1. Evgeni Malkin Signs 8-Year, $76 Million Extension With Pittsburgh Penguins

    The Pittsburgh Penguins ' season ended in disappointment as they were decisively swept out of the Eastern Conference Final by the Boston Bruins , but the positive vibes have returned ...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 6 days ago 11,067 reads 63 comments

  2. Penguins Agree to Terms with Evgeni Malkin on Eight-Year $76 Million

    The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with forward Evgeni Malkin on an eight-year $76 million contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero...

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  3. Pittsburgh Penguins: Dan Bylsma Must Seize Opportunity with Contract Extension

    After the Pittsburgh Penguins were swept out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Finals, it was popular opinion that head coach Dan Bylsma could lose his job, or at least was on the hot seat...

    Alison Myers Written by Alison Myers about 7 days ago 288 reads 0 comments

  4. Which Head Coaching Candidate Gives New York Rangers Best Chance to Win Now?

    The New York Rangers fired John Tortorella on May 29 after Rick Nash and Co. were eliminated by the eventual Eastern Conference Champion Boston Bruins in the second round of the playoffs...

    Franklin Steele Written by Franklin Steele about 7 days ago 4,262 reads 38 comments

  5. Should Dan Bylsma Have Been Fired After the Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Failure?

    In sports, it's often assumed that success brings job security. After an embarrassing four-game sweep by the Boston Bruins , that has not been the case for Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma...

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  6. Rangers May Need to Make Quick Call on Vigneault

    So here's the situation as far as the Rangers and Alain Vigneault, who spent yesterday presenting himself to Glen Sather and his people at the general manager's home in La Quinta, Calif...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 7 days ago 110 reads 0 comments

  7. Tortorella Reportedly in Talks with Canucks

    Recently fired Rangers coach John Tortorella seems determined to return to an NHL bench immediately, reportedly speaking to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday about their head coaching vacancy...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 7 days ago 61 reads 0 comments

  8. Could the Flyers Pry Jonathan Bernier from the Kings?

    Much like the Vancouver Canucks , the Los Angeles Kings have two goalies. One is established as an NHL veteran, and the other is a younger, more unknown talent who seemingly won't ...

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  9. Ex-Flyer Quinn Will Be on Ernie Els' Bag at Open

    Ernie Els is likely the only golfer at the U.S. Open to have been hip-checked by his caddie. Then again, he's the only golfer whose caddie is a former Flyer.....

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  10. With Streit Gone, Is Tavares the Next Isles Captain?

    The New York Islanders ended an era on Wednesday when they shipped captain Mark Streit to Philadelphia . Streit, 35, had worn the “C” for New York since 2011 and, in doing so, became the first-ever Swiss born captain in NHL history...

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  11. Ex-Penguin Finds Home on Golf Course

    In parts of five seasons with the Penguins , Dan Quinn was known to have the ear of superstar teammate Mario Lemieux. This week, he'll have the ear of one of golf's modern greats -- Ernie Els -- as he caddies for the South African at the 113th U...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 7 days ago 8,005 reads 0 comments

  12. Bennett, Despres Are on the Rise for Pens

    Penguins forward Beau Bennett will spend his offseason working out in the California sunshine, strengthening his legs for speed and preparing his body for an 82-game NHL season...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 7 days ago 43 reads 0 comments

  13. Murray Calls Penguins' Collapse a 'Failure'

    Defenseman Douglas Murray used a strong word to describe the time between his late-season arrival in Pittsburgh and the Penguins ' crash and burn in the Eastern Conference final: Failure...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 7 days ago 100 reads 1 comments

  14. Meloche Steps Down as Goaltending Coach, Named Special Assignment Scout

    Gilles Meloche, who has been with the Penguins ' organization for parts of four decades, is stepping down as the team's full-time goaltending coach and has been named a special assignment scout...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 7 days ago 112 reads 0 comments

  15. Bylsma Gets Contract Extension from Penguins

    Dan Bylsma was provided a big vote of confidence by the Penguins on Wednesday. General manager Ray Shero announced a two-year extension for Bylsma and assistants Tony Granato and Todd Reirden...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 7 days ago 259 reads 0 comments

  16. Will Marc-Andre Fleury Be the Pittsburgh Penguins' No. 1 Goalie Going Forward?

    It became clearer with each passing game in the 2013 NHL playoffs that Tomas Vokoun was the goaltender the Pittsburgh Penguins would rely on: Marc-Andre Fleury remained relegated to the bench as the Penguins were swept by the Boston Bruins ...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Eric McKelvie about 7 days ago 1,354 reads 2 comments

  17. How New York Rangers Will Match Up with Each New Division Opponent

    There will be new divisions in the NHL for the 2013-14 season, and the moves directly affect the New York Rangers . The Atlantic Division will add the Washington Capitals , the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets ...

    Jeremy Fuchs Written by Jeremy Fuchs about 8 days ago 2,740 reads 9 comments

  18. Why Alain Vigneault Is the Smart Choice for New York Rangers Head Coach

    According to Katie Strang of ESPN New York , today Alain Vigneault interviewed for the New York Rangers head coach position. Whenever a coach is fired it makes sense to make a change...

    Tom Urtz Jr. Written by Tom Urtz Jr. about 8 days ago 9,529 reads 46 comments

  19. Facts You Need to Know About Philadelphia Flyers' Top Targets in 2013 Draft

    The Philadelphia Flyers select 11th overall in the 2013 NHL draft , set for June 30 in Newark. While many fans wished their playoff-less season ended with a higher draft choice, they should take solace knowing that this is an extremely deep draft...

    Garrett Baker Written by Garrett Baker about 8 days ago 4,533 reads 13 comments

  20. Isles, Bailey Set to Talk Contract

    The New York Islanders have 13 free agents to worry about this off-season, and GM Garth Snow is starting to get a feel for who he wants to bring back...

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  21. Devils and Loktionov Agree to New Contract

    The Devils and center Andrei Loktionov have agreed on a new contract, believed to be a one-year deal for the 2013-14 season.....

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 8 days ago 69 reads 0 comments

  22. Why Signing Mark Streit Doesn't Make Sense

    When news came out that the New Jersey Devils were likely to let Marek Zidlicky go, fans were quick to call out Mark Streit's name as a possible replacement.....

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 8 days ago 34 reads 0 comments

  23. Potential 2nd-Round Draft Targets

    The 2013 NHL Entry Draft in New Jersey is less than three weeks away and the anticipation and excitement from fans and teams all around the league is growing by the day.....

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  24. Are the Devils and Elias at a Crossroads?

    The idea of lifetime New Jersey Devil Patrik Elias pulling on another NHL sweater is an image that Devils fans might have to prepare themselves for in early July.....

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 8 days ago 91 reads 0 comments

  25. Source: Rangers Set to Interview Vigneault

    Alain Vigneault is expected to interview with the New York Rangers for their vacant coaching job Tuesday, a source confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com. The New York Post first reported Vigneault's interview with the Rangers...

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