Ovechkin collects Art Ross
Trevor Linden is still mulling over his options. The popular Vancouver Canucks centre is expected to retire, but said he hasn’t decided on his playing future.
Archive for May, 2008
Red Wings’ defence frustrating Penguins
Red Wings’ Henrik Zetterberg, left, checks Pittsburgh’s Ryan Malone in Game 2. Searching for answers - and a goal - perhaps the Pittsburgh Penguins will adopt the “don’t panic until you lose on home ice” …
Sabres Sign Goaltender
Good news for the Buffalo Sabres. They’ve signed a goaltender to a long terms contract.
Sidney Crosby dismisses feud with hockey commentator Don Cherry
Sidney Crosby says he has never met Don Cherry and doesn’t consider himself to be in a feud with Hockey Night In Canada’s colourful between-periods analyst.
Babcock finds a winning balance
Fiery Red Wings bench boss has climbed the coaching ranks and is now only two wins from the pinnacle: a Stanley Cup title PITTSBURGH — Mike Babcock woke up yesterday morning after the Detroit Red Wings’ first …
Madison Square Garden Media Grabs for Upfront Money
Just when we thought the upfront season was done, it pulled us back in for one last go-round. Madison Square Garden Media held a presentation for advertisers May 28 to tout its sponsorship opportunities across …
Getting motion capture down cold
Caption text by Daniel Terdiman del.icio.us NHL All-Star Rick Nash of the Columbus Blue Jackets was in Novato, Calif., on Thursday for a motion-capture filming session for 2K Sports ‘ forthcoming hockey video …
Blues’ general manager gets contract extension
St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Thursday that the club has extended the contract of senior vice president and general manager Larry Pleau through the 2009-10 season.
Osgood’s Conn job
The longer this shutout streak goes - ‘ and it reached minute 137 last night in Detroit - ‘ the more and more it becomes likely Chris Osgood wins the 2008 Conn Smythe Trophy.
Want a free ticket? Go to Dallas
The Lone Star State offers hockey fans the best chance of gaining entrance to an NHL game for free.
Wild and Rolston’s agent slated to begin negotiations
Steve Bartlett , the agent for Wild left winger Brian Rolston , will travel to Minnesota this weekend to meet with his client, and then the Wild.
Holmstrom hopes to ‘dive’ back into his job
Posted by George James Malik May 30, 2008 20:17PM Red Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom told DetroitRedWings.com’s Lindsey Ungar that an old-fashioned can-opener from Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Hal Gill sent …
Players mourn Bourdon
Sidney Crosby was the No. 1 pick in the same 2005 draft in which the Vancouver Canucks selected Luc Bourdon.
Wrigley Field To Host Blackhawks’ Hockey Game
Home : Features : Sports : Wrigley Field To Host Blackhawks’ Hockey Game Wrigley Field To Host Blackhawks’ Hockey Game 29-May-2008 Written by: E. Van Dril The game, which will most likely be announced Friday …
Future Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek handles not playing like a pro
There’s been debate during this Stanley Cup final about Chris Osgood’s merits as a possible Hall of Famer once his career is over.
No decision from Canes’ Wesley yet
This just in…Glen Wesley is still pondering his options. “No update,” he said Thursday.
Pens front office learned it early
When Ray Shero was just a kid, he was fortunate enough to hang around the coach’s office with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Hossa is an old hand amid Pens’ young stars
Questions about Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin abound at every news conference during the Stanley Cup Finals.
Sykora: Penguins face a must-win situation tonight
Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury makes save on Red Wings Johan Franzen in the second period of Game 3 at the Mellon Arena.
Predators owner under investigation
A key investor in the Nashville Predators faces a lawsuit in California that accuses him of doctoring documents to obtain a $3 million loan late last year and a possible federal investigation into his business …
Pens defenseman Orpik: Hits make Wings pay
PITTSBURGH — Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik was a big hit with the Mellon Arena crowd after delivering four massive hits in succession during a shift Wednesday night in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.
Franzen makes presence known
Buried beneath the Game 3 loss for the Red Wings was the re-emergence of Johan Franzen.
Canada’s six clubs are responsible for bringing in almost one-third of NHL’s entire ticket revenue
A secret NHL report detailing the ticket revenues of its 30 teams reveals what Canadian hockey fans have long suspected and offers a compelling case for putting more teams north of the border.
Penguins’ Adjustments Give Finals Whole New Look
After getting shellacked by the Detroit Red Wings in Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals by a combined 7-0 score, Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins could certainly have been forgiven for suffering a …
Job interviews dominate Combine
The interview process at the NHL Scouting combine is widely regarded as the part of the process that general managers like Kevin Lowe of the Edmonton Oilers put the most stock into.
NHL: 11 of 30 teams not making money
An internal NHL report shows 31 percent of $1.1 billion in ticket revenue comes from Canada’s six teams and 11 of the 24 U.S. teams aren’t making money.
Playoff pressure? Joe just says no
Oh, Joe Thornton is boiling. Like, really sizzling. The National Hockey League’s playoffs are about to begin, and the big dude is vibrating.
Report: Melrose in, Tortorella out in Tampa Bay
Barry Melrose will reportedly take over for John Tortorella behind the Tampa Bay Lightning bench within the next few days.
In praise of old coaches
Wings’ Helm shares credit for hockey success This one’s for all the coaches out there, the men and women who offer a pat on the back or a word of encouragement at just the right time.
Lawsuit claims Del Biaggio lied to get loans
San Jose socialite and investor William “Boots” Del Biaggio III carried out “a complete fraud” against an investment firm that has accused him of scamming it out of $3 million in a bogus loan deal, according to …