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After muscling up with miscreants, the Maple Leafs' next move may be to add a free-agent, penalty-killing forward.

While other teams were happy to toss commits tens of millions of dollars in new free agent contracts at the start of the NHL's free agent signing period, the Washington Capitals kept things relatively quiet.

Last week, I wrote, and the day after draft day, the Rangers were pushed up against the cap with no moves imminent and the outlook looking grim... by Robby Krevat 32 reads Opinion Last week, I wrote, and the day after draft day, the Rangers were pushed up against the cap with no moves imminent and the outlook looking grim.

The Rangers traded Scott Gomez to the Canadiens as part of a seven player deal. If it happens on ice and it involves hitting and scoring, The Times Slap Shot blog is on it.

The New York Rangers added a depth center on Friday by signing Tyler Arnason to a two-way contract.

One day prior to the NHL Free Agent frenzy, New York Rangers' General Manager Glen Sather gave Rangers fans a breath of fresh air by unloading Scott Gomez and his enormous contract... by Joseph Ballance 81 reads One day prior to the NHL Free Agent frenzy, New York Rangers' General Manager Glen Sather gave Rangers fans a breath of fresh air by ...

Thirteen seasons in the NHL have made Mike Knuble comfortable with doing the dirty work in the corners and in front of the net.

Once the New York Rangers got out from under Scott Gomez's expensive contract, they turned to Marian Gaborik and gave him the money they suddenly saved.

The Rangers are hitting back, signing top enforcer Donald Brashear right after losing tough guy Colton Orr to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

After 36 hours of drafting prospects from Massachusetts to Ontario to Russia whom Rangers scouts believe can eventually supplement future rosters, the time has come to focus on the current club, which has its own development issues.

The Rangers made six picks Saturday on Day 2 of the NHL draft and used one of them to take a chance on some Hall of Fame bloodlines, selecting center Ryan Bourque , son of legendary Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque .

Putting aside the dilemma of whether to re-sign a slew of their lower-tier free agents such as Blair Betts, Freddy Sjostrom, Paul Mara, and Derek Morris, the Rangers have been focused on what ... by Greg Caggiano 18 reads Preview/Prediction Putting aside the dilemma of whether to re-sign a slew of their lower-tier free agents such as Blair Betts, ...

The Rangers went into the 2009 NHL draft seeking scoring, some size and some goalie depth.

This weekend's NHL Entry Draft begins but does not end an extremely busy week for GM's, as free agency is literally around the corner... by Kevin McRae 19 reads Breaking News This weekend's NHL Entry Draft begins but does not end an extremely busy week for GM's, as free agency is literally around the corner.

Devils Coach Brent Sutter resigned on Tuesday, saying he wanted to concentrate on his family and the junior hockey team he owns in Red Deer, Alberta.

NHL general managers still have little interest in outlawing otherwise legal hits that result in contact to an opponent's head.

Two series in a row, a Washington player takes out an integral member of the opponent's defense .

I think it's widely recognized that Jim Balsillie keeps what is important to him in his BlackBerry.

Donald Brashear of the Washington Capitals has denied reports he is leaving the NHL for the KHL, according to the Capitals Insider blog of the Washington Post... by Martin Avery 1 5 reads Breaking News Donald Brashear of the Washington Capitals has denied reports he is leaving the NHL for the KHL, according to the Capitals Insider blog of the ...

The N.H.L. has refrained from levying a suspension or fine against Alexander Ovechkin for this knee-to-knee hit on Sergei Gonchar during Game 4 of the Caps-Pens series in Pittsburgh Friday night: The league agreed with Ovechkin that it was unintentional and a missed shoulder check, not a deliberate or reckless act.