Can He Exorcise the Ghosts of 1967?
Friday August 29, 2003
The self-appointed Center of the Hockey Universe has its latest savior. John Ferguson Jr. is the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ferguson was most recently vice-president and ... Read More
Blackhawks Step Into The Future With Tuomo Ruutu
Thursday August 28, 2003
A few days ago it looked like Tuomo Ruutu might never appear in a Chicago Blackhawks' uniform. The 20-year-old center, described by some as the best hockey player outside the ... Read More
NHL Free Agent Tracker
Thursday August 28, 2003
Looking to shore up their weakest position, the New York Rangers turn to the free agent market and a couple of former Rangers. Meanwhile in Detroit, Steve Yzerman is back ... Read More
One More Year For Steve Y
Tuesday August 26, 2003
As expected, Steve Yzerman will return to the Detroit Red Wings for his 21st NHL season. Yzerman signed a one-year deal on Monday, with a base salary of $6-million and ... Read More
A Salary Cap: The NHL's Shangri-La?
Saturday August 23, 2003
Jeremy Jacobs is no media gadfly. But the Boston Bruins' owner broke a Bettman-imposed cone of silence on labor issues by revealing hockey's worst-kept secret: The NHL is determined to ... Read More
"It's A Disaster Over There"
Friday August 22, 2003
The reigning Stanley Cup champions are a mess, according to the team's former owner. John McMullen is demanding $48-million owed to him from the sale of the New Jersey Devils ... Read More
Surgery For Curtis Joseph
Wednesday August 20, 2003
The Detroit Red Wings netminding saga took another unexpected turn on Tuesday, when Curtis Joseph went under the knife. The Toronto Sun reported that Joseph could be sidelined until January ... Read More
NHL Free Agents, Trades and Transactions: Team-By-Team Review
Tuesday August 19, 2003
The Avalanche, Coyotes, Stars and Flames are among the NHL teams opting for big changes during this off-season. Our team-by-team directory of NHL free agent signings, trades and other transactions ... Read More
Dysfunctional NHL Family Seeks Authority Figure
Tuesday August 19, 2003
It's been years since anyone could figure out who is really in charge of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But this week, the self-proclaimed centre of the hockey universe is abuzz ... Read More
Mario On Ice!
Tuesday August 19, 2003
Only Mario Lemieux could make headlines with a liesurely 45 minute workout. As the Post-Gazette reports,
the Pittsburgh Penguins' everyman donned the blades yesterday for the first time since last season, ... Read More
Worst Mistake The Rangers Ever Made?
Monday August 18, 2003
Over 2,500 turned out for the funeral of Herb Brooks on Saturday. SI.com reports that Brooks was remembered as a creative, demanding hockey coach and somewhat prickly personality. Herb Brooks ... Read More
NHL Salary Arbitration Winners and Losers
Wednesday August 13, 2003
Brian Rolston and Pavol Demitra made out very nicely. Bryan Berard is in limbo. And Daymond Langkow went through an awful lot of trouble for such a tiny raise. See ... Read More
Berard In Limbo. Cujo In Boston?
Tuesday August 12, 2003
An NHL salary arbitrator decided he was worth $2.51-million for next season. The Boston Bruins said, "No thanks," so Bryan Berard is a free agent. It's just one of several ... Read More
Herb Brooks: 1937-2003
Monday August 11, 2003
The hockey world is mourning the sudden death of Herb Brooks, killed Monday in a traffic accident. Brooks was the coach behind one of the landmark victories in international hockey. ... Read More
It's Your Mess, You Clean It Up
Wednesday August 6, 2003
Spend big, lose big. That's been the recent history of the St. Louis Blues, who have done as much as any team to jack up the NHL salary scale over ... Read More
Pavel Bure's Future: "No One Can Say."
Monday August 4, 2003
According to his agent, Pavel Bure might not play next season. In fact, the latest comments from Mike Gillis suggest the Russian Rocket's career could be over. Larry Brooks of ... Read More
The New Lemieux?
Sunday August 3, 2003
Everyone wins when Mario Lemieux decides to play. It's great for the Pittsburgh Penguins, great for all hockey fans, and even his NHL opponents know the league is better off ... Read More