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    • Giant water fountain in the shape of the Stanley Cup, presented to the champions of the National Hockey League, stands on display in Times Square, New York
      NHL: Players' union not interested in work stoppage Reuters - Fri, Aug 17, 2012

      (Reuters) - With the threat of a National Hockey League (NHL) lockout less than a month away, the head of the players' union on Friday offered a blunt reminder that his members are not the ones interested in a work stoppage. The NHL has previously said … More »NHL: Players' union not interested in work stoppage

      Giant water fountain in the shape of the Stanley Cup, presented to the champions of the National Hockey League, stands on display in Times Square, New York

      (Reuters) - With the threat of a National Hockey League (NHL) lockout less than a month away, the head of the players' union on Friday offered a blunt reminder that his members are not the ones interested in a work stoppage. The NHL has previously said that if a new labor agreement is not reached before the current one …

    • Philadelphia Flyers' Hartnell celebrates with teammates after scoring on the New Jersey Devils during the first period in Game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game in Newark
      Flyers sign Simmonds to multi-year contract Reuters - Thu, Aug 16, 2012

      (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Flyers rewarded Wayne Simmonds with a multi-year contract extension after the Canadian forward enjoyed a breakout campaign during the 2011-12 season, the National Hockey League team said on Thursday. Financial terms of the … More »Flyers sign Simmonds to multi-year contract

      Philadelphia Flyers' Hartnell celebrates with teammates after scoring on the New Jersey Devils during the first period in Game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference semi-final playoff hockey game in Newark

      (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Flyers rewarded Wayne Simmonds with a multi-year contract extension after the Canadian forward enjoyed a breakout campaign during the 2011-12 season, the National Hockey League team said on Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Simmonds, acquired last year as part of a trade …

    • NHL-Flyers sign Simmonds to multi-year contract Reuters - Thu, Aug 16, 2012

      Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Flyers rewarded WayneSimmonds with a multi-year contract extension after the Canadianforward enjoyed a breakout campaign during the 2011-12 season,the National Hockey League team said on Thursday. Financial terms of … More »NHL-Flyers sign Simmonds to multi-year contract

      Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Flyers rewarded WayneSimmonds with a multi-year contract extension after the Canadianforward enjoyed a breakout campaign during the 2011-12 season,the National Hockey League team said on Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Simmonds, acquired last year as part of …

    • NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference at the Detroit Tigers Comerica Park in Detroit
      "Wide gap" remains in labor talks with union, says league Reuters - Wed, Aug 15, 2012

      (Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday expressed concern that a "wide gap" remained in the ongoing labor talks, a day after the players' union submitted its counter-proposal to the league. On Tuesday, the NHL Players … More »"Wide gap" remains in labor talks with union, says league

      NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference at the Detroit Tigers Comerica Park in Detroit

      (Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday expressed concern that a "wide gap" remained in the ongoing labor talks, a day after the players' union submitted its counter-proposal to the league. On Tuesday, the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) had suggested a plan to reduce the players' …

    • NHL-'Wide gap' remains in labor talks with union, says league Reuters - Wed, Aug 15, 2012

      Aug 15 (Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) CommissionerGary Bettman on Wednesday expressed concern that a "wide gap"remained in the ongoing labor talks, a day after the players'union submitted its counter-proposal to the league. On Tuesday, the NHL … More »NHL-'Wide gap' remains in labor talks with union, says league

      Aug 15 (Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) CommissionerGary Bettman on Wednesday expressed concern that a "wide gap"remained in the ongoing labor talks, a day after the players'union submitted its counter-proposal to the league. On Tuesday, the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) hadsuggested a plan to reduce the players' …

    • National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman arrives for collective bargaining talks in Toronto on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
      NHL offers response to the players; talks continue AP - Wed, Aug 15, 2012

      Representatives from the NHL and NHLPA returned to the bargaining table Wednesday, and are discussing the proposal put forward by the players' association on Tuesday. More »NHL offers response to the players; talks continue

      National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman arrives for collective bargaining talks in Toronto on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

      Representatives from the NHL and NHLPA returned to the bargaining table Wednesday, and are discussing the proposal put forward by the players' association on Tuesday.

    • NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to reporters following collective bargaining talks with the NHL Players' Association, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
      NHLPA makes 1st proposal to owners AP - Wed, Aug 15, 2012

      The National Hockey League Players' Association has made its first proposal in the latest round of collective bargaining talks with the NHL. More »NHLPA makes 1st proposal to owners

      NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to reporters following collective bargaining talks with the NHL Players' Association, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

      The National Hockey League Players' Association has made its first proposal in the latest round of collective bargaining talks with the NHL.

