http://www.nhl.com/rss Feature Stories NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2010 NHL. All Rights Reserved en_us Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:02:57 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=516823&cmpid=rss-coffey The Olympic break is in sight and Joel Quenneville wants his Chicago Blackhawks to sprint the rest of the way and resist the urge to stumble into a two-week sabbatical for those not competing at the 2010 Winter Olympics. The Hawks were 0-2-1 pr... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=516752&cmpid=rss-coffey There might be some among the Pittsburgh Penguins who wonder if all the effort to get to Washington D.C. to Sunday afternoon's game against the Capitals was worth it. Take it from us guys, it was. The Penguins underwent a long day's journey... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:42:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=516426&cmpid=rss-coffey Jacques Lemaire flashed his Cheshire cat grin Friday morning and with pretty good reason. His New Jersey Devils now have a bona-fide game-breaker in Ilya Kovalchuk and didn't have to gut the roster to get him. "It makes you feel good,&quo... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=516358&cmpid=rss-coffey Unstoppable. Right now, there is no other way to describe the Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings, who continued impressive winning streaks Thursday night. At Madison Square Garden, the Capitals roared back from a two-... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:35:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=516198&cmpid=rss-coffey Don Waddell decided Ilya Kovalchuk wasn't going to re-sign with the Atlanta Thrashers, so there was only one thing left to do: make the best deal possible. That happened Thursday night, as the New Jersey Devils won the sweepstakes for the talen... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:36:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=516311&cmpid=rss-coffey Lou Lamoriello turned back the clock to the 1999-2000 season Thursday night.   The Devils' stunning acquisition of Ilya Kovalchuk from the Atlanta Thrashers is eerily similar to the deal at the trade deadline that season that brought anothe... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:25:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=515942&cmpid=rss-coffey Remember earlier this season when there was some concern that Sidney Crosby had lost his scoring touch? Yes, from Oct. 31 through Nov. 10, a five-game span, Crosby was scoreless, nary a goal nor an assist. Egads! What was happening? Was the... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:54:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=515940&cmpid=rss-coffey As heated as their rivalry is with the Vancouver Canucks, the Chicago Blackhawks can empathize with the road-tripping Canucks after finally getting back home following an eight game, 16-day road trip that saw them go 5-3. "Sixteen days is ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:26:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=515798&cmpid=rss-coffey For sports fans in Pittsburgh, the story that Penguins owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle wanted to purchase Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates seemed to be too good to be true -- namely having the owners of the defending Stanley Cup cham... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:13:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=515692&cmpid=rss-coffey And just like that, what had been a sleepy NHL trade market gets a huge jolt of caffeine. Not surprisingly, Brian Burke was at the epicenter of things. Burke, the Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager has long said that trades are good for the N... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:45:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=515327&cmpid=rss-coffey The Maple Leafs and Flames have awakened a sleepy NHL trade market by firing a cannon. Sunday's trade of Dion Phaneuf to the Maple Leafs in a 7-player deal, with talk of more deals to come, should light a fire under rival GMs who need to make revi... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=515018&cmpid=rss-coffey At first glance, you see Shane Doan's season stats -- 15 goals and 23 assists, tying him for 61st in the NHL in scoring -- and figure "What's to talk about?" Actually, plenty and it was all on display Tuesday night against the Detroit... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:20:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=514954&cmpid=rss-coffey Chicago is in the rear-view mirror as the Blackhawks spend the remainder of January on the road, currently on an eight-game road trip that ends on Jan. 30 in North Carolina. Heading into Tuesday's game in Edmonton, the Blackhawks are 3-2-0 with... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=514905&cmpid=rss-coffey Carcillo-Gaborik fight spices rivalry It's not like the rivalry between the Rangers and Flyers really needed another shot of adrenalin, but the fight between Daniel Carcillo and Marian Gaborik on Thursday night has done just that. The R... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:50:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=514594&cmpid=rss-coffey Halligan an all-time gem John Halligan was the ultimate insider in the best sense of the term. Fans may not recognize the name, as he spent a distinguished career behind the scenes. But take it from Ice Age, John Halligan was a guy who for... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=514156&cmpid=rss-coffey A Palace in their future? The Detroit News reported Sunday that the Red Wings are looking into playing at the suburban Palace of Auburn Hills while a new building is constructed in Detroit. Joe Louis Arena requires an estimated $10 mill... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:21:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=514017&cmpid=rss-coffey Rangers still looking for goals Perhaps Sunday's 6-2 win over the Canadiens will jump-start the Rangers, who entered the game with one goal in their previous three games, back-to-back shutout losses to New Jersey and Ottawa and a road loss... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:45:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=513628&cmpid=rss-coffey Sharp feels Brassard's pain Patrick Sharp has been there, done that. And while feeling the heat from Ken Hitchcock isn't the most fun way to spend your day, he said it will help make Columbus' Derick Brassard a better player. Sharp was ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=513242&cmpid=rss-coffey Wings on the comeback trail? Since a 4-2 home win against the Avalanche on New Year's Eve, the Red Wings have won three of their next four games, all on the road. Detroit has posted a 4-1 win vs. Phoenix, a 2-1 win against the Kings and a ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=513187&cmpid=rss-coffey Devils offer tickets for postponed game In addition to being able to attend the conclusion of the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning that was postponed by a power failure Friday night, the Devils announced all ticket holders from Friday'... