We've broken down our fantasy projections, position-by-position. At defense, Detroit Red Wings stalwart Nicklas Lidstrom leads the way with 12 goals and 63 total points. Here's how it all shakes out...

We've broken down our fantasy projections, position-by-position. At left wing, Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin leads the way with a whopping 71 goals and 124 points. Here's how it all shakes out...

After a very hectic offseason, the balance of power in the NHL has shifted quite dramatically. Kevin Greenstein takes in all the changes and breaks down how he expects things to go in the Western Conference in 2008-09...

We've broken down our fantasy projections, position-by-position. At right wing, Calgary Flames power forward Jarome Iginla leads the way with 52 goals and 97 points. Here's how it all shakes out...

We've broken down our fantasy projections, position-by-position. Leading things off are the centers, and not surprisingly, we've got Sidney Crosby leading the way with 130 points. Here's how it all shakes out...

The New York Rangers have made some dramatic changes this off-season, and all indications are that the team is now much better prepared to take advantage of the unique skills of first line center Scott Gomez.

Yesterday, the Blue Jackets parted ways with 2005 sixth-overall pick Gilbert Brule in a deal with the Oilers. And today, they sent 2003 fourth-overall pick Nikolai Zherdev to the Rangers in a four-player deal.

After all the wild speculation--including rumors that the Boston Bruins were prepared to offer him a 12-year deal worth $100 million--Marian Hossa has decided to join the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings, signing a one-year deal worth $7.4 million.

The New York Rangers have once again made a huge splash on the free agent scene, signing Wade Redden to a six-year $39 million deal and re-signing Michal Rozsival to a four-year $20 million deal.

Brian Campbell, the most sought-after defenseman on the free agent market this summer, cashed in big time on Tuesday, inking a lucrative eight-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks worth a reported $56.8 million.

After backstopping the Washington Capitals into the playoffs, Cristobal Huet has decided to relocate again, this time to the Windy City. Here's a look at the goalies who will be tending the pipes for new teams in 2008-09.

The Edmonton Oilers have been extremely aggressive at the opening of the annual free agency signing period, pulling off three trades that should significantly improve the team. But of the deals, it's the least publicized that offers the greatest potential.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been as aggressive as predicted this offseason, trading for the rights to (and signing) Vaclav Prospal, Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts. And now they've set their sights on Minnesota Wild UFA-to-be Brian Rolston.

Some have suggested that the first-day trades stole the thunder from first overall pick Steven Stamkos and his new team, the Tampa Bay Lightning. But in truth, no draft day transaction was more important than the Lightning's acquisition of Stamkos.

As the NHL Draft rapidly approaches, trade rumors are swirling. The Pittsburgh Penguins are improbably considering offers for budding superstar Evgeni Malkin, while the Toronto Maple Leafs are dangling Bryan McCabe. Here's a closer look...

Tonight in Ottawa, the NHL’s powers-that-be will convene for the first round of the annual Entry Draft, an incredibly challenging exercise during which they’ll attempt to project the long-term potential of a few hundred 17- and 18-year-old hockey prospects.

It came down to the final seconds of Game Six, the puck trickling across Chris Osgood's crease as time expired... the Detroit Red Wings have captured the Stanley Cup, with forward Henrik Zetterberg winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

When one thinks of the Pittsburgh Penguins, talent is typically the first attribute that comes to mind. But what’s differentiated them in these playoffs, much more so than their playmaking ability, has been their surprising toughness.

Tragedy struck the National Hockey League on Thursday, when 21-year-old Vancouver Canucks defenseman Luc Bourdon was killed in a motorcycle crash in northern New Brunswick.

Former Edmonton Oilers forward Rem Murray is demonstrating Cup-caliber character this spring with his efforts on behalf of those suffering from cervical dystonia (CD), a rare disease that forced him into temporary early retirement back in 2005.

It's over and done for the Colorado Avalanche. Johan Franzen's hat trick helped pace the Red Wings to a lopsided 8-2 win in Game Four, and Detroit moves on the Conference Finals after sweeping their once-mighty rivals.

The bad news for the New York Rangers got even worse on Tuesday night. After losing Game Three of their playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins to fall behind 3-0, they discovered that Sean Avery would be done for the season with a lacerated spleen.

