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Battle to hoist Cup begins again, but Penguins aren't eager to let go
The fate of the floundering Phoenix Coyotes finally is in the hands of a U.S. bankruptcy judge after Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie and the NHL sweetened their offers to buy the team at the last minute.
NEW YORK - The National Hockey League and NBC Sports today announced an extension through the 2010-11 season of their revenue-sharing partnership — one that has achieved viewership milestones, programming and production innovations, awards and critical acclaim. The joint announcement was made by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Ken Schanzer, President, NBC Sports.
The National Hockey League is coming to Fenway Park.
- Friday was media day at the Stanley Cup finals, the final pause to reflect before the skates hit the ice in anger.Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, naturally, found himself playing the position where the National Hockey League likes him most.Center on the ice, center stage off the ice.As Crosby addressed many subjects, surrounding him, the room was adorned with oversized photos of Lord Stanley’s many conquering heroes.Everywhere, Crosby could witness the feelings he longs to desire.Mario Lemieux, the only player to captain the Penguins to a title, held the Cup aloft proudly like a father displaying his favored son. Wayne Gretzky enveloped hockey’s legendary bauble wearing a smile that resembled a boy approaching a gift-laden tree on Christmas morning.A year ago, hockey was ready to anoint Sid the next one, until his coming-out party was upstaged by a Detroit Red Wings club that smacked the Penguins aside in six games.“It was tough,” Crosby said of last season’s finals
The National Hockey League said it has been in control of the Phoenix Coyotes since November and is asking a federal judge to throw out the team's bankruptcy filing.
The National Hockey League has loaned an unknown amount of money to the Phoenix Coyotes for payroll and rent payments.
The National Hockey League has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec for two games without pay for tripping a player from behind during a game.
Hearken back five years, when the National Hockey League looked to be inching toward its demise.
The NHL is threatening to kick the owners of the New York Rangers out of the league or force them to sell the team as punishment for accusing league officials of violating antitrust laws.
Jason Reitman, Lauren Conrad, Dierks Bentley and Kevin Smith are among the celebrities who will blog about their love of hockey on the National Hockey League's Web site.
Paging the Thrashers' offenseSince a seven-goal outburst on opening night, it's been tough going for the Atlanta Thrashers' offense: four goals in their past three games, all losses. Atlanta looks to shake its offensive malaise tonight when the Buffalo Sabers come to Philips Arena.
Thrashers play better, but Brodeur shines as Devils win 1-0Despite an overall solid performance, the Atlanta Thrashers couldn't solve Martin Brodeur Thursday night at Philips Arena. Not exactly the first time that's happened.
What type of reaction does Holik get?Bobby Holik, who played with the Atlanta Thrashers for three seasons, returns to Philips Arena tonight as a member of the New Jersey Devils. One blogger is curious to the reaction the 37-year-old center will receive.
Sloppy play hurts Thrashers in loss to WildIlya Kovalchuk scored his first goal of the season, but it wasn't enough as the Atlanta Thrashers fell 4-2 to Minnesota on Tuesday at Philips Arena. Bryan Little continued his good play so far this season, scoring a goal and adding an assist.
Thrashers ready for Wild night at PhilipsAfter two days off, the Atlanta Thrashers look to extend their good two-game start to the season Tuesday night, playing host to Minnesota at Philips Arena.
Thrashers' good start puts them way ahead of last year's paceThrough two games this season, the Atlanta Thrashers have three points and sit just behind Carolina in the Southeast Division. After not reaching the three-point plateau until Oct. 23 last season, the Thrashers already are well ahead of last season's pace.
Point well taken: Thrashers fall short in OT at FloridaThe Atlanta Thrashers started 0-6 last season. This year? Different story. Atlanta couldn't capitalize on the power play Saturday night, losing in overtime at Florida 3-2. Still, the Thrashers conclude the opening weekend of the NHL season with three points.
