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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...

For a host of playoff bubble teams facing dire situations, Tuesday was not a good night. With the Dallas Stars, New York Rangers, New York Islanders and Winnipeg Jets all scrambling to secure tickets to the postseason dance, those four teams some...

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.

Here's a look at five teams for whom the trade deadline looms large, writes Scott Burnside.

• Kudos to the Chicago Blackhawks for tying an NHL record with at least a point in 16 straight games to open a season after knocking off Vancouver in a shootout 4-3 on Tuesday night. Here's hoping they didn't pay for it with the loss of one of ...

It has been a week since the NHL returned from its self-imposed lockout exile. It's far too early to draw lasting conclusions but certainly enough to gather initial impressions, now that we're detailing power-play success over HRR and back-diving con...

Mike Knuble has been a healthy scratch several times over the course of his career, making his most recent second chance all the more sweet, writes Scott Burnside.

Here's a look at teams that took a step in the right direction before the trade deadline and some that stubbed their toes on a day that failed to live up to expectations because of a small number of sellers and the high prices being asked by those wi...

For one week only, we will dissect trade rumors, trying to guide you with what we know. Daily Debate will return next week. One of the names that has been in the air vis-a-vis the trade deadline for literally weeks is that of Edmonton Oilers wing...

There are lots of interesting names to kick around when it comes to handicapping the Vezina Trophy race as we hit the end of the calendar year -- some familiar, some not. Here's a look at our top five plus some honorable mentions. 1. Jimmy Howard,...

An interesting race is unfolding for the Norris Trophy this season because former winner Chris Pronger is sidelined with injury. Pittsburgh's Kris Letang, who had looked like he might step into the Norris discussion earlier this season, also is injur...

1. Handicapping the playoffs -- despite injuriesWe were talking to Jim Schoenfeld, assistant GM of the New York Rangers, last week about the Rangers' torrid play of late. But one of the reasons Schoenfeld refused to be drawn into any playoff discussi...

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...

Monday: Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks (10:30 p.m. ET)The Canucks jumped into the top spot in the ESPN.com Power Rankings on Monday (the highest honor that a team can receive short of being named Grand Poo-bah of the Loyal Order of Water Buffal...

Monday: Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks (10:30 p.m. ET)The Canucks jumped into the top spot in the ESPN.com Power Rankings on Monday (the highest honor that a team can receive short of being named Grand Poo-bah of the Loyal Order of Water Buffal...

Monday: Detroit Red Wings at Colorado Avalanche (9 p.m. ET)The Wings play their second road game in two nights after defeating Minnesota on Sunday. They will be without Daniel Cleary (broken ankle) as Chris Osgood tries once again to get his 400th wi...