Bickell trying to get back to basics

The sensation overwhelming Bryan Bickell before the Stanley Cup Final was as exhilarating as it was generally unexpected.

Kings agree to six-year, $25-million contract with Slava Voynov

One of the major items on the off-season to-do list for the Los Angeles Kings was accomplished Tuesday when they reached a contract agreement with young star defenseman Slava Voynov.

NHL player's death shows how easily patients can get addictive pain pills

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

Blackhawks first lose Hossa, then composure and Game 3

Marian Hossa was on the ice during warm-ups and then he was not.

FILE - In this March 24, 2013 file photo, Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk, of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of their NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif. Datsyuk and the Red Wings have an agreement on a three-year contract. The Red Wings said Tuesday, June 18, 2013, they had agreed to terms on a deal to keep Datsyuk through the 2016-17 season. He can't sign the contract until July 5 because he was entering the last year of his current deal.

Datsyuk, Red Wings agree on $22.5M, 3-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk.

David Haugh: Frustration starting to build for Blackhawks

When Blackhawks forward Ben Smith walks onto the Boston College campus in Chestnut Hill about 10 miles away, you might say everybody knows his name.

Top Shelf: Bruins back Rask to take Game 3

The Boston Bruins needed a stellar performance from their goaltender to take Game 2, but a complete team effort on Monday was what gave the B's their first lead of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Flyers considering goalie Bernier

Is another goalie shake-up in the works for the Flyers?

Wings sign Datsyuk to three-year extension

The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Pavel Datsyuk to a three-year contract extension through the 2016-17 season.

Special teams fail Blackhawks once again

BOSTON - In the first period of a scoreless game Monday, Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks had the man advantage on the Bruins.

Kings reward Voynov with 6-year deal

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Kings re-upped pending restricted free agent defenseman Slava Voynov with a six-year contract on Tuesday.

David Haugh: Blackhawks offense missing along with Hossa

Secrecy surrounded the odd circumstances of Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa missing Monday night's 2-0 loss to the Bruins with an upper-body injury.

Jerry Brewer: NHL to Seattle? Woulda, coulda, shoulda

We're back to that daunting C-word.

The puck from Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille, not seen, soars into the net past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) and defenseman Michal Rozsival (32), of the Czech Republic, during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013.

Paille, 3rd line push Bruins into series lead

The Bruins' third line was No. 1 in Boston. Photo Gallery Available

Boston Bruins fans pass a large banner through the stands before Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013.

Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. Photo Gallery Available

Boston Bruins left wing Daniel Paille celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013.

Paille, Bergeron put Bruins ahead 2-0 after 2nd

Goals by Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron after a scoreless first period gave the Boston Bruins a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks through two periods in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals Monday night. Photo Gallery Available

Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien reacts after a goal by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago.

Bruins coach Claude Julien keeps even keel

Claude Julien doesn't pay much attention to compliments or criticism. Photo Gallery Available

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, left, keeps his eye on the puck while defenseman Sheldon Brookbank prepares to block him during NHL hockey practice Friday, June 14, 2013, in Chicago. The Blackhawks lead the Boston Bruins 1-0 in the best-of-seven games Stanley Cup final series. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday in Chicago.

Blackhawks scratch Hossa from Game 3 of Cup finals

The Chicago Blackhawks have scratched forward Marian Hossa from Monday's nights Stanley Cup finals game against the Boston Bruins.

Wild re-sign Scandella to 2-year deal

The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Marco Scandella to a two-year contract Monday.

For Kane, maturity level catches up with his talent

Few blinked two months ago when a sports gossip site posted a blurry picture purported to be Patrick Kane flashing his middle finger at a fellow bar patron. After all, even the most casual hockey fans and triennial bandwagon jumpers knew the winger's reputation as bad boy.

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