Wally Backman urges Lenny Dykstra to "grow up" after his latest arrest.
Jim Cerny
"The hockey gods got it right" David Poile says about Barry Trotz finally hoisting the Stanley Cup.
Two weeks after becoming the Islanders' president of hockey operations, Lou Lamoriello relieved Garth Snow and Doug Weight of their duties.
The former all star second baseman and 1986 World Series-champion manager goes one on one with Sporting News about his life in baseball and new autobiography.
The Islanders officially introduced Lou Lamoriello as the club's new President of Hockey Operations Tuesday.
The expansion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season.
En-route to a Hart Trophy nomination, New Jersey's Taylor Hall played four months with torn ligaments in his left hand.
Cam Atkinson scores twice for Team USA in shootout while goaltender Keith Kinkaid finished with 40 saves against Team Canada.
Hockey Hall of Famer moves into an advisory role in the maple Leafs front office.
At an introductory press conference Monday, Flames GM Brad Treliving said he was "focused" on Bill Peters as soon as a coaching search commenced last week.
Nashville forward Ryan Hartman meets with the NHL's Department of Player Safety Thursday for his hit to the head of Colorado's Carl Soderberg in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov scored twice, recorded an assist and delivered a controversial hit on New Jersey's Sami Vatanen in the Lightning's 3-1 win over the Devils in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Taylor Hall had a goal and two assists as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Monday.
Trailing their best-of-seven series with the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0, the New Jersey Devils return home Monday and will have veterans Marcus Johansson and Cory Schneider back in their lineup for Game 3.
The Blue Jackets center was injured Thursday on a high hit by Washington capitals forward Tom Wilson.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson received a five-minute boarding major and a game misconduct on a first-period hit against Washington's Michal Kempny on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets' leading scorer netted the first overtime goal of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Playing in his first career playoff game, Nikita Zadorov scored on his — and his team's — first shot against Nashville's Pekka Rinne on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils carry a major chip on their shoulder facing the heavily-favored Tampa Bay Lightning in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
After firing Alain Vigneault, Jeff Gorton plots a new course for the New York Rangers.
The New Jersey Devils snapped a five-year playoff drought, clinching a postseason berth with a 2-1 win Thursday over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Devils are trying to hold off the Panthers and earn their first Stanley Cup playoff berth in six years.
Noah Syndergaard will make his second consecutive opening day start for the Mets on Thursday when he takes on the Cardinals. He and the club will be looking to deliver an early statement.
The Devils' forward has been sidelined nine weeks with a concussion following an illegal hit from Boston's pesky winger.
In a one-on-one interview with Sporting News, Ryan McDonagh opens up about the blockbuster trade deadline deal that threw him into the thick of a Stanley Cup run.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette made impressive spring debuts in the Blue Jays 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Thursday.
The trade deadline passed, and the Lightning still sit atop Sporting News' NHL power rankings, though the Predators, Jets, Bruins and Maple Leafs are closing in on the top spot.
Sizing up a blockbuster trade between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers, two teams headed in opposite directions.
In a trade-deadline blockbuster, the Lightning acquired Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller from the Rangers.
Winnipeg's captain played a small off-ice role when the Jets traded for Paul Stastny before Monday's deadline.
The market for available defensemen before the NHL trade deadline dwindled Tuesday as one target signed contract extension and another was dealt.
After a three-assist performance Thursday night, the Islanders' rookie already has nine points in three career games against the rival Rangers.
After years as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, the Rangers told their fans Thursday there is a distinct shift in the organization's approach heading into the Feb. 26 trade deadline.
New Jersey's leading scorer was on receiving end of an attack from Senators' forward on Tuesday.
As several teams assert themselves in the league's upper echelon, the Rangers continue to tumble.
Marc-Andre Fleury passed the legendary Dominik Hasek on the NHL's all-time wins list for goaltenders.
At the All-Star break, the Lightning remain at the top of Sporting News' NHL power rankings, but the red-hot Bruins are clearly a team on the rise.
The Calgary Flames placed the NHL's second all-time leading scorer on waivers this weekend, and several star players reflected on his incredible career.
The Canucks' super rookie scored two goals and totaled three points to win All-Star Game MVP honors Sunday.
The veteran center receives a rousing, heartfelt reception at the NHL Skills Competition in Tampa on Saturday.
The Senators' All-Star captain says the team brought a poor 2017-18 season "upon ourselves."
As trade rumors fly, the Canadiens' captain keeps scoring goals, impressing All-Star teammate Carey Price.
The Flames and Avalanche, both riding seven-game win streaks, make major leaps in this week's NHL power rankings as the Penguins and Bruins also do some climbing.
