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For Rangers, First Stop On Schedule Is Prague

The N.H.L. released the season’s schedule under its new alignment. Teams will meet each team in its division six times instead of eight, and every team will play each other.

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:24 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League

Jagr’s New York Exit Becomes N.H.L. Farewell

Jaromir Jagr signed a three-year deal with the Russian league team Avangard Omsk.

Posted Friday, July 04, 2008 5:00 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Jagr, Jaromir

Devils Keep Their Roster Filled With Familiar Names

Two veteran Devils players decided to return Tuesday, when the N.H.L. free-agent signing period began.

Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 12:34 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, National Hockey League, Brodeur, Martin, Free Agents (Sports), Atlanta Thrashers

As First Step, Rangers Fortify Defense

O n the first day of the N.H.L.’s free-agency period the Rangers moved to improve their defensive corps.

Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 12:28 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Free Agents (Sports)

N.H.L. Draft Is Over, Now the Work Begins

Summertime for 29 N.H.L. general managers is about making repairs, stocking talent and telling yourself and your fans that you were not that far from competing for the Stanley Cup.

Posted Saturday, June 21, 2008 2:38 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Draft and Recruitment (Sports)

Several Options at Top of the N.H.L.’s Draft

For the general managers of the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Los Angeles Kings the question is simple. Are you willing to bet the future of your franchise on a teenager?

Posted Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:01 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Tampa Bay Lightning, National Hockey League, Draft and Recruitment (Sports), Los Angeles Kings

N.H.L. Takes Aggressive Stand Against Rangers

A lingering dispute over control of the Rangers' Web site took a nasty turn Thursday when the N.H.L. asked a judge to open the door for punishing the owner of the team for filing a lawsuit against the league.

Posted Thursday, June 19, 2008 5:05 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Bettman, Gary

Sports Briefing | Hockey: N.H.L. Eliminates Transfer Fees

The N.H.L. will no longer pay transfer fees for European free agents.

Posted Monday, June 16, 2008 10:28 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

Red Wings’ Success Rooted in Players’ Sense of Family

The Red Wings have kept a core group of players despite the salary cap that was instituted after the 2004-5 lockout.

Posted Sunday, June 01, 2008 10:15 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings

Hockey Shows Up N.B.A. in Detroit

The N.H.L. chalked up a small victory Wednesday night in its battle with the N.B.A. for the attention of sports viewers in Detroit.

Posted Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:52 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Detroit (Mich), National Hockey League, Ratings and Rating Systems

N.H.L. Roundup: Franzen Back in Lineup for the Red Wings

The long wait for Red Wings forward Johan Franzen finally ended Monday night.

Posted Monday, May 26, 2008 10:20 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Detroit Red Wings

Slap Shot: Things We Leaned This Season

This year’s Stanley Cup finals have fans more excited than they have been in a long time: a dream matchup between two electrifying, star-studded teams from cities steeped in hockey culture.

Posted Saturday, May 24, 2008 4:20 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Stanley Cup

Stanley Cup Finals | Penguins vs. Red Wings: N.H.L. Is Hoping Dream Matchup Gets Attention

After three seasons of trying to climb back on the top rung of American sports since its devastating lockout, the N.H.L. finally finds itself with a Stanley Cup Finals it can brag about.

Posted Friday, May 23, 2008 2:00 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Crosby, Sidney, Malkin, Evgeni, Stanley Cup

N.H.L. Roundup: Penguins Are Playing at a Level Beyond Their Years

Some of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ best players are barely old enough to drink Champagne from the Stanley Cup. But that will not stop them from playing for it.

Posted Monday, May 19, 2008 9:23 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Pittsburgh Penguins

N.H.L. Roundup: Even on Bad Day, Penguins Were Better

At the very least, the Philadelphia Flyers are concerned that the Penguins hardly played their best game Sunday in Pittsburgh, yet still came away with a 4-2 victory.

Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 9:21 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers

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