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Joffrey Lupul skated for the first time since separating his shoulder in March and said he is "100 percent," according to the Toronto Star. Caro...
View ArticleNHL - Rangers face big decisions ahead
The New York Rangers continue to hang around the final playoff spot in the East, a bit of an underachievement for a team many pegged as a Stanley Cup ...
View ArticleNHL - Columbus Blue Jackets among five teams with hardest trade deadline...
It's as impressive now as it seemed improbable a month ago. The mighty Columbus Blue Jackets, with their 2-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, currently res...
View ArticleExamining the options for Pittsburgh Penguins and Kris Letang
It started with comments Ray Shero made during his year-end press conference last spring. Carolina GM Jim Rutherford noticed that Shero mentioned he m...
View ArticleCustance: Could overtime rules be changed?
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland isn't anti-shootout. He's just in favor of letting actual hockey decide gam...
View ArticleJim Rutherford to step down as Carolina Hurricanes' GM
Jim Rutherford is expected to resign as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes at the end of the season, according to a report by the Raleigh News & Observer.
View ArticleRon Francis takes over as Carolina Hurricanes GM
Jim Rutherford is stepping down as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes and the team has promoted Hall of Fame player Ron Francis to replace him.
View ArticlePierre McGuire candidate for Pittsburgh Penguins GM job
NBC hockey analyst Pierre McGuire is a candidate to become the next general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
View ArticleJim Rutherford to be named GM of Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins will announce the hiring of former Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford as their new general manager on Friday, a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticlePittsburgh Penguins fire coach Dan Bylsma, hire GM Jim Rutherford
The Pittsburgh Penguins continued to shake things up at the top, firing coach Dan Bylsma and hiring Jim Rutherford as the new general manager on Friday.
View ArticleDebate: What's going on with bizarro Pens?
Scott Burnside and Craig Custance weigh in on the Penguins' hiring of Jim Rutherford as GM and the firing of coach Dan Bylsma. BURNSIDE: Craig, big...
View ArticleUFA signing breakdown: Ehrhoff to Pens
What curious days for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have at times looked a little aimless since firing GM Ray Shero and later head coach Dan Bylsma aft...
View ArticleSidney Crosby of Pittsburgh Penguins won't need surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby won't need surgery on his ailing right wrist, the team announced Tuesday.
View ArticleNHL -- Pittsburgh Penguins' options at March 2 trade deadline
The Penguins are all-in to win this season, so GM Jim Rutherford will act again if there is a deal to be had, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.
View ArticleGoalie interference, diving among topics on agenda at NHL GM meetings
Goaltender interference and diving were the main topics on the agenda during the first day of the National Hockey League's general managers meetings Monday.
View ArticlePlayers who deserve bigger roles during the playoff race -- NHL
With the playoff races hitting the final stretch, Rob Vollman identifies nine players who deserve bigger roles, such as Mike Green. Plus, which players should be getting less ice time?
View ArticlePittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford bullish on future
Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford is "disappointed in what happened this year" but likes his squad's chances moving forward.
View ArticleDan Bylsma free to pursue any coaching job, Pittsburgh Penguins GM says
Former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma is free to take any job opening, including the Buffalo Sabres' vacancy, general manager Jim Rutherford said Thursday.
View ArticleRumblings: Phil Kessel trade benefits both Penguins and Maple Leafs
Phil Kessel was the Pittsburgh Penguins' No. 1 target all along. But veteran GM Jim Rutherford had to play his cards carefully with the Toronto Maple...
View ArticleRanking teams 1-30 based on their outlook three seasons in the future - NHL
A panel of ESPN's Insiders ranks every NHL team based on its projected success three years from now. The Lightning take the top spot.
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