Rob Scuderi perfect example of how nothing good lasts forever for Cup winners

Let's just say these are bittersweet days for Rob Scuderi's mother, Leslie. When the hard-as-nails but well-spoken Scuderi first left home to play ho...

NHL impact moves

By trading for Chris Pronger, Philly upgraded its defense, but the move could hurt the Flyers' salary structure. Plus, E.J. Hradek weighs in on the Jay Bouwmeester deal and the impact of top picks John Tavares and Victor Hedman.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009

Crosby Doesn't Have Ovechkin's Hart

...captaining the Stanley Cup champions at 21. Then again, SportsNation would have handed the Hart to Evgeni Malkin. “ Malkin is the best player in the game today when you take everything into consideration...

Burnside and LeBrun: Making the case for our MVP picks

This year marks the first time the Hart Trophy has three Russian finalists: Pavel Datsyuk, Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin. But our experts believe it's a two-man race. Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun make the case for their MVP votes.

Burnside and LeBrun: Russia's big night, Bruins' hat trick highlight awards night

From Mother Russia to the Bruins' hat trick of hardware, our experts break down NHL awards night in Las Vegas.

Quick takes from NHL awards show

...to the award. • Ooops. Who's that dude tagging along behind Maxime Talbot and Evgeni Malkin? Oh, yeah, it's Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma. The coach didn't quite get equal billing...

Ovechkin repeats as winner of Hart Trophy

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason has won the Calder Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year.

DETROIT - MAY 30: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates up ice against the Detroit Red Wings during Game One...

Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin

Insider: Lightning offseason fixes

With the start of the off-season Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, of Russia, poses with the Art Ross Trophy, given for the top regular-season scorer, and...

Insider: Penguins offseason fixes

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and EJ Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Buccigross: What happens when the NHL season, and adolescence, come to a close

The latest NHL season has come to an end, but that's not the only thing that has Bucci in a retrospective mood.

2009 NHL awards: Finalists and winners

The complete list of finalists and winners for the 2008-09 NHL awards, which will be handed out June 18 in Las Vegas.