Claude Julien leads the Canadiens into Boston on Wednesday, nearly a year to the day the Bruins fired him.
Devils captain drops gloves with Islanders' Brock Nelson, says he "blacked out" during first career fight.
The Canadiens were credited with 56 shots on goal in their 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders on Monday at the Bell Centre.
Vegas oddsmakers believe in the hometown Golden Knights, whose odds to win the Stanley Cup trail only the Tampa Bay Lightning midway through the 2017-18 season.
The Hurricanes lost to the Lightning when Tyler Johnson recorded a hat trick, but fans of the Raleigh-based team were rewarded with a trio of food freebies, dubbed the "fat trick", during the game
The NHL's reigning MVP is not happy with the league's offside rule.
The power forward will be evaluated in late February to see when or if he can return to the Rangers' lineup this season.
The Jets coach responded to recent negative comments made by San Jose Sharks players about the city of Winnipeg.
Sporting News breaks down the NHL awards race halfway through the 2017-18 schedule.
Sean Couturier did it all in a throwback performance in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Islanders.
The top and bottom teams remain the same as our weekly NHL rankings cross into 2018, but there is much change in between.
J.T. Miller made the most of his delayed opportunity to play in an outdoor NHL game.
The NHL's New Year's Day tradition of taking hockey outside continued Monday as the Rangers defeated the Sabres 3-2 in overtime.
Jack Eichel has seven goals in his last six games entering the Winter Classic outdoor game on New Year's Day.
Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has never lost in three outdoor games, and hopes to keep that streak intact at the NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day against the Sabres.
The Lightning and Canadiens faced off Thursday for the first time since last June's trade of key young players.
Rangers' winger left Wednesday's game against the Capitals with what was first termed an upper body injury.
The hits keep coming for the injury-plagued Columbus Blue Jackets, with the latest blows coming at the expense of Cam Atkinson and Alexander Wennberg.
Auston Matthews returned to practice on Friday, and then afterwards spilled the beans on his latest injury.
For the first time in six seasons, the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils are both competitive and fighting for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division.
Three Metro teams make significant moves into the top 10 of this week's NHL power rankings, though the Lightning retain the top spot for a sixth straight week.
The Devils and Ducks meet Monday, less than three weeks after the big trade involving Adam Henrique and Sami Vatanen.
Thursday was a special night for the Golden Knights goaltender.
Tampa's winning streak keeps things status quo at No. 1. After that, the Maple Leafs, Kings, Capitals and Flyers trend up, while the banged-up Canucks slip again.
There was plenty of free hockey and exciting overtime results in the NHL on Thursday.
Capitals coach Barry Trotz offered a direct, honest assessment of Kevin Shattenkirk, and the Rangers defenseman was not too thrilled Thursday.
There's a shakeup at the top of this week's NHL power rankings after the Blues hit their first rough patch of the young season.
The New York Rangers top Forbes' list for the third consecutive year.
The former Stanley Cup and Gagarin Cup-winning coach is again looking for a job.
The Buffalo Sabres announced their plan to place Matt Moulson on waivers Monday.
Hurricanes defenseman scores game-winning goal with two seconds left in overtime.
Breaking down an old fashioned butt-whipping at the Bell Centre Saturday night.
Kris Russell will long be remembered for the mistake he made late in Thursday night's game.
The Blues and Lightning are clearly the two best teams in the NHL. But there's been a bunch of shifting beneath them during the month of November.
Rolling in the month of November, the New York Rangers stubbed their collective toe Tuesday with a 5-4 loss to the Florida Panthers in which plenty of good and bad were showcased by the home team.
Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie, injured in collision Monday, out of Penguins lineup on "week to week basis".
The Panthers veteran is only the second goalie in NHL history to win 200 games with two different teams.
What has happened to the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens? These two teams continue to lose — and in ugly fashion — while falling further behind in SN's power rankings.
Not surprisingly, the first-overall Tampa Bay Lightning have many candidates for NHL awards one-quarter of the way through the season.
Rugged Flyers defenseman is in trouble with the league again.
The Edmonton Oilers are trending up, and the Blues down, heading into their first head-to-head meeting Thursday at Rogers Place.
The Rangers, Maple Leafs, Jets and Wild are all on the rise, but it's the Lightning who own the top spot again.
Alex Anthopoulos did not seek new gig, but is thrilled to be new general manager of Atlanta Braves
Mike Yeo's Blues are the most complete team in the NHL right now. But the Lightning, Kings, Sharks and SN's preseason No. 1 Penguins are close behind.
Matt Duchene has a shared goal with his new general manager, Pierre Dorion, in Ottawa.
Kyle Turris couln't get a contract extension worked out with the Ottawa Senators, but he did with the Nashville Predators, the final piece of the puzzle of a complicated three-way trade Sunday.
