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• Days after NHL retirement, Ilya Kovalchuk signs with KHL team

  Four days after retiring from the NHL, Ilya Kovalchuk has signed a four-year deal to play with St. Petersburg SKA in the Kontinental Hockey League. Kovalchuk recently left the New Jersey Devils

• Patrice Bergeron signs 8-year extension with Bruins

  The Boston Bruins locked up center Patrice Bergeron on an eight-year, $52 million extension. The deal would keep the 27-year-old Bergeron in black and gold until a possible retirement age at 37

• Senators - Canucks NHL Outdoor Series Clash

  The NHL has announced that the last of the six-game outdoor series will feature a Heritage Classic clash between the Ottawa Senators and the Vancouver Canucks March 1 at BC Place

• Bruins make Tuukka Rask among highest paid goalies

  The Boston Bruins have given Tuukka Rask one of the richest goalie deals in the NHL. Worth an annual cap figure of $7 million, Rask's salary is now tied for the highest with Pekka Rinne's

• Avalanche Sign Top NHL Pick Nathan MacKinnon

  The NHL's top pick in the 2013 draft Nathan MacKinnon has signed a three-year contract with the Avalanche. His base salary is $925,000 with the bonuses pushing the cap hit up to $3.775 million

• Stars Acquire Veteran Center Shawn Horcoff from Oilers

  The Dallas Stars traded two players to the Edmonton Oilers for veteran center Shawn Horcoff. The Oilers, for their part, acquired defenseman Philip Larsen and a seventh-round pick in 2016

• Avalanche Pick Center Nathan MacKinnon as Number 1 Overall

  The Colorado Avalanche have selected Halifax Mooseheads center Nathan MacKinnon as top overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft

• Mark Messier Denies Leaving Rangers for Not Getting Coaching Post

  Mark Messier announced he is leaving the New York Rangers to develop the Kingsbridge National Ice Center. He denied his decision was due to being passed over for team's coaching job

• Dave Bolland Nets Game-Winner as Blackhawks Win 2013 Stanley Cup

  Dave Bolland netted the go-ahead goal with 59 seconds left as the Blackhawks defeated the Bruins, 3-2, in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup. Brian Bickell tied the game with 1:16 remaining

• Lindy Ruff hired to coach Dallas Stars

  The Dallas Stars have named Lindy Ruff as their next head coach a few days after team president Jim Lites indicated a deal was imminent

• Hockeytown on the Move: New $650M Home to be Built for Detroit Red Wings

  A blueprint of the Red Wings new sprawling arena and entertainment district at the north end of downtown was unveiled. The Detroit Downtown Development Authority voted to approve the framework of a deal

• Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin named All-Star Twice

  Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been selected to this year's NHL All-Star twice, as first team right wing and second team left wing as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association

• Daniel Alfredsson to return to Senators next season

  The Ottawa Senators have announced that veteran Daniel Alfredsson will return next season to make another run at the elusive Stanley Cup. Alfredsson has played for the Senators since 1995

• Goalie Steve Mason Ready to Start for Flyers

  Steve Mason says he is prepared to win the No. 1 goalie spot with the Philadelphia Flyers regardless of veteran Ilya Bryzgalov's status with the team

• Blackhawks Take Game 5, Close in on Stanley Cup

  Patrick Kane buried two goals and Dave Bolland tallied another as the Chicago Blackhawks moved a win away from the Stanley Cup with a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 5

• Sharks sign Raffi Torres to three-year pact

  The San Jose Sharks have signed Raffi Torres to a three-year, $6 million contract before he becomes an unrestricted free agent July 5

• Brent Seabrook stars as Blackhawks take Game 4 to tie series

  Defenseman Brent Seabrook blasted the game-winning goal in OT as the Blackhawks prevailed over the Bruins, 6-5, in Game 4 to tie the Stanley Cup Finals at two games apiece

