ESPN Search

Rick DiPietro, making his first start for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, allowed five goals on just 12 shots before being pulled after the first period of an AHL game against the Connecticut Whale in Hartford, Conn.

Chris Kreider has been sent back to the New York Rangers' AHL affiliate in Hartford, and the 22-year-old winger played in the Connecticut Whale's game against Portland on Friday night.

The Rangers have made a minor-league deal with the Penguins, trading forward Chad Kolarik to Pittsburgh in exchange for forward Benn Ferriero, multiple sources confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.

The NHL and the players' association have reached an agreement to allow teams an accelerated compliance buyout on players such as Montreal's Scott Gomez and Wade Redden of the New York Rangers, a source confirmed.

The NHLPA is reviewing a developing situation between defenseman Wade Redden and the New York Rangers, multiple sources confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty will be flying to Connecticut on Wednesday after leaving the Swiss Club HC Ambri Piotta.

Sean Avery said his playing days are done during a segment of Bravo TV's "Watch What Happens Live" Monday night and it appears he wasn't joking.

Sean Avery was informed by the Rangers Tuesday that he would not be on the postseason roster and was told he no longer needed to report to the rink for practice or games.

The New York Rangers made a minor deal Friday morning, sending center Erik Christensen to the Minnesota Wild for 24-year-old center Casey Wellman. The Wild will also receive a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2013 in the trade.

Sean Avery cleared waivers Saturday at noon and will head to the American Hockey League -- at least for now.

The NHL has suspended Rangers forward Andre Deveaux for three games.

Sean Avery was back on the ice Wednesday morning for the first time since being waived by the New York Rangers, skating with the team's minor-league affiliate, the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League. The 31-year-old winger was assign...

Controversial winger Sean Avery skated for the first time since being waived by the New York Rangers Wednesday but said he doubts he'll ever be recalled from the team's AHL affiliate.

So what now for Sean Avery? The New York Rangers assigned him to AHL Connecticut on Wednesday, which, as a matter of due process, was a must. The question is, where will he end up for good this season? His agent, Pat Morris, told ESPN.com on We...

The New York Rangers have placed 24-year-old defenseman Marc Staal on injured reserve, the team announced.

New York Rangers winger Sean Avery cleared waivers Wednesday and was assigned to the AHL.