    • Players' union gives league its counter-proposal Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012

      (Reuters) - The players' union on Tuesday submitted a counter-proposal to the National Hockey League (NHL) which it said could "stabilize the industry" as the two parties continued talks in a bid to resolve a labor dispute that could threaten the 2012-13 … More »Players' union gives league its counter-proposal

      (Reuters) - The players' union on Tuesday submitted a counter-proposal to the National Hockey League (NHL) which it said could "stabilize the industry" as the two parties continued talks in a bid to resolve a labor dispute that could threaten the 2012-13 season. Hoping to avoid another lockout like the one that wiped out …

    • NHL-Players' union gives league its counter-proposal Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012

      Aug 14 (Reuters) - The players' union on Tuesday submitted acounter-proposal to the National Hockey League (NHL) which itsaid could "stabilize the industry" as the two parties continuedtalks in a bid to resolve a labor dispute that could threatenthe 2012-13 … More »NHL-Players' union gives league its counter-proposal

      Aug 14 (Reuters) - The players' union on Tuesday submitted acounter-proposal to the National Hockey League (NHL) which itsaid could "stabilize the industry" as the two parties continuedtalks in a bid to resolve a labor dispute that could threatenthe 2012-13 season. Hoping to avoid another lockout like the one that wiped …

    • NHL players make counter-proposal as clock ticks AFP - Tue, Aug 14, 2012

      As talks between National Hockey League owners and players enter the final month before a threatened lockout, players have made a counter-proposal to an offer the owners had made them in July. More »NHL players make counter-proposal as clock ticks

      As talks between National Hockey League owners and players enter the final month before a threatened lockout, players have made a counter-proposal to an offer the owners had made them in July.

    • Donald Fehr, executive director of the NHL Players' Association, talks to journalists after leaving hockey labor negotiations with the NHL, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)
      Crosby, Ovechkin attend NHL labor talks in Toronto AP - Tue, Aug 14, 2012

      Sidney Crosby is among the players attending the NHL's latest round of collective bargaining talks. More »Crosby, Ovechkin attend NHL labor talks in Toronto

      Donald Fehr, executive director of the NHL Players' Association, talks to journalists after leaving hockey labor negotiations with the NHL, Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

      Sidney Crosby is among the players attending the NHL's latest round of collective bargaining talks.

    • League and union set for key round of labor talks Reuters - Mon, Aug 13, 2012

      TORONTO (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) will learn how wide a gap it faces in labor talks that threaten the 2012-13 season when the players' union delivers a counterproposal on the core economic issues this week. After meetings last week … More »League and union set for key round of labor talks

      TORONTO (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) will learn how wide a gap it faces in labor talks that threaten the 2012-13 season when the players' union delivers a counterproposal on the core economic issues this week. After meetings last week in an effort to agree to terms on a new labor deal, the two sides have …

    • NHL-League and union set for key round of labour talks Reuters - Mon, Aug 13, 2012

      TORONTO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL)will learn how wide a gap it faces in labour talks that threatenthe 2012-13 season when the players' union delivers acounterproposal on the core economic issues this week. After meetings last … More »NHL-League and union set for key round of labour talks

      TORONTO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL)will learn how wide a gap it faces in labour talks that threatenthe 2012-13 season when the players' union delivers acounterproposal on the core economic issues this week. After meetings last week in an effort to agree to terms on anew labour deal, the two sides …

    • National Olympic Committee President Bubka speaks during a news conference at the National Olympic Committee in Kiev
      Ukraine's Lviv eyes 2022 Games bid: Bubka Reuters - Thu, Aug 2, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - The Ukrainian city of Lviv, which hosted matches in this year's Euro soccer championship, is now eyeing a bid for the 2022 winter Olympics, Ukraine Olympic chief Sergei Bubka said on Thursday. Bubka, a former Olympic champion and still … More »Ukraine's Lviv eyes 2022 Games bid: Bubka

      National Olympic Committee President Bubka speaks during a news conference at the National Olympic Committee in Kiev

      LONDON (Reuters) - The Ukrainian city of Lviv, which hosted matches in this year's Euro soccer championship, is now eyeing a bid for the 2022 winter Olympics, Ukraine Olympic chief Sergei Bubka said on Thursday. Bubka, a former Olympic champion and still the pole vault record holder, said Lviv was eager to develop winter …

    • Senators captain Alfredsson to return for 17th season Reuters - Tue, Jul 31, 2012

