NHL: Boston Bruins Emerge as Beast of the East
A blistering finish to the month of November has put the Boston Bruins atop the Eastern Conference Standings, and they are starting to look like the East’s best bet to challenge Western dominance.
Kevin Dineen Bounced from Florida Panthers’ Bench
Winless since October 19, the Florida Panthers cut ties with head coach Kevin Dineen on Friday morning.
Penguins’ Marc-Andre Fleury Regaining Trust in Net
No player began the 2013-14 NHL season under as much pressure as Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. Just five months removed from riding the postseason pine, the 29-year-old netminder has rebounded brilliantly.
New York Islanders Make Risky Move in Blockbuster Trade for Thomas Vanek
The New York Islanders have a long tradition of making awful personnel decisions, and their blockbuster trade for Thomas Vanek reeks of a familiar insanity.
NHL Team of the Week – October 19-25
Chris Blanchard pieces together the XN Sports team of the week including Frans Nielsen and Alexandar Ovechkin.
NHL Injury Roundup
The latest injury news and updates on Cam Ward, Taylor Hall, Loui Eriksson, Pekka Rinne, and more.
Edmonton Oilers’ Nail Yakupov On Thin Ice and Trade Block
In June of 2012, the Edmonton Oilers chose Nail Yakupov with their third consecutive first overall draft pick. The Russian wunderkind was meant to lead the Oilers into a new golden age along with Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. However, concerns about his effort and playing style have brought his future into question.
The San Jose Sharks Are Done Tanking
With no regulation losses to start the season, Chris Blanchard says this is the season the Sharks turn the corner.