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New York Islanders Offseason Update

The New York Islanders, who selected 7 players at this year's NHL entry draft have been busy ensuring that these potential future...

20 NHL Players Filing for Salary Arbitration

(Photo: nhl.com) With the NHL Awards and Draft over and the "Free Agent Frenzy" period calmed down to a dull roar, the main focus for the...

Happy Fourth: 14 American-born Players that Sparkle in the NHL

The start of July is always busy. The month goes off like a firework with the start of free agency on the 1st, Canada...

Avalanche Acquire Daniel Briere from Canadiens

(Photo: Jean-Yves Ahern/USA TODAY Sports) It's been another big day for trades and contract announcements in the NHL. Earlier today, the Colorado Avalanche acquired forward...

Canucks Select Jake Virtanen in 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Kesler Ducks Out of Lineup

(photo: Vancouver Canucks) It's been a busy couple days for the Vancouver Canucks. Ahead of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, the club...

NHL and NHLPA Announce Team Payroll Range for 2014-15

On Friday, June 27, the National Hockey League and the National Hockey...

Willie Desjardins takes on Canucks head coaching job

(photo: The Canadian Press) Three makes a pair, as they say. First Trevor Linden was announced as President of Hockey Operations. Then Jim Benning became...

Flyers Acquire R.J. Umberger from Columbus, Hartnell a Blue Jacket

photo credit: Jay LePrete/Associated Press The Philadelphia Flyers acquired forward R.J. Umberger and a 2015 fourth round draft pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange...

New York Rangers Use Final Compliance Buyout for Brad Richards

(Photo: Anthony J. Causi/NY Post) On Friday, the New York Rangers used their final compliance buyout on forward Brad Richards. "Tough last few days,"...

Hawks, Handshakes, and Hockey Hugs

  (Photo: Jerry Lai/USA Today Sports) I took a little time to wallow. We've had our hardships over the years--the Blackhawks and I--on the quest for Lord...