First, it became clear that the Rangers were very much involved in trade discussions with the Ottawa Senators for star right winger Dany Heatley. And today it was reported in The Globe and Mail that the Toronto Maple Leafs may have interest in Wade Redden.
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In a non salary cap era, the Maple Leafs were able to frequently outbid other teams in the pursuit of top free agents. With a cap system however, it is now up to the wealthier teams like the Leafs to use their financial resources on the management side of the business.
NHL GMs have dropped the ball by not implementing any rule changes regarding blows to the head. Inside Hockey's Brad Kurtzberg takes an in-depth look at the issue and what it means for players and fans.
New Jersey's two-game winning streak ended when the Maple Leafs embarrassed the Devils at Prudential Center with a 4-1 victory. The next generation of the Hansons from Slapshot fame tallied his first career NHL goal against Martin Brodeur.
Rangers GM Glen Sather added Nik Antropov from Toronto, sending a second round and conditional draft pick Toronto’s way. Just before the deadline, he also picked up Derek Morris from Phoenix for Nigel Dawes, Petr Prucha, and Dmitri Kalinin.
The NHL has announced that Islanders' defenseman Brendan Witt has been suspended for five games as the result of his elbow to the head of Toronto's Niklas Hagman in Thursday night's game at the Nassau Coliseum. The suspension will cost Witt nearly $75,000 in pay.
Brad Kurtzberg sees problems in the New York-area. The Rangers fired their coach when their GM is the problem; Scott Clemmensen was sent to the AHL after saving the Devils' season and the Isles' Brendan Witt faces a dubious suspension.
The Rangers dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to Toronto Sunday night on MSG after Rangers great Harry Howell (No. 3) and Andy Bathgate (No. 9) had their digits raised to the spoked ceiling.
Nik Antropov is the latest Leaf to have his name brought up in trade rumors. What will end up happening to him at the trade deadline?
As the March 4 deadline rolls around, questions begin to arise with regards to what changes Brian Burke will make to the beloved Leafs organization. Will Thomas Kaberle be traded? Nik Antropov? Jonathan Mandel evaluates what might go down...
This week, Brad Kurtzberg takes a look at the Sharks, and explains why the pressure is on despite their regular season success. Brad also evaluates the Sens' coaching change, Sundin's progress, and the Devils' playoff potential.
Inside Hockey's Brad Kurtzberg takes a look at the struggling Rangers, All-Star Game selections, the Original Six, Jaarko Ruutu, Mats Sundin and more in his weekly look around the NHL.
Matt Stajan and Mikhail Grabovski scored just over a minute apart in the third period to lift the Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Alex Surrey photographed the game for Inside Hockey...
