With Colorado getting Peter Forsberg — just as Paul Stastny and Joe Sakic return — the Western Conference pictured changed. This is NOT good news for the Blues, since the Avs are in that fight for a playoff spot.

The…

Mats Sundin is staying put. The venerable Maple Leafs star doesn’t want to leave Toronto, even for a few months as a rental player.

So the teams eager to upgrade their rosters – Detroit, San Jose, Montreal, Calgary – will…

This NHL trade deadline ought to generate major excitement between now and Tuesday. If big-name players like Mats Sundin, Brad Richards, Bryan McCabe and Tomas Kaberle waive their no-trade clauses, several blockbuster deals could go down.

Here are some of…

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The final quarter of the NHL promises hugely entertaining playoff races on both sides of the league.

But the Western Conference is especially frantic. The Kings are rebuilding, again, and the young Oilers are beset by serious injuries. The…

As the trade Feb. 26 deadline nears, the rumor mill will continue grinding 24/7.

No-trade contract clauses and the salary cap will make the dealing difficult, but a LOT could happen in the days ahead.

Here are a few updates…

The Blues are trying to clarify their defensive situation for the rest of this season – and for years to come.

Naming Eric Brewer captain was a big step in that direction. Andy Murray’s proclamation reaffirmed Brewer’s status as a…