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Jonathan Toews deserved to have been among the three finalists for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP. Case closed. I'm not taking any counterarguments. My gavel has come down. The Chicago Blackhawks' captain was the most consistent 200-foot player ...

With a dazzling display in his hometown Thursday, Islanders alternate captain John Tavares made a statement for himself and his team.

TORONTO -- The New York Islanders open a five-game trip here Thursday night to close out their regular season with much still at stake. Seventh in the East to begin the day, three points ahead of the danger zone and just one point behind the Ottaw...

The Ottawa Senators woke up Thursday morning in a frightful three-way tie on points with the New York Rangers and Islanders, just two points clear of the danger spot held by Winnipeg. For so much of the season, it was about fifth place for the Sen...

On the Jaromir Jagr front, it was still unclear as of Monday afternoon what will transpire. The Dallas Stars approached the Jagr camp three weeks ago about a contract extension, and the two sides have gone back and forth since. But still no contract ...

Perhaps the biggest name left on the trade market is Jay Bouwmeester. That's if he is indeed dealt. The Calgary Flames don't have to necessarily move him -- he's got one more year left on his deal (at $6.6 million), so he's not a pending unrest...

Here's something important to keep in mind as the Ryane Clowe situation plays itself out before next Wednesday's trade deadline. Clowe has a full no-trade clause. The San Jose Sharks have to run this thing by him in order to get a deal done. Wh...

The NHL is proposing a new realignment plan which would feature playoff wild-card spots plus see the league go from six divisions to four.

• Quietly, the Nashville Predators are on a roll. After beginning the season with just one win in their opening six games (1-2-3), the Preds have turned it around with six wins in their past eight games, including a 3-0 shutout of the Phoe...

My remote needed new batteries after flicking around a dozen games last night. Here's what I retained: • In Glendale, Ariz., the hockey code was in full force. Coyotes winger Raffi Torres had to answer the bell for his vicious hit on ...

Fans were quick to mock the New York Islanders on Thursday after the acquisition of still-not-playing goaltender Tim Thomas. Why give up an asset for a goalie that isn't playing? It's actually a smart move by Isles GM Garth Snow. First of a...

I present four regular-season point totals: 69 points, 67 points, 59 points and 57 points. Now four names, in no particular order: Rick Nash, Zach Parise, Bobby Ryan and P.A. Parenteau. What might surprise the casual fan is which player generat...

And here we are, the final Rants of the season! I'll be on the playoff trail the next two months solely focused on whatever series I'm involved in, so this wraps up our regular-season Rant soap box. You guys have been terrific again this season with ...

Some well-thought-out rants this week. And others that were just plain angry. So we thank you. Let's take a look: R.DK: POUTINE!!!! Now that I have your attention, do I ever HATE the shootout! It doesn't prove who the better team is on any given n...

The Rant Blog doesn't take a week off just because everyone is focused on trade talk. There are still people who need to blow off steam. Let's start with a couple of gems from Rangers fans: dthenn: What is Glen Sather thinking? This guy has a jo...

Ray Whitney is on the radar of a few contenders and with good reason, the Wizard amazingly leading the Phoenix Coyotes in scoring at 39 years old. An unrestricted free agent July 1, he could be on the move if the Coyotes fall out of the playoff ra...