Does the NHL need to crack down on reckless infractions?

Although there have been fewer ugly incidents this season, it might be a matter of time before a reckless infraction gravely injuries a player. Is it time for the NHL to enforce harsher punishments?

Kaberle, Stajan combine for six points as Leafs get back in win column

Tomas Kaberle had a goal and two assists, Matt Stajan added three assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs won for just the second time in their last six games, beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Thursday night.

Story lines to watch: The rookies, the schedule, the coaches and more

...hockey landscape? Last season, the Flyers ruled the roost when it came to violent transgressions, with Jesse Boulerice, Steve Downie and Randy Jones all landing suspensions early in the going. More importantly, will we...

Potential unrestricted free agents list

An unofficial list of potential players set to become unrestricted free agents on July 1. The NHL is set to release its official list of free agents later this month.

Flyers home, but not happy with 0-2 hole vs. Pens

Flyers home, but not happy with 0-2 hole vs. Pens

Flyers' comeback truly resembles their Broad Street glory days

Last season, the Flyers fired their coach, saw their GM resign and posted an NHL-worst season. Now, Philly is in the conference finals. Here's how the team pulled off one of the greatest turnarounds in NHL history.

Out of nowhere: Boudreau, Stevens go from minors to NHL playoffs

Out of nowhere: Boudreau, Stevens go from minors to NHL playoffs

Looking back at a memorable 2007-08 regular season

As we prepare for the playoffs, Scott Burnside reviews some of the more memorable stories from the regular season.

...BC - OCTOBER 10: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks lays motionless on the ice as Jesse Boulerice #36 of the Philadelphia Flyers is held back by referee Kelly Sutherland after he struck Kesler...

Flyers' Boulerice returns after serving 25-game suspension

Flyers forward Jesse Boulerice played his first NHL game Monday night since serving a 25-game suspension for hitting a player across the face with his stick in October.

Cautious? Most GMs will be too tempted by Feb. 26 deadline

No matter how often GMs talk about being cautious at trade deadline time, they won't be able to resist the temptation around the Feb. 26 deadline.

Early trades? GMs can't ignore deadlines past

The trade deadline isn't that far away. If NHL general managers need some advice, Scott Burnside says just look at past deals. It may be better to deal sooner rather than later.

Former Flyers player, now VP, believes Blake deserved punch

Bob Clarke, had plenty to say about Philadelphia rookie Steve Downie's sucker punch of a Toronto Maple Leafs player last week. "When he went after [Jason] Blake, I loved it," Clarke told TSN.

Facing another suspension, Simon benched by Islanders

Islanders forward Chris Simon, who is facing the prospect of another suspension for attempting to stomp on an opponent's foot, has been put on leave by the team.

A little research and development could do NHL a lot of good

It doesn't take much for the NHL to consider rule changes. Ken Campbell says, for once, the league needs to realize that a little research and development could do it a lot of good.