NHL Northwest Division News

Sometimes, when you're drafted by a team and end up refusing to sign with said team and end up traded to another team, it can result in a pretty good situation.

The Colorado Avalanche aren't expected to do much in terms of subtraction from their current roster.

June 11, 2013 - Monday afternoon was a rather hectic day in Oilersville. The big move of the day came courtesy of general manager Craig MacTavish, who announced the hiring of Dallas Eakins as the twelfth coach in franchise history.

Anne Belanger shed many tears this week, overwhelmed by the public support she got after speaking out about an insensitive class photo that showed her young son in his wheelchair separated from his classmates... The Vancouver Canucks filled a significant hole in their organization on Monday when they signed young Swedish goaltending prospect Joacim ... (more)

If you're young and hoping to work your way up into a high-paid position, here are 10 jobs you'll probably want to avoid.

This 6,018-sq-ft penthouse condo at 1139 W. Cordova St. in Vancouver features three bedrooms with private sundecks, five bathrooms, rooftop deck with patio and 360-degree views of the North Shore, Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

This 6,018-sq-ft penthouse condo at 1139 W. Cordova St. in Vancouver features three bedrooms with private sundecks, five bathrooms, rooftop deck with patio and 360-degree views of the North Shore, Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

This 6,018-sq-ft penthouse condo at 1139 W. Cordova St. in Vancouver features three bedrooms with private sundecks, five bathrooms, rooftop deck with patio and 360-degree views of the North Shore, Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

Los Angeles Kings Jonathan Bernier skates during the warm up before facing the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in February 2013.

May 5, 2013; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane protects the puck from Minnesota Wild defenseman Marco Scandella during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs at Xcel Energy Center.

Three years before he died of a drug overdose, Derek Boogaard was punched in the mouth during a fight at a Minnesota Wild game.

Newly signed Joacim Eriksson led Skelleftea to Swedish League championship, will likely vie with Eddie Lack for second netminding spot VANCOUVER - A lot can change between now and training camp, but it's shaping up to be a battle of the Swedes for the backup goalie position with the Vancouver Canucks.

April 19 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Edmonton Oilers goalie Devan Dubnyk defends his net during the second period of the game against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center.

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The search for missing Edmonton Oilers prospect Kristians Pelss came to tragic end on Saturday when the 20-year-old was confirmed to have drowned.

The Minnesota Wild are currently in talks with Niklas Backstrom who will become an unrestricted free agent on July 5th.

Alain Vigneault has been chosen to coach the New York Rangers, after being released by the Vancouver Canucks after a first round sweep in the 2013 playoffs.

Tyler Cuma looked like a defenseman that could make the Minnesota Wild 's roster as a teenager in 2008-09.

The NHL Entry Draft is rapidly approaching, and while there has been talk about the Edmonton Oilers possibly trading up from the seventh overall pick and trying to land a top-five position, there are plenty of great players who will be available should the Oilers decide to stay put.

After what they've done in the past 12 months or so, we probably shouldn't expect the Minnesota Wild to make another Earth shattering move.