Matt Duchene's first major decision with his new team was choosing a new sweater number.
Not everyone thought squirts from water bottles were so funny Thursday when the Rangers beat the Lightning 2-1.
Despite myriad injuries, the St. Louis Blues keep winning games, and they've jumped into the No. 2 spot in our weekly NHL power rankings.
In time for Halloween, a look at some of the NHL's early season ghoulish tricks and delicious treats after one month of play.
Veteran center faces the Rangers for the first time since being traded to the Coyotes.
There's a new team atop our weekly NHL power rankings, and keep an eye on the fast-rising L.A. Kings and Vegas Golden Knights.
It's not pretty as the New York Rangers lost again Monday, and have won only twice in ten games, but they need not panic just yet.
Mickey Callaway was named the 21st manager in New York Mets history on Monday.
It was a feel-good moment Sunday when Brian Boyle practiced for the first time since being diagnosed with CML.
Veteran defenseman making his mark on and off the ice for new team.
It's been a rough two weeks for a couple NHL slow-starters. Two Western Conference teams with low expectations move into top 10 of this week's rankings.
The talented Swede has helped improve the New Jersey Devils' early fortunes after seven solid seasons with the Washington Capitals.
There's a shakeup at the top of our weekly NHL power rankings, and several bottom feeders take bold steps up the ladder.
Three rookies impress as Devils win season opener.
Mike Smith's debut with the Calgary Flames featured great goaltending, in-your-face intensity, and a 3-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Jaromir Jagr got plenty of laughs at his introductory press conference with the Calgary Flames, but turned serious when he discussed when he might be ready to play.
The head coach of the Vancouver Canucks plans to keep things simple in his first season behind the bench.
The Penguins and Oilers are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup next spring, according to Westgate.
It's been more than 30 years since any NHL team won three consecutive Stanley Cups, so the Pittsburgh Penguins have a shot at a dynasty if they win another title in 2017-18.
Before the puck is officially dropped on the 2017-18 season, the Penguins stand atop the NHL Power Rankings, about to embark on their journey for a threepeat.
A shaky Al Montoya is helped off the ice by teammates after being struck up high by shot.
The youngest player in the NHL is Filip Chytil, the New York Rangers center who turned 18 only three weeks ago.
Veteran center set to rejoin Devils despite treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia
The New York Rangers have tough decisions to make in deciding the final make up of their opening-night roster.
No longer a popular pick to win the Stanley Cup, the Capitals remain a top contender in 2017-18.
Winnipeg's sophomore star was asked after his five-point outing Monday about what sparks his chemistry with linemate Nikolaj Ehlers.
The Blue Jackets face significant issues in a year that holds such high expectations.
Toronto's 20-year-old American star answers questions about the unrest and divisiveness in his home country.
The Penguins captain, and face of the NHL, supports his team's decision to visit President Donald Trump at the White House.
John Tavares and his team will have to ignore the constant talk about his contract status as the Islanders try and return to the Stanley Cup playoffs this season.
Outlook is good for veteran Devils center Brian Boyle
Ottawa's rookie center is injured during Monday's preseason action.
The top overall pick in the 2017 draft provided a glimpse into the future with a gorgeous preseason goal Monday.
Little-known Tyler Wong made a huge first impression with the expansion Golden Knights.
Derek Stepan is set to fill multiple roles for his new team, the Arizona Coyotes, including that of veteran leader.
Many things need to go right for the a Flyers return to the post-season, none bigger than a bounce-back season from captain Claude Giroux.
On the opening day of training camp, the Rangers' coach sends the message that his team is in it to win it this season.
NHL training camps have opened and Sporting News takes a look at the most important storylines for each team.
The Hurricanes just might be on the verge of ending the longest current playoff drought in the NHL this season.
After a last-place finish a year ago, the Devils are hoping that a group of talented youngsters provide light at the end of the tunnel for a team which has not reached the playoffs in five years.
The Rangers' captain says goodbye to two good friends and hello to a top-flight defense partner this season.
With the New York Islanders considering opting out of their lease at Barclays Center, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made it clear he will not endorse the team's return to Nassau Coliseum.
The Ottawa Senators may start the season without their captain and best player, Erik Karlsson, who is still recovering from offseason foot surgery.
Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Green has many things going for him as he prepares for his first training camp as NHL bench boss, but what he needs most is for the Sedin twins to buy in, and then produce on the ice.
After missing all but 17 games last season because of a torn knee ligament, Steven Stamkos says he's healthy and ready to take part completely in Tampa Bay Lightning training camp next week.
Kelly Talbot, wife of Oilers' goalie Cam Talbot, has stepped out of her husband's shadow to help those in need following Hurricane Harvey.
