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.
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.
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.
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.
by The Canadian Press - March 9, 2010 6:10 PM EST
MONTREAL - Two one-timers, two broken panes of glass behind the net. It's little wonder that NHL goaltenders are having so much trouble stopping Steven Stamkos' shots when even the ones that miss the net do so much damage.
by Adam Proteau - March 9, 2010 2:48 PM EST
In the 16 games the Maple Leafs have left in this season, their prospects will have ample time to audition for a permanent NHL job next year.
by The Canadian Press - March 8, 2010 7:20 PM EST
EDMONTON - In a season where consistency has been elusive for his team, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jeff Deslauriers is hoping he's finally found his groove.
by Ryan Dixon - March 8, 2010 3:54 PM EST
The Montreal Canadiens are back from the road, but they can’t let off the gas for one second. The Habs had a highly productive start to post-Olympic play, taking six of a possible eight points in four games as the visitor, including an always-tough trip through California to face San Jose, Los Angeles and old friend Saku Koivu in Anaheim.
by The Canadian Press - March 5, 2010 4:30 PM EST
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators appear to have cooled off during the Olympic break and their recent performance has made goaltending a hot topic of discussion in the Canadian capital once again.
by The Hockey News - March 5, 2010 2:43 PM EST
When Rod Brind’Amour was drafted ninth overall in the 1988 entry draft few would have predicted his gritty style would translate into a 20-year career, but those familiar with his work ethic are not surprised. This year, however, Brind’Amour has faced a couple of new challenges such as losing the captaincy. Ryan Dixon caught up with the wily veteran as he pondered his future.
When Rod Brind’Amour was drafted ninth overall in the 1988 entry draft few would have predicted his gritty style would translate into a successful 20-year career, but those familiar with his work ethic are not surprised he is still alive and kicking.
by The Canadian Press - March 4, 2010 6:50 PM EST
CALGARY - The morning after being blanked 4-0 by the Minnesota Wild, the Calgary Flames turned their attention toward preparing for their final 19 games of the season with two new players in the fold.
by The Canadian Press - March 4, 2010 5:50 PM EST
Although the United States men's Olympic hockey team came up dramatically short in its gold medal pursuit at the Vancouver Winter Games, the architects of Team USA still feel in some way like they came out on top.
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