning on my commute to the office I sit in a lengthy line on a local street with dozens of other cars waiting to make a right-hand turn10-30-2009 | 10:10 am
Its spelled out right there in the rulebook, the Maple Leafs tough guy should sit for three or 10 games. - The lack of a suspension to Colton Orr for shoving a linesman is wrong on so many levels, it’s tough to know where to begin10-23-2009 | 10:43 am
After being honored for his past 20 years of service at The Hockey News, editor Jason Kay reflects on some of the most memorable stories. - I had the honor the other day of being recognized by our company for 20 years served at The Hockey News10-16-2009 | 10:35 am
Torontos slow start only amplifies why acquiring the young sniper from Boston was doomed from the beginning. - It’s enough to make Maple Leaf haters everywhere rejoice10-09-2009 | 9:53 am
Alls well in Mizzou... a great year for hockey books... Buffalo ownership blues... Koivus new duds... and more. - Random thoughts on a random Friday in October… • Chicago, Boston, Montreal, the Rangers, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have had their turns in recent years to the be10-02-2009 | 10:10 am
Of course not, but the Avs recent struggles on the ice and in the stands shows the importance of winning when it comes to capturing fans. - After a dreadful off-season, opening night was a welcome respite for the NHL, stocked with compelling storylines, entertaining matches, a bounty of goals, hits09-18-2009 | 9:20 am
Theyre fun to read, but not easy to make, so who did the editor of THN pick to win the Cup, the Art Ross and more? - We were busy working on our season preview issue when the dreaded email appeared in my inbox09-11-2009 | 11:35 am
When news broke that the union was parting ways with its executive director, a lot of pundits jumped to conclusions without knowing all the facts09-04-2009 | 11:44 am
If the union decides public opinion is important, they will opt for a new leader similar to Paul Kelly; if not, a leader similar to Bob Goodenow could be hired08-29-2009 | 9:26 am
Even though hockey is great how it is, its our duty to look out for its future and continue to improve the product. - I’ve got a confession08-21-2009 | 10:15 am
What happens when you mix hockey, music and a virtual awards ceremony? A fun summer blog looking at some of the best and worst of the world on ice08-01-2009 | 9:15 am
A new bid to buy the Coyotes doesnt include moving the team, but it does involve them playing a few home games abroad. - As ideas go, it’s creative, somewhat provocative, for some even emotive07-25-2009 | 10:32 am
With a little more than three months between final whistle and puck drop, theres lots to do both in the NHL and THN worlds. - It may be a stretch to call it an anniversary, but it is noteworthy that 45 years ago, the NHL, for the final time, concluded its season in April07-18-2009 | 12:28 pm
Despite rumors of a windfall national TV deal, the league is back with NBC for the next two seasons. But thats not the bad thing some are making it out to be07-11-2009 | 9:52 am
After some questionable signings, GM Dale Tallon will face some tough decisions about who to keep and who to move this season and beyond. - The Chicago Blackhawks have gone from amazing to a maze07-03-2009 | 12:12 am
Toronto may have added little more than additional toughness so far, but they are still in a good spot with plenty of cap space moving forward06-26-2009 | 11:27 am
Not taking Tavares No. 1 would be a mistake... overpaying UFAs unwise... keep the outdoor games classic... the heat in Calgary... and more. - I was trying to explain to my kids the other day what an oxymoron is06-18-2009 | 10:13 am
Upon arriving in Las Vegas, a few conversations with people on the street revealed hockey isnt exactly on everyones radar. - LAS VEGAS – Palm trees, poker, poolside piña coladas and…pucks? When the NHL announced its 2009 awards gala would be moved from traditional11-20-2009 | 12:05 pm
Theres a lot of head shaking going on over the Ottawa Senators attendance struggles and Toronto Maple Leafs on-ice woes. - Everywhere in Canada except one place, not a single seat has gone unsold since the lockout11-18-2009 | 1:06 pm
With his move back to Russia after butting heads with Ken Hitchcock, it seems the only solution is for Columbus to trade Nikita Filatov. - The recent turn of events concerning Columbus Blue Jackets (now prospect) Nikita Filatov has led some to compare him to Nikolai Zherdev11-13-2009 | 12:42 pm
The unions former interim ombudsman gives his version of what happened the night Paul Kelly was fired and whats happened since. - In what can only be described as a shocking development, there’s something of a difference of opinion on a number of matters between some NHL Players&rsqu11-11-2009 | 10:50 am
Despite the fact Bettman and Medvedev will sit down and talk, there isnt much hope for a working partnership between the two leagues. - The fact Kontinental League president Alexander Medvedev requested a meeting Wednesday night with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in Washington might lead a person t11-10-2009 | 7:25 pm
At the first day of GM meetings, the trapezoid rule was left untouched and head shots will be the focus for tomorrow. - If the GMs are ultimately going to do anything about head shots in the NHL – and there are certainly no guarantees they will – it will not include taking away t11-06-2009 | 2:35 pm
The leagues GMs would be wise to use the upcoming meetings to decide exactly whether or not reckless hits and injuries are an issue worth dealing with11-04-2009 | 11:35 am
