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We're not privy to the NHL's marketing slogan for the 2013-14 season, but it might be something like "Go Big or Go Home, but Definitely Go Outdoors." Of course, if you read much of the negative commentary surrounding the NHL's decision to multiply...

The NHL is in the final planning stages of its much-anticipated series of outdoor stadium games next season that would see six outdoor contests set to take place in football and baseball stadium across North America, sources told ESPN.com Tuesday.

The day after the trade deadline is often like the day after a big family wedding. Lots of stuff to sift through. Maybe you'll find an unexpected and unopened gift, or maybe you'll be reminded that the gift you thought stunk the day before still stin...

• There's no forgetting Nicklas Lidstrom. That goes without saying. But here's to Niklas Kronwall for at least helping Wings' fans with the separation anxiety that comes with losing the greatest defenseman of his generation to retirement. ...

The first-quarter dash has seen some surprising superlatives so far, writes Scott Burnside.

• The New Jersey Devils, surprise leaders of the Eastern Conference, dumped Pittsburgh in a home-and-home series on this snowy weekend, defeating the previously red-hot Pens by identical 3-1 scores. The Devils have won five in a row and Da...

-- The Blackhawks ran their record to an NHL-best 6-0 with a hard-fought 2-1 overtime win over Detroit on Sunday. Corey Crawford continues to prove that he's forgotten about last spring's playoff disappointment with a .933 save percentage and 1.78 GA...

DALLAS -- There is a plaque that hangs in the Olczyk house that reads, "We interrupt this family for hockey." It's not just a saying for the Olczyk clan but a way of life. It's a way of life that on Monday night saw longtime NHL player, coach a...

A lifetime dedicated to hockey paid off with a U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction for Ed Olczyk, writes Scott Burnside.

The injury-riddled Florida Panthers are expected to sign center John Madden to a one-year deal as early as Thursday, a source said Wednesday.

1. No big moves in ChicagoWe had a chance to chat with Chicago GM Stan Bowman before Sunday's big shootout win over Pittsburgh. He has little cap room to work with and won't be looking to make a big trade-deadline move that would involve bringing in ...

Monday: New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. ETThe Wings have been shut out twice in a row but are expected to welcome Pavel Datsyuk back to the lineup for this Original Six tilt. Meanwhile, the Rangers are winless in four and are looking...

1. Model for stopping staged fightsFunny how sometimes it's the kids that get it right while the NHL dawdles. And once again it is major junior hockey that provided what should be a model for the NHL by moving to eliminate so-called staged fights. Th...

1. Model for stopping staged fightsFunny how sometimes it's the kids that get it right while the NHL dawdles. And once again it is major junior hockey that provided what should be a model for the NHL by moving to eliminate so-called staged fights. Th...

Monday: Montreal Canadiens at Philadelphia Flyers (7 p.m. ET)There's a little bad blood between these two teams since Philadelphia captain Mike Richards ripped rookie defenseman P.K. Subban after the Canadiens knocked off the Flyers last week. The Fl...

Monday: Montreal Canadiens at Philadelphia Flyers (7 p.m. ET)There's a little bad blood between these two teams since Philadelphia captain Mike Richards ripped rookie defenseman P.K. Subban after the Canadiens knocked off the Flyers last week. The Fl...