Sources: Bryan McCabe traded to Rangers
The New York Rangers made a big move Saturday, acquiring veteran defenseman Bryan McCabe from the Florida Panthers, sources confirmed to ESPN.com. ...
View ArticleCanes calm heading into must-win contest versus Sabres
The season won't end Tuesday night if Carolina loses in Buffalo, but it might feel like it for the Hurricanes. Must-win contest? Just about. "Ye...
View Article2011 Premiere Games won't include Russia
Nyet on the NHL in Russia next fall. The NHL is no longer planning to have regular-season games in Russia as part of the Premiere Games, the league...
View ArticleSources: NHL to open next season with four teams overseas, rather than six
The NHL's original plan to have six of its teams open the regular season overseas next season has been downsized to four, sources told ESPN.com on Saturday.
View ArticleJaromir Jagr considering return to NHL; Detroit Red Wings express interest
Jaromir Jagr confirmed to ESPN.com Friday that he's considering a return to the NHL if there's a team willing to take him.
View ArticleRumblings: Avery's next step, Turris' progress, Doan's future in the desert
So what now for Sean Avery? The New York Rangers assigned him to AHL Connecticut on Wednesday, which, as a matter of due process, was a must. Th...
View ArticleLindros, Clarke hope to move on
Well we know Eric Lindros will play in the Winter Classic alumni game, but what about Wayne Gretzky? The Great One told ESPN.com via text that he d...
View ArticleRumblings: Wayne Gretzky at Winter Classic? 1-3-1 debate at GMs meetings?
It should surprise no one that the New York Rangers have reached out to Wayne Gretzky in an effort to change his mind about participating the Winter C...
View Article2012 Winter Classic -- Wayne Gretzky will not play in alumni game
Wayne Gretzky made it official Friday in a text exchange with ESPN.com: He won't be playing in the Winter Classic alumni game.
View ArticlePierre LeBrun makes his awards picks after the first half of the season
Which players lead the awards races after the first half of the season? We make our picks.
View ArticleGame of the Week: Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers
It's the Pittsburgh Penguins visiting the New York Rangers in ESPN.com's Game of the Week.
View ArticleModerates push NHL, NHLPA back to table
With considerable push from both owners and players behind the scenes, the NHL and NHL Players' Association will be back at it Wednesday. The moder...
View ArticleNHL realignment proposal adds playoff wild cards, drops league to 4...
The NHL is proposing a new realignment plan which would feature playoff wild-card spots plus see the league go from six divisions to four.
View ArticleRumblings: Letang, Briere, coaches & more
BOSTON -- Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero and agent Kent Hughes, who reps star blue-liner Kris Letang, are slated to meet here in Boston on Wednesday...
View ArticleVancouver Canucks expected to bring in John Tortorella, source says
John Tortorella is expected to be named the next head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, a source confirmed to ESPN.com Friday.
View ArticlePatrick Kaleta of Buffalo Sabres drops appeal of 10-game suspension
Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta has decided not to appeal his 10-game suspension to an independent arbitrator, both his agent Anton Thun and an NHLPA spokesman told ESPN.com.
View ArticleRumblings: Callahan, Kadri coming up in trade talk; Pens have extra D-men
The chatter has picked up this week as NHL teams prepare more and more for not only the March 5 trade deadline, but also the Feb. 7 Olympic trade free...
View ArticleNHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: Do the Montreal Canadiens have any magic left?
The Montreal Canadiens have authored some surprising stories this season, but their magic looks to be running out, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleNHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: New York Rangers Alain Vigneault does it his...
Rangers coach Alain Vigneault says he always tries to do things his way, and his way has sparked success in New York, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleNHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: Dustin Tokarski gives Montreal Canadiens...
Dustin Tokarski inserted his name into NHL playoff lore Thursday night, stopping 35 of 37 shots with Montreal's season, for all intents and purposes, on the line as the Habs prevailed in a thrilling...
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