Sens owner Eugene Melnyk can bellyache all he wants about Heatleys trade demand, but its not going to get him his money back. - It’s probably safe to say Dany Heatley isn’t tossing and turning at night over the grievance filed against him by Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk10-30-2009 | 2:48 pm
With Daniel out and Henrik still putting up points, should Alain Vigneault put the two on separate lines? - The hockey world in general, and the Vancouver Canucks in particular, have always wondered how the Sedin twins would do if they were split up10-23-2009 | 9:50 am
The four-man group will surely recommend the hammer be brought down on several of the unions upper-management in the hopes of a fresh start10-21-2009 | 11:45 am
A dangerous hit from behind on Scott Gomez Tuesday night should have the league levying a long suspension on the talented Thrasher. - Slava Kozlov doesn’t exactly fit the profile of an on-ice menace, but NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell should treat him like one when looking at Kozlov&10-16-2009 | 1:05 pm
Phoenix drew less than 7,000 for their Thursday night tilt and the Coyotes arent alone in their ticket troubles. - It’s not as though the situation in Phoenix needed to look any worse, but did anyone notice the announced attendance figure for Thursday night’s game at Jobing10-14-2009 | 9:15 pm
The former NHLer writes candidly about Graham James, his substance abuse and his thoughts on many NHL players and personalities. - There’s a certain irony to Theo Fleury’s new book, Playing With Fire10-09-2009 | 3:20 pm
Its early in the season, but there are a number of items that are both positive and negative, sometimes depending on who you ask. - With just more than one week of play in the books, here’s a compendium of six things that have been encouraging and six things that have been discouraging so10-07-2009 | 3:15 pm
A convenient bonus in the Bruins bruisers new contract is a small indicator we could be in for more labor strife. - When the Boston Bruins signed Milan Lucic to a three-year, $1210-02-2009 | 2:25 pm
Markovs injury will hurt Habs, but not where you think... How do you stop Ovie?... Heatleys tough start... Hail to the Kipper... and more. - Some day-after reflections from the NHL’s opening night: • With Andrei Markov out of the lineup until after the Olympics, the Montreal Ca09-30-2009 | 11:00 am
For years the Oilers couldnt ice a consistent contender because of cash constraints, but a closer look reveals their draft history may be to blame09-25-2009 | 11:11 am
Somehow, Wayne Gretzky has looked like the bad guy lately, but the NHL and all those involved in the bidding war could have orchestrated a better ending09-23-2009 | 10:40 am
By scheduling the minimum number of pre-season games, Carolina hopes its players will be fresher for a Cup run. - If you’ve been looking for the Carolina Hurricanes in the summaries and the highlights this pre-season, you’ve probably been a little disappointed09-18-2009 | 1:07 pm
If the NHL doesnt suspend Dion Phaneuf for a controversial hit in the pre-season, when will the head shot rule ever come into play? - Who says pre-season games are meaningless? We’ve already had 40 fights in 20 friendlies – the vast majority of which are those staged bouts betwe09-16-2009 | 9:29 am
Bob McKenzie, the current TSN analyst and former editor of THN, has a new book thats a worthwhile read for parents and those involved in the youth game11-18-2009 | 11:45 am
The feisty 17-season veteran brought a leadership element that the Penguins were sorely missing. - As much fun as it may be, the NHL trade deadline rarely produces a positive effect for teams gunning for the Stanley Cup11-16-2009 | 12:35 pm
The one-time 50-goal scorer who was a key in the Dany Heatley trade hasnt been able to get back on track in Ottawa. - When the inevitable Dany Heatley trade went down last summer, it seemed as if the Ottawa Senators had done about as well as they could in procuring Jonathan Cheechoo, Milan Michalek11-11-2009 | 1:22 pm
Martin Hanzal and James Wright are two examples of why young players can still be considered a success even if they dont produce impressive offensive totals11-09-2009 | 11:16 am
Historically, the Leafs have only achieved in front of a game-stealer. And looking at his play early on, Jonas Gustavsson might just be that goaltender11-04-2009 | 12:05 pm
Its seems like a simple equation but teams are continuing to forget that hustle goes a long way towards putting wins on the board. - Hockey, like any sport, inspires a follow-the-leader mentality11-02-2009 | 12:30 pm
A young Ontario League player lies in critical condition because of a hit over the weekend. But what can be done to stop this from happening? - A lot of furious typing and screeching will come out of the media machine thanks to Michael Liambas’ hit on young Ben Fanelli on the weekend10-28-2009 | 12:00 pm
Sending the first round pick to the American League might be a sound hockey move, but having the youngster turn on the team might be the consequence10-26-2009 | 12:02 pm
The New York Islanders havent been able to hold onto a lead this season and it might be because they need better two-way play up front. - My Saturday night viewing schedule consisted of the Leafs-Canucks game followed by the horror flick Hostel 210-21-2009 | 1:02 pm
When the Atlanta Thrashers named Ilya Kovalchuk captain a year ago both his play and the teams spiked. Can the same happen in Minnesota? - Finally10-19-2009 | 8:31 pm
The 12th overall pick in 2008 is crashing the NHL scene in a big way as his all-around game shines through; and the Spits acquire another college player10-19-2009 | 11:30 am
