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2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Complete Schedule and Results

Complete schedule for the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with TV coverage noted and results updated daily.

Today in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Today's schedule in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with TV coverage noted and results updated daily.

NHL Vezina Trophy Winners Since 1927

Complete list of winners of the Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's outstanding goalie.

NHL Rookie of the Year: List of Calder Trophy Winners

All the Calder Trophy winners as NHL Rookie of the Year, with team, age, and rookie-year statistics included.

NHL Most Valuable Player: List of Hart Trophy Winners

All the Hart Trophy winners as NHL Most Valuable Player.

Stanley Cup MVPs

Complete list of winners of the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the Most Valuable Player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL Scoring Leaders Since 1918

Complete list of winners of the Art Ross Trophy as top scorer in the NHL.

Stanley Cup Droughts: NHL Teams That Have Never Won the Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup drought drags on and on for the teams on this list. Here are the NHL teams that have never won the Stanley Cup.

Stanley Cup Playoff Guide

Everything a fan needs, including the Stanley Cup game schedule, results, fantasy tips, and more.

2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round Two Results

Scores and results for Round Two of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Origin of the Stanley Cup

In 1893 the Canadian governor-general, Lord Stanley, purchased a silver bowl for $50 and naming it the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup. Hockey folks prefered a less formal designation: the Stanley Cup.

NHL Draft 2012: Round One

Here's the order of selection for Round One of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round One Results

Complete results from Round One of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

History of Hockey Fights

A history of hockey fights and how fighting became an accepted part of the NHL game.

The Longest NHL Suspensions

At 25 games, Raffi Torres' suspension in April of 2012 is longer than those served by Todd Bertuzzi or Marty McSorley. Here's a list of the longest NHL suspensions ever.

NHL Draft Guide

A primer on the NHL draft, including the history, how the draft works, how many draft picks make it to the NHL, and more.

Winning Your Fantasy Hockey Playoff Pool

Winning the Stanley Cup fantasy hockey pool is even tougher than winning a regular season league. Not only do you have to pick the right players, you have to pick the right teams. Here's one method worth trying.

2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Complete Results

Complete results for the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Stanley Cup Winners: The Complete List

Stanley Cup winners listed from from 1892 to the present, with pre-NHL champions included.

NHL Free Agent Center

This page lists current NHL free agents, with links to all current NHL salaries and an explanation of how the NHL free agent system works.

NHL Free Agents in 2012: Forwards Earning Under $1 Million

Unrestricted NHL free agent forwards for 2012 are ranked by their salary-cap hit in the 2011-12 season. The list continues on this page with centermen and wingers making less than $1 million in the 2011-12 NHL season.

NHL Free Agents in 2012: Forwards Making $1 Million or More

Unrestricted NHL free agent forwards for 2012 are ranked by their salary-cap hit in the 2011-12 season. The list begins with centermen and wingers making at $1 million or more.

NHL Free Agents in 2012: Defensemen

Unrestricted NHL free agent defensemen for 2012 are ranked by their salary-cap hit in the 2011-12 season.

NHL Free Agents in 2012: Goalies

Unrestricted NHL free agent goaltenders for 2012 are ranked by their salary-cap hit in the 2011-12 season.

2005 NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Here are the main points in the 2005 collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association. The 2005 NHL lockout, the longest work stoppage in the sports history, ended with one of the most complex CBAs in sports history.

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