Rangers Team Report
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:53 PST)

No one should be prepared to discard those "$39 million bust" posters or newspaper headlines just yet.

But Wade Redden slowly is working himself back into the good graces of the Rangers' coaching staff, if not the team's harder-to-convince fan base.

Following an admittedly terrible first season of the six-year, $39 million contract he signed with the Rangers in the summer of 2008, Redden has regained an expanded role in recent games, including a return to the power play in place of fellow defenseman Marc Staal.

Of course, for old times' sake, a Redden turnover did lead to a key Washington goal in a 4-2 loss Tuesday to the Capitals.

"Redds, I think we're trying to rehabilitate him, and he very well recognizes it," coach John Tortorella said.

NHL suspends Stars' Neal 2 games (CBC.ca)
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:22 PST)
The NHL suspended Dallas Stars left winger James Neal two games on Friday for a nasty hit on Columbus' Derek Dorsett during Thursday's 4-1 Blue Jackets victory, the league said on its website.

Puck Previews: Thrash drive for 5; happy 21st, Patrick Kane!
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:51 PST)
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The 10 best hockey games of the last decade
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:47:20 PST)
(No, the first decade of the 21st century doesn't technically end until 2011. Save your bellyaching.

Puck Previews: Howard vs. Stars; Kings host the Flyers
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:00 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Nash for Hart; Sidney ready for torch run
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:42 PST)
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What happened to last season's scoring leaders?
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:10 PST)
When he's not trying out for "Frogger: The Movie" (co-starring John Goodman as Mac Truck), Anze...

NHL roundup: Tuesday's action on the ice
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:05:00 PST)
It didn't take Alex Ovechkin long to regain his scoring touch after a two-week layoff.

Tuesday's Three Stars: Bradley loses battle, wins war for Caps
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:23 PST)
No. 1 star: Matt Bradley, Washington Capitals Bradley got the worst of it when trading wild right hands with New...

Fisher, Leclaire lift Sens over Leafs (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:05:31 PST)
The Toronto Maple Leafs were defeated by the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday at Scotiabank Place.

Ovechkin scores on return from injury
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:08:28 PST)
Two-time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin scored in his return from injury to help the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Tuesday. Ovechkin missed six games and was out for two weeks because of an undisclosed upper body injury, believed to be a strained left shoulder, but came back with a flourish.

Passion for hockey remains for Rucinsky (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:25:45 PST)
Martin Rucinsky is two years removed from his last game in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues, but he still is having a blast playing at a high level with the HC Sparta Praha in the Czech Extraliga.

Puck Previews: Flames battle Avs; Chicago contracts update
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:50:53 PST)
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Shanahan retires after 21 NHL seasons (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:08:06 PST)
NHL veteran Brendan Shanahan is retiring, ending a 21-season career in the league.

The NHL without Brendan Shanahan is sadly now a reality
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:20:19 PST)
"One more year" is a chant you commonly hear when a star athlete is at the end of his time with a...

Blue Jackets lend rookie Filatov to KHL team (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:59 PST)
The Columbus Blue Jackets have lent rookie forward Nikita Filatov to CSKA Moscow of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League for the rest of the season.

Ovechkin to return against Rangers (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:45:48 PST)
Barring any unforeseen catastrophes, Alex Ovechkin will suit up for the Washington Capitals on Tuesday versus the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden.

LIVE CHAT: Who should make Canada's Olympic hockey team? (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:59:05 PST)
With about six weeks left until Canada's Olympic men's hockey roster must be handed in, which Canadian players have impressed you most this season? Who needs to do more? Join our Olympic hockey live interactive chat with CBCSports.ca senior writer Tim Wharnsby on Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Puck Headlines: Avery too timid; Penguins defense hit again
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:46 PST)
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What We Learned: Thus begins Carolina comeback; Zetter rules
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:36:31 PST)
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Rimouski winger Jordan Caron repaired and ready to play for Canada
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:55:00 PST)
The first game of the Subway Super Series against Russia on Monday will be a statement game for Rimouski Oceanic right-winger Jordan Caron.

Saturday's Three Stars: Zetterberg, Sedin play tricks in wins
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:55:55 PST)
No. 1 star, Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings The 29-year old Swede recorded his fourth career NHL hat trick...

Maple Leafs torched by Flames (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:23:57 PST)
The Maple Leafs showed hustle and grit, but couldn't match the Flames in the scoring department, losing 5-2 on Saturday.