Rangers Team Report
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:20:27 PDT)
The Rangers' co-tenants at Madison Square Garden, the NBA's Knicks, couldn't convince the King—LeBron James—to come to Broadway.
Sports fans in The Big Apple might have hoped that the Rangers could find room under the salary cap to lavish a King's ransom on the NHL's premier free agent this summer, Ilya Kovalchuk.
General manager Glen Sather had discussions with the agents for Kovalchuk, but in the end, The Garden couldn't land this star, either, as Kovalchuk returned to the Devils, agreeing to a new long-term contract with them on July 19.
The New York Post reported in mid-July that one of Canada's national television outlets formally proposed to have Kovalchuk announce his decision during a one-hour network special—similar to the one that James...
KHL President offers Kovalchuk 17-year deal, choice of team
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:59:13 PDT)
As the NHL, NHLPA and the New Jersey Devils prepare for an arbitration dispute over Ilya Kovalchuk's...
Puck Headlines: Justin Bieber, hockey star; best NHL defensemen?
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:34:14 PDT)
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The 5 most ridiculous things about Ovechkin/Talbot spat
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:30:15 PDT)
The intense coverage of Max Talbot calling Alex Ovechkin "a real douche" during a morning zoo radio...
The 10 huge NHL disappointments ready for comeback seasons
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:58:39 PDT)
Is it wrong that we don't have the utmost faith in Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason as a comeback...
Canadiens continue to revamp hockey department
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:21:00 PDT)
The Canadiens have a reputation for being a small team, and it may be fitting that one of the newest members of...
Ponikarovsky vs. Frolov: How LA Kings' Plan C is A-OK
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:03:18 PDT)
The winner in Alexei Ponikarovsky's 1-year, $3 million deal with the Los Angeles Kings is Alexei...
Kings sign goal-scorer Ponikarovsky to 1-year deal
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:54:29 PDT)
The Los Angeles Kings signed left wing Alexei Ponikarovsky to a one-year contract Tuesday after losing Alexander Frolov to the New York Rangers and falling short in their pursuit of Ilya Kovalchuk. The Kings gave a $3 million deal to Ponikarovsky, who scored 21 goals last season with Toronto and Pittsburgh, which acquired him in a trade last March 2.
Oilers re-sign Brule (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:46:59 PDT)
The Edmonton Oilers have given restricted free agent forward Gilbert Brule a two-year contract, the club announced on Tuesday.
Puck Headlines: Talbot calls Ovechkin 'real douche'; Coyotes update
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:39:04 PDT)
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Rangers agree to terms with winger Frolov
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:45:56 PDT)
By IRA PODELL AP Hockey Writer
Habs overhaul hockey operations department
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:20:06 PDT)
MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier continued his staff makeover Tuesday with the hiring of three new scouts, the promotion of another, a new strength and conditioning coach and a hockey information co-ordinator.
Frolov joining New York Rangers?
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:38:44 PDT)
After scoring 32 goals in the 2008-09 for the Los Angeles Kings, Alex Frolov had a sub-par season last year in...
Frolov's agent says Rangers deal close, market value down
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:12:52 PDT)
Throughout the day, there has been news that free-agent left wing Alexander Frolov was close to a deal with the...
Puck Headlines: Frolov update; your arena vendors are disgusting
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:01:43 PDT)
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What We Learned: Will the Kings actually do anything this summer?
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:38:38 PDT)
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Puck Headlines: Islanders split with TV voice; Modano, Ryan thoughts
(Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:20:12 PDT)
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During contract dispute, is Kovalchuk free agent or Devils property?
(Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:05:46 PDT)
With none of the parties involved in the dispute talking on the record, confusion reigns after the NHL rejected...
Roenick, Hatcher brothers to enter US Hockey Hall
(Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:00:21 PDT)
Jeremy Roenick and defensemen brothers Kevin and Derian Hatcher were selected Thursday for induction into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. The three former NHL All-Stars were chosen by USA Hockey, along with administrator Art Berglund and longtime University of Minnesota physician Dr. V. George Nagobads.
Puck Headlines: Kovalchuk update; fan calls police for Jets' return
(Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:22:15 PDT)
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Pittsburgh won Sidney Crosby, angered world 5 years ago today
(Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:30:43 PDT)
Where were you on July 22, 2005? Because wherever you were, chances are you were experiencing seething resentment...
Rangers acquired D McCue from Ducks for F Zaborsky
(Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:46:15 PDT)
The Rangers have acquired defenseman Matt McCue from the Anaheim Ducks for forward Tomas Zaborsky. The 22-year-old McCue spent the 2009-10 season with Manitoba of the AHL and Bakersfield of the ECHL. He was originally signed by Anaheim as a free agent on Dec. 30, 2008, and has yet to play in an NHL game.
What We Learned: Endless summer of puckhead discontent
(Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:47:40 PDT)
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Kovalchuk close to signing?
(Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:24:18 PDT)
A source close to free-agent Ilya Kovalchuk tells the New York Post the left winger is still deciding among...
Video: Honoring the best in 2009-10 hockey pugilism
(Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:56:43 PDT)
As with any hockey season, year-end awards are a popular way to close things out and honor deserved players.
Wild signs Mikko Koivu to 7-year, $47M extension
(Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:40:36 PDT)
Captain Mikko Koivu signed a seven-year, $47.25 million contract extension, keeping the versatile center with the Minnesota Wild through the 2017-18 NHL season. "You could argue quite persuasively that he's the best player to ever play for the Minnesota Wild," said general manager Chuck Fletcher, who watched the organization's original first-round draft pick, Slovakian right wing...
Wild signs Koivu to seven-year extension
(Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:17:38 PDT)
MINNEAPOLIS - This time, Minnesota Wild fans don't have to fret about losing the franchise player.
Pavol Demitra signs with KHL, like everyone else his age
(Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:53:36 PDT)
The KHL's bankroll talked, Pavol Demitra listened, and ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reports that the former...
Puck Headlines: NHL at ESPYs; everyone wants Simon Gagne
(Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:10:49 PDT)
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