Bergeron deserves better

Team Canada's snub of Bruin stalwart Bergeron a shame and a mistake.

Shanahan brought it all

...on opposing players with his fists. "He would take on the biggest, toughest guy," former teammate Steve Yzerman told ESPN.com on Tuesday. Yzerman recalls Shanahan going to opposing teams and calling players out...

Like 'em or not, my Olympic hockey selections

...in Vancouver are just 87 days away. Brian Burke is Team USA's general manager, while Steve Yzerman is Team Canada's executive director. The rink size for the Vancouver Games will use NHL...

Zetterberg, Red Wings hand Canucks third straight loss

Henrik Zetterberg scored midway through the third period and Jimmy Howard made 31 saves, giving the Red Wings a 3-1 victory over the Canucks.

Melrose On 2009 Hall Of Fame Class

Barry Melrose talks about Hockey Hall Of Fame Class Of 2009

Scene and heard: Hockey HOF fete

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun were on hand for the 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame proceedings Monday in Toronto, where they cataloged the night's best sights and sounds -- and offered some of their own thoughts.

DETROIT - JANUARY 8: Steve Yzerman #19 of the Detroit Red Wings skates during the game against the Dallas Stars at the...

Gretzky honors former teammates

The NHL avoided what would have been a major embarrassment when Wayne Gretzky arrived at the Hall of Fame ceremonies Monday night.

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Brett Hull, Lou Lamoriello, Brian Leetch, Luc Robitaille, and Steve Yzerman pose with their Hall rings at the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Photo Opportunity at the...

'Lou's boys' still making their mark

...year. As they slipped on their Hockey Hall of Fame induction rings Monday morning -- along with Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille and Brett Hull -- the great New Jersey general manager and legendary New York defenseman...

Class of 2009 get rings before induction

The Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2009 has received its rings.

Power Play: Niittymaki the answer

A longtime backup the perfect tonic in Tampa Bay? Thus is the case for Antero Niittymaki, whose pristine play between the pipes has the Lightning on a tear.

...Cup finals in Buffalo. The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its class of 2009 Tuesday, and Steve Yzerman, Hull, Luc Robitaille and Brian Leetch were elected. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz, File...

Gustavsson stands tall as Kessel's first goal with Leafs spurs rout of Wings

Phil Kessel scored his first goal with Toronto and Jonas Gustavsson made 35 saves to lead the Maple Leafs to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.

RALEIGH, NC - JUNE 8: Center Steve Yzerman #19 of the Detroit Red Wings looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during game three of...