Paced by a three-point night from Jaromir Jagr, the Rangers defeated the Devils 5-3 in Friday night's Game Five to eliminate New Jersey from the postseason. Now the Rangers get to rest and await the results of the other three Eastern Conference series.

The NHL’s playoffs are upon us, and after a highly competitive regular season marked by never-before-seen parity, it’s shaping up to be a wide-open race to the Stanley Cup. Here's a look at the first round match-ups in the Western Conference...

The NHL’s playoffs are upon us, and after a highly competitive regular season marked by never-before-seen parity, it’s shaping up to be a wide-open race to the Stanley Cup. Here's a look at the first round match-ups in the Eastern Conference...

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals get the opportunity to play for the Southeast Division title on Saturday night, taking on the Florida Panthers in a game that will be televised live on HDNet at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Joe Thornton and the Sharks have gone 16-0-2 following the deadline day arrival of defenseman Brian Campbell. On Thursday night, they head to Los Angeles to take on the Kings, in a game televised in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 10:30 p.m. ET.

So here we are again, discussing the issue of violence in hockey. This time, it's Patrick Roy's son Jonathan sparking the dialogue, but this heated debate has been going on for decades. So what's the solution?

The Devils had across the Hudson River to Manhattan on Thursday night to take on Chris Drury and the Rangers in a match-up with very serious playoff implications. Check it out in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Over the course of the past 15 years, one of the NHL's most maddening storylines has been the inability of Alexei Kovalev to pair consistency with his stunning talent. But this season with the Canadiens, the now-aged veteran is putting it all together.

With Sidney Crosby out of the lineup, Evgeni Malkin has taken over as the catalyst for the Penguins' offense; he and the Pens will take on the Devils in a critical match-up on Saturday night, televised live at 7:30 pm ET in brilliant 1080i on HDNet.

Red-hot Johan Franzen has scored eight goals in his last seven games, and on Thursday night, he'll be leading the Wings to Nashville to take on the Predators. Check out this important match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is certainly the biggest key to the Rangers' success, but their ailing power play will need a boost if they're to go deep into the playoffs. Could Paul Mara provide the answer on the point when he returns to the lineup?

Prior to the 2004-05 lockout, Commissioner Gary Bettman opined that with the right economic system, many teams would actually lower ticket prices. But judging from the cost of attending a game at the Devils' new arena, that isn't remotely the case.

Captain Marian Gaborik and the Minnesota Wild are locked in a tight battle for the Northwest Division title. On Saturday night, watch them take on the Los Angeles Kings in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Two of the NHL's finest teams will face off at Joe Louis Arena on Thursday night, when Brad Richards and the Stars take on the high-flying Red Wings. Check out this scintillating match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Two desperate teams will go head-to-head on Saturday night, as the Ottawa Senators had to Phoenix to take on Wayne Gretzky's Coyotes. Check out this intriguing match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Braydon Coburn and the Flyers will be fighting for their playoff lives on Thursday night when they host the Lightning at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. Check out this match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:00 p.m. ET.

The Sharks filled their biggest need when they acquired All-Star rearguard Brian Campbell on Tuesday. On Saturday night, Campbell will help the Sharks take on the Blues in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Brad Richards absolutely exploded in his Stars debut, tallying a career-high five assists in Dallas' 7-4 win over the Blackhawks last night. If the early results are any indication, this deal significantly increases the Stars' Cup hopes.

The Stars outbid the Blackhawks on deadline day, acquiring star forward Brad Richards from the Lightning. And now Richards is expected to make his Stars debut against the 'Hawks on Thursday night, in brilliant 1080i on HDNet live at 8:30pm ET.

The Pittsburgh Penguins pulled off perhaps the biggest deal of the day just before the deadline, acquiring Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis from the Thrashers for Angelo Esposito, Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen, and a first round pick...

Peter Forsberg has decided to return to the Colorado Avalanche, the franchise with which his career began back in 1994-95. The big question, of course, is whether the Swedish superstar will remain healthy enough to make the desired impact.

