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The word "superstar" hasn't been tossed in Rick Nash's direction too much lately. It may simply be a product of where he plays. But winning, not the limelight, is what ultimately drives the Columbus captain.

Despite a coaching change that hit players like a sledgehammer -- Lindy Ruff sent packing after 16 years -- it was yet another loss for the Buffalo Sabres, one which prompted a players-only meeting, writes Pierre LeBrun.

The Bruins face a much tougher opponent in the Canucks. If they hope to end their Cup drought, they'll have to solve their problems fast in the finals.

CHICAGO -- Five years ago, the NHL emerged from a yearlong lockout with its cherished cherry on the sundae: a salary cap. Now, this league has its problems, starting with the ownership mess in Phoenix. But the thrill-a-minute first round of the Sta...

The NHL's 30 GMs meet Monday through Wednesday in sunny Boca Raton, Fla., where the issue of hits to the head will be, as long ago advertised, the headliner. "It's like football: We have an issue with concussions, and the majority of concussions com...

Team USA has tremendous depth in net and a youthful lineup, but the Americans will still be nothing but underdogs in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Here are 10 things you need to know.

HELSINKI -- Bryan McCabe played seven seasons with Mats Sundin in Toronto and saw firsthand what kind of player the sport lost today when the star Swede announced his retirement in Stockholm. "He'll be an automatic, first-ballot Hall of Famer," McCa...

HELSINKI -- The Florida Panthers hope to have their No. 1 center in the lineup Friday to open their regular season. Stephen Weiss developed a minor groin problem during Monday's preseason game in Tampere, Finland, and was also held out of practice t...

The Tampa Bay Lightning insist the rumors they are shopping star center Vincent Lecavalier because of financial problems are false. They say they are not shopping him and are not having financial issues. Still, the rumors, which started on Montreal ...