• Devils Trade Ninth Pick to Canucks for Goalie Cory Schneider

  The New Jersey Devils have traded their ninth overall selection to the Vancouver Canucks for goalie Cory Schneider, who could become Martin Brodeur's successor

• Blackhawks Praise Boston in Full-Page Newspaper Ad

  The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks placed a full-page advertisement in the Boston Globe to acknowledge the Boston Bruins and the city for their 'big heart and gracious spirit'

• Canucks Hire John Tortorella as New Coach

  The Vancouver Canucks have formally announced the hiring of John Tortorella as their new coach, believing that 'he has all of the qualities to bring our team success'

• Despite Lockout, NHL attendance and TV viewership up

  Contrary to earlier beliefs, the lockout has not driven fans away from NHL action, with attendance up by 2.6 percent compared to last year's full-season figure

• Coyotes, coach Dave Tippett agree on long-term deal

  The Phoenix Coyotes have agreed on a long-term contract extension with coach Dave Tippett, saying that his work ethic makes him an ideal fit with the team

• Predators Sign defenseman Victor Bartley to three-year Deal

  The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Victor Bartley to a 3-year, $2 million contract. The 25-year-old Bartley will earn $600,000 in both 2013-14 and 2014-15, and $800,000 in 2015-16

• Marian Hossa Expected to Play

  After missing Game 3 due to an upper-body injury, Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa is expected to play in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Bruins, according to coach Joel Quenneville

• Tuukka Rask Shutout Lifts Bruins Over Blackhawks

  Goaltender Tuukka Rask recorded a 28-save shutout while Patrice Bergeron and Daniel Paille scored as the Boston Bruins blanked the Chicago Blackhawks, 2-0, for a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals

• Rangers Fire John Tortorella After Disappointing Finish

  The New York Rangers dismissed coach John Tortorella after a season in which the heavy-favorite just barely got into the playoffs, then were crushed by the Boston Bruins in five games

• Blackhawks Score Three Goals in 3rd, Force Game 7

  Bryan Bickell netted the go-ahead goal while Michael Frolik added an insurance tally in the third period as the Chicago Blackhawks forced Game 7 with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings

• With Salary Cap Room, Blue Jackets Could Be Competitive Next Season

  The Columbus Blue Jackets could use the ample room in their salary cap to sign key players to long-term extension and lure some big names from the free-agent market to make them more competitive

• James Neal Hat Trick Lifts Penguins to Eastern Conference Finals

  James Neal recorded a hat trick as the Pittsburgh Penguins advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2009 with a 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators

• Blackhawks Score Two Quick Goals, Edge Kings in Series Opener

  The Chicago Blackhawks scored two quick goals in the second period en route to a 2-1 victory over the defending champion Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals

• Justin Williams Nets Two Goals as Kings Advance to West Finals

  Justin Williams netted two goals as the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 7

• Rangers Marc Staal: 'I can still compete at highest possible level'

  New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal admitted that he cannot fully recover from an injured right eye but that will not stop him from competing at the highest possible level

• Young Defenseman Torey Krug Shines for Bruins

  Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien credits 22-year-old defenseman Torey Krug for their five-game triumph over the New York Rangers that earned them a spot in the Eastern Conference finals

• Kings Late Back-to-Back Goals Stun Sharks

  Dustin Brown tied the game on a 5-on-3 advantage with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored on a power-play goal 22 seconds later to propel the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks

• Capitals Coach Adam Oates Says He Could 'Beat Up' Rangers John Tortorella

  Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates said he could easily beat up New York Rangers' counterpart John Tortorella for calling his team's complaints about officiating as 'whining'

• Brad Marchand OT Goal Powers Bruins Past Rangers in Game 1

  Brad Marchand scored 15:40 into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal

• Marcus Oduya and Marcus Kruger Push Blackhawks Past Red Wings

  Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period while Corey Crawford made 20 saves in the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in their second-round series opener

• Bruins Recover from 4-1 Deficit, Take Game 7 in OT

  Patrice Bergeron scored Boston's last two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the Bruins recovered from a 4-1 deficit en route to a 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7