      (Reuters) - Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has decided to return for a 17th National Hockey League (NHL) season after spending months pondering whether he was up for the grind of another campaign, the team said on Tuesday. The 39-year-old Swede, … More »Senators captain Alfredsson to return for 17th season

      (Reuters) - Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has decided to return for a 17th National Hockey League (NHL) season after spending months pondering whether he was up for the grind of another campaign, the team said on Tuesday. The 39-year-old Swede, a six-time All-Star who has spent his entire NHL career with the …

    • FILE- In this Dec. 3, 2011, file photo, Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) moves the puck in front of Buffalo Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek (26), of Austria, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn.  A person with knowledge of the decision says the Philadelphia Flyers have signed Weber to a 14-year offer sheet worth more than $100 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, July 19, 2012, on condition of anonymity because the Flyers hadn't announced the offer. (AP Photo/Joe Howell, File)
      Predators match Flyers' offer sheet for Weber AP - Tue, Jul 24, 2012

      Shea Weber can thank the Philadelphia Flyers for one of the richest and longest contracts in the NHL. More »Predators match Flyers' offer sheet for Weber

      FILE- In this Dec. 3, 2011, file photo, Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) moves the puck in front of Buffalo Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek (26), of Austria, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn.  A person with knowledge of the decision says the Philadelphia Flyers have signed Weber to a 14-year offer sheet worth more than $100 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, July 19, 2012, on condition of anonymity because the Flyers hadn't announced the offer. (AP Photo/Joe Howell, File)

      Shea Weber can thank the Philadelphia Flyers for one of the richest and longest contracts in the NHL.

    • Predators match offer to retain All-Star Weber Reuters - Tue, Jul 24, 2012

      (Reuters) - The Nashville Predators matched the Philadelphia Flyers' 14-year, $110 million offer sheet to Shea Weber on Tuesday in what the National Hockey League (NHL) team called the most important transaction in franchise history. Had the Predators … More »Predators match offer to retain All-Star Weber

      (Reuters) - The Nashville Predators matched the Philadelphia Flyers' 14-year, $110 million offer sheet to Shea Weber on Tuesday in what the National Hockey League (NHL) team called the most important transaction in franchise history. Had the Predators decided not to match the Flyers' offer sheet for the All-Star defenseman, …

    • NHL executives, players set to resume labor talks AP - Tue, Jul 24, 2012

      The NHL and the NHL Players' Association are set for another round of negotiations this week with the hope of establishing a new collective bargaining agreement before the current one expires on Sept. 15. More »NHL executives, players set to resume labor talks

      The NHL and the NHL Players' Association are set for another round of negotiations this week with the hope of establishing a new collective bargaining agreement before the current one expires on Sept. 15.

    • Columbus Blue Jackets' Nash handles the puck during their NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary.
      Rangers land Nash in trade with Blue Jackets Reuters - Mon, Jul 23, 2012

      (Reuters) - Persistence finally paid off for the New York Rangers as they landed high-scoring Columbus Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash on Monday as part of a seven-player trade that was five months in the making. The 28-year-old face of the Columbus franchise … More »Rangers land Nash in trade with Blue Jackets

      Columbus Blue Jackets' Nash handles the puck during their NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary.

      (Reuters) - Persistence finally paid off for the New York Rangers as they landed high-scoring Columbus Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash on Monday as part of a seven-player trade that was five months in the making. The 28-year-old face of the Columbus franchise was dealt to New York along with minor league defenseman Steven …

    • Bruins head coach Julien holds the Stanley Cup after his team defeated the Canucks in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff in Vancouver
      Bruins sign head coach Julien to multi-year extension Reuters - Mon, Jul 23, 2012

      (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins have signed head coach Claude Julien to a multi-year contract extension, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on its website (www.bruins.nhl.com) on Monday. Julien, who led the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup triumph … More »Bruins sign head coach Julien to multi-year extension

      Bruins head coach Julien holds the Stanley Cup after his team defeated the Canucks in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff in Vancouver

      (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins have signed head coach Claude Julien to a multi-year contract extension, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on its website (www.bruins.nhl.com) on Monday. Julien, who led the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup triumph for 39 years in 2011, joined Boston in 2007 and tops the team's all-time …

    • Yakupov puts on his new jersey after being picked by Oilers in the first round of the NHL draft in Pittsburgh
      Oilers sign top pick Yakupov to three-year contract Reuters - Mon, Jul 23, 2012

