http://www.nhl.com/rss Feature Stories NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2009 NHL. All Rights Reserved en_us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:36:22 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=506039&cmpid=rss-roarke Team USA General Manager Brian Burke makes no secret about the kind of hockey he wants to see the Americans play in Vancouver this February. "If you look at the course of a hockey game, there are jobs that a player is called upon t... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505868&cmpid=rss-roarke "I think we all have hundreds of trades that run through our head. I know I do. Even if they don't happen, it's still fun to think about them." -- Don Waddell TORONTO -- This week's NHL General Managers Meeting here produced ... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:23:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505746&cmpid=rss-roarke Mike Komisarek knows a little bit about pressure. In seven NHL seasons, he has had just two homes, and each is in the running for the most demanding place to play in the NHL. Komisarek, an American from West Islip, N.Y., broke into the ... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505724&cmpid=rss-roarke "No matter what we do, the goaltenders have to feel that it is fair from one end of the rink to the other and I think that is all that goalies ever asked from Day 1." -- Kay Whitmore, manager of hockey operations for the NHL ... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:48:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505611&cmpid=rss-roarke "Does everybody like (the trapezoid)? Probably not. Does everybody like that you can't shoot the puck over the glass? Probably not. But, the whole package is there and the package says that in 2003 goal-scoring was down, our 100-point men... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:46:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505580&cmpid=rss-roarke "It's something that if you are polling, I think everybody would probably say they are monitoring that situation. There're discussions that will be had, but that's consistent with all players, whether it be a trade or a free agent. Just l... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:28:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505511&cmpid=rss-roarke TORONTO -- Wayne Gretzky handled his appearance Monday night at the Hockey Hall of Fame with the same deftness with which he handled the puck during his legendary career.   There was much speculation that Gretzky would not make an appearanc... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:04:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=504604&cmpid=rss-roarke "We did a lot of unique and little things that we do in New Jersey all the time and the players bought in. It was very, very gratifying because that is something that nobody expected." -- Lou Lamoriello It wasn't quite the 1... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=504568&cmpid=rss-roarke "You have to take a step back and you have to be very careful because you realize that whatever accomplishments are given is because of the people you have been surrounded with. I have been very fortunate here, as I was at Providence Coll... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:43:00 EST http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=503855&cmpid=rss-roarke "Let's put it this way, when I lose my mask in a game, even if the puck is at the other end, when the whistle blows, I'm pretty happy about it." -- Martin Brodeur Fifty years ago Sunday night, Nov. 1, Montreal Canadiens... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:21:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=503702&cmpid=rss-roarke NHL NETWORK UNMASKS THE MASK November 1, 1959 became one of the landmark moments in NHL history when Hall of Fame goaltender Jacques Plante revolutionized his position -- and the sport -- by donning a facemask. Plante's mask, in addition t... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:41:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=503046&cmpid=rss-roarke NEW YORK -- Earlier this year, hockey executive Jimmy Devellano, New York Rangers and Team USA goalie Mike Richter and six-time Stanley Cup winner Mark Messier were selected to receive the Lester Patrick Award for outstanding service to ho... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:47:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=502221&cmpid=rss-roarke Wayne Gretzky broke a slew of records during a singular Hall of Fame career that literally rewrote the NHL's record book, but none were as bittersweet as the biggest record of them all -- the career points total. Twenty years ago today -- Oct. ... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:38:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=499258&cmpid=rss-roarke Chicago Now Leads, 3-0 10.03.2009 / 1:39 PM ET Chicago took a 2-0 lead at the 5:12 mark of the period when Patrick Kane got his second goal in as many nights. Defenseman Duncan Keith started Chicago in transition with a adroit head-man pas... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:42:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500822&cmpid=rss-roarke HELSINKI -- There is no rest for the weary in the case of Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun. The Florida goalie exerted a good deal of energy Friday night at Hartwall Arena, frustrating the Chicago Blackhawks with a game-stealing 52 saves in a 4-3 sh... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:10:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500623&cmpid=rss-roarke HELSINKI  -- The Florida Panthers knew they would be a young team again this season. But come Friday's season opener here against the Chicago Blackhawks at Hartwall Arena (12 p.m. ET, TSN, VERSUS), the Panthers might be even younger t... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:46:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500621&cmpid=rss-roarke "I had a comfort zone in Jersey, that's for sure. I'm out of that comfort zone now. Sometimes I feel like a rookie here. I'm learning a new system, new linemates, new everything for that matter. It's exciting. The young guys on the team k... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:42:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500478&cmpid=rss-roarke HELSINKI -- Florida closed its exhibition season here at Hartwall Arena tonight with a much-needed 4-2 victory against local team Jokerit. With the win, the Panthers finished a long and winding preseason with a 5-4 record. The nine-game schedul... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:04:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500356&cmpid=rss-roarke "We tried to make too many fancy plays early in the game and then we found ourselves in a hockey game and they found a way to win it,.These guys had a real purpose in their game." -- Chicago coach Joel Quenneville ZURICH, Swit... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:23:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500242&cmpid=rss-roarke "For a Canadian kid, it's every kid's dream to play in the NHL. If you can't do that, I guess it is second best to play an NHL team. It's a big opportunity to see where you are at." -- Ryan Gardner of ZSC Zurich ZURICH, Switze... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:06:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500296&cmpid=rss-roarke ZURICH, Switzerland -- The Lions of ZSC Zurich issued a proud roar Tuesday night that was heard throughout the hockey world. In dramatic fashion at Hallenstadion, before a riotous home crowd, the ZSC Zurich Lions handed the NHL's Chicago B... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:47:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500223&cmpid=rss-roarke VICTORIA CUP PRIMER The Victoria Cup remains in its infancy with the 2009 game between the Chicago Blackhawks and ZSC Zurich just the second game to be played after the Rangers defeated Metallurg Magnitogorsk last year. But the Interna... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:21:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500188&cmpid=rss-roarke COMPUWARE NHL PREMIERE 2009 Hawks carry NHL banner in '09 Victoria Cup By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Staff Writer The Chicago Blackhawks will try to follow up on the New York Rangers' success in the inaugural Victoria Cup when they take on ZSC Z... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:49:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500120&cmpid=rss-roarke Pittis has found a hockey home Domenic Pittis believes he has the ability to play full-time in the NHL, but he is OK with the fact that it never happened. Sure, Pittis cherishes his cups of coffee with several NHL teams, but the Cal... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500098&cmpid=rss-roarke ZURICH -- For Chicago goalies Corey Crawford and Antti Niemi, the time for talking has passed. The time for doing is at hand. The two young goalies, vying for the role as backup to starter Cristobal Huet, will split Monday night's Victo... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:34:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=500053&cmpid=rss-roarke "There's some importance (to these games). We have to evaluate a couple of jobs here internally. Guys are fighting for ice time and to see who is playing with who." -- Joel Quenneville ZURICH -- After a good night's rest, the Ch... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:57:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=499905&cmpid=rss-roarke 2009-10 PREVIEW: MAPLE LEAFS Leafs will be much tougher this season Shawn P. Roarke - NHL.com Staff Writer Brian Burke may have been the NHL's busiest general manager this off-season. He has imported a slew of new players who figure to ma... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=499900&cmpid=rss-roarke 2009-10 PREVIEW: MAPLE LEAFS Bozak healthy, ready to make Maple Leafs Shawn P. Roarke - NHL.com Staff Writer Tyler Bozak, who suffered a season-ending knee injury at the University of Denver last year, says his knee feels great and he wan... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=499940&cmpid=rss-roarke Smolenak brings no baggage to Hawks ZURICH. --  For somebody living through a nightmare that keeps many Europpean travelers awake in a cold sweat, Radek Smolenak sure had a big smile on his face Saturday. Smolenak arrived with ... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:02:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=499515&cmpid=rss-roarke "They love their hockey over there, but it's a simple life. I don't know how to explain it, but you just seem to get more done in a day than you do here in North America. I enjoyed my time there immensely." -- Tim Thomas Tim... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=499510&cmpid=rss-roarke "I can't wait to see some of the faces when they see that arena; because it's state-of-the-art, and it's going to be exciting. I think (the Finns) have a lot to give to their sports, and it's going to be exciting for not only myself to se... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=499387&cmpid=rss-roarke "There are so many crazy hockey fans in Finland. They watch all the NHL games on TV at 3 or 4 at night because of the time difference. Now they get to go to the game and see the players they watch on TV. It's just very special." --&... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:39:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=498804&cmpid=rss-roarke 2009-10 PREVIEW: PANTHERS Panthers' Koistinen feeling at home Rocky Bonanno - NHL.com Staff Writer Florida's only Finn looks forward to his Panthers' debut on home ice ... really home ice. READ MORE ›   RELATED STORIES: &... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=498559&cmpid=rss-roarke 2009-10 PREVIEW: BRUINS Bruins have work cut out after big season John McGourty - NHL.com Staff Writer After running away with the Northeast Division in 2008-09, Boston figures to face a stiffer challenge this time around.  READ... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=487153&cmpid=rss-roarke 30 IN 30 SPOTLIGHT: MAPLE LEAFS Burke wants teams to fear facing Leafs Shawn P. Roarke - NHL.com Managing Editor When GM Brian Burke took over in Toronto, he wanted to emphasize adding size and toughness. During the offseason, he's done j... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=486934&cmpid=rss-roarke 30 IN 30 SPOTLIGHT Bozak ready to make jump Shawn P. Roarke - NHL.com Managing Editor Tyler Bozak, who suffered a season-ending knee injury at the University of Denver last year, says his knee feels great and he wants to make the Maple Le... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=486916&cmpid=rss-roarke 30 IN 30 SPOTLIGHT: SHARKS All for naught Eric Stephens - NHL.com Correspondent A regular season that saw San Jose finish with the League's best record took a disappointing turn as the Sharks came crashing down in the first round of the S... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=480017&cmpid=rss-roarke WOODRIDGE, Ill. -- Seven Bridges Ice Arena -- home of the just-concluded Team USA Olympic Men's Orientation Camp -- is a mere five hours away from Waterloo, Iowa. However, that journey took San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski the better pa... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:10:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=479958&cmpid=rss-roarke "We want to be an aggressive, forechecking team that is going to be on the attack all the time. We don't want to give up possession of the puck and when we don't have it, we want to get it back as quickly as possible. That's generally wha... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EDT http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=479883&cmpid=rss-roarke "Goaltending is the most important position in the NHL -- period. But, it gets even more amplified in a short tournament. When you study -- whether it is a World Cup, World Championships or an Olympics -- it's usually the team that has th... Shawn P. Roarke | NHL.com Managing Editor Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:56:00 EDT