Olli Jokinen and the Panthers head to Philly to take on the reeling Flyers on Saturday night. Check out this critical pre-deadline match-up between two teams battling to stay in the playoff hunt, in brilliant 1080i on HDNet live at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Joe Thornton and the San Jose Sharks head to the City of Brotherly Love on Thursday night to take on the Flyers, who will be looking to snap an ugly seven-game losing streak. Check out this intriguing match-up on HDNet, live at 7:00 pm ET.

Former Predator Paul Kariya leads his new team, the St. Louis Blues, into Nashville on Saturday night in what should be a very exciting game. Check out this important division match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 8:00 pm ET.

On Sunday night in Buffalo, the NHL—and anyone who plays the sport, for that matter—received a gruesome reminder of just how dangerous hockey can be even on the most innocent of plays.

Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 42 of 44 shots on Monday night, but his Coyotes fell 2-1 to the Stars. Will they rebound with a victory in Thursday night's rematch? Check out this important division match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 9:00 pm ET.

When this topsy-turvy season began, the Rangers were considered a top contender to compete for the Stanley Cup. But things haven't gone as planned, not even close, so what should GM Glen Sather do in advance of the trade deadline?

Nothing breeds contempt quite like postseason familiarity, and that's certainly the case where the Hurricanes and Devils are concerned. Check out this battle between two unlikely rivals in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live on Saturday night at 7:00 pm ET.

Rick DiPietro and the New York Islanders will head to the Steel City on Thursday night to take on Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Check out this crucial division match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:30 pm ET.

on Saturday night, two of the league's toughest teams, the Flyers and Ducks, will go head to head in what might well be a Stanley Cup Finals preview. Check out this intriguing inter-conference match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:00 pm ET.

Without question, the post-lockout National Hockey League is a game of margins, both on the ice and off, with the combination of never before seen parity and the salary cap making trades as difficult as ever. So where will Maple Leafs star Mats Sundin end up?

During his playing days, perhaps Brian Leetch's most impressive attribute was his ability to counterattack, gaining possession of the puck and leading a brilliant odd-man rush in the opposite direction. Last night, he did it again.

Over the course of the past 82 years, many wonderful hockey players have pulled the storied Rangers jersey over their heads and skated out onto the ice at Madison Square Garden. But none were as great a Ranger as #2, Brian Leetch.

On Thursday night, the Minnesota Wild will head to Denver to take on Jose Theodore and the Avalanche, in what promises to be a very tough battle. Check out this crucial Northwest Division match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 9:00 pm ET.

Alexander Ovechkin is, without question, one of the game's most thrilling talents. But by giving him a 13-year, $124 contract, Caps owner Ted Leonsis demonstrated that he learned absolutely nothing from the events leading to the 2004-05 lockout.

Olli Jokinen leads the Panthers into Washington, D.C. on Saturday night to take on Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals in an important Southeast Division battle. Check out this crucial match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:00 pm ET.

Two of the NHL’s best teams will be going head to head when the Canucks head to Motown to take on Chris Chelios and the high-flying Red Wings. And best of all, you can check out this exciting Western Conference battle in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:30 pm ET on Thursday night.

With his first novel, Saved, legendary hockey writer Jack Falla (author of Home Ice) takes us behind the scenes for a season in the life of the Boston Bruins and, in particular, fictional starting goaltender Jean Pierre Savard.

Led by Nicklas Lidstrom, the Detroit Red Wings head to Ottawa to take on fellow countryman Daniel Alfredsson and the Senators on Saturday night. Check out this potential Cup Finals preview in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:00 pm ET.

Bill Guerin leads the Islanders into the Mile High City on Saturday night to take on Paul Stastny and the Avalanche. Check out this intriguing match-up between two hard-working playoff contenders in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 9:00 pm ET.

It'll be a homecoming of sorts for Mike Modano and the Stars, who will be taking on Marian Gaborik and the Wild. Check out this intriguing match-up between Minnesota's past and present in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 8:00 pm ET.

Led by captain Zdeno Chara, who's playing with much more of an edge this season, the Boston Bruins head to Atlanta on Saturday night to take on the Atlanta Thrashers. Check out this intriguing match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:00 pm ET.

Two of the NHL's brightest young stars will be going head to head on Thursday night, when Alexander Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the Steel City to take on Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, televised in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:30 pm ET.

Daniel Briere went up against his former team, the Sabres, in Buffalo last night, and his Flyers fell 3-2. Tonight, Briere's Flyers will look to even the score, in a rematch to be televised in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 7:00 pm ET.

