http://www.nhl.com/rss Feature Stories NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2005 NHL. All Rights Reserved en_us Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:35:09 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367752 Jarkko Ruutu intends on being the same player in Ottawa that he was in Pittsburgh, Vancouver, or even Finland for that matter.  Highlights Jarkko Ruutu says ... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367698 Forward James van Riemsdyk, the Flyers' top pick in 2007, feels confident in his decision to attend college before embarking on his budding hockey career. ... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367702 David Booth attributes his success last season to his linemates in South Florida. Watch David Booth highlight video The Florida Panthers failed in t... Adam Schwartz | NHL.com Staff Writer Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367832 Despite a freak wrist injury last season, Dan Boyle posted 25 points in 37 games for the Lightning, enough to get San Jose to swap fellow blueliner Matt Carle for him. ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Editorial Director Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:12:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367831 2008 NHL Offseason News Blake swims up to the Sharks Rob Blake became the next veteran defenseman to come off the market... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Editorial Director Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:45:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367818 Marc Magliarditi hopes his success as a restauranteur mirrors that of his ECHL career, where he was the second-winningest goalie in the league's history. ... Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:19:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367709 Jeff Finger is eager to show that, despite having only 94 NHL games with Colorado under his belt at the age of 28, he's a worthy investment for the Toronto Maple Leafs. WATCH Jeff ... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367601 When the on-ice battles are done, Columbus head coach Ken Hitchcock gets involved in off-ice battles as a Civil War re-enactor. The summer is a quie... Evan Weiner | NHL.com Correspondent Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367712 Ron Hainsey was the top scoring defenseman on the Columbus Blue Jackets last season, leading all blueliners in goals, assists, points and shots. ... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367800 Rob Blake, 38, is tops among active NHL defensemen with 223 goals.   Highlights Rob Blake is moving from Southern to Northern California. Two days af... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:06:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367782 The New York Rangers continued their remodeling by agreeing to terms with five-time All-Star Markus Naslund to a two-year contract.  Highlights The New York ... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:15:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367696 Despite losing players like Marian Hossa and Ryan Malone to other teams, Pittsburgh GM Ray Shero is focused on maintaining the Penguins' young and talented roster. 2007... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:15:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367721 The Penguins rewarded Marc-Andre Fleury's stellar postseason play with a seven-year contract which will keep the netminder in Pittsburgh until he's 30. CHECK OUT Marc-... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:19:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367687 With his recent trade to Calgary, forward Kyle Greentree is looking forward to getting a fresh start closer to his hometown in British Columbia. For... Lindsay Kramer | NHL.com Correspondent Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:30:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367677 Kristian Huselius, signed by the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, has scored at 20 goals five times in his seven year career, including each of the last three seasons. WATCH Huselius vide... NHL.com Staff Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367666 Doug Weight, 31 points shy of 1,000 for his career, will continue his quest with the New York Islanders next season after he signed a one-year contract on Wednesday. ... NHL.com Staff Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:03:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367660 Jarrko Ruutu, a prominent piece of the Penguins postseason run, will brgin his agitating skills to Ottawa, where he signed a three-year contract on Wednesday. WATCH Ruutu highlight... Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:35:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367643 Brooks Orpik Hours after locking up Evgeni Malkin and losing star forward Marian Hossa, the Pittsburgh Penguins made sure one of their most reliable defensemen is... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:59:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367641 Ron Hainsey If the Atlanta Thrashers envision Zach Bogosian being among their top six defenseman this coming season, the 18-year-old who they made the third overa... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:42:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367639 Nikolai Zherdev put together career highs in assists (35), points (61), and games played (82) for the Blue Jackets last season, numbers he hopes to improve on after being traded to ... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:32:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367629 Marian Hossa has decided to sign a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Watch Marian Hossa highlights After winning the Stanl... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367613 The Dallas Stars may have found the missing piece to getting back to the Stanley Cup Final by signing forward Sean Avery to a four-year deal. Sean Avery video highligh... Adam Kimelman | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367607 The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Evgeni Malkin to a five-year contract extension which will keep him paired with captain Sidney Crosby at least through the 2012-13 season. ... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:41:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367588 Niklas Hagman signed a a four-year contract with the Maple Leafs after being sold on Toronto by Vesa Toskala. Hagman video Before Niklas Hagman put pen to paper ... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:51:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367586 Former Bruin-killer Michael Ryder (19 points in 29 career games against Boston) will now be a major part of the revamped Boston offense. WATCH Michael Ryder highlights... John McGourty | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:45:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367540 Capitals GM George McPhee feels that Jose Theodore will be a perfect fit in goal after former Caps' goalie Cristobal Huet signed with Chicago.  Theod... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:02:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367551 When the New York Rangers played the Florida Panthers in an exhibition game in Puerto Rico in 2006, it brought attention to the Latin American hockey leagues that few knew existed. ... Bill Meltzer | NHL.com Correspondent Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367531 "It's no secret I've been trying to find a home -- and this seemed like a perfect fit from Day 1." - Brad Stuart Brad Stuart highlights When free agenc... Larry Wigge | NHL.com Columnist Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:55:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367524 Brian Rolston was one of many players to change addresses yesterday signing a four-year contract with New Jersey. Rolston highlights Anyone who expected the open... Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:16:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367526 The New York Islanders obtained the power play help they needed by signing Montreal Canadiens' defenseman Mark Streit to a five-year contract. Mark Streit video highli... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367511 Brian Rolston signed a four-year contract with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, reuniting the veteran left winger with the organization that drafted him and for which he played for... Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:59:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367509 Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland signed defenseman Brad Stuart to a four-year deal on what was a quiet opening day of free agency for the Stanley Cup champs. ... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:34:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367498 The New York Rangers bolstered their blueline on Tuesday by signing two-time All-Star defenseman Wade Redden (above) while also re-signing their best offensive defenseman Michal Roz... John Kreiser | NHL.com Columnist Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:51:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367492 Enticed by a roster full of young talented players, All-Star defenseman Brian Campbell decided to sign an eight-year deal worth $56.8 million with the Chicago Blackhawks on the firs... Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:10:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367468 Goaltender Olaf Kolzig became one of the newest additions to a revamped Tampa Bay Lightning roster by signing a one-year deal with the Bolts on Tuesday. &... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:24:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367458 After being acquired by the Capitals at the 2008 trade deadline, Cristobal Huet helped lead the Washington Capitals on an improbable run to the Southeast Division championship.&nbsp... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:44:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367455 Patrick Lalime Veteran goaltender Patrick Lalime will be returning to the Northeast Division in 2008-09 after signing a two-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres on T... John McGourty | NHL.com Staff Writer Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:40:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367433 Cory Stillman brings two Stanley Cups worth of experience to a Florida squad that hasn't tasted the postseason in eight years.  WATCH Cory Stillman ... Mike G. Morreale | NHL.com Staff Writer Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:04:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367391 Ty Conklin went 18-8-5 for the Penguins, which landed him a free-agent contract in Detroit with the Red Wings, who won the Stanley Cup Final over Pittsburgh. WATCH Ty ... John McGourty | NHL.com Staff Writer Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:29:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=367381 Edmonton Oilers GM Kevin Lowe acquired Erik Cole and Gilbert Brule in separate trades today. Cole highlights | Brule highlights Erik Cole never felt the need fo... Dan Rosen | NHL.com Staff Writer Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:53:00 EDT