NHL getting serious on hits to the head
The NHL is getting concerned about hits like the one on Patrick Eaves, and Al Strachan says it could mean future rule changes.

Devils' Sutter, Panthers' DeBoer took same path to NHL
Two years ago Brent Sutter and Pete DeBoer were junior hockey coaches in Canada, high on the lists of several general managers who were eager to give them a shot in the NHL.

NHL / Scorching hot Ovechkin leads Capitals over Ducks
Alex Ovechkin extended his goal streak to five games and added three assists, sending the Washington Capitals to a 6-4 victory over the host Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. The reigning NHL MVP had a power-play goal, and Tomas Fleischmann and Mike Green...

NHL Revenue May Not Grow This Season, Boivin Says (Update1)
In June, the NHL announced it was raising the salary cap to $56.7 million a team -- the fourth consecutive increase since a lockout forced the cancellation of the 2004-05 season. Under the current system, teams share revenue while players? pay is tied directly to league sales.

NHL: Ian Winwood on the struggles of the New York Islanders
Ian Winwood: Once a formidable NHL force, the New York Islanders are now floundering hopelessly

Alexander: NHL MVP stars in SoCal
ANAHEIM -Look fast, Southern California. Alexander Ovechkin, arguably the NHL's very best player, is in town. If you miss him this trip, you might not get a chance to see him live for another two or three years.

Valiquette climbing NHL rankings
Sudbury Wolves netminder Alain Valiquette has caught the eye of NHL scouts during his draft year. The local boy came in fourth out of draft-eligible [...]

NHL issues a heads-up on illegal hits
BOSTON -- No one will argue that flagrant head shots are a bane to the game. There are too many reckless plays, so the NHL recently sent a memo warning players to stop.

NHL: New Jersey 3, Florida 1
NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Scott Clemmensen allowed one goal on 24 shots Thursday and carried the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 decision over Florida.

Economy takes toll on NHL revenue
NHL revenue probably won't grow this season and player salaries may decrease next year because of a drop in the Canadian dollar, said Montreal Canadiens President Pierre Boivin.

Rangers' Luongo gets best of Canucks' Lundqvist in battle of top NHL goalies
Rangers' Luongo gets best of Canucks' Lundqvist in battle of top NHL goalies NEW YORK (AP) -- Henrik Lundqvist's matchup against Roberto Luongo was hard enough. Trying to beat the NHL's hottest goalie without any help from his teammates was way too much to

NHL: Pittsburgh 3, Atlanta 2
ATLANTA, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Petr Sykora broke a tie by scoring a power-play goal with 2:40 remaining in the third period Thursday, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 win over Atlanta.

Devils' Sutter, Panthers' DeBoer took same path to NHL
Kirby Lee/US PresswirePete DeBoer, above, was Devils coach Brent Sutter's assistant on Canada's 2005 gold medal-winning junior team. Two years ago Brent Sutter and Pete DeBoer were junior hockey coaches in Canada, high on the lists of several general managers...

BRIDGESTONE BRAND CELEBRATES LEADERSHIP BY HONOURING NHL?S CAPTAINS
Bridgestone, the Official Tire of the NHL and the NHLPA, has announced a number of new initiatives designed to celebrate the revered captains of the NHL.

NHL Network Series Highlights Team Captains
The NHL Network and Bridgestone Tires have teamed up to create a 20-part series devoted to NHL captains. ?Captains Driven by Bridgestone,? which will run from Nov. 20 through April, features interviews with the NHL?s current and former team leaders, complete with behind-the-scenes access. The series will be hosted by veteran hockey journalist Christine Simpson.

NHL Power Rankings: Luongo rides wave to MVP contention
Roberto Luongo appropriately holds the title of captain of the Vancouver Canucks because he has been riding the swells this season in goal.

Former Kelly Cup Playoffs MVP Ellis Named NHL Third Star
PRINCETON, N.J. - The National Hockey League announced that former Idaho Steelheads and current Nashville Predators goaltender Dan Ellis , Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin have been named the NHL 'Three Stars' for the week ending Nov. 16.

Report: NHL players in danger of losing escrow money
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Young Sbisa adjusts to NHL life
When he looks across the dressing room and sees Luca Sbisa laughing with teammates, Flyers goaltender Marty Biron remembers what it was like being an 18-year-old rookie with the Buffalo Sabres back in 1998.

Fünfte NHL-Pleite in Folge für Tampa Bay Lightning
Für Tampa Bay Lightning gibt es zur Zeit in der National Hockey League (NHL) nichts zu holen. Am Dienstag setztes es mit der 3:4-Niederlage nach Penaltyschießen gegen die Florida Panthers bereits die fünfte Pleite in Folge.