NHL Power Poll: Grading the goalies
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:06:49 PST)
It has been a strange year for goaltenders. Some of the most consistent, durable goalies in the game have missed...

Puck Headlines: Pittsburgh, Detroit lead NHL in local recognition
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:06:04 PST)
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Maxim Afinogenov: A perfect KHL player, if there still is a KHL
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:37:00 PST)
During one of his delightfully sprawling blogs about the Colorado Avalanche and the NHL, Denver Post writer...

Sabres Team Report
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:17:46 PST)

Paul Gaustad wasn't worried despite being one of only two Sabres forwards (along with Andrew Peters) who still hadn't scored a goal this season. He knew if he kept working hard and grinding, that goose egg next to his name would soon disappear. Friday, he was rewarded with two tallies in a big win over the surging Pittsburgh Penguins.

"I've just been playing and trying to do as much as I can," Gaustad said. "If it's hitting, it's hitting. If it's scoring, it's scoring. If it's winning draws, it's winning draws. I'm just trying to do my job."

Over the last couple of weeks, he's been doing just that with a tremendous amount of intensity that's starting to rub off on his teammates.

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli: Our skill is emerging
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:57:17 PST)
GM Peter Chiarelli has built the blue-collar Boston Bruins into contenders faster than anyone expected.

Friday's three stars: Sergei surges for OT winner in Philly
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:07:24 PST)
No. 1 star: Sergei Samsonov, Carolina Hurricanes Yes, Sergei Samsonov is still the completely underwhelming...

Oilers' shortages have MacTavish over a barrel
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:55:29 PST)
With his Edmonton Oilers mired in sludge, coach Craig MacTavish is in jeopardy of losing his job.

Turkey Day celebration: What we're thankful for in hockey
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:13:52 PST)
"Hey Dad," I said to the old man here in Jersey, where this year's annual Food Coma will take place...

Evaluating good, bad of the '08-09 season so far
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:45:39 PST)
Expected successes and surprises -- we mean you, Bruins -- top the list. At the bottom, we knew the Panthers were trouble -- but what's Dallas doing down there? Earning its place, of course.

Puck Headlines: Campbell, Sharks share the love
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:02:11 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Blackhawks' self-congratulation gets literary
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:32:28 PST)
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NHL vs. NBA: Hoops fans meekly strike back at hockey's surge
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:18:53 PST)
Last Friday, we published a post about the divergent attendance and enthusiasm trends in the NHL vs.

NHL Power Poll: Quarter-pole questions
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:37:57 PST)
With the NHL's regular season a quarter of the way completed, we pose the biggest question facing each team in this week's rankings.

Puck Headlines: Morrow done; Jarkko's love of crocodile hunting
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:49:18 PST)
Here are your Evening Puck Headlines and Preview: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the...

Puck Headlines: Putting the foil on for 'Ode to Slap Shot' Night
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:58:17 PST)
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NHL injury issue is coming to a head
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:46:20 PST)
Interpretation will be the critical element of any action to legislate hits to the head out of hockey. Good luck reaching a consensus.

Wednesday's three stars: Savard is on the Marc for Boston
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:58:27 PST)
No. 1 star: Marc Savard, Boston Bruins A distinction overdue because he's been a consistent scorer and received...

Puck Headlines: Markus Naslund meets the 'Nucks
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:54:20 PST)
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Rangers' Lundqvist melds intensity with saving grace
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:16:50 PST)
This story first appeared in Friday's edition of Sporting News Today. If you are not receiving Sporting News...

Dallas Stars' boring, LA Kings' sharp third jerseys revealed
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:34:59 PST)
Since their previous attempt at a third jersey resembled the female reproductive system -- and was summarily...

NHL claims all-star votes are valid, explains fraud prevention
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:00:51 PST)
Last week, a scheme by Montreal Canadiens fans to flood the NHL All-Star Game ballot box with artificial votes...

Oren Koules defends Melrose and the Tampa Bay 'circus'
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:45:03 PST)
Since the firing of Tampa Bay Lightning Coach Barry Melrose, the battle lines have been drawn between those who...