March 14, 2010

Oilers coach Pat Quinn enjoys return to Toronto despite another loss

Oilers coach Pat Quinn enjoys return to Toronto despite another loss

by The Canadian Press - March 14, 2010 12:50 PM EDT

TORONTO - Another tough loss for the Edmonton Oilers didn't spoil Pat Quinn's return to the Air Canada Centre. The veteran coach received a short video tribute during the first period of Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs and admitted afterwards that it made him a tad emotional.

March 12, 2010

Canadian Olympic heroes Apps, Moyse will always remember the fans

by The Canadian Press - March 12, 2010 6:30 PM EST

TORONTO - Gillian Apps has received an outpouring of support since she and her Canadian women's hockey teammates captured gold at the Vancouver Games.


Surging Canadiens seek season-high fifth straight win against Bruins

by The Canadian Press - March 12, 2010 5:40 PM EST

MONTREAL - The Olympic break looks to have done wonders for the Montreal Canadiens. All of a sudden, they are a team that doesn't rely solely on the power play for goals, that has four productive lines and three functioning defence pairs.

March 11, 2010

Budding super pest Steve Downie playing a big role in Lightning's resurgence

by The Canadian Press - March 11, 2010 11:30 PM EST

TORONTO - There's a new NHL super pest, and his name is Steve Downie. Well, he's not too new. The Tampa Bay winger was a point-per-game player for Team Canada at the 2006 and '07 World Junior Championships.


After solid performance against Rangers, Devils look to string wins together

by The Canadian Press - March 11, 2010 2:10 PM EST

NEWARK, N.J. - With a month left in the regular season, the New Jersey Devils are somewhat of a question mark. There is little doubt Jacques Lemaire's team is going to the post-season for the 13th consecutive season.

March 10, 2010

Vesa Toskala making most of his opportunity with the Calgary Flames

by The Canadian Press - March 10, 2010 7:50 PM EST

CALGARY - Vesa Toskala referred to the current campaign as a "broken season," but the new Flames netminder has managed to maintain a positive attitude.


With 16 games left, Luca Caputi and other Leafs youngsters get chance to learn

by The Canadian Press - March 10, 2010 5:50 PM EST

TORONTO - During a brief down moment in practice Wednesday, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere huddled with forward Luca Caputi and gave the rookie a few tips.


With playoffs out of reach, some Edmonton Oilers fans cheering for losses

by The Canadian Press - March 10, 2010 4:10 PM EST

EDMONTON - With playoffs out of the question and a top-two lottery pick in mind, some fans of the Edmonton Oilers want losses instead of wins for the balance of this season.


VIDEO: Bruins goaltending future arrives early with Rask

VIDEO: Bruins goaltending future arrives early with Rask

by The Hockey News - March 10, 2010 10:15 AM EST

Despite aggravating a previous knee injury in his first game back from the Olympic break, Tuukka Rask looks to have taken the starting job in Boston from reigning Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas. Ryan Kennedy caught up with the Bruins rookie netminder as he reflected on his season and prepared for the stretch run.
Starting the season behind reigning Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas on the Bruins depth chart meant Tuukka Rask was unlikely to see a lot of ice time this season.


Oilers Watch: Whitney trade a perfect fit

by Ryan Kennedy - March 10, 2010 10:13 AM EST

The Oilers may have lost defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky at the trade deadline, but the player they got back in return is certainly no step down.

March 9, 2010

Canucks Watch: Resting Luongo down the stretch would be wise

by Rory Boylen - March 9, 2010 11:11 PM EST

With Sunday’s win over Nashville, the Canucks reached the 40-win plateau faster than any other squad in franchise history. If they can win 10 of their last 17 games they’ll set a franchise-best in wins and 24 more points would secure another franchise record.


Senators Watch: Proper cap management provides room to spare this summer

by Ken Campbell - March 9, 2010 11:00 PM EST

The fact that the Ottawa Senators resisted the urge to trade pending unrestricted free agent Anton Volchenkov at the trade deadline indicates they are, as coach Cory Clouston often puts it, “here to win hockey games.

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