• James Reimer's Heroics Push Leafs to Game 6 Win Over Bruins

  Tyler Bozak and Clarke MacArthur scored and James Reimer stopped 43 shots to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Game 5

• Craig Anderson Stops 33 Shots as Senators Advance to 2nd Round

  Craig Anderson stopped 33 shots as the Ottawa Senators advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 6-1 rout of the injury-depleted Montreal Canadiens in Game 5

• Three First-Time Finalists Fight it Out for Norris Trophy

  Three first-time finalists will fight it out for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is handed to the defenseman that displays the 'greatest all-around ability' at the position

• Chris Kunitz Nets Power-Play Goal in OT, Lifts Penguins past Islanders

  Chris Kunitz scored his second power-play goal of the game in overtime as the Penguins defeated the Islanders, 5-4, to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series

• Mike Green Overtime Goal Lifts Caps Over Rangers in Game 2

  Mike Green buried a power-play goal in overtime to carry the Washington Capitals to a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers Saturday and a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal showdown

• Sharks Blast Canucks in Series Opener

  Dan Boyle and Logan Couture each had a goal and an assist, and Patrick Marleau pushed San Jose's lead to 3-1 for a win over the Vancouver Canucks

• Avalanche Win 2013 NHL Draft Lottery

  The Colorado Avalanche won the 2013 NHL Draft Lottery, getting a chance at offensive defenseman in Seth Jones. The 2013 NHL Draft will be held June 30 in New Jersey

• Howard Signs 6-year Extension with Red Wings

  The Detroit Red Wings locked up goaltender Jimmy Howard through 2018-19 to a $31.8 million deal. Howard made no secret of wanting to stay longer with his present team

• Stars Trade Captain Brenden Morrow to Penguins

  Rather than lose him for nothing next season, the Dallas Stars have traded captain Brenden Morrow to the Pittsburgh Penguins for prospect Joseph Morrow and a 2013 third-round pick

• Struggling Lightning Fire Coach Guy Boucher

  The Tampa Bay Lightning have dismissed coach Guy Boucher after losing 10 of last 14. The Lightning started the season with an impressive 6-1 record but posted a 7-16-1 mark since then

• Yankee Stadium to Host Two NHL games in 2014

  Yankee Stadium will host a pair of NHL games. The 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series will feature the Rangers facing the Devils on Jan. 26th, and the Rangers will play the Islanders on Jan. 29th

• Quick Work in Cage Pushes Kings Past Sharks

  Jonathan Quick made 35 saves as the Kings opened their second-round series with a 2-0 victory over the Sharks. Slava Voynov and Mike Richards each had a goal and an assist for the Kings

• Mike Eruzione's 'Miracle On Ice' jersey and stick sold for almost $1 million

  Mike Eruzione's jersey and stick that he used during the 1980 US hockey team's 'Miracle On Ice' victory over heavy favorite Russia have been sold for almost $1 million in an auction conducted by Heritage Auctions

• Documentary Exposes The NHL's Culture Of Violence

  NHL hockey heavyweights have been bringing crowds to their feet for decades. But as a new docu-drama shows, there's more strategy behind these fights than meets the eye

• Raunchy 'Harlem Shake' rendition sidelines high school hockey team

  Raunchy 'Harlem Shake' rendition sidelines New York high school hockey team. The students were forced to pull out of a play-off game because of the Youtube video

• Scott Niedermayer Modest About Hockey Hall of Fame Honor

  Scott Niedermayer's name has often been mentioned among prospective inductees for 2013 Hall of Fame. But the No. 3 pick in the 1991 draft has been reluctant to tout personal accolades

• Wings Defenseman Ian White Calls NHL Boss Gary Bettman 'Idiot'

  Furious over the prolonged NHL lockout, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ian White lashed out at commissioner Gary Bettman, calling him an idiot for damaging the game