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New York Islanders – Together Again

Jeff Hersh | January 7, 2013

In 1984’s The Muppets Take Manhattan, audiences were left with their hearts in there throats when the gang disbanded after failing to get there college variety show up on Broadway. …

Post Lockout, Life Goes On for the Albany Devils, AHL

Michael Gwizdala | January 7, 2013

As Adam Larsson waved to the crowd, everyone in attendance at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY knew what it meant. Goodbye to one season and hello to a…

In Post-Lockout Era, Who Will Be the Next New Jersey Devils Captain?

Dan Rice | January 7, 2013

With the framework in place to finally end the NHL lockout, many teams will be scrambling to assemble their teams, invite players to training camps and make important personnel decisions.…

What The Lockout Robbed The Boston Bruins

Wayne Whittaker | January 6, 2013

It’s been 256 days since the Boston Bruins took the ice, and that number will most likely come close to 270 by the time the puck’s actually dropped in 2013.

As Lockout Ends, Charlotte Checkers Defeat Norfolk Admirals on Hurricanes Ice

Andrew Hirsh | January 6, 2013

Mere hours after news broke that the NHL lockout was ending, the Charlotte Checkers defeated to the Norfolk Admirals 3-1 on Hurricanes ice.

What’s In Store For The 2013 Toronto Maple Leafs?

Mark Ritter | January 6, 2013

Coming off a season in which the Toronto Maple Leafs finished with a paltry 35-37-10 record, the fans of the Blue and White will be looking for a measure of improvement.

Dropping the Gloves: Now What?

Jas Faulkner | January 6, 2013

by Jas Faulkner, contributing editor and general purpose grouch In the last 117 days, the big stories of the season happened at locations that are not normally associated with North…

Which NHL Central Clubs Will Benefit Most from a Compressed Schedule?

James Neveau | January 6, 2013

After months of inspiring emotions ranging from hope to rage to indifference, the NHL and NHLPA have finally come to terms on a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement, which will save…

NHL and NHLPA Reach Agreement on New CBA: Game On!

Mark Ritter | January 6, 2013

Without a CBA since September 15th, the NHL and NHLPA have finally put to rest the lockout, tentatively finalizing a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement.

How Scot Beckenbaugh is Ending the Lockout

Nick Vucic | January 5, 2013

Although the players and league did not meet to discuss a new CBA together on Friday, more real progress will have been made on this day than in any previous negotiation session, and it will result in the end of the NHL lockout.

How Do NHL Compliance Buyouts Work?

Mike Colligan | January 4, 2013

NHL teams will be allowed two compliance buyouts heading into next season. How do compliance buyouts work and how might they be exploited?

The Real Losers of the NHL Lockout

The Hockey Writers | January 4, 2013

I can’t say my life is the worst without hockey because my income doesn’t depend on it. Sure, having a winter without the sport that thrives on the chill…