
NHL


Red Wings continue to defy time
As Detroit's cornerstone stars age and near retirement, the emergence of young All-Star goaltender Jimmy Howard bodes well, but the Red Wings will need more
The Brooklyn Islanders? Not likely.
Nassau Coliseum is decrepit, but Isles fans may not be keen about going to Brooklyn to see their team. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) By Stu Hackel So here we
Penguins star Sidney Crosby dealing with neck injury
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has a soft tissue injury in his neck, according to ESPN.com. He and Penguins owner Mario Lemieux met with a spinal
Buffalo's dark season
Ville Leino (23), who was given a fat six-year contract and has produced only three goals and eight assists, is one of the posterboys for a Sabres season filled
Predators set sights on strong finish to season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Barry Trotz likes the improvements his Predators have made this season -- and he thinks his young team can get even better. Nashville
Hurricanes Sign Tim Gleason To Four-Year Extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Tim Gleason to a four-year contract, according to the team’s website. “We thank Tim for choosing to stay with the
Injury questions clouding NHL
Sidney Crosby's injury is the most high-profile on the Penguins, who lead the NHL in man-games lost to injury. Yet they're still winning, which isn't true of
Report: Penguins' Sidney Crosby May Have Injured Vertebrae
Reports out of Pittsburgh Penguins camp have been positive for the last couple weeks, as captain Sidney Crosby has been slowly but surely recovering from
Collins is NHL's man behind the curtain for move into 21st century
In this exact instant, give or take 30 seconds, giant thought balloons begin popping up over the well-coiffed heads of 18,000 people who, more or less in
Penguins' Sidney Crosby Has Been 'Skating Pretty Much All Week'
Sidney Crosby has been missing in action for the Pittsburgh Penguins since Dec. 5, but there's encouraging news out of his camp tonight: Crosby is back to
Flames Trade Center Brendan Morrison To Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired center Brendan Morrison from the Calgary Flames in exchange for minor league defenseman Brian Connelly, according to the
Bruins' Tim Thomas Blames Media For Controversy Over Skipping White House Visit
Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas was the subject of much controversy earlier this week when he refused to meet with President Barack Obama at the White House to
Blue Jackets fans protesting
Blue Jackets fans have had little to cheer since the team's first season in 2000-01. (Terry Gilliam/AP) By Stu Hackel As this unusually calamitous NHL season
Mass. Governor Says Tim Thomas Snub Showed Lack Of Grace
Massachusetts governor, Deval Patrick believes that the decision to not attend the White House ceremony by Tim Thomas because of his political views reflected
Hecht's head, Glendale's debt, the best and the worst
Jochen Hecht of the Sabres is experiencing scary concussion symptoms that have alarmed his team. (Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images) By Stu Hackel When we
2012 NHL All-Star Game Mock Draft
"I can still taste the sweet nectar of victory after my hand-picked team beat yours last year," Mr. Dater gloated at Mr. Eliot in a most unseemly manner that in
John-Michael Liles Signs Four-Year Contract Extension With Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms with defenseman John-Michael Liles on a four-year, $15.5 million extension, according to the Associated Press. The
Stars' Jamie Benn Will Play In Sunday's NHL All-Star Game
While Alexander Ovechkin made headlines this week by opting out of this weekend's All-Star Game in Ottawa, another big name is opting in: Jamie Benn has