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:37:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=512759&cmpid=rss-coffey Is it just me ... It's pet peeve time here at Ice Age. John Glennon had a story in The Tennessean on Thursday that the Nashville Predators now protecting their team logo at all costs. Not a bad idea at all since one hopefully does h... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=512581&cmpid=rss-coffey With the 2009-10 NHL season reaching roughly the halfway mark, NHL.com is pausing to take a snapshot of the League, looking at who has excelled, surprised or disappointed over the first 42 -- or so -- games. As part of this process, we ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:59:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=512403&cmpid=rss-coffey Murray proud of work with kids One of the knocks from some quarters on Andy Murray's work with the St. Louis Blues was that he was too demanding on the club's younger players. "I'm really excited about the future of the Blues, and ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:54:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=512274&cmpid=rss-coffey Unforgettable and then some Any player's first NHL goal falls into the unforgettable category. But when you score it outdoors, in Fenway Park, well it takes on a luster all its own. So the puck from Danny Syvret's first NHL goal is goin... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:21:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=511974&cmpid=rss-coffey Brian Burke wasn't kidding. .player_position { float: left; margin: 0 10px; width: 5px; } .player_name { float: left; margin: 0 10px; width: 130px; } USA 2010 OLYMPIC ROSTER P. Player Name Domestic Club ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:25:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=511658&cmpid=rss-coffey .player_position { float: left; margin: 0 10px; width: 5px; } .player_name { float: left; margin: 0 10px; width: 130px; } CANADA 2010 OLYMPIC ROSTER P. Player Name Domestic Club G Martin Brodeur... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:02:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=511596&cmpid=rss-coffey .player_position { float: left; margin: 0 10px; width: 5px; } .player_name { float: left; margin: 0 10px; width: 130px; } CZECH REPUBLIC 2010 OLYMPIC ROSTER P. Player Name Domestic Club G Ondrej... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:07:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=511353&cmpid=rss-coffey Blue Jackets, Capitals make swap The free-falling Columbus Blue Jackets, winless in their last nine and 10 points out of a playoff spot, acquired a shot of grit and leadership Monday afternoon by acquiring hard-nosed right wing Chris Clark... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=511304&cmpid=rss-coffey Pens help those with paws Like the Penguins? Like dogs and cats? Want to help out? Sure you do, and the Pittsburgh Penguins have come up with a great way to keep you on schedule while assisting some animals in need.   You can order ... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:59:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=510747&cmpid=rss-coffey Respect the Wings The Chicago Blackhawks entertained no delusions of grandeur Sunday night after blanking the Detroit Red Wings, 3-0. The 'Hawks realize the undermanned squad they faced is not close to Detroit's full lineup. "Missi... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=510689&cmpid=rss-coffey Leave it to Hank During their struggles, the Rangers have relied more and more on goalie Henrik Lundqvist and after Saturday's 2-1 win in Philadelphia, Tortorella said expect that trend to continue. "We have a busy month in January... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:51:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=510290&cmpid=rss-coffey When we first made our preliminary selections for the Czech Republic roster for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias was something of a question mark. Not on talent, certainly, but on health. Elias had missed tr... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=510415&cmpid=rss-coffey Hossa impresses mates By now, you have seen Marian Hossa's very cool goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning when he gloved a high puck and then whacked it past goalie Antero Niittymaki before the puck hit the ice. If not, check it out her... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=509954&cmpid=rss-coffey Babcock 'borrows' PK strategy When Nashville's Ryan Jones scored a power-play goal against the Red Wings Saturday night, it ended a streak in which Detroit hadn't allowed an extra-man goal in eight full games, and 25-straight kills going b... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:35:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=509797&cmpid=rss-coffey Another Elias milestone Patrik Elias always seems to fly under the radar, but the fact remains he is one of the NHL's better offensive players. He scored his 300th career goal, all with New Jersey, Saturday night against the Flyers. El... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:07:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=509502&cmpid=rss-coffey Hockey 411 Another week, another load of news, notes and stories to keep hockey fans happy. In addition to the two stories mentioned in the main body of Ice Age, here are some other stories that will tickle your fancy after a hard day o... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=509011&cmpid=rss-coffey McCarty announces retirement Darren McCarty, the longtime Detroit Red Wing and a veteran of 15 NHL seasons, announced his retirement Monday.   McCarty, 37, won four Stanley Cups with the Red Wings -- 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008 -- and pl... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=508961&cmpid=rss-coffey Devils remember '95 The New Jersey Devils brought back members of the 1995 Stanley Cup championship team for a reunion before Saturday's win against the Red Wings, their opponent in the '95 Final.   What sticks out about that team w... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:41:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=508613&cmpid=rss-coffey Get well, Larry! The heartiest get well soon wishes go out to NHL.com friend and colleague Larry Wigge, who suffered a stroke several days ago in his native St. Louis. Larry will be on injured reserve for a time, but all his friends at NH... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=507960&cmpid=rss-coffey Chemistry lesson for Devils With so many players missing in recent weeks for the Devils, you might think that any chemistry among the players would be skewed. But it's been the opposite as Brian Rolston and Patrik Elias are discovering qui... Phil Coffey | NHL.com Sr. Editorial Director Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:57:00 EST