The 12th overall pick in 2008 is crashing the NHL scene in a big way as his all-around game shines through; and the Spits acquire another college player10-14-2009 | 11:50 am
Several teams are experimenting with putting a giant in front of the opposing goalie... and NHL fan borders. - You know you’ve defined a niche when people start to think of you when that position is mentioned10-12-2009 | 10:02 am
A new paperless ticket system has second-sellers up in arms... and the true evil of the Detroit Red Wings. - All hail the Phoenix Coyotes. OK, let me be a little more specific10-07-2009 | 11:25 am
Two teams whove had recent success may be be getting a higher grade than they deserve based on their past exploits. - Unlike some of my sports journalism peers (none at THN, thankfully), I still indeed like sports09-30-2009 | 10:59 am
Despite his demotion to the OHL, the top Canucks prospect still has hopes to develop his game for the future. - Cody Hodgson will be wearing green this season, but it’ll be the military shade of the Ontario League’s Brampton Battalion, not the brighter trim of the Vancouver Canuc09-28-2009 | 11:50 am
With final rosters being announced, theres been some interesting developments around whos made teams and whos been cut. - The group of roughly 750 players that make up the NHL is a fluid one, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised when some notable names don’t make the final list09-23-2009 | 12:22 pm
In the first of our divisional previews, we breakdown the Atlantic and analyze what to look out for in each city. - Pittsburgh Penguins THN Prediction: Third in the East Key Additions: Chris Conner, RW; Brent Johnson, G; Jay McKee, D; Mike Rupp, LW; Wyatt Smith, C Key Departures: Mathieu Garon, G09-21-2009 | 11:00 am
We take a look at three players who have the potential to be stars or end up as an "epic fail" this campaign. - One of the great things about hockey is the mixture of skills and attributes athletes must possess to be successful09-16-2009 | 12:55 pm
Despite the uncertainties surrounding his future with the team, The Great One should put aside his personal interests for the benefit of his players09-14-2009 | 12:59 pm
Considering the position GM Bryan Murray was in, Ottawa came away with a good return from the Sharks. - It goes without saying Ottawa GM Bryan Murray was faced with a tough task in dealing star winger Dany Heatley to San Jose on the weekend11-19-2009 | 9:31 am
Team Russias elite skill level coupled with the pressure on the Canadians to win at home will result in a championship for Ovie and Friends11-12-2009 | 10:25 am
Niklas Backstroms numbers and his teams record may lead you to believe his play has dipped, but that notion couldnt be further from reality11-04-2009 | 3:38 pm
The season-ending suspension to the Erie player will cause a debate, but it will hopefully send a message that demands respect. - After doing his due diligence in assessing Michael Liambas’ hit on Ben Fanelli, Ontario League commissioner David Branch has sent a clear message that attempts10-29-2009 | 9:35 am
The shot-blocking defender from Latvia talks about choosing to play in Dallas and the expectations for the Latvian team in Vancouver. - Karlis Skrastins isn’t a name that shows up on the scoresheet often – his point-per-game average is just 010-22-2009 | 9:31 am
The third overall pick in 2008 missed a chunk of last season due to injury, but theres no doubt he is quickly learning how to be a successful NHLer10-15-2009 | 10:20 am
The Rangers, Avalanche and Kings are off to great starts despite predictions of doom. But can they keep it up? - Like that eighth beer on a night out on the town, pre-season predictions seem like a great idea at the time, but in the light of day the choice(s) becomes fraught with regret over the abs10-08-2009 | 10:41 am
A trio of current NHLers hold the distinction of begin pegged with the final pick of the draft and overcoming tough odds to make the show. - It doesn’t matter how impressive your scouting staff is, if you have any serious expectations of finding a serviceable skater with the very final sel10-01-2009 | 10:53 am
Edward Fraser talks with Mark Messier about his role with the Rangers, how he thinks the team will fare this season and The Messier Project. - Earlier in the summer, Mark Messier, one of the game’s all-time greatest and a legend in New York after helping the team snap a 54-year Stanley Cup09-24-2009 | 12:35 pm
Often teased for being the weakest of the weak, the Southeast has produced two of the past five Cup winners and has plenty of Cinderella potential09-17-2009 | 11:34 am
If you were given the reins of your favorite NHL team and could choose any player to build it around, who would it be? - So, after a life of following the game as a fan, you, to your surprise, have been named GM of your favorite team09-10-2009 | 11:47 am
With the future of the Phoenix Coyotes still in limbo, the forgotten element is whether or not the team can make a playoff run during the 2009-10 season09-03-2009 | 1:29 pm
Searching for players due for impressive seasons? Look no further as we analyze this group of players on the rebound. - If I wasn’t in the midst of a two-week vacation, you might get a well crafted, entertaining lead into this week’s blog, but instead let’s get right in08-27-2009 | 9:30 am
Not included in our summer tournament, we nevertheless rank the best sweaters from Canadas eastern university circuit. - The Canadian Interuniversity Sport – the Great White North’s NCAA equivalent – is home to some great jerseys and will always hold a special place in08-20-2009 | 12:19 pm
