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Divers find body of former NHL All-Star Martin

Published on: 12/02/08 The Associated Press

Police divers recovered the body of Hubert "Pit" Martin, a four-time NHL All-Star in the 1960s and '70s, who drowned after the snowmobile he was driving plunged into an icy lake near his home.

Avery suspended indefinitely by NHL for crude line

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Published on: 12/02/08 AP Sports Writer

Of all the cajoling, snide remarks and other stunts Sean Avery pulled on the way to becoming the biggest pest in hockey, never had he gone so far that the NHL suspended him - until Tuesday.

Moscow officials place blame for Cherepanov death

Published on: 12/02/08 The Associated Press

Moscow regional prosecutors said an ice arena manager and a hockey club director were negligent in the death of rising Russian star Alexei Cherepanov.

Avs place D Foote on IR, recall MacKenzie

Published on: 11/29/08 The Associated Press

The Colorado Avalanche placed defenseman Adam Foote on the injured list Saturday due to injuries to his lower back and knee, and recalled defenseman Aaron MacKenzie from Lake Erie of the AHL.

Burke says Sundin unlikely to return to Leafs

Published on: 11/29/08 The Associated Press

If Mats Sundin decides to resume his NHL career, he will likely do it with a team other than the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Brian Burke joins Maple Leafs front office

Published on: 11/29/08 The Associated Press

Brian Burke took over as president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Bailey to remain with Islanders for whole season

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Published on: 11/29/08 The Associated Press

Josh Bailey, the No. 9 pick in this year's NHL draft, will remain with the New York Islanders for the entire season instead of returning to his junior team.

Wild rally, beat Lightning 4-2

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Published on: 11/28/08 The Associated Press

Marc-Andre Bergeron assisted on a pair of goals early in the third period as the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Friday afternoon.

Burke, Maple Leafs agree to deal

Published on: 11/27/08 Associated Press Writer

Brian Burke and the Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a six-year deal for the former Anaheim general manager to take over as president and GM, The Associated Press learned Thursday night.

Bep Guidolin, youngest to skate in NHL, dies at 82

Published on: 11/26/08 The Associated Press

Armand "Bep" Guidolin, who at 16 became the youngest player to skate in an NHL game and later coached Hall of Famer Bobby Orr, has died. He was 82.

Burke could be close to becoming Maple Leafs GM

Published on: 11/25/08 The Associated Press

Brian Burke could be an NHL general manager again very soon.

Claude Lemieux signs with Sharks' AHL affiliate

Published on: 11/25/08 The Associated Press

Claude Lemieux signed a contract with the San Jose Sharks' AHL affiliate in Worcester on Tuesday, officially resuming his pro hockey career after a five-year absence.

Shanahan tired of waiting, says bye to Broadway

Published on: 11/25/08 AP Hockey Writer

Brendan Shanahan got tired of waiting for the New York Rangers to want him.

Canucks G Roberto Luongo out with groin strain

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Published on: 11/24/08 The Associated Press

Roberto Luongo has a strained groin muscle and the Vancouver Canucks' star goalie is expected to be sidelined at least a week - maybe longer.

Blues send Stempniak to Toronto for two players

Published on: 11/24/08 The Associated Press

The Blues traded forward Lee Stempniak to the Toronto Maple leafs for center Alexander Steen and defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo.

Roy returns home to Montreal, watches No. 33 rise

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Published on: 11/22/08 The Associated Press

Patrick Roy heard cheers again in Montreal, more than a decade after his bitter divorce from the Canadiens.

Devils D Mottau suspended 2 games for elbowing

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Published on: 11/22/08 AP Hockey Writer

New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen.

Panthers deal Jokinen to Phoenix

Published on: 06/21/08 The Sports Network

The Florida Panthers have traded centerman and team captain Olli Jokinen to the Phoenix Coyotes in a draft-day deal announced Friday at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa.

Kings acquire Richardson

Published on: 06/21/08 The Sports Network

The Los Angeles Kings acquired forward Brad Richardson from Colorado on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick (61st overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, with which the Avalanche selected goaltender Peter Delmas.

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