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You wonder if Alexander Medvedev is at some point going to realize that silence is a better option. The KHL president's continued criticism of the NHL over the past week, in the wake of Russian star players having to leave his league and head back...

Neil Greenberg compares the historical bar for entry into the Hockey Hall of Fame with the production of current NHL players to see which are worthy of lock status going forward.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2012

It's easy to be critical of the NHL as it once again muzzles its owners in a ham-fisted bid to ensure the league speaks with one consistent voice during this lockout. But all you have to do is listen to the meanderings of a star player such as Ale...

The head of the NHL players' union said Monday that negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement will begin "very quickly" -- perhaps as early as this week -- and didn't rule out talks stretching into the season.

The Devils only have one All-Star, while the Rangers send two and the Islanders have only one in the skills competition.

Two Ducks and one Kings player were chosen to the NHL All-Star Game.

Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus dives into the Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin debate. There are four reasons Crosby is clearly winning said debate right now, but there are several ways Ovechkin can become No. 1 again, as well.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2010

Sean Allen finds himself forced to demote Alex Ovechkin from the top spot in the rankings, but the effect works both ways with new additions to the top 100.

Stars-Capitals Preview

Alex Ovechkin is refocused on the NHL, and not the fallout in Russia following his country's poor performance at the Vancouver Games.

Capitals-Sabres Preview

E.J. Hradek believes the Swedes are sitting pretty heading into the single-elimination tournament portion of the Olympics

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2010

E.J. Hradek breaks down each of Wednesday's Olympic matchups, including Team USA versus Switzerland and what should be an epic clash between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin ... er ... Canada and Russia.

Blog | Conversation | February 23, 2010

Many wondered whether Alex Ovechkin's first career suspension would take some bite out of his game. Um, never mind. Scott Burnside rants on this and more in this week's Power Play.

Does Patrick Marleau have hockey cooties? And why would the Stars be so much better if they were one comprehensive quesadilla? Hey, you asked.

Alex Ovechkin says he wants a meeting of NHL players to talk about participating in the 2014 Winter Olympics.