NHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: Montreal Canadiens' David Desharnais battles...
David Desharnais' rise from healthy scratch in November to top-line center in the playoffs is just a microcosm of his entire career, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleNHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Galchenyuk, Montreal Canadiens gaining...
Propelled by the return of Alex Galchenyuk, the Canadiens are growing in confidence every game, something the Rangers must squash quickly before their series lead evaporates, writes ESPN.com's Pierre...
View ArticleNHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: All the pieces come together for New York...
The Rangers played their best game of the season to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup finals, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleNHL - 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs: 5 top playoff memories so far
The thrilling ride of this year's playoffs brought along some wild moments, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleNHL - 2014 Stanley Cup finals preview: Los Angeles Kings versus New York Rangers
The NHL can only salivate at the marquee matchup it has here: New York and Los Angeles, two big-time markets putting hockey on center stage, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View Article2014 Stanley Cup finals preview: New York Rangers' Glen Sather, Los Angeles...
New York's Glen Sather and Los Angeles' Dean Lombardi have different ways of doing their jobs, but both are loved by their players, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View Article2014 Stanley Cup finals: New York Rangers' Marc Staal seeing game with new focus
New York Rangers' Marc Staal seeing game with new focus, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleRumblings: Brodeur eager to go on market
The NHL's all-time winningest netminder was intrigued on the eve of free agency, wondering exactly where he'll end up. "I'm excited and intrigued t...
View ArticleNHL - Dallas Eakins can look to Alain Vigneault as an example
Dallas Eakins will have to put in some work to rebuild his coaching reputation, and he'd do well to use Alain Vigneault's career as a template, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleNew York Rangers, Marc Staal close to 6-year deal
The New York Rangers are close to signing defenseman Marc Staal to a six-year deal worth north of $5.7 million a year, sources told ESPN.com.
View ArticleNHL -- Wade Redden remembers AHL days in light of Mike Richards' demotion
Watching Mike Richards be demoted to the AHL this week has not surprisingly brought back memories for Wade Redden, writes Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleRumblings: Rangers keep eye on Andrej Sekera, Antoine Vermette
The New York Rangers are keeping tabs on top rentals Andrej Sekera and Antoine Vermette, but a source told ESPN.com Tuesday that it appears unlikely t...
View ArticleLeBrun: Handing out the regular-season awards
The NHL doesn't hand out the official hardware until June in Las Vegas, but we are ready to dole it out right now.
View ArticleRumblings: Goalie market will get serious soon
The goalie trade market will move in a hurry, one presumes, once the first deal is done this week. The domino effect, as they say. "That's usual...
View ArticleRumblings: Martin St. Louis undecided about future
Martin St. Louis isn't sure whether his NHL career will continue at this point, a source with knowledge of his situation told ESPN.com. A lot of th...
View ArticleNHL -- Pierre LeBrun's Rumblings - Winnipeg Jets exploring all options for...
Whether they sign Andrew Ladd to an extension or deal him before the deadline, something has to happen soon between the Jets and their captain.
View ArticleBlue Jackets sign D Seth Jones to 6-year deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Seth Jones to a six-year contract worth a reported $5.4 million per season. He would have become a restricted free agent on July 1.
View ArticleBlue Jackets sign D Seth Jones to 6-year deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed defenseman Seth Jones to a six-year contract worth a reported $5.4 million per season. He would have become a restricted free agent on July 1.
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