Timing Is Everything
Should the NHL invoke the head shots rule this season?
The National Hockey League is working on a rule change that would make head shots illegal. Should the rule take affect this season or would instituting a change during the season provide a competitive imbalance when it comes to battling for playoff spots? Full Story.(Photo: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
The Next Boss?
Will Don Fehr become the NHLPA's next Executive Director? There are a number of NHL players quietly pushing for that to happen. Full Story.
Season Sweep
Patrik Elias scored a breakaway goal and set up another for the New Jersey Devils, who beat the sloppy Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Wednesday night and completed a six-game season sweep of their Atlantic Division rivals. That vaulted New Jersey into a first-place tie with the Penguins. Full Story.
Bob McKenzie
Blog: NHL VP Colie Campbell and director of officiating Terry Gregson will both attend the Bruins-Penguins game tomorrow night, the first meeting of the two teams since Matt Cooke knocked out Marc Savard with a shoulder to the head. More...
Darren Dreger
Blog: Will former baseball union head Don Fehr become the NHLPA's next Executive Director? There are a number of NHL players quietly pushing for that to happen. More...
Ray Ferraro
Razor's Edge: Given the way the last 10 days or so have gone in this space (see - Maxim Lapierre), I would be totally remiss without commenting on Alexander Ovechkin's hit-push from Sunday afternoon's game at Chicago. More...
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NHL Power Rankings
[1] Washington: Impressive in Chicago comeback win.
[2] San Jose: Could use goaltending to rise to the occasion.
[3] Vancouver: 6-1-1 since Olympics earns move into Top Three.
Complete Rankings (updated March 15)
Calendar
- Apr. 11:
Last day of regular season
- Apr. 14:
Start date of Stanley Cup Playoffs
- May 7 - 23:
IIHF World Championship in Germany
- June 25 - 26:
NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles
