http://www.nhl.com/rss Feature Stories NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2009 NHL. All Rights Reserved en_us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:35:36 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=506849&cmpid=rss-coffey HOCKEY 411 • Times flies, eh? Seems like just yesterday when the puck dropped on the season, but now we're a quarter of the way in. NHL.com takes a snapshot of the season so far with in-depth looks at the teams, players and stats. REA... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:33:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=506619&cmpid=rss-coffey With the 2009-10 NHL season reaching roughly the quarter-mark, NHL.com is pausing to take a snapshot of the League, looking at who has excelled, surprised or disappointed over the first 20 games. As part of this process, we are looking ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=506614&cmpid=rss-coffey With the 2009-10 NHL season reaching roughly the quarter mark, NHL.com is pausing to take a snapshot of the League at this point in time, looking at who has excelled, surprised or disappointed during the first 20 games. As part of this... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=506279&cmpid=rss-coffey A Christmas gift has appeared under the tree a few weeks early for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and you can't scold the Pens for greedily ripping off the wrapping paper. No, you can't keep Evgeni Malkin under wraps until Christmas. Beset wi... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=506041&cmpid=rss-coffey NHL-sized rinks in a North American venue means success in the 2010 Winter Olympic hockey tournament is going to rely heavily upon NHL attributes. Thankfully, the Czech Republic, bronze-medal winners in Torino, has a core of talented, N... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=506035&cmpid=rss-coffey Hockey 411 * OK, I'll admit it. Over the last couple weeks I have read more Hall of Fame stories than I can remember, largely because the NHL.com boys knocked another induction out of the park. Sorry for mixing my sports clichés. Anywa... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505702&cmpid=rss-coffey "You don't like to lose three in a row, and I know we've lost some guys, so we've got to regroup. We've got to go home and find ways to win games. I think the big thing when you're missing guys is to simplify things." -- Sidne... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:25:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505583&cmpid=rss-coffey In Flanders Fields In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505407&cmpid=rss-coffey Sutter, Devils move on With the New York Rangers in Calgary Saturday night, MSG Network spoke to Calgary Flames coach Brent Sutter about his departure from behind the New Jersey Devils' bench after last season, resigning June 9. "I... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:13:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505070&cmpid=rss-coffey Love 'em, hit 'em Call Columbus Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock a big fan of "The Great 8." Hitchcock says he loves the unique blend of talent and snarl Alex Ovechkin brings to the ice, but he won't back away from that uniqu... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=504466&cmpid=rss-coffey All hail the King Henrik Lundqvist reached a milestone in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Boston Bruins, earning his 150th victory -- and 21st shutout -- as a Ranger. "It was a fun game," Lundqvist said. "This is what I was use... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:59:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=504067&cmpid=rss-coffey GET WELL PAT! Reading about Pat Dapuzzo's continuing efforts to come back from severe facial injuries suffered on Feb. 9, 2008 isn't pretty to be sure. "After 24 years, my career as an NHL linesman was over in an instant," Dap... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=503562&cmpid=rss-coffey Remembering 'The Big Whistle' Back in the day, I never saw Bill Chadwick officiate a game, but I sure did listen to him during his career as a television analyst on New York Rangers' telecasts. "The Big Whistle" passed away Satur... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:48:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=503263&cmpid=rss-coffey Pressure? What pressure? New Jersey coach Jacques Lemaire was asked about playing with pressure earlier this week after defenseman Cory Murphy was sent to the AHL. The Newark Star-Ledger's Rich Chere asked Lemaire if Murphy was pressing... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=502689&cmpid=rss-coffey Lost amidst the headlines surrounding the super start by the New York Rangers is the Pittsburgh Penguins matching them win for win. Not only are the defending Stanley Cup champions have the same 7-1-0 record as the Rangers, they handed the... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:53:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=502366&cmpid=rss-coffey Wings provide examples to others With the Red Wings off to a 2-3-0 start this season, there is talk in some quarters that the bloom may be off the rose in Hockeytown. Ice Age won't be buying any of that talk any time soon, especially af... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=501913&cmpid=rss-coffey So far, so good. Heading into Monday's game with the Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers were off to a very solid 4-1-0 record. Leading the way offensively with 4 goals and 3 assists was Marian Gaborik. Gabori... