NHL Hockey News

The defenseman was playing out his fifth year in the black hole of Hockey, Phoenix, and he, like the team, lost his direction.

Alex Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby? Or maybe it’s Evgeni Malkin or Pavel Datsyuk? How about Roberto Luongo or Martin Brodeur? Zdeno Chara or Nicklas Lidstrom? All are great players … and all would be at the centre of any water-cooler discussion when you are trying to sort out the NHL’s top 50 players.

The competition for the backup goalie spot behind Cristobal Huet apparently will continue into the regular season for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Ask Miikka Kiprusoff at any time in the season what he thinks about his numbers, and you’ll always get the same response.

Hurricanes lock up Ward Cam Ward, seen allowing a goal to Atlanta forward Maxim Afinogenov during the NHL preseason, has agreed to a six-year contract extension.

Mats Sundin #13 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates after scoring the Canucks fourth goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during Game-Six of the Western Conference Semifinal Round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 11, 2009 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

The Buffalo Sabres assigned forward Nathan Gerbe and defenseman Mike Weber to Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League on Wednesday.

The Calgary Flames assigned forwards Jamie Lundmark and Colin Stuart to Abbotsford of the American Hockey League on Wednesday.

Michael Blunden arrived at Blue Jackets training camp this month unsure whether he was going to play on the third or fourth line, or whether he’d line up at center or right wing.

After going from eighth in the Eastern Conference in 2007-2008 to first in the conference last season, expectations are going to be high for the Boston Bruins and for good reason: they have a deep, tough and talented roster that will be able to provide all kinds of help for your fantasy squad.

Carolina kicked off the off-season by rewarding Jussi Jokkinen for a solid playoff performance - signing the shootout specialist to a new two-year deal.

Michael Peca, a part of the men’s Canadian Olympic hockey team in ‘02, unveils a coin honouring the gold-medal win.

Ryan O’Reilly Last place. That’s where the Avalanche finished in the Western Conference last season, and that’s where a lot of pundits predict the team will finish again this season.

New Calgary Flames defenceman Jay Bouwmeester tries on a jersey following a news conference announcing his signing a multi-year agreement with the team, in Calgary.

Anton Stralman will try and latch on with a Columbus team looking for mobility on the blue-line after getting crowded out in Calgary and Toronto.

Nathan Horton and Mike Duco in regulation for Florida, but the Panthers lost 3-2 to Finnish team Tappara after a penalty shootout.

In this June 12, 2009, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby heads onto the ice against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in Detroit.

The Iron Mike reign is over. A Calgary Flames news release titled “Keenan Relieved of Coaching Duties” hit cyberspace Friday afternoon, marking the official end of two years of Mike Keenan behind the bench at the Pengrowth Saddledome.

How about a Stanley Cup parade down Robson St.? Or maybe a championship celebration on the Red Mile? The Canadian Press’ hockey writers have pulled out a crystal ball to make some predictions about the upcoming NHL season and see Vancouver and Calgary as the teams most likely to end the country’s 17-year Stanley Cup […]

Forward Maxim Afinogenov and defenceman Mark Popovic, who played in the pre-season with the Atlanta Thrashers on pro tryouts, have signed with the team.

Ottawa Senators right winger Daniel Alfredsson, left, argues a call with referee Brad Meier during an NHL hockey game, Feb.1, 2009, in Washington.

The Detroit Red Wings are “Sweden’s Team,” and Stockholm will be Hockeytown East this week as the club’s large contingent of Swedish players experiences a special homecoming.

Since moving to Dallas in 1993, the Stars have done a lot of things right, making the playoffs almost every season and winning six division championships.

Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs used the team’s media day yesterday as a public forum, letting everyone know his level of expectations has been upgraded.

Vancouver Canucks’ Brad Lukowich, left, checks Calgary Flames’ Jay Bouwmeester during NHL preseason hockey action in Calgary on Saturday, Sept.

The Buffalo Sabres have sent forward Cody McCormick to the team’s AHL affiliate in Portland to start the season.

Dr. Quinn is in - just in time for the team everyone agrees needs a heart transplant.

The Buffalo Sabres have to have their roster down to 23 players by 3 p.m. Wednesday and the decisions got a little murkier today as defenseman Toni Lydman and winger Drew Stafford missed practice in HSBC Arena with injuries.

ZSC Lions beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 Tuesday in an exhibition game to win the Victoria Cup trophy, marking the Zurich club’s biggest success against an NHL team.

The Avs’ Paul Stastny, just 23 years old, is taking on a leadership role as he tries to rebound from an injury- marred season when he scored just 11 goals and 36 points.