The NHL playoffs will start this week and the first round schedule has the NY Rangers taking on the Penguins as the top team in the standings in the east, while the western conference has the Ducks and Blues as the best teams heading into the postseason and they will take on the Wild and the Jets in their opening matchups.
Read full storyThe NHL standings have the NY Rangers on top of the league after a fantastic run over the past two months and they currently are the number one team in the east after making it to the Stanley Cup finals last year and as the playoffs get closer, the league is starting to look at some changes to the game, including 3-on-3 play during overtime and the use of a coach's challenge during games.
Read full storyThe NHL trade deadline is coming up and players like Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Keith Yandle, Jordan Eberle, Jonathan Bernier, Mike Green, Jaromir Jagr and Eric Staal could be potential options for teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, LA Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Read full storyThe Chicago Blackhawks have been playing very well as of late with six straight wins and they could get Patrick Sharp back to the lineup for the first time in a month, while the team potentially could look at trading Jeremy Morin at some point, as they have plenty of depth at forward heading into the middle stretch of the season.
Read full storyThe Los Angeles Kings signed defenseman Alec Martinez to a six year contract extension and now they have locked in another core player on their roster for the foreseeable future after winning two Stanley Cup championships over the past few seasons.
Read full storyThe Los Angeles Kings begin their Stanley Cup title defense as they bring back a majority of the championship roster to face off against the San Jose Sharks on hockey's opening night.
Read full storyWIth the NHL trade deadline approaching, Martin Brodeur is a player to watch. After a failed deal with the Minnesota Wild, the goalie might be staying put in New Jersey.
Read full storyRyan Callahan appears willing to lower his contract demands in an effort to remain with the New York Rangers for the long-term over getting traded.
Read full storyThe Vancouver Canucks are denying reports that Ryan Kesler requested a trade at the deadline. Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals are searching for a forward if the veteran becomes available.
Read full storyThe New York Rangers are entering the trade deadline with Ryan Callahan as their top chip and rumors have been coming out for weeks about him getting traded and now reports say that NY could look into moving their captain for Martin St. Louis in a deal with the Tampa Bay Lighting, as the Big Apple is the only city where he wants to play apart from TB.
Read full storyMartin Brodeur is open to being traded before the NHL deadline as the New Jersey Devils prepare to move on with Cory Schneider as their future.
Read full storyThe Vancouver Canucks are still not over their goalie woes as Roberto Luongo struggles early in the preseason. John Tortorella is still trying to establish his system.
Read full storyThe Chicago Blackhawks are planning offering two of their biggest stars new max contracts, but according to the salary cap, they will not come until 2014.
Read full storyCory Schneider may be the future of the New Jersey Devils, but that does not mean he is going to hold off from fighting for a role in the present.
Read full storyRoberto Luongo admits that there was a time when he really did not want to return to Vancouver. The veteran attempted to void his contract, but will return for another year.
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