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:11:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=501616&cmpid=rss-coffey Worth checking out ... I'm not kidding One team that has hit the ice running is right here at NHL.com. Between Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke's rampage through Europe, the boys here are cranking like it's the playoffs. In case you missed t... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=431928&cmpid=rss-coffey MONTREAL -- John Tavares to the New York Islanders, Victor Hedman to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Chris Pronger to the Philadelphia Flyers. Yes, Round 1 of the 2009 Entry Draft had a little bit of everything for everyone at Bell Centre. ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:13:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=431793&cmpid=rss-coffey Pens finish with a bang 06.26.2009 -- 11:01 PM The Penguins got a big rise out of the crowd with the last selection of the first round, taking Simon Despres, a defenseman from St. John of the QMJHL who had been ranked eighth by Central Scout... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:01:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=425559&cmpid=rss-coffey Praise for Osgood DETROIT -- Chris Osgood was nearly unbeatable during the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena. But in Game 7 against the Penguins Friday night, the two goals Osgood allowed proved to be one too many. Despit... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:23:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=425399&cmpid=rss-coffey First things first DETROIT -- Should the Red Wings win Game 7, it would mark a very special achievement for Nicklas Lidstrom, Kris Draper, Tomas Holmstrom and Kirk Maltby, as they would be collecting their fifth Stanley Cups as members of ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=425368&cmpid=rss-coffey DETROIT -- From childhood dreams to reality. It isn't a stretch to say the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings are living the dream of every young hockey player who ever mimicked raising the Stanley Cup aloft as a kid. "It's an u... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:03:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=425076&cmpid=rss-coffey Appreciating the opportunity PITTSBURGH -- Bill Guerin was last in the Stanley Cup Final in 1995, celebrating a Cup victory over the Detroit Red Wings, and Kris Draper, in a four-game sweep. It has been a long time between Finals for G... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424963&cmpid=rss-coffey DETROIT -- A wise man once said, "it's never a series until someone loses a home game." Welcome to the 2009 Stanley Cup Final, where the Red Wings or Penguins are loathe to lose at home. Thus far, home cooking has been delicious for t... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424816&cmpid=rss-coffey "We know how big this Game 4 is now. Because we lost it last year, and it was hard to come back from a 3-1 deficit. This year we're just a little bit more aware." -- Max Talbot PITTSBURGH -- If you're the Pittsburgh Penguins, ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424404&cmpid=rss-coffey DETROIT -- No time to savor the victory. No time to lick their wounds. "The good thing is we've got a short period of time here to prepare and get ready for Game 2. We're confident that we can get one here and go home." -- Sidne... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424355&cmpid=rss-coffey DETROIT – Back in 2003, Mike Babcock and Dan Bylsma were too busy competing in the Stanley Cup Final against the New Jersey Devils to think about the possibility of coaching against one another. Back then, Babcock was the coach of... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424345&cmpid=rss-coffey DETROIT – Chris Osgood admits that he enjoyed his summer with Stanley in 2008. "Enjoyed it too much," he laughed. "That's the truth. ... Physically, I did everything I needed to do. Mentally you go from playing in ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424337&cmpid=rss-coffey Shero remembers Philly DETROIT – As a kid growing up in Philadelphia, Ray Shero had a pretty good seat to see back-to-back Stanley Cup championships as the Flyers, coached by his dad, the legendary Fred Shero, captured the heart of t... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424290&cmpid=rss-coffey DETROIT – Marian Hossa could have taken the money and run off to any number of places last summer. But he will be in a position to tell you if the grass is greener on the other side of the fence fairly soon. Talking it over with Crosb... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sat, 30 May 2009 09:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424288&cmpid=rss-coffey Sid vs. Hank, Round 2 DETROIT – Last year, Sidney Crosby had nightmares about Henrik Zetterberg. The underrated Zetterberg walked away with the Conn Smythe Trophy for both his offensive and defensive heroics against Crosby and the... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sat, 30 May 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424262&cmpid=rss-coffey Babcock likes Wings' depth DETROIT – Mike Babcock won't be unhappy to get Nicklas Lidstrom, Pavel Datsyuk and Jonathan Ericsson back in the Red Wings' lineup for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. But their return will, for the moment,... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 29 May 2009 17:36:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424232&cmpid=rss-coffey DETROIT -- The Red Wings and Penguins are indeed staging what figures to be a tremendous rematch in the 2009 Stanley Cup Final. But the teams’ respective rosters have changed since last June, meaning there are a number of players for whom... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 29 May 2009 12:28:00 EDT