On Thursday night, Henrik Zetterberg and the Detroit Red Wings will invade the Scottrade Center to take on the St. Louis Blues in what should be a very compelling Central Division battle, televised in brilliant 1080i on HDNet live at 8:30 pm ET.

With star netminder Henrik Lundqvist due to become a restricted free agent on July 1st, the New York Rangers will soon be pressed to make a long-term commitment to their most important player or risk losing him after only three seasons’ service.

In a very surprising maneuver, the Anaheim Ducks have traded young forward Andy McDonald to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for 36-year-old veteran Doug Weight, Michal Birner and a seventh-round draft pick. So what was the reasoning behind the move?

Marian Gaborik and the Minnesota Wild are heading to Tinseltown on Saturday night to take on the Los Angeles Kings. Check out this intriguing Western Conference match-up in brilliant 1080i on HDNet.

Following the 2004-05 NHL lockout, the league took the opportunity presented by the season-long respite to make some dramatic changes to its game, most of which were designed to increase goal-scoring. Did it work?

Last summer, the Blues’ foray into unrestricted free agency landed two players who have been critical to their turnaround, Paul Kariya and Keith Tkachuk. But the most critical factor in their revival has been the presence of John Davidson.

Tonight in Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins will be looking to show that they've got what it takes to skate with Daniel Alfredsson's high-flying Sens. And best of all, the game will be televised nationally in brilliant 1080i on HDNet.

If the New York Rangers are to reach their enormous potential, it will be up to head coach Tom Renney to start getting a lot more out of his star-studded lineup. It's time that he takes a cue from his compatriots in Uniondale and Newark.

Rick DiPietro and the Islanders are heading to Tampa on Saturday night to take on Vincent Lecavalier and the Lightning, and best of all, the game will be televised nationally in brilliant 1080i on HDNet. Here's what to expect...

Last night, star defenseman Scott Niedermayer announced that he is returning to the Anaheim Ducks’ lineup, great news indeed for the foundering Stanley Cup champions. But can Niedermayer lead the Ducks to a successful Cup defense?

Two of the last three Stanley Cup winners will be going head-to-head on Thursday night, when the Hurricanes travel to Tampa to take on Vincent Lecavalier and the Lightning in a game televised nationally in brilliant 1080i on HDNet.

On Saturday night, Joe Sakic leads the Avalanche to Tinseltown, where they'll take on former teammate Rob Blake and the Kings. Televised in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, this is a fast-paced Western Conference battle that you won't want to miss!

By suspending Flyers forward Scott Hartnell for only two games following his vicious blind-side hit to the Bruins' Andrew Alberts on Monday, the NHL is sending a message to the players that justice requires vigilante action.

Jarome Iginla and the Flames will be invading Denver on Saturday night, where they will take on Joe Sakic and the Avalanche. Televised in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, this will be a thrilling Northwest Division battle that you definitely won't want to miss!

The Rangers have somehow managed to climb into first place in the Atlantic despite having the NHL's lowest goals-per-game average (2.09). Put simply, the razor-thin margins in which they're operating don't bode well for their Cup prospects.

On Thanksgiving night, the Wings will head to Music City to take on the Predators at 8pm ET. Can Shea Weber lead the Predators back to the postseason? This game will be a very important measuring stick...

It seems improbable given the shaky state of so many NHL teams' goaltending, but the Anaheim Ducks were unable to find a palatable trade offer for talented netminder Ilya Bryzgalov. And so, on Friday afternoon, they placed him on waivers.

One of the NHL's most storied rivalries will write a new chapter on Saturday night, when the Chicago Blackhawks—led by rookies Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews—invade Motown to take on the Detroit Red Wings.

Back in 1989-90 season, second-year forward Joe Sakic took over for Peter Stastny as the Quebec Nordiques' offensive leader. Now, 18 years later and with the same franchise now in Denver, Peter's son appears ready to take the mantle back from Sakic.

The Rangers’ Mark Messier and the Devils’ Scott Stevens—two of the greatest athletes to ever grace the New York area stage—will be feted tonight for their extraordinary accomplishments and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

In the latest edition of the Hockey News, the venerable Canadian publication ranked all 30 NHL teams’ defense corps, placing the Rangers at a startlingly bad #22. But the results on the ice yield a far different conclusion.

