Monthly Archives: June 2013

The Rangers reached agreement with coach Alain Vigneault. It’s reportedly five years, $10 million. That’s rich. The former Canucks bench boss earned $1.8 million this past season. Reaction: Five years is an awfully long time for any coach. Even one … Continue reading →

Mark Streit is officially a Flyer. The former Islander captain reached agreement on a four-year deal. Terms haven’t been released yet due to the club being over the cap. Updating the contract, TSN’s Darren Dreger says it’s rumored to be … Continue reading →

When the Rangers introduce Alain Vigneault as their new coach, he’ll become the 34th in franchise history. The former Vancouver bench boss takes over for John Tortorella, who technically coached here twice. He also was an interim in 2000 coaching four … Continue reading →

Getty Images/Nam Y. Huh It was deja vu all over again. Three periods weren’t enough to decide Game Two. The Bruins and Blackhawks went overtime for the second consecutive game at United Center. Unlike the triple overtime Game One saga … Continue reading →

According to a source close to NY Post’s Larry Brooks, it appears the Rangers coaching search could be over. They are close to hiring Alain Vigneault. The former Canucks bench boss met with owner James Dolan and GM Glen Sather … Continue reading →

Mike Del Zotto is recovering from sports-hernia surgery. The 22-year old Ranger defenseman already completed his fourth season. He tweeted an update following successful surgery. “Long morning in surgery. Finally get to leave,” Del Zotto tweeted this morning. “Wonderful nurses. … Continue reading →

A day after announcing a two-year extension for coach Dan Bylsma, the Penguins signed Evgeni Malkin to an eight-year extension worth a reported $76 million. The 27-year old former league MVP and Conn Smythe winner was set to enter the … Continue reading →

Yesterday, the Islanders made some news. They traded the rights to Mark Streit to the Flyers in exchange for minor leaguer Shane Harper and a 2014 fourth round pick. Facing the prospect of losing their former captain for free, the Isles … Continue reading →

12:34 AM They’re about to start the third overtime in Chicago. It’s only Game One and I’m already exhausted. Can you imagine how Blackhawks and Bruins fans feel right about now? Their teams are locked in a Cup classic. Tied … Continue reading →

All Photos Copyright Getty Images On a warm June day, the Blackhawks host the Bruins in Game One of the Stanley Cup Final. A place the Rangers hoped to be. Instead, Glen Sather is searching for a new coach. After … Continue reading →