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General Managers To Discuss Headshots

By Brian Roe

The 30 National Hockey League general managers will meet this week at the annual GM meetings. The meetings will begin Monday and end on Wednesday. One of the hottest topics is expected to be the issue of headshots in hockey and potential… »

Jagr Returning To NHL?

By Brian Roe

Former Pitsburgh Penguin and New York Ranger Jaromir Jagr told reporters in Vancouver this weekend that he would consider a return to the National Hockey League beginning next season. Jagr currently plays in the KHL in Russia, but his two-year contract will end after this season and he will be free to sign elsewhere…. »

Mayers Seeking Trade

By Brian Roe

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jamal Mayers has received permission to seek a trade. According to TSN, the team is shopping Mayers to other teams. The Leafs are expected to make several moves at the trade deadline after a disappointing first half of the season…. »

Michael Peca Retires

By Brian Roe

Michael Peca announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Tuesday after a 13-year playing career. Peca played last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but had not played this year.
The Toronto native scored 176 goals and 289 assists in 864 games. Peca reached the Stanley Cup Finals with the Buffalo Sabres in… »

Central Scouting Mid-Season Rankings

By Brian Roe

The National Hockey League’s Central Scouting Service has released its mid-season rankings with Windsor winger Taylor Hall ranked as the No. 1 player in North America. Hall is followed by Plymouth center Tyler Seguin and fellow Windsor teammate, defenseman Cam Fowler. … »

Langenbrunner Named Team USA Captain

By Brian Roe

New Jersey Devils winger Jamie Langenbrunner has been named captain of Team USA heading into the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver next month. Langenbrunner wears the “C” for the New Jersey Devils and is one of the more experienced players on a young American roster. The 34-year-old is a… »

Team USA Roster

By Brian Roe

Brian Burke promised changes and a youth wave for the Team USA roster and that’s exactly what he did. Team USA will be without veterans Mike Modano, Bill Guerin, Scott Gomez, and Doug Weight. Below is the a list of the full roster of forwards, defenseman, and the netminders…. »

Messier, Gretzky To Lead Team Canada

By Brian Roe

Could two Hall of Fame players unite to lead Cavvnada once again Former NHL star Mark Messier was named the general manager of Team Canada for the 2010 world championships. Word is Messier’s first move is to hire former teammate Wayne Gretzky to coach… »

Quick Hits: Emery, Ward, Hodgson

By Brian Roe

The Philadelphia Flyers lose their starting goaltender to an abdominal injury, the Carolina Hurricanes get their goaltender back from the injured list, and the Vancouver Canucks continue to monitor the progress of one of their injured prospects. All this and more in… »

OHL Player Suspended For Season

By Brian Roe

The Ontario Hockey League made a harsh decision Wednesday on Erie Otters forward Michael Liambas suspending him for the entire season. The suspension follows a hit that left another player with severe head injuries. The move will end Liambas’ OHL career because the… »