For nearly two decades, the man known as “Alfie” was the face of the franchise, a player who exuded class both on and off the ice. He had served as the team captain for over a decade and it seemed […]

Oates, though, injected some life into the Washington franchise, and though tougher competition awaits in the new Metropolitan Division, the Caps are hoping a full training camp under the bench boss will lead to even more improvement. Washington hired Oates […]

Although the Rangers entertained the idea of replacing Tortorella with former Ranger captain Mark Messier, general manager Glen Sather opted for the more prudent hire by bringing the experienced Alain Vigneault into the fold. Messier, who has never coached at […]

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) – The New York Yankees activated designated hitter Travis Hafner off the 60-day disabled list and officially ended CC Sabathia’s season on Wednesday, placing the ailing lefty on the 60-day DL. Tests earlier this week revealed […]

London, England (Sports Network) – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is suffering from a rib injury heading into this Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh in London. Ponder, speaking with reporters Wednesday, said he was hurt during last Sunday’s game against Cleveland. […]

That helped San Jose make back-to-back trips to the conference finals in 2010 and ’11, but the club won just one game in those two series and was then bounced out of the first round the following year. A seven-win […]

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – If you listen closely, you can hear the disdain and disappointment from the purists among you. They are demoralized once again by an evolving culture that no longer resembles the way it used to be. […]

Then, a flameout — swept by the Bruins in the Eastern Conference finals. Despite loading up at the trade deadline, it was the fourth straight year the Penguins failed to make the Stanley Cup Finals since 2009, when they won […]

Mulligan of a disappointing lockout-shortened year and Giroux’s freak off- season golf mishap aside, the 2013-14 campaign appears to be one where it’s either all going to come together or it’s all going to fall apart on South Broad Street. […]

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – Pittsburgh goaltender Tomas Vokoun has been released from the hospital and is resting at home, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said Wednesday. Vokoun had been hospitalized since undergoing a procedure on Saturday to dissolve a blood […]