Dating back to their entry into the NHL in the fall of 2001, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been, for the most part, a laughingstock. But it seems that former GM Doug MacLean just needed some more time for his vision to play out.

Three violent hits delivered by members of the Flyers this season have made it abundantly clear that life on the NHL ice surface is as dangerous as ever. It leads one to wonder: why allow the players to use Thermablades?

Jarome Iginla leads the Calgary Flames into St. Paul on Saturday night to take on the Minnesota Wild. Televised in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, this will be a thrilling Northwest Division battle that you definitely won't want to miss!

2kSports has cultivated a well-deserved reputation as a maker of super-realistic sports video games, and NHL 2K8 is no exception. We recently sat down with producer Ben Bishop to discuss the progress made with this year's game...

On Saturday night, Marty Turco and the Dallas Stars head into Phoenix to take on Wayne Gretzky's Coyotes. Televised in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, this is an exciting Pacific Division battle you definitely won't want to miss!

Over the course of the past few years, the Islanders have had great difficulty attracting and retaining high-profile free agents. But GM Garth Snow has still done a nice job filling out his lineup with the likes of Ruslan Fedotenko.

Two of the most dynamic players in the NHL will be squaring off on Saturday night, when Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins head to Washington to take on Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals, live in brilliant 1080i on HDNet at 7pm ET.

The NHLPA is expected to announce that Paul Kelly will become the fourth executive director in the union’s 40-year history. With player salaries skyrocketing and attendance slipping, what challenges can Kelly be expected to face?

Every Saturday afternoon, we help you "Get Inside Hockey" with the Inside Hockey Radio Show. We had an excellent lineup for you this week, headlined by Hall of Famer Larry Murphy and renowned hockey journalist Eric Duhatschek.

On successive nights this week, Flyers enforcer Jesse Boulerice and Predators agitator Jordin Tootoo delivered violent hits to the heads of unsuspecting opponents. What will it take to get the players to demonstrate proper respect for the game?

On Saturday night, Marian Gaborik and the Minnesota Wild will head to the desert to take on Wayne Gretzky's Phoenix Coyotes, and the game will be televised across the U.S. in brilliant 1080i on HDNet. Click here for details...

News has come out of Nashville that the local ownership groups deal to purchase the team has fallen apart. And in looking critically at the situation as a whole, the timing of the events leading up to this seems more than a little suspicious.

The Stanley Cup champion Ducks are in for a very tough test this Saturday night, when they invade the Steel City to do battle with Sidney Crosby and the high-flying Penguins, in a game televised live on HDNet at 7:30 pm ET.

Much has been made of the Rangers’ signings of Scott Gomez and Chris Drury, and for good reason. But the team's success this season is also predicated upon the contributions of the returning veterans and youngsters like Marc Staal.

Times are strange for the New York Islanders. Following the departures of Jason Blake and Ryan Smyth, GM Garth Snow was forced to execute an aggressive remodeling plan, importing veteran Bill Guerin to be the team's new captain.

On the day of his hire, it was apparent that new head coach Brent Sutter was the right choice for the Devils. Moving into a new arena in Newark, it was time for the team to establish a new identity for itself.

The NHL is set to drop the puck on the 2007-08 season this Saturday night at the new O2 Arena in London, when the Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks will take on the Los Angeles Kings in a two-game home-and-home series.

NHL 08, the latest release from EA Sports, takes a giant leap forward in delivering a super-realistic hockey video game. Here's a look inside the game, featuring a one-on-one interview with producer David Littman.

Crossing the Hudson River to play for the Rangers didn't work out particularly well for two former Devils, Bobby Holik and Bruce Driver. Will things turn out differently for new Ranger Scott Gomez?

Last season, the Ducks were the dominant force in the Pacific Division, rolling all the way to a Stanley Cup victory. This year, will an expected breakout season from Milan Michalek be enough to carry the Sharks past Anaheim? Here's a look at the Pacific...

Jarome Iginla and the Flames came within one game of carrying the Cup in 2004, but have struggled mightily in the post-lockout NHL. Will new coach Mike Keenan be the spark that leads them to the promised land? Here's a look at the Northwest...