Highly sought-after free agent Will Butcher signed with the Devils after forging an immediate bond with head coach John Hynes.
Eric Lindros and the Philadelphia Flyers have a rocky history, but on January 18, the team will retire his number.
Coming off a last-place finish in 2016-17, the Devils received a blow Thursday when it was announced Travis Zajac will miss the next 4-6 months following surgery.
How long will it be before Sabres star Jack Eichel is again mentioned in the same breath as Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine?
Andrew Shaw married long-time partner Chaunette Boulerice this past weekend, the latest in a long-line of "firsts" since the Blackhawks traded him to the Canadiens 14 months ago.
Most of the NHL's offseason business is done, but not all. Several teams and players still have critical decisions to make moving forward. We take a look at the five biggest questions which still need to be answered.
The Swedish prince marries his long-time Ottawa princess on Saturday.
The longtime NHL executive discusses his new job with the Flames, relationship with GM Brad Treliving, passion of fans in Canada and more in this exclusive interview.
A coach he knows and respects, and a chance to play with a young superstar, helped sway Patrick Marleau's decision to sign with the Maple Leafs this summer.
The Islanders avoided arbitration with Calvin de Haan, but they could lose the defenseman as an unrestricted free agent next July.
After 16 seasons, three major injuries, and 990 games played with the Canadiens, Andrei Markov is returning home to Russia after failing to negotiate a new contract
It seems the Boston Bruins want to see more from Ryan Spooner before heavily investing in the 25-year-old center
The Rangers avoided arbitration with Mika Zibanejad, agreeing on a five-year deal, and now he has to play like the No. 1 center the team needs him to be
While other NHL teams and players are avoiding the arbitration process this summer, the Predators and Viktor Arvidsson look to third party to bridge their gap
Playing at home in New York will be nice, but Kevin Shattenkirk had other reasons why he decided to sign with the Rangers as a free agent
After nearly three weeks of enjoying the fruits of being the NHL's first overall draft selection, Nico Hischier was on the ice Tuesday, the first step in trying to win a job with the Devils.
Dan Girardi speaks with Sporting News about being bought out after 11 seasons by the Rangers, and starting anew with the Lightning
Connor McDavid is about to make more money per year than any player in the NHL, but you might be shocked to see where his salary ranks in terms to other major sports
Stanley Cups are not won in the summer, but the Stars have had an impressive offseason already, highlighted by Monday's signing of Alexander Radulov
It's damned if you do and damned if you don't as Canadiens decide to hand Carey Price the richest contract for a goalie in the NHL
Kevin Shattenkirk details why he was willing to leave multiple years and millions of dollars on the table in order to sign with his hometown Rangers
NHL's first overall draft pick given whirlwind tour of New York, New Jersey after being selected by Devils
Here's an early look at the winners and losers from the 2017 NHL Draft.
The Calgary Flames boast one of the NHL's top defense corps after swinging a deal with the Islanders for Travis Hamonic
Nolan Patrick, the second overall pick in the NHL Draft, is just one of several first-rounders with family ties to the league
Several years before being selected first overall in the 2017 NHL Draft by New Jersey, Nico Hischier donned a Devils sweater as a youngster in his native Switzerland
It cost them Derek Stepan and Antti Raanta, but the Rangers added much-needed salary cap space, a young defenseman and the seventh pick in this year's draft in a trade with the Coyotes.
Coyotes general manager John Chayka added a top-pair defenseman, No. 1 center and starting goalie Friday in trades with the Blackhawks and Rangers
Jordan Eberle thrilled with trade in which the Edmonton Oilers shipped him to the New York Islanders in exchange for Ryan Strome
The New Jersey Devils have the top pick in the NHL Draft on Friday. GM Ray Shero discusses that and more in an exclusive one-on-one interview.
Before George McPhee makes his official selections for the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, Sporting News presents a final NHL Expansion Mock Draft.
With the Las Vegas Golden Knights needing to select three goaltenders next week, here are their best options
Steve Yzerman says Thursday's trade had less to do with giving up Jonathan Drouin than it did in acquiring Mikhail Sergachev from Montreal
Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon had high praise for new head coach Bob Boughner at Monday's introductory press conference.
There was great leadership, a special goaltending tandem and even some controversy as the Pittsburgh Penguins captured their second straight Stanley Cup championship.
Despite claims the Penguins were too worn down and too injured to win the Cup, Pittsburgh is one win away from proving its doubters wrong
Longtime Predators voice Pete Weber is having the time of his life during the team's run to the Stanley Cup Final.
Peter Laviolette says "Desperation wins the day" before a crucial Game 5 vs. the Penguins in Pittsburgh.