Little effort in big win as Thrashers top Caps in season openerBryan Little scored twice, netting the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Atlanta Thrashers opened the 2008-09 season with a 7-4 victory over Washington on Friday at Philips Arena.
It's opening night: Time to unwrap this season's ThrashersThe offseason is over at last. Tonight, we start finding out if the Atlanta Thrashers are able to improve on last season's horrid showing, as Atlanta opens the 2008-09 season at home against the Washington Capitals.
Avery, Three Rivers and the passage of timeSeventeen years to the day. That's how long its been since the Atlanta Braves won their first playoff game, the baby-faced Steve Avery buckling the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.
On eve of season opener, Thrashers feature question marksOne more day, and the puck drops on the Atlanta Thrashers season.
Encouraging signs from the Thrashers so far in preseasonThey may have lost three of their first four exhibition games, but the Atlanta Thrashers are showing encouraging signs in the preseason, from the way Erik Christensen has established himself as the top-line center to the way new head coach John Anderson holds his players accounta …
Thrashers thrashed by defending champsOutshot 38-14 by the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Atlanta Thrashers never had a chance on Sunday, losing 4-0 at Detroit in NHL exhibition action.
Schneider deal continues upgrade of Thrashers' DThe Atlanta Thrashers continued their focus on improving defensively Friday, trading three players to Anaheim for 19-year NHL veteran Mathieu Schneider, a two-time All-Star who totaled 37 points and a plus-22 rating last season.
Exhibition in winning: Thrashers win preseason openerGrant Stevenson scored twice and Ondrej Pavelic turned away 36 of 38 shots as the Atlanta Thrashers opened the John Anderson era with a 4-2 exhibition victory at Nashville on Thursday.
Christensen OK; Enstrom locked upThe Atlanta Thrashers got good news Wednesday: an MRI on Erik Christensen's shoulder was negative. Christensen is a favorite to center the team's first line. Atlanta also locked up defenseman Tobias Enstrom to a four-year contract extension.
Time for Thrashers to go to workThe time has come for the Atlanta Thrashers to go to work. Training camp opens Saturday for a franchise looking to turn things around after a dismal 2007-08 season.
Bogosian's two-point night not enough as Thrashers fall in tourney finalThe Atlanta Thrashers fell short in the Traverse City Prospect Evaluation Tournament championship game Wednesday night, losing to Dallas 8-3. Atlanta rallied from a 3-1 first-period deficit to tie the game at 3-3 before the Stars pulled away.
Metro's one of the good guysGlen Metropolit played one game with the old Atlanta Knights and one season with the Atlanta Thrashers. But in his short time in Atlanta, he made an impression as one of the good guys in professional sports, all the more impressive considering his rough childhood.
Shootout sends Thrashers into prospect tourney finalThe Atlanta Thrashers advanced to the championship game of the Traverse City Prospect Evaluation Tournament on Tuesday night, downing Detroit 3-2 in a shootout. Atlanta faces Dallas in the tournament championship game Wednesday.
Thrashers' prospects record another shutout victoryThe Atlanta Thrashers improved to 2-0 in the Traverse City Prospect Evaluation Tournament Sunday, downing the New York Rangers 3-0 for the Thrashers' second-consecutive shutout victory.
Thrashers open prospects tourney with win over LightningThe Atlanta Thrashers opened play in the Traverse City Prospect Evaluation Tournament Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Tampa Bay.
All you can eat seats a tasty option for Thrashers' fansLove food? Love the Thrashers? Then you'll really sink your teeth into the fact five sections of Philips Arena will be designated all you can eat seats for the 2008-09 season.
Thrashers' prospects ready to lace 'em up this weekendThe games won't count, but for Atlanta Thrashers' fans, there will be hockey this weekend as the team's prospects squad laces 'em up in the Traverse City Prospect Evaluation Tournament.
Who lines up with who? Thrashers must sort it outThere is plenty of work the Atlanta Thrashers must do between now and the start of the season. With the opening of training camp less than two weeks away, a big focus for new coach John Anderson is determining the line combinations.
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