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Tallinder ready if spot opens in Devils' lineup
He had been in excruciating pain, his left leg swollen. He was told he had acute thrombophlebitis.
NHL notes: Lidstrom to retire, report says
The four-time Stanley Cup champion and seven-time Norris Trophy winner put retirement on hold in each of the previous two years by signing one-year contracts and answering reporters' questions on a conference call.
Stanley Cup Finals: Kings vs. Devils
Los Angeles Kings' Anze Kopitar , of Slovenia, celebrates with teammate Justin Williams after scoring in overtime during Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals, as New Jersey Devils' Dainius Zubrus , of Lithuania, skates away Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Kings won 2-1. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP Los Angeles Kings' Anze ... (more)
No room for healthy Gagne in Kings lineup
Simon Gagne is finally healthy enough to play for the Los Angeles Kings. But with as well as the Western Conference champions have been playing, it is tough for the former All-Star forward to get back into a loaded lineup.
Stanley Cup Finals 2012: John Stevens Doesn't Believe Eastern Conference Familiarity Helps Kings
As the former head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers , Stevens has seen those red and black jerseys often, and there are players on his roster that have as well.
Kitchener ties bind DeBoer, Richards
For New Jersey Devils coach Pete DeBoer and Kings center Mike Richards, the road to the Stanley Cup came through Kitchener.
Bosom Buddies: Reunion of Richards, Carter has Kings jelling at right time
Fate has brought Mike Richards and Jeff Carter together repeatedly, but their most recent reunion just might be chalked up to Stanley Cup destiny.
Stanley Cup 2012: Simon Gagne's Return Will Help Fuel Kings' Title Run
The Los Angeles Kings ' title hopes got a boost with the news that Simon Gagne was cleared to return for the Stanley Cup Final.
Stanley Cup Finals Preview Capsule
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a three-year contract extension with defenseman Johnny Oduya and a one-year extension for forward Jamal Mayers.
Must-see shootout: Quick vs. Kovalchuk
You'd have to be some sort of wizard* to have known then, but Ilya Kovalchuk getting a head of steam and charging unabated towards Jonathan Quick in an early-season shootout would be an early crystallization of the NHL's showdown for all the marbles, and quite possibly the Conn Smythe Trophy to boot.
Gagne Back at Practice, Enjoying Kings' Success
Simon Gagne thought the Los Angeles Kings would be a Stanley Cup contender. That's why he signed with them as a free agent last summer.
Stanley Cup pick: Will Kings or Devils win NHL championship?
The Stanley Cup Finals begin on May 30 in Newark, N.J. Sporting News hockey team is split on the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings.
5 Reasons to root for the LA Kings
As most of us know the playoffs are officially over and the conferences have been conquered so now it's time for hockey fans to make their final decision on what team to support in the Stanley Cup finals.
Finding the keys to their Kingdom
The Los Angeles Kings were five points out of a playoff spot and stood a wobbly 11th in the Western Conference on Dec.
Stanley Cup Finals 2012: Kings Should Give Simon Gagne Chance to Play vs. Devils
With talented forward Simon Gagne practicing again after recovering from a concussion for several months, the Los Angeles Kings should allow the clutch goalscorer to see the ice in the Stanley Cup finals versus the New Jersey Devils .
Stanley Cup Finals 2012: Players Who Mean the Most to Their Teams
The New Jersey Devils will face the Los Angeles Kings in the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals , and both teams owe much of their success to a couple of invaluable players.
Gagne back at practice, enjoying Kings' success
Simon Gagne thought the Los Angeles Kings would be a Stanley Cup contender. That's why he signed with them as a free agent last summer.
NHL: Kings seeking a command performance
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Kings made Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference finals against the Phoenix Coyotes look like a video game with the difficulty set to rookie, but the force behind their success was much more than the push of a button.
Kings' Gagne Making Progress : Simon Gagne , who has been out since he suffered a concussion on Dec.
Kings' Gagne cleared for contact, skating with prospects
Interesting development out of Los Angeles this morning - Kings GM Dean Lombardi confirmed a La Presse report that forward Simon Gagne has been cleared for contact.
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