Hockey News
Maxwell, other ex-players sue over concussions
ESPN - 11 Apr 2014 03:07
Nine former players have sued the NHL over concussions, saying the league subjects its players to "devastating and long-term" health consequences by failing to warn players of the risks and consequences of head trauma.
Otters forward Connor McDavid wins OHL sportsmanship award
NHL.com - 11 Apr 2014 23:54
TORONTO - Erie Otters forward Connor McDavid has won the Ontario Hockey League's sportsmanship award for the 2013-14 season. McDavid finished fourth in league scoring with 99 points (28 goals, 71 assists) in 56 games. He...
Oilers' Smyth to hang up skates after season
ESPN - 11 Apr 2014 23:44
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Smyth is retiring at the end of the season.
Horton has abdominal surgery
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2014 23:05
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Nathan Horton has had surgery for an abdominal injury and is expected to be sidelined for six weeks.
Wild F Mike Rupp suspended 4 games, including 3 playoff games, for hit on T.J. Oshie
NHL.com - 11 Apr 2014 22:55
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild forward Mike Rupp for four games without pay for Rupp's hit on St. Louis Blues forward T.J. Oshie on Thursday night. The league announced the decision Friday after t...
Wild's Rupp suspended for hit on Oshie
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2014 22:50
The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild forward Mike Rupp for four games without pay for Rupp's hit on St. Louis Blues forward T.J. Oshie on Thursday night.
Wild's Rupp suspended 4 games for Oshie hit
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2014 22:35
Minnesota Wild forward Mike Rupp has been suspended four games by the NHL for a late illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues forward T.J. Oshie on Thursday.
Longtime Edmonton Oiler Ryan Smyth announces retirement after 18 NHL seasons
NHL.com - 11 Apr 2014 22:15
EDMONTON - Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Smyth says he will retire at the end of the season. The NHL veteran, who was also a stalwart on Team Canada, was drafted sixth overall by Edmonton in 1994 and spent most of his 18-...
Sharks' Hertl ready to return
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2014 21:50
The San Jose Sharks will have rookie forward Tomas Hertl back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Avalanche.
Rupp suspended four games for illegal check to head
NHL.com - 11 Apr 2014 21:30
NEW YORK - Minnesota Wild forward Mike Rupp has been suspended for four games, without pay, for a late illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues forward T.J. Oshie during NHL Game No. 1201 in Minnesota on Thursday, Ap...
Brendan Shanahan to bring change to Toronto Maple Leafs
Sports Illustrated - 11 Apr 2014 21:29
Count on Brendan Shanahan bringing his relentlessness and innovation to the Maple Leafs.
Metallurg Magnitogorsk will face Lev Prague in KHL's Gagarin Cup final
The Hockey News - 11 Apr 2014 21:22
The Gagarin Cup, the KHL's post-season tournament, named for famed Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, features 16 teams consisting of the top eight teams from the KHL's Eastern and Western Conferences
Bests and worsts of the 2013-14 NHL regular season
Sports Illustrated - 11 Apr 2014 20:24
The regular season had it all, from cool ideas and great plays to ugly fireworks and big blunders.
Sharks rookie Hertl (knee) to return to lineup
ESPN - 11 Apr 2014 20:18
Rookie winger Tomas Hertl of the San Jose Sharks was medically cleared to resume playing Friday after missing most of the season with a knee injury.
National Hockey League Playoff Race
The New York Times - 11 Apr 2014 20:00
State of play in the National Hockey League playoff race before the regular season ends on Sunday.
Plenty at Stake as Regular Season Draws to a Close
The New York Times - 11 Apr 2014 19:57
The National Hockey League's regular season enters its final weekend with plenty at stake as the highly-coveted Presidents' Trophy, a top conference seed, division title and playoff berth all up for grabs.
Not so Great White North in NHL
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2014 19:53
For the first time since 1973, there is just one Canadian team in the NHL postseason. The Montreal Canadiens represent the nation's only hope of ending a 21-year Stanley Cup drought, and that's a long shot.
NHL season of disappointment across Canada leaves just 1 playoff team
NHL.com - 11 Apr 2014 19:45
For the first time since 1973, there is just one Canadian team in the NHL post-season. The Montreal Canadiens represent the nation's only hope of ending a 21-year Stanley Cup drought, and that's a long shot. Across the r...
Commissioner Bettman statement on Shanahan
NHL.com - 11 Apr 2014 19:08
"Whether it was behind the scenes or under the glare of hockey's harshest spotlight, Brendan was as much of an 'impact player' at the League as he was on the ice. Brendan brought commitment, clarity and impeccable credib...
Ryan McDonagh, a Rising Star for Rangers, Sweeps Team Honors
The New York Times - 11 Apr 2014 19:04
The 24-year-old defenseman was named the Rangers' most valuable player and picked up the Players' Player Award.
Maple Leafs name Shanahan as new team president
NHL.com - 11 Apr 2014 19:04
Brendan Shanahan is the new president and alternate governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced Friday morning. He will assume his new duties immediately, but will be formally introduced during a press confer...
Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios: April 11
NHL.com - 11 Apr 2014 18:41
The Colorado Avalanche can clinch the Central Division Friday, while the Dallas Stars can secure the last remaining Stanley Cup Playoffs berth. Here are the scenarios: COLORADO AVALANCHE The Avalanche would clinch the Ce...