Hockey News
Lightning's Bishop has successful wrist surgery
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 23:17
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop had a successful procedure to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist Tuesday at the Cleveland Clinic. Bishop, who was named a Vezina Trophy finalist last week, will require 3-...
Players' injury revelation day reveals painful cost of playoffs
Sports Illustrated - 29 Apr 2014 23:14
Injury revelation day reveals the amazingly painful but essential cost of pursuing the Stanley Cup.
Canadiens at least want "momentum" from struggling power play vs Bruins
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 23:05
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens are wondering where their power play has gone. What used to be their best weapon has mostly been firing blanks for the last month or so. And while they didn't need it much to sweep the T...
Red Wings' Babcock Isn't Worried About His Future
The New York Times - 29 Apr 2014 23:00
Mike Babcock insisted being a lame-duck coach next season for the Detroit Red Wings would not be a problem for him.
Potent Storm take on intrepid Battalion for Ontario Hockey League title
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 22:54
The Ontario Hockey League championship series pits the Cinderella-story North Bay Battalion against the explosive Guelph Storm. The best-of-seven series opens Thursday in Guelph with the winner earning a berth in next mo...
Young CBJ feel they're headed in right direction
Miami Herald - 29 Apr 2014 22:50
Cam Atkinson believes the Columbus Blue Jackets are getting better.
After a season of firsts, Columbus Blue Jackets hoping to build on close series with Penguins
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 22:45
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For most NHL teams, getting knocked out in the first round of the playoffs is hardly a watershed moment. The Columbus Blue Jackets -- a doormat for so long -- feel as if it's a turning point, a tentative...
Western Conference Game 7s set for Wednesday
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 22:43
NEW YORK -- The road to the Stanley Cup reaches a make-or-break stage for four Western Conference teams Wednesday when they skate in a pair of Game 7s to decide their respective First Round series. The Colorado Avalanche...
Red Wings' Mike Babcock isn't worried about future with franchise entering last year of deal
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 22:25
DETROIT - Red Wings coach Mike Babcock has one year left on his contract. Babcock insists getting a new deal this off-season is not a priority, adding he would be comfortable signing one-year contracts in the future with...
Blues GM says Blackhawks loss stings
Miami Herald - 29 Apr 2014 22:11
The St. Louis Blues won a franchise record 52 games this season and general manager Doug Armstrong can't help but sum it up as a disappointment.
OHL hands North Bay Battalion right-winger Mike Baird a 20-game suspension
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 22:04
TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League handed North Bay Battalion right-winger Mike Baird a 20-game suspension Tuesday. The disciplinary action stems from a category one penalty for physical abuse of an official during a pl...
L.A. Kings among NHL teams going high-tech during playoffs
Sports Illustrated - 29 Apr 2014 21:56
Along with sticks and skates, the iPad has become an invaluable tool for playoff teams.
Bruins' Paille OK to play; Seidenberg skates
ESPN - 29 Apr 2014 21:56
Boston Bruins forward Daniel Paille has been medically cleared for game action, and he'll be ready for the team's second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.
Top Shelf: Same old story for the Blues
Miami Herald - 29 Apr 2014 21:52
For a while the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues were engaged in about as good a first-round battle as one could imagine.
SI Now: Sarak Kwak previews Wednesday's Game 7 matchups
Sports Illustrated - 29 Apr 2014 21:17
On SI Now, writer-reporter Sarah Kwak discusses two huge Game 7 matchups: WIld vs. Avalanche and Kings vs. Sharks.
Toews, Getzlaf, Brown are Messier finalists
ESPN - 29 Apr 2014 20:31
Three captains were named finalists for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award on Tuesday, as Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown, Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf and Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews made the list.
Panthers interim coach Horachek gets fired
ESPN - 29 Apr 2014 19:52
With a relatively young team, Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon is of the belief that the club needs an experienced coach behind the bench.
Brown, Getzlaf, Toews named finalists for Mark Messier leadership award
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 19:15
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings, Ryan Getzlaf of the Anaheim Ducks and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks are the three finalists for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award. The award is given...
Martin St. Louis finally in comfort zone and producing for Rangers
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 19:15
PHILADELPHIA - Martin St. Louis knew he couldn't just pick up his game where he left off with the Tampa Bay Lightning and transfer it to the New York Rangers. Even for a talented veteran player, it just doesn't work that...
Panthers fire Horachek, seek experienced replacement
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 19:10
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said it's time to have an experienced coach. Tallon made that clear Tuesday after interim coach Peter Horachek was relieved of his duties. Like Kevin Dineen, ...
Panthers Fire Interim Coach Peter Horachek
The New York Times - 29 Apr 2014 18:51
With a relatively young team, Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon is of the belief that the club needs an experienced coach behind the bench.
Peter Maher, voice of Calgary Flames since 1980, announces retirement
NHL.com - 29 Apr 2014 18:45
CALGARY - Peter Maher has called his last game for the Calgary Flames. Maher, the radio voice of the Flames since they moved to Alberta from Atlanta in 1980, announced his retirement from broadcasting at a news conferenc...