Hartnett: Reflections On Former NHL Stars Taken In Russian Air Disaster
The far-reaching air disaster in Western Russia sadly claimed the lives of many celebrated former Rangers, Devils and Islanders representing Lokomotiv Yaroslav.
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The far-reaching air disaster in Western Russia sadly claimed the lives of many celebrated former Rangers, Devils and Islanders representing Lokomotiv Yaroslav.
The NHL will hold a second annual research and development camp near Toronto next week. Dan Bylsma and Dave Tippett will coach separate teams comprised 2012 draft eligible players that will be watched by NHL brass and the media.
Former Islanders coach Ted Nolan has been hired to lead Latvia's national team. The Latvian Ice Hockey Federation said Wednesday that it expects to sign a contract with the ex-NHL Coach of the Year within a couple of days.
The Rangers have agreed to terms with restricted free agent Brian Boyle. "Very fortunate and blessed," said Boyle, according to the Bergen Record. "It's the only place I want to be."
The Devils have signed Swedish defenseman Adam Larsson, the No. 4 pick in last month's NHL draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract. "This young man is as mature as he can get at his young age," general manager Lou Lamoriello said on Friday.
The Rangers have acquired free agent center Brad Richards, who gives them the playmaking center they have been searching for.
I have a few smaller free agent ideas for the Rangers, but the $50,000 question is: will the Rangers sign top free agent center Brad Richards?
Rangers agitator Sean Avery is thrilled about New York's passage of same-sex marriage. But he thinks there's still work to do -- in the NHL, specifically.
Considering the Islanders have not been a very successful franchise the past few seasons, they find themselves in a pretty good spot heading into the offseason and free agency. But they still need a few pieces to go from also-ran to playoff contender.
The Rangers have traded prospect forward Evgeny Grachev to the St. Louis Blues for a third-round choice in the NHL draft.
The New York Islanders have traded defenseman Bruno Gervais to the Tampa Bay Lightning for future considerations.
Brian Monzo, producer for WFAN and hockey writer for WFAN.com, joined Neil to talk about what the metro teams will be looking for in the first round of the NHL Draft and to also look back at the Stanley Cup finals.
The upcoming 2012 Winter Classic between the Rangers and Flyers was first reported in May. Now it's been confirmed -- reportedly.
Angry, drunken fans ran wild Wednesday night after the Canucks' 4-0 loss to Boston in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals, reminiscent of a similar scene that erupted in the city following the Canucks' Game 7 loss to the Rangers in 1994.
Rangers fans may soon be waving goodbye to their captain. "(Chris Drury's) gone," a source told the New York Daily News.
After taking all factors into account, it's clear to me that Aaron Rome's 4-game suspension for his season-ending hit on Nathan Horton was not only well-deserved, it was an absolute necessity.
NESN.com's Mike Hurley joined Neil to talk about the Stanley Cup Final, the league's discipline system, the Bruins' chances, his love for Mark Recchi and my hatred for Boston sports.
Whatever Manny Malhotra said to Raffi Torres before the third period of the Stanley Cup finals opener Wednesday night, the journeyman wing turned it into a dramatic game-winning goal for the Canucks — even if Torres waited until the very last minute to do it.
I believe this series is going to be a classic, and I rarely get that feeling about any championship series.
Kyle Okposo agreed to a five-year, $14 million deal on Wednesday to stay with the Islanders. With this deal, Okposo — an alternate captain the past two seasons — could become a centerpiece player in the club's proposed new arena should approval be granted for its construction.
Mike Smith was perfect in relief of goalie Dwayne Roloson, and Simon Gagne snapped a tie in the third period for the Tampa Bay Lightning, who erased an early three-goal deficit and evened the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-3 win in Game 4 over the Boston Bruins.
The Rangers have reached an agreement with forward Christian Thomas. Thomas is first in the Ontario Hockey League with 95 goals over the past two seasons.
Family, friends and fans of Derek Boogaard sobbed Sunday as they fondly remembered the 28-year-old on a somber end to a weekend during which his distraught family agreed to donate his brain to medical researchers.
The Vancouver Canucks came back to open their first Western Conference final in 17 years with a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.
The Rangers will be ringing in the new year -- a day late -- when they visit the Flyers at Citizens Bank Park for the NHL's 2012 Winter Classic, according to CSNPhilly.com and the Philadelphia Inquirer.