This years free agent market has slowed to a crawl, so why not start looking towards next year for a little excitement? - I’m sure it comes as no surprise that here at THN we contemplate and debate the ins and outs of the hockey world 365 days of the year08-14-2009 | 10:55 am
The Oilers finished out of the playoff picture last year and with so much cap space already tied up in the current group, itll be tough to change direction08-07-2009 | 11:02 am
Every off-season it seems the popular thing to do is forget about the Detroit Red Wings, so shouldnt we learn by now? - I wasn’t part of The Hockey News’ annual and hotly debated mid-summer predictions meeting, so it came as a George Laraque punch-sized surprise when I first lai07-31-2009 | 9:20 am
The former NHLer and second-year GM talks openly to THN.com about a number of issues, including his off-season moves and dealing Vinny Lecavalier07-24-2009 | 9:10 am
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Brian Lawton talks candidly to THN.com about this off-season, dealing with ownership, Lecavalier and more. - After the Tampa Bay Lightning’s disastrous 2008-09 campaign, its second straight season missing the playoffs, sophomore Bolts GM Brian Lawton is attempting to07-17-2009 | 11:10 am
As the free agent frenzy slows down, we look at some of the most shrewd deals that will help teams where they need it most. - There were a few signings in the NHL over the past seven days that didn’t garner the attention they deserve, because it’s players like the following five07-09-2009 | 12:19 pm
Who says nothing happens over the summer in hockey? Plenty has been going on, leading to many questions this author will answer. - There’s been a lot of goings on since the final buzzer sounded at the Joe and Crosby and Co11-17-2009 | 1:10 pm
Taking a look at the bottom half of past drafts, we construct some of the best two-line teams. - Every once in a while I like going back and looking at old trades or draft orders because there are usually a few things that lift the brow and have me thinking “Really!?” I especia11-14-2009 | 10:55 pm
The power forwards development may have been a slow one, but good things come to those who wait. - When big-body players breakout after spending a few years in the development leagues, not only do they surprise commentators and fans, they give an unexpected boost and fortification of depth to the t11-03-2009 | 12:35 pm
Hockey is a physical game and injuries are going to happen. And a much-ballyhooed head-shot rule isnt going to change that. - For lack of a better, appropriate term, crap happens10-27-2009 | 11:45 am
Overshadowed by the talent around him, including his defense partner, Brent Seabrook deserves more recognition. - Who is the most underrated player in the NHL? It’s a tough question and one with many answers10-13-2009 | 12:00 pm
In 2005, Sergei Gonchars five-year contract seemed over the top, but time has proven it to be a wise investment. - It’s tough to have a contract in the NHL these days that doesn’t seem like an overpayment10-06-2009 | 2:58 pm
With a couple of the best players in the game, a strong goalie and excellent support pieces, the Penguins are easily the team to beat. - I’m not a big fan of making a Stanley Cup prediction in October – or November, December and January for that matter09-29-2009 | 11:35 am
In the last of our look at the six NHL divisions, we examine the home of five teams with realistic playoff hopes. - CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS THN Prediction: Second in Western Conference Key additions: Marian Hossa, RW; Tomas Kopecky, LW; John Madden, C Key departures: Martin Havlat, RW; Nikolai Khabibu09-22-2009 | 11:30 am
The flashy Rangers rookie has scored a couple highlight-reel goals in the pre-season, setting the tone for a run at rookie of the year honors09-15-2009 | 12:43 pm
For selfish reasons, there are five players on roster bubbles who it would be great to see get an NHL job this season. - A year ago I wrote a training camp blog about five players I was eager to watch try and make their teams09-01-2009 | 12:47 pm
Enough with the bankruptcy belly-aching and preposterous posturing, lets just get this season started. - “Versus’ numbers now are exceeding the numbers we were doing in the last few years on ESPN08-25-2009 | 10:50 am
Because of an early injury, Zach Bogosian is often overlooked when discussing impressive rookie seasons, but his ranks up there with the rest08-18-2009 | 12:15 pm
Many players rely on cliches to deal with the media, but sometimes you find a player whos truly accommodating and happy to share his time. - There are a lot of neat perks that come with working at The Hockey News, but my favorite is the opportunity to talk to players08-13-2009 | 11:20 am
Its easy to see why a non-traditional market worked in Dallas, while Phoenixs future is up in the air: One gave new fans a reason to watch08-04-2009 | 1:45 pm
The fact that many teams have signed players who prefer the rough side of the game shows that hard-nosed hockey isnt going away any time soon07-28-2009 | 2:23 pm
Hockey is full of great play calls throughout its history from Foster Hewitt, to Bob Cole and more. So, whats your favorite? - There are moments in hockey that just stick with you, whether it’s a Cup-clinching goal, a glass-shattering bodycheck, a magical glove save or any other happening07-15-2009 | 11:31 am
With the Jackets in need of an offensive defenseman and with plenty of cap room available, Sergei Zubov would be a nice addition in Ohio. - The Columbus Blue Jackets need an offensive defenseman…and fast07-07-2009 | 11:13 am