There's been quite a lot of turnover in the Central Division, but one thing's probably going to remain the same: Henrik Zetterberg's Red Wings will win the division and the Predators will reach the playoffs.

The Thrashers took a huge step forward last season, reaching the postseason for the first time. But their trade deadline maneuvers didn't work out well... is the stage now set for Alexander Ovechkin and the Caps to emerge as legitimate playoff contenders?

Last spring, two bitter Northeast Division rivals met in the Eastern Conference Finals, with the Ottawa Senators emerging victorious over the President's Trophy-winning Buffalo Sabres. Will things turn out differently this time around?

The Atlantic Division is shaping up to be the NHL's most hotly contested. Last spring, four of the five teams reached the postseason, and this year the team that didn't—the Philadelphia Flyers—is much improved. Here's a closer look...

The Rangers established themselves as bona fide Stanley Cup contenders this offseason… at least on paper. But Michael Peca has signed with the Blue Jackets, and so the Rangers still have a huge hole to fill on their checking line.

Oilers GM Kevin Lowe is dogged in his pursuit of forwards, again taking an aggressive dive into the RFA market. After getting snubbed in his attempt to land Thomas Vanek, he inked Dustin Penner to a five-year, $21.5 million offer sheet.

Bob Goodenow is long gone as the head of the NHLPA, yet the owners still act as though he has a gun to their heads, handing out exorbitant long-term contracts to the likes of Thomas Vanek. But things aren't exactly as they seem...

The New Jersey Devils have scheduled a press conference this afternoon, during which they are expected to introduce Brent Sutter—formerly of the WHL's Red Deer Rebels—as their new head coach.

The Oilers failed in their previous forays into the free agent marketplace. But GM Kevin Lowe finally managed to reel in a big-name free agent, signing Alberta native Sheldon Souray, a hard-hitting rearguard with a booming shot.

The Oilers took bold action on Friday, signing restricted free agent Thomas Vanek to a seven-year, $50 million deal. But they were again thwarted in their attempts to upgrade, as the Sabres have indicated they'll match the offer.

The first days of free agency saw large-market teams scoop up nearly all of the best available talent while small-market clubs scavenged for the remains, leaving us wondering whether the 2004-05 lockout served its stated purpose...

The New York Rangers pulled off a huge coup on Sunday, signing two top centers—Scott Gomez and Chris Drury—to multi-year contracts and immediately emerging as bona fide Cup contenders. Here's a round-up of today's signings and trades...

On Thursday, four of the greatest players in NHL history—Mark Messier, Al MacInnis, Scott Stevens, and Ron Francis—were notified that they will be inducted into Hockey's Hall of Fame this coming November.

It appears that Jim Balsillie is no longer in the running to purchase the Nashville Predators; they will instead be sold to California businessman William DelBiaggio, who is expected to move the team to Kansas City.

This summer's free agent class boasts some tremendous talent, capable of completely altering the NHL's competitive balance in 2007-08. How will the stars align? Here's our breakdown...

In all likelihood, at least 11 of the 16 GMs who passed on Alexei Cherepanov (and 13 of the 19 who passed on Angelo Esposito) will look back on the 2007 NHL Entry Draft with serious regret, for both players appear poised to emerge as NHL stars.

With the first overall pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Blackhawks selected forward Patrick Kane of the OHL's London Knights. Here's a closer look at the first ten selections in the draft...

The goaltending carousel continued late Friday afternoon, the Panthers following up the Leafs' acquisition of Vesa Toskala (from the Sharks) by pulling off a deal for Predators netminder Tomas Vokoun.

London Knights forward Patrick Kane will almost certainly be selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the first overall pick in this coming weekend's NHL Entry Draft. Here's a look at the draft along with our predictions for the top 10 selections.

The Senators reached the Cup Finals, finally demonstrated the grit and tenacity that had been sorely lacking in previous years. But it wasn't enough to save John Muckler's job, and so Bryan Murray now takes over as Ottawa's GM.

The end of the 2006-07 means the beginning of the preparation for 2007-08. And with that in mind, the offseason got off to a bang with the hiring of Mike Keenan in Calgary and the firing of Boston Bruins head coach Dave Lewis.

