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The ink has barely dried on Pekka Rinne's massive seven-year contract. But the early returns are in, and they are proving the deal was worth every penny.

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,...

The familiar Vezina Trophy candidates are far from the pack and, in some cases, have been left in the dust early this season. Instead, some old-timers and fresh young faces are dominating the pipes as the NHL moves into its second month. Here's a loo...

Nashville -- Lots of jokes are floating around the Nashville Predators' dressing room these days, not just about the quality of their goaltending but, well, the size of that goaltending. Certainly, the Predators are the only NHL team in history th...

Nashville -- Lots of jokes are floating around the Nashville Predators' dressing room these days, not just about the quality of their goaltending but, well, the size of that goaltending. Certainly, the Predators are the only NHL team in history th...

Here are 5 things to ponder to start your hockey week: 1. Goalie questionsLess than a week into the NHL season, interesting goaltending issues are already cropping up around the league. The Atlanta Thrashers insist they aren't in the market for an...

Here are 5 things to ponder to start your hockey week: 1. Goalie questionsLess than a week into the NHL season, interesting goaltending issues are already cropping up around the league. The Atlanta Thrashers insist they aren't in the market for an...