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  1. Mirtle: A Closer Look at Just How Badly the Sharks Beat the Leafs

    Marc-Edouard Vlasic didn't exactly mince his words. The San Jose Sharks had just pounded the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 and dramatically controlled the flow of the game, something players referred to again and again in their postgame comments...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 64 reads 0 comments

  2. Eastern Conference Playoff Race Primer: A Lot Left to Be Decided

    It's hard to believe but the NHL is already down to the few weeks of the season, teams have somewhere between 14 and 17 games to go. That means the sprint to the finish line is on...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 269 reads 0 comments

  3. Surging Rookie Lee Poised to Join Islanders' Top Line

    The New York Islanders entered this season with plenty of optimism and will exit it asking what went wrong. The only hope now is that their top prospects can provide them with a silver lining in the final weeks of the 2013-14 campaign...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 16 reads 0 comments

  4. Stamkos Working to Regain His Touch

    TAMPA — After almost four months away from the game, Steven Stamkos is hardly back to form after three games...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 8 reads 0 comments

  5. Stempniak Getting Results with Crosby, Kunitz

    Pittsburgh went all out during the 2013 trade deadline, getting forwards Jarome Iginla, Brenden Morrow, and Jussi Jokinen as well as defenseman Douglas Murray...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 44 reads 0 comments

  6. No Hole in Goal for Ottawa Senators

    Any hope the Senators have at making the playoffs will likely rest on the shoulders of Craig Anderson. And those shoulders, like the team's post-season chances, are currently in pretty rough shape...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 12 reads 0 comments

  7. Stars, Blue Jackets Waiting on Date for Rescheduled Game

    The NHL has not yet officially rescheduled the game between the Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets that was postponed Monday. The game will be at AAC. The only two open dates are March 31 and April 9...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 18 reads 0 comments

  8. Lightning Owner Jeff Vinik to Teach Hockey 101, Public Invited

    Lightning owner Jeff Vinik, as part of the Lightning's celebration of the 10th anniversary of its Stanley Cup victory, will teach at Hockey 101 seminar Sunday at the Tampa Bay Times Forum...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 22 reads 0 comments

  9. Zibanejad Sets Hardest Shot Record

    Clearly, Mika Zibanejad belongs in the speak softly and carry a big stick camp. The big talk after Wednesday's Ottawa Senators skills competition was about Zibanejad's big shot. - See more at: http://www...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 31 reads 0 comments

  10. NHL Legend Ken Dryden Calls Fighting a 'Distraction'

    The NHL is combative. There are collisions. And, there are going to be angry feelings, one NHL legend concedes. But he's not convinced fighting should remain an integral part of the game...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 70 reads 0 comments

  11. McPhee Says Kuznetsov Worth the Risk

    When Capitals general manager George McPhee signed Evgeny Kuznetsov to a two-year, $1.8 million contract on Saturday night, he knew the risks involved...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 21 reads 0 comments

  12. Teemu Pulkkinen Getting Another Chance with Red Wings with Jurco out

    The Detroit Red Wings have developed high expectations for their young farm talent after seeing one forward after another succeed. Now it's on Teemu Pulkkinen to keep the trend going...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 10 reads 0 comments

  13. Sam Gagner Nursing a Sore Ankle, Iffy Against St. Louis

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 13 reads 0 comments

  14. Game Against Kings No Ordinary One for Leafs Jonathan Bernier

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 56 reads 0 comments

  15. Ref Throws First Goal Puck in the Stands

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 18 reads 0 comments

  16. Patrick Kane Dekes and Scores Backhand Beauty

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 191 reads 0 comments

  17. Alexandre Burrows Bats One Past Eddie Lack

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 3 days ago 67 reads 0 comments

  18. Ranking the 5 Biggest Blowout Wins in Philadelphia Flyers' Playoff History

    The Philadelphia Flyers have been a very successful franchise since they entered the NHL in 1967. The Flyers were the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup...

    Brad Kurtzberg Written by Brad Kurtzberg about 4 days ago 1,629 reads 0 comments

  19. 3 Takeaways from the Boston Bruins' 4-1 Victory over the Montreal Canadiens

    The NHL standings will not do justice to the statement the Boston Bruins issued by stamping a 4-1 triumph over the Montreal Canadiens ...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 4 days ago 1,849 reads 0 comments

  20. How Do the New York Rangers Stack Up Against the East's Elite?

    We’re heading into the homestretch here, and the New York Rangers have come a long way from their abysmal 3-7 start to the 2013-14 season...

    Andrew Capitelli Written by Andrew Capitelli about 4 days ago 2,922 reads 7 comments

  21. Toronto Maple Leafs' 5 Biggest Questions in Final Month of 2013-14 Season

    Love them or hate them, and in Canada there is not much middle ground, the Toronto Maple Leafs are poised to make another playoff appearance this spring...

    James Onusko Written by James Onusko about 4 days ago 2,652 reads 2 comments

  22. Why New York Rangers Should Sign Marc Staal to Long-Term Contract

    The New York Rangers entered the 2013-14 campaign with the arduous task of negotiating contracts with three key free agents before the trade deadline...

    Tom Urtz Jr. Written by Tom Urtz Jr. about 4 days ago 1,840 reads 18 comments

  23. Ranking the Best NHL Players Still on Entry-Level Deals

    What makes a great young NHL player? The usual list includes speed or size, puck-handling and shooting skills, intelligence, an ability to listen and learn, and a work ethic. For some, all may apply...

    Steve Macfarlane Written by Steve Macfarlane about 4 days ago 6,676 reads 35 comments

  24. Pittsburgh Penguins' 5 Biggest Questions in Final Month of 2013-14 Season

    We're down to the stretch run of the 2013-14 NHL season. The Pittsburgh Penguins have played 65 of their 82 contests and have amassed 92 points—good for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division...

    Franklin Steele Written by Franklin Steele about 4 days ago 1,285 reads 0 comments

  25. Edmonton Oilers' 5 Biggest Questions in the Final Month of the 2013-14 Season

    Now that the trade deadline has passed, the Edmonton Oilers will have the final month of the season to assess where the current crop of players stands heading into the NHL entry draft...

    Adam Bowen Written by Adam Bowen about 4 days ago 951 reads 2 comments