GM Don Waddell is making a mistake by acquiring players simply to make his superstar sniper stick around. - It’s not easy being a GM. Aside from all the off-ice commitments and challenges facing whomever holds this position, assembling an exciting and contending team from ashes left over06-30-2009 | 4:05 pm
A division in turmoil, there will be a ton of turnover this summer in the Northeast when the calendar flips to July 1. - BOSTON BRUINS Cap Space - $200,000 UFAs – Manny Fernandez, G; P-J Axelsson, LW; Mark Recchi, RW; Steve Montador, D; Shane Hnidy, D; Stephane Yelle, C; Jeremy Reich, L06-30-2009 | 2:30 pm
Home to three of the leagues best and two of the worst, the Southeast Division will certainly see a lot of movement come July 1. - ATLANTA THRASHERS Cap Space – $2406-26-2009 | 11:54 pm
Every team who grabs a fresh face on draft day feels like a winner, but what clubs went the extra mile and which fell short on Friday? - MONTREAL - There were no real surprises during Round 1, except maybe the dearth of big-ticket trades that were at the center of attention in the days leading up to10-10-2009 | 10:08 am
The co-founder of the NHL Fans Association explains why its time for some serious changes to the game off the ice. - It’s time to start over09-15-2009 | 11:15 am
The co-founder of the NHL Fans Association looks back at the former union heads days at the top and what his firing means for the game. - September 2009 Paul Kelly Former Executive Director NHL Players’ Association No Fixed Address Dear Paul, I was filled with a sense of optimism o01-22-2009 | 11:42 am
The president of the NHL Fans Association grades the leagues management and lays out a plan for the future. - Clearly, there are two types of NHL fans.11-27-2008 | 10:49 am
The co-founder of the NHL Fans Association discusses results of a poll done on his organizations website. - The NHL Fans’ Association and The Hockey News have a few things in common.10-02-2009 | 9:30 am
The NHL Network host looks at each of the 30 NHL teams and the deals that will come back to bite them. - As teams set their rosters on the final day of September, you can only imagine what kind of thoughts are going through the minds of 30 GMs after lengthy internal debates with assistants, scouts,07-27-2009 | 11:22 am
Despite leading the Flyers to the conference final in 2008, Martin Biron still couldnt find a No. 1 this summer, but hes still planning on landing that long-term deal06-16-2009 | 11:39 am
The NHL Network host writes about the times had on the road from Detroit to Pittsburgh and everything in between, while covering the seven-game series04-01-2009 | 10:25 am
The NHL Network host looks back at the Traverse City prospect tourney, where he first got a glimpse at the Blues rookie whos taken St. Louis by storm03-24-2009 | 11:54 am
The NHL Network host discusses Josh Harding as a fit in Colorado, crease crashers becoming an issue and why Rod BrindAmour isnt done yet. - If someone were to ask you - name one team that needs a goaltender for next year - which team would you pick? For me, the answer is pretty obvious: the Color01-30-2009 | 10:10 am
The NHL Network host explains what the Bruins goalie means to his team and what the odds are hell be back in Beantown next season. - Tim Thomas will win the Vezina Trophy this year.11-16-2009 | 9:35 am
Agent Allan Walsh may have been trying to be humorous or perhaps trying to start a goalie controversy, but either way it was a poorly thought out move11-02-2009 | 10:51 am
Is Vinny Lecavalier playing well enough to earn a spot? What effect will injuries to certain players have? Does Dustin Penner fit into the mix? - Watching the Tampa Bay Lightning during the month of October convinced me superstar right winger Martin St-Louis is desperately trying to play his way ont10-19-2009 | 9:40 am
Florida is finding out what former GM Jay Feaster bet on in 2007: that Tomas Vokoun cant get it done when it counts. - Shortly after the 2006-07 season ended in another first-round playoff exit for the Tampa Bay Lightning, I began receiving calls from Predators GM David Poile offering to solve our10-05-2009 | 11:00 am
The former Tampa GM and Cup champion writes why Toronto GM Brian Burke is among the best managers in the game today. - Give Toronto GM Brian Burke high marks, not just for rebuilding the Toronto Maple Leafs and giving Leafs Nation hope, but for stirring the pot across Canada as well09-21-2009 | 9:29 am
Bringing in a player who puts himself above the team puts Sharks coach Todd McLellan in a tough position and team chemistry in peril. - While it is still early, Bryan Murray is my front-runner for executive of the year honors this season09-09-2009 | 10:20 am
The former GM of the Lightning talks about how NTCs are handcuffing potential moves and why they shouldnt be allowed. - Article 11.8 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NHL and NHLPA permits “individually negotiated limitations on player movement,” better kn06-23-2009 | 11:04 am
The former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning explains how the moves he made on draft day helped build a Stanley Cup champion. - As the 2009 NHL draft gets under way in Montreal later this week, some GMs will be faced with tough choices as they contemplate how best to improve their teams06-08-2009 | 10:00 am
The former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning details the time he spent with Lord Stanleys mug and the memories that will last a lifetime. - While there are many advantages to being the GM of the Stanley Cup champions, one of my personal highlights from the 2004 season was watching my children interact05-25-2009 | 10:15 am
The former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning explains what a Cup-winner must do to ensure every player gets his turn with the famous trophy. - Within the next few weeks one NHL GM is going to add some exciting items to his standard to-do list05-11-2009 | 11:37 am
Sitting a high-priced starter isnt an easy thing to do, but the Caps coach took the road less traveled and it paid off. - Prior to the 2009 Eastern Conference quarterfinal series between Washington and New York, I predicted the Rangers would win04-27-2009 | 11:35 am
The former Tampa GM who won a Cup in 2004 recalls Ruslan Fedotenkos key performance then and compares it to Michael Ryders with Boston this year04-14-2009 | 11:43 am
The former GM in Tampa Bay talks about what he would do if he was facing the superpest in a playoff series. - Prior to the opening of the playoffs each year, the NHL convenes a mandatory conference call for the GMs and coaches of the 16 participating teams03-30-2009 | 9:30 am
The former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning talks about the loss of Bill Davidson, who passed away earlier in March. - The sports world lost one of its greatest executives March 13 when Detroit Pistons and former Tampa Bay Lightning owner Bill Davidson died at the age of 8603-16-2009 | 10:15 am
The former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning provides his thoughts on Calgarys acquisition of the talented Finn. - While the Calgary Flames clearly made the biggest splash at the trade deadline, query whether they can win the ultimate prize as a result of their acquisition of enigmatic center Olli Jok03-02-2009 | 11:21 am
The former NHL GM talks about the different motivational techniques used by his coach in Tampa Bay. - When John Tortorella was named head coach of the Rangers, three of his former players - Vinny Lecavalier, Martin St-Louis and Pavel Kubina - commented that Rangers players had best be on “02-16-2009 | 8:26 am
Pulling the trigger on a trade can be tough to do, but a good GM sticks by his convictions and reaps the rewards. - Former Flyers GM Bob Clarke and I recently participated in a panel discussion and were asked about trades we had made together02-02-2009 | 9:25 am
The former GM in Tampa discusses why, for the good of the NHL, it was right for the league to levy a one-game ban on Lidstrom and Datsyuk. - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made the right call two weeks ago when he decreed Detroit Red Wings Nik Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk sit out the Wings’ f01-19-2009 | 11:14 am
The former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning examines how he tried to keep the lid on deal discussions, but they would always be leaked. - My mentors in the game were iconic GMs such as Pierre Lacroix and Lou Lamoriello.01-05-2009 | 12:00 pm
The former Tampa Bay GM discusses how teams plan ahead by bringing scouts and staff together to talk about the future. - As we turn the calendar on 2008, most teams will have conducted, or will soon hold, their mid-winter meetings that will map out a course of action for the stretch run.12-22-2008 | 12:12 pm
The former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning writes about the Mats Sundin saga and how the option to sit and wait should be reduced. - So tell us, Vancouver: What does it feel like to finish second? What does it feel like to be the second-most handsome young man who could have asked Mats Sundin to the d05-14-2009 | 1:39 pm
The former NHL GM talks about the value of analytics and how it can make a big difference in evaluating players performances. - I have been asked a lot this past year, “Are you still doing the statistics thing?” My answer is, “analytics, not statistics04-02-2009 | 2:03 pm
The former NHL GM looks takes a statistical look at the teams that remain in the playoff hunt. - The 2008-09 regular season is down to the last few days02-25-2009 | 10:35 am
The former NHL GM talks about whos buying and selling and keeping tabs on players he drafted. - The much discussed, written and speculated about trade deadline is upon us again02-04-2009 | 10:35 am
The former NHL GM looks at four teams who have underachieved this season and what their cap situation is moving forward. - The All-Star Game is over.11-23-2008 | 10:05 am
The former NHL GM explains why Detroits wealth of experience is a big reason for their continued success. - I started working for the Chicago Blackhawks well into the 1999-2000 season.11-20-2009 | 6:11 pm
The rebuilding Belleville Bulls have made another trade, moving one of their veterans to the Kitchener Rangers. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-19-2009 | 8:07 pm
Theres good news and bad news in my return from my vacation in Vegas. Since I always like hearing the bad news first: it is with great sadness I must report that I will not be buying the Kingston Frontenacs anytime soon. I tried really, really hard too. Read more »Original post blogged on11-17-2009 | 7:06 pm
NHL Central Scouting has put out its first set of rankings for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-17-2009 | 6:55 pm
We do not usually report on ECHL trades, but this one caught our fancy considering the names involved. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-12-2009 | 7:06 pm
A story we originally broke here late Monday night has been officially wrapped up. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-11-2009 | 6:51 am
Heading back to Las Vegas on Wednesday in another attempt to win enough money to buy the Kingston Frontenacs. The third time has to be the charm right?
Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-10-2009 | 10:43 pm
It has been a busy day around the Ontario Hockey League, with two Western Conference teams looking to add players to the roster. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-10-2009 | 3:53 pm
A former NHL defenceman and OHL assistant coach appears to be returning to the league, but with a rival team from his former employer. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-10-2009 | 5:02 am
Reports out of the University of Minnesota Monday evening indicate a defenceman could be on the market - with the OHL a possible destination. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-09-2009 | 3:20 pm
The Saginaw Spirit and Barrie Colts have wrapped up a big trade. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-09-2009 | 2:12 am
It has been nine days since the Michael Liambas/Ben Fanelli incident of Oct. 30 and as of right now it appears the Ontario Hockey Leagues on-ice officials are confused as to the standards. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-07-2009 | 5:23 pm
Exactly one week after being rushed to hospital, Kitchener Rangers rookie Ben Fanelli is back home. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-06-2009 | 2:42 pm
Ive been holding off on posting my overall feelings on the Fanelli/Liambas incident of last week as plenty has already been said. But one of the frustrating things about incidents like this is when people who dont cover junior hockey, or hockey at all, decide to jump into the conversation. Read m11-06-2009 | 3:42 am
This story has pretty much been all Ive been working on since last Friday.
Im pretty sure both Kitchener GM Steve Spott and Erie GM Sherry Bassin are both really tired of talking to yours truly. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-04-2009 | 6:12 pm
Toronto, ON - The Ontario Hockey League today announced the results of its review of an incident which occurred in the game played in Kitchener on Friday, October 30th, 2009 between the Kitchener Rangers and the visiting Erie Otters. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-04-2009 | 1:17 am
With the good news that Ben Fanellis condition has improved, theres also news that Otters forward Mike Liambas was in town today to meet with OHL commish Dave Branch. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-03-2009 | 9:56 pm
The Kitchener Rangers released an update Tuesday afternoon on the condition of rookie defenceman Ben Fanelli. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-02-2009 | 10:21 pm
The Sarnia Sting have become the second team today to clear up their overage situation. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-02-2009 | 9:19 pm
The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds have started their week by making a pair of deals. Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-02-2009 | 5:30 pm
As mentioned in yesterdays update, I interviewed Kitchener Rangers head coach and GM Steve Spott and Erie Otters GM Sherry Bassin for a story in todays Toronto Star.