Teemu Selanne and the Anaheim Ducks were a team of destiny, steamrolling through the Ottawa Senators en route to a decisive Stanley Cup victory. Will Selanne retire a champion, or will he try to help the Ducks repeat in 2007-08?

Conn Smythe Trophy winner Scott Niedermayer, a four-time winner of the Stanley Cup, helped his brother Rob (and 18 other Ducks) win the Stanley Cup for the first time on Wednesday night, defeating the Senators 6-2 in the decisive Game 5.

Teemu Selanne and the Anaheim Ducks are only one win away from the Stanley Cup, holding a commanding 3-1 series lead over the reeling Senators. Will there be a celebration at the Honda Center after Game 5?

Down two games to one in the Cup Finals, the Senators will look to even the series in tonight's Game 4. And their task has been made a bit easier, as Ducks star rearguard Chris Pronger has been suspended for the contest.

Despite a tremendous performance in Game 2 by goaltender Ray Emery, the Senators still find themselves down 2-0 to the Ducks in the Cup Finals. Tonight, the series moves to Ottawa... can the Sens bounce back?

Jason Spezza, Daniel Alfredsson, and Dany Heatley have formed the NHL's best forward line in the playoffs. But if the Sens want to bounce back against the Ducks in Game 2, head coach Bryan Murray should break up his talented trio.

The Stanley Cup Finals are a war of attrition, and if Game 1 was any indication, the Ducks' checking line—centered by Sami Pahlsson—will give them a very meaningful edge over the Senators in this series.

The Stanley Cup Finals begin tonight in Anaheim, with Daniel Alfredsson and the Senators heading to the O.C. to take on Scott Niedermayer's Ducks, in what should be a very compelling series.

Hockey fans in Canada may be celebrating the possibility that a seventh team will join the six currently based north of the 49th parallel, but it's important to seriously consider the ramifications of the Predators' potential relocation.

It wasn't pretty, but Ryan Getzlaf and the Anaheim Ducks figured out a way to finish off the Detroit Red Wings. And so, beginning on Monday night, they will take on the Ottawa Senators in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals.

Although the Red Wings have been the better team for much of the series, it’s the Ducks who hold a commanding 3-2 lead, with Jean-Sébastien Giguère emerging as a dominant difference-maker.

On Saturday afternoon, NBC demonstrated just how far the NHL has fallen in the United States' sports landscape, when they cut away from overtime of the Eastern Conference Finals to provide pre-race coverage of the Preakness.

Every Saturday afternoon, we help you "Get Inside Hockey" with the Inside Hockey Radio Show. We had an excellent lineup for you this past Saturday, headlined by Jim Johannson, Joe Thistel, Bob Duff, and Patrick King.

Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has emerged as a bona fide candidate for the Conn Smythe Trophy this spring, leading Ottawa to a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals. Can he become the first European player to captain a team to a Cup victory?

It's been over three long years since the infamous Steve Moore incident, and a contrite Todd Bertuzzi finally appears to be putting the negativity behind him and approaching hockey—and life—in a much healthier way.

It turns out that counting out the Ducks was a bit premature. Down 2-1 in the series and playing without the suspended Chris Pronger, J-S Giguere and company came away with a 5-3 victory over the Red Wings in Game Four.

When the Western Conference Finals began, many wondered whether the Wings were tough enough to handle the Ducks. But their ability to withstand Anaheim's assault has made it clear that the Wings just might just be the tougher team.

It was impossible to watch the Wings' 5-0 Game Three drubbing of the Ducks without coming away with newfound respect for Tomas Holmstrom. He scored two goals and an assist in the game, but it was his toughness that drew the biggest raves.

The Red Wings head to Anaheim to take on the Ducks tonight in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals, and Wings goaltender Dominik Hasek will be looking to steal a victory to help the Wings retake home-ice advantage.

Thus far, the Senators have taken down the Penguins and Devils and gotten off to a 3-0 series lead over the Sabres. And although those teams don't appear to have anything in common, they all share one characteristic that's made them surprisingly easy prey.

The Sabres won the President's Trophy this season, largely because opposing teams found it nearly impossible to neutralize their potent offense. But with rare exception, they've failed to assert that high-octane game during the playoffs.

