Hard to compare Phoenix to Pittsburgh

From Eric Duhatschek of the Globe & Mail: Bettman cited the Pittsburgh Penguins as an example of a team that was...

No Datsyuk or Draper tonight for Red Wings

Craig Custance is reporting on Twitter (add IllegalCurve.com on Twitter here) that both Pavel Datsyuk and Kris Draper will not suit...

NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Sunday Edition): Bad bounces cost Penguins, some public support for Hamilton and an exciting Game 1 of the Calder Cup

Stanley Cup Final Luck played a factor in yesterday’s result, writes Mitch Albom.  With Game 2 tonight, Albom believes the Penguins saw many signs...

NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Friday Edition): Spotlight on Hossa, Red Wings not very happy with schedule and Coyotes expected to lose $17 million over next few weeks

Stanley Cup Final Detroit Red Wings (2) versus Pittsburgh Penguins (4) The Red Wings are not exactly happy that television scheduling...

Are Joel Quenneville teams undisciplined?

After watching the Blackhawks’ complete lack of focus in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final, I wondered if teams coached...

NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): The rematch is on, steroids reaction and Ken Hitchcock loves Edmonton’s hires

Stanley Cup Finals Detroit Red Wings (2) versus Pittsburgh Penguins (4) Chris Osgood was tremendous last night for the Wings, writes...

Relocation hearing moved up

From TSN: At a hearing Wednesday, judge Redfield Baum called the relocation issue “the 10,000-pound elephant in the room” and said...

On the Beat: Dater says Pierre Lacroix “gambled and lost”

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon: Playoff teams: Pittsburgh could be two-sport champions if the Penguins win the Cup.  The...

Roy turns down Avalanche coaching offer

From TSN: After two weeks of thinking it over, Patrick Roy has turned down the Colorado Avalanche’s offer to be their...

NHL Playoff Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): Penguins touch the Prince of Wales Trophy, reaction on the Pat Quinn/Tom Renney hiring and remembering Peter Zezel

3rd Round Playoff Matchups Eastern Conference Pittsburgh Penguins (4) versus Carolina Hurricanes (6) Pittsburgh is the first team to return to...