Read more »Original post blogged on b2evolution.11-21-2009 | 2:28 pm
With the news of struggling attendance around the league, one has to wonder "how do you market the game of NHL hockey, especially in Football-and-Baseball-centered US? There are five steps I would do to make the game of hockey more watchable for the average fan: 1. Get a national network I am one11-21-2009 | 1:07 pm
Slowly but surely the Penguins injured birds are returning to the waddle. First Evgeni Malkin, then Max Talbot and Sergei Gonchar...and finally tonight, Brooks Orpik. Orpik, who was cleared for contact earlier in the week, has been practicing with the team and is ready for action. There was a sligh11-21-2009 | 1:04 pm
Caps Bailed on Neuvo, Need to Wake-up @ Toronto The Washington Capitals have had a lot of success against the Canadian teams over the last two seasons, but, as last nightâ &tm;s lacklustre pointed out, perhaps the Caps are getting soft on their opponents from North of the Border. The Montreal Can11-21-2009 | 12:56 pm
The Hawks face off against the Edmonton Oilers tonight at 9:30 Eastern at the Rexall Center. On the surface, this would look like 1-2 relatively easy road points for the Hawks, coming off a 7-1 blitzkrieg of Albertas other NHL team, the Flames, Thursday night, and facing a banged up Oilers squad11-21-2009 | 12:35 pm
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are 83 days away and counting. And as the games get closer with each passing day, speculation is getting stronger on which players might be named to play for their country. The impression that you get from the list of forwards that could be named to play for Team11-21-2009 | 12:00 pm
Last nights game had all the makings of trouble after the first period. Goalie fighting the puck, iffy PK work and general timing issues after a 6 day break all provided the Avalanche with a 2 goal lead after 20 minutes. Into the second the Canucks got a PP and new hero to Canucks fans everywhere11-21-2009 | 11:07 am
I will be updating this mini blog via the box below all day. *Talking to sources there appears to be nothing to the Gomez for Umberger and Vermette Rumors. *There is big unrest in Calgary right now. Dion Phaneuf. Looking into it. * Also two days ago I said David Booth was ice cold and many of y11-21-2009 | 10:11 am
Quick Note...I will have my rumor update to follow where I discuss what I have found out about yesterdays rumors that I was chasing. There is also some very interesting news breaking out of Calgary that I am chasing. I am juggling family vacation with blogging again today as we embark on Aquatica11-21-2009 | 9:30 am
Just got a heads up from the Buffalo skate. Drew Stafford will not play tonight. Tyler Ennis will not be recalled for tonights game. Lemonade! That cool, refreshing drink. No Miller. *** The Sabres hopped their charter directly following the Boston OT loss Friday night. Next stop: Kanata. 1211-21-2009 | 9:14 am
Lets flash back 4 years ago and put together a little scenario. Lets say a 1st round pick by the name of Nikolai Zherdev cried about playing time and wanted to go back to Russia. What would have happened? General Manager Doug MacLean would have thrown a phone through the wall and cried to the NHL11-21-2009 | 8:00 am
*Note on the JT vs Clutterbuck sideshow at the bottom. The Excel Energy Center is one a great building. With so many family members and friends of Okposo, Hillen and Jackman, there were plenty of Islanders jerseys to be seen last night. But while the homecoming for the Minnesota boys may have been11-21-2009 | 1:53 am
MINI-PREVIEW (1:30 AM) The Flyers will need to quickly forget about their 6-3 loss in San Jose and battle through potentially tired legs as the club travels to Phoenix to take on the hard-working Coyotes. For Philly, it marks the fourth game of the week (in three different time zones) as well as th11-21-2009 | 1:14 am
TORONTO (Nov. 21) â " Though itâ &tm;s understandable why followers of the Maple Leafs are angry and disheartened by the clubâ &tm;s dreadful showing in the first quarter of the season, Iâ &tm;m astonished with the number of people that are essentially writing off the Brian Burke-Ron Wilson tandem.11-21-2009 | 12:57 am
Maybe its just because "Star Trek" came out on DVD this week or maybe its because my good friend Rob Ryan wrote a great article, reviewing "Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan" but lately, the Canucks-Avs games feels like that movie. For years, the Avs have beat up on the Canucks. At one point they h11-21-2009 | 12:34 am
Habs 3 - Caps 2 - Highlights - Carey Price is on fire. His save % is above .940 in his last 5 starts and he owned the Caps tonight. - Michal Neuvirth got the call in nets tonight in what was a last minute decision of sorts by Head Coach Bruce Boudreau. It appeared that Semyon Varlamov was goin11-20-2009 | 11:24 pm
The New York Islanders visited St. Paul on Friday night for a rare appearance against the Wild with familiar faces from the past and a face for the future, a face of a once great Islanders franchise that has struggled mightily in yearsâ &tm; past, but is destined for better times not at some point i11-20-2009 | 8:57 pm
When the Avs take the ice for their rematch vs. the Vancouver Canucks, theyll have reinforcements in the form of T.J. Galiardi and John-Michael Liles. Both will be great to have back but Galiardi in particular, as the team went 3-5-1 without him and 0-2 vs. Vancouver. Galiardi was supposed to be o11-20-2009 | 7:42 pm
OT: Patrice Bergeron launches the dagger through the heart.Charas twisted wrister found Beregerons stick. For the second game in a row, the Sabres are unable to take command and control of a wobbly opponent. Bergerons re-direct found the back of the net. Game over. The Bs outshot the Sabres11-20-2009 | 5:21 pm
Calgary got waxed last night so expect them to rebound against the Kings tomorrow afternoon. Rob Scuderi isnt going to play and theres no replacement for Ryan Smyth. The Kings will have no depth and Peter Harrold, a defenseman/utility player and his whopping one point will skate as a forward. Te11-20-2009 | 3:23 pm
By Ken Beckett At Team Canadaâ &tm;s summer orientation camp in Calgary, 46 were players were invited. Two of those players were Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis. Both Lecavalier and St. Louis are of course teammates on the Tampa Bay Lightning and have been so for ten seasons now. They were