
Nov 18 - By Associated Press
Five months after lifting the Stanley Cup, Sidney Crosby carried the Olympic torch as thousands of people lined a downtown street.
Oct 21 - By Ira Podell, AP Hockey Writer
Fifteen years after Mark Messier and Mike Richter led the New York Rangers to an elusive Stanley Cup title, they are still being feted for their efforts.

Oct 2 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
There were no champagne showers for the Pittsburgh Penguins, no postgame celebration. They had to be satisfied with taking away two points from a division opponent on an emotional and potentially distraction-filled night, and that was plenty good enough.
Oct 2 - By Associated Press
The Pittsburgh Penguins raised their Stanley Cup banner to the rafters before their opener against the New York Rangers on Friday night.

Sep 27 - By Associated Press
Pavel Datsyuk and Jason Williams each had a goal and an assist, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 preseason win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday in a matchup of the last two Stanley Cup champions.

Sep 27 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Battle to hoist Cup begins again, but Penguins aren't eager to let go
Sep 13 - By JOHN FLESHER, AP Environmental Writer
The Detroit Red Wings returned to the ice Sunday, hoping a renewed emphasis on defense and an infusion of youthful energy will provide another shot at the Stanley Cup that narrowly eluded them last season.

Sep 10 - By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Writer
President Barack Obama welcomed the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House on Thursday and celebrated the hockey team for its performance on and off the ice.

Sep 2 - By Associated Press
Goaltender Roberto Luongo chose to finish his career in Vancouver because he believes the Canucks can win a Stanley Cup.
Aug 19 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma won the Stanley Cup less than five months into his NHL coaching career. He'd like to win another one, so he sought advice from a team that knows how to repeat as champions: the Steelers.

Aug 14 - By Associated Press
Ted "Teeder" Kennedy, the captain of five Stanley Cup championship teams with the Toronto Maple Leafs during a Hall of Fame career, died Friday. He was 83.
Jul 22 - By Associated Press
The Chicago Blackhawks say recently signed right wing Marian Hossa will undergo surgery Friday on his right shoulder to repair a small tear in his rotator cuff.
Jul 15 - By Associated Press
The Pittsburgh Penguins have another night to celebrate their Stanley Cup title when they raise the championship banner to the Mellon Arena roof on Oct. 2 to kick off next season.
Jul 15 - By Andrew Seligman, AP Sports Writer
A day after being demoted from general manager to an adviser, Dale Tallon said he still wants to help the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup and that the franchise remains in his blood.

Jul 15 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
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.

Jul 7 - By Pat Graham, AP Sports Writer
Stoic Joe Sakic finally cracked, allowing for a rare show of emotion.

Jul 6 - By Associated Press
Chris Pronger and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to a multiyear extension on Tuesday, ensuring that the 2000 NHL MVP will remain under contract beyond this season.

Jul 2 - By Associated Press
Mark Recchi wants one last chance to be a Stanley Cup champ again.

Jul 1 - By Ira Podell, AP Hockey Writer
Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again.

Jun 26 - By Bill Clement, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The Penguins face a great degree of difficulty in repeating as Stanley Cup champions. They’ll have a short offseason. Then there’s the euphoria that takes the players away from training as well as the demands on the players’ schedules.
Jun 15 - By Associated Press
Henrik Zetterberg says it was disrespectful for Penguins captain Sidney Crosby not to shake hands with all of Detroit's players after Pittsburgh won the Stanley Cup.

Jun 15 - By Joe M, Associated Press Writers
Just call it the city of champions.
Jun 14 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar played the final two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a partially torn right medial collateral ligament, a major injury that can sideline an athlete for months.

Jun 14 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Sidney Crosby isn't apologizing for unintentionally failing to shake hands with some Detroit players after Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals, saying he didn't realize the Red Wings were leaving the ice before he joined the handshake line.

Jun 14 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
The Pittsburgh Penguins spent a last few hours together Sunday, cleaning out their lockers, showing off the Stanley Cup at a Pirates game and wondering what could possibly top beating the Detroit Red Wings in a road Game 7.