The Red Wings played an immaculate game against the Ducks last night, coming away with an impressive 2-1 victory to take a 1-0 series lead. And tonight, the Sabres will look to even their series with the Senators following their 5-2 loss Game One.

Montreal Canadiens forward Alexander Perezhogin has signed a $1.7 million contract with Salavat Yulayev Ufa of the Russian Super League. What are the implications for the Canadiens... and for the NHL at large?

When the Red Wings and Ducks take the ice, it will be the "Battle of the Norris Trophy Winners." In all, the quartet of Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Chelios, Chris Pronger, and Scott Niedermayer has won the award a combined nine times.

Ever since the Sabres and Senators engaged in an all-out brawl back in February, their playoff meeting seemed inevitable. And now, they are set to face off in the Eastern Conference Finals, in what might be this spring's most exciting playoff series.

The NHL has literally done everything within its power to enable the sport’s offensive stars to retake center stage. But as the old adage goes, “defense wins championships,” and that couldn’t be truer than during the NHL playoffs.

Back in June of 2001, the Sharks dealt unheralded prospect Mikael Samuelsson to the Rangers in exchange for veteran forward Adam Graves. At the time, the deal was unpopular in New York; now the fans in San Jose will hate it, too.

The Rangers’ season came to a quick and painful end yesterday; rather than filing to the exits muttering about the negatives, the crowd at MSG showered their fallen heroes with love and adoration. And the players responded in kind.

Daniel Alfredsson and the Senators are a team on a mission, looking very much as though the Stanley Cup is their destiny. They finished off Martin Brodeur and the Devils on Saturday night, winning their second round series 4-1.

This time, there was no controversy. Chris Drury tied Game Five with only 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation, then embattled Buffalo forward Maxim Afinogenov scored the game-winner in overtime. The Rangers and Sabres return to MSG for Game Six on Sunday.

Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo was absolutely sensational in these playoffs, but in the end, he wasn't able to help his team overcome the mighty Anaheim Ducks, led by Rob (pictured) and Scott Niedermayer.

Much has been made during these playoffs of Martin Brodeur’s sub-standard performance, but his struggles have been much more a factor of his team’s indecisive play than any diminishment of his ability to stop the puck.

Daniel Briere scored what should have been the game-tying goal with 16 seconds remaining in last night's Rangers-Sabres game. But without the conclusive evidence needed to overturn the on-ice officials' call, the Rangers emerged with a 2-1 victory.

It would be easy for the Devils to blame last night's loss on the officiating. But though an argument could fairly be made that Martin Brodeur was interfered with on the game-winning goal, the fact remains that New Jersey was outplayed.

It is often speculated that the NHL favors the marquee Rangers at every opportunity. But that couldn't be further from the truth, and in fact it took a 2OT goal from defenseman Michal Rozsival to save the Blueshirts' season.

Devils forward Jamie Langenbrunner scored a dramatic goal nearly two minutes into the second overtime period last night, evening the Devils' second round series with the Senators. The series now moves to Ottawa for Game Three.

The Sabres took advantage of a rare shift by the Rangers' fourth line, and Drew Stafford set up Thomas Vanek with a gorgeous between-the-legs backhand pass. Vanek's game-winner gave the Sabres a commanding 2-0 series lead.

Nothing's coming easy for the Canucks this spring, and last night's 2-1 double-OT victory over the heavily favored Ducks was no exception. But they persevered, gritty winger Jeff Cowan scoring the game-winner to even the series at 1-1.

The Devils survived some of the worst playoff performances of Martin Brodeur's career in their Round One victory over the Lightning. But if their play on Thursday is any indication, Round Two will likely be the end of the line for Brodeur and company.

Last year, the Sharks dispatched the Predators in five games, then were bounced from the postseason by Alberta's Cinderella story, the Edmonton Oilers. Will the Sharks do better against the powerful Red Wings this time around?

The Devils' task in the first round was quite simple: neutralize Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, and Brad Richards. Though they failed, they still won; but in the second round, the Senators should provide a much tougher opponent.

Boasting two Norris Trophy candidates in Chris Pronger and Scott Niedermayer, the Anaheim Ducks will take on Vezina Trophy candidate Roberto Luongo and the Canucks in the second round. Which team will prevail?