      (Reuters) - The Edmonton Oilers signed the top pick in this year's National Hockey League (NHL) draft, Russian forward Nail Yakupov, on a three-year entry-level contract, the team said on Monday. The 18-year-old Yakupov had 31 goals and 38 assists in … More »Oilers sign top pick Yakupov to three-year contract

      Yakupov puts on his new jersey after being picked by Oilers in the first round of the NHL draft in Pittsburgh

      (Reuters) - The Edmonton Oilers signed the top pick in this year's National Hockey League (NHL) draft, Russian forward Nail Yakupov, on a three-year entry-level contract, the team said on Monday. The 18-year-old Yakupov had 31 goals and 38 assists in 42 games last season for the Ontario Hockey League's Sarnia Sting and …

    • Nashville Predators defenseman Weber celebrates their victory over Detroit Red Wings with Predators goalie Rinne during Game 3 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoff game in Detroit
      Flyers sign All-Star defenseman Weber to offer sheet Reuters - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

      (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Flyers made a move to bolster their blueline by signing All-Star defenseman Shea Weber to an offer sheet, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but multiple reports said … More »Flyers sign All-Star defenseman Weber to offer sheet

      Nashville Predators defenseman Weber celebrates their victory over Detroit Red Wings with Predators goalie Rinne during Game 3 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoff game in Detroit

      (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Flyers made a move to bolster their blueline by signing All-Star defenseman Shea Weber to an offer sheet, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed but multiple reports said the offer sheet for the restricted free agent, who has spent his entire …

    • AP Source: Flyers give Weber 14-year offer sheet AP - Thu, Jul 19, 2012

      Shea Weber is on the brink of becoming the dominant blueline force the Philadelphia Flyers desperately need. More »AP Source: Flyers give Weber 14-year offer sheet

      Shea Weber is on the brink of becoming the dominant blueline force the Philadelphia Flyers desperately need.

    • LA Kings star won't face date-rape charge AP - Wed, Jul 18, 2012

      Prosecutors have declined to file a date-rape charge against Los Angeles Kings star Drew Doughty, citing insufficient evidence. More »LA Kings star won't face date-rape charge

      Prosecutors have declined to file a date-rape charge against Los Angeles Kings star Drew Doughty, citing insufficient evidence.

    • Washington Capitals' Green celebrates with teammates Ovechkin and Wideman after he scored the game winning goal during the third period in Game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference hockey playoff game in Washington
      Capitals re-sign Green to three-year deal Reuters - Mon, Jul 16, 2012

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Capitals moved to keep their defense intact by signing former All-Star Mike Green to a three-year, $18.25 million contract extension, the club said on Monday. The 26-year-old Green, one of just two active National … More »Capitals re-sign Green to three-year deal

      Washington Capitals' Green celebrates with teammates Ovechkin and Wideman after he scored the game winning goal during the third period in Game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference hockey playoff game in Washington

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Capitals moved to keep their defense intact by signing former All-Star Mike Green to a three-year, $18.25 million contract extension, the club said on Monday. The 26-year-old Green, one of just two active National Hockey League defensemen to have registered a 70-point season, will earn …

    • Ducks' Selanne skates against Oilers during their NHL hockey game in Edmonton

      (Reuters) - The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Teemu Selanne to a one-year deal that will bring the franchise's all-time leading scorer back for a 20th National Hockey League (NHL) season, the team said on Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Ducks but the 42-year-old Selanne is expected to make …

    • James of the Miami Heat speaks during a news conference for the twelve players selected for the 2012 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas

      LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The worlds of sports and entertainment came together on Wednesday night at the ESPY Awards, where the Miami Heat scored the top honor of best team for its National Basketball Association championship. The Heat's top player, LeBron James, won the ESPY for best male athlete at the televised awards …

    • Tampa Bay Lightning's Purcell shoots past Edmonton Oilers goalie Khabibulin during the shootout in their NHL hockey game in Tampa

      (Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Lightning have secured winger Teddy Purcell by signing him to a three-year contract extension, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Tuesday. Purcell was entering the final season of a two-year deal, but the Lightning offered him an extension through 2016 with a new three-year contract …

    • New Minnesota Wild NHL hockey players Ryan Suter, left, and Zach Parise are introduced during a news conference Monday, July 9, 2012 in St. Paul, Minn. The two signed 13-year contracts with the Wild for $98 million. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

      Minnesota has never been "flyover country" to Zach Parise.

    • Phoenix Coyotes forward Brett MacLean's condition is improving less than a week after he suffered a cardiac emergency during a pickup hockey game in Canada.

     
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