Zajac joins streaking Devils

Four months ago, Travis Zajac tore his Achilles tendon and the most pressing need in New Jersey was up the middle. Now that he has returned, center may become a position of strength for the Devils. When Travis Zajac tore his Achilles tendon while working out in Winnipeg in August, the Devils'...

Bill Weisbrod | News/Atlantic | Saturday, December 17 2011 Tags: Travis Zajac, Zach Parise, New Jersey, Devils, Hockey, Atlantic Division, Bill Weisbrod, NHL, Hockeyprimetime.com

Martin latest casualty in Habs’ season-long struggles

Various things are slipping away from the Montreal Canadiens recently. Now that coach Jacques Martin has been shown the door, the team is hoping for no more slippage. Leads and points have slipped out of the Montreal Canadiens' grasp of late. General Manager Pierre Gauthier hopes his latest move...

Heather Engel | News/Northeast | Saturday, December 17 2011 Tags: Montreal, Canadiens, Jacques Martin, Pierre Gauthier, Randy Cunneyworth, Heather Engel, coaching changes, Hockey, NHL, hockeyprimetime.com

Garrison having a breakout year for Florida

The new guys have been getting it done all year for the Panthers. So have some of the holdovers – including defenseman Jason Garrison, who is enjoying a breakout year while unveiling a back-of-the-net-seeking one-timer. Sometimes in the NHL all a slumping player needs is a move to a new...

Erika Schnure | News/Southeast | Friday, December 16 2011 Tags: Florida, Panthers, Southeast Division, Jason Garrison, Brian Campbell, Stephen Weiss, Erika Schnure, hockey, hockeyprimetime.com, NHL

Predators demote underperforming rookies

Jonathon Blum and Blake Geoffrion were considered preseason Calder Trophy candidates. Their demotion to the minors has put any potential awards on ice. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For two players who were mentioned in consideration for the 2011-12 Calder Trophy, defenseman Jonathon Blum and...

Jim Diamond | News/Central | Thursday, December 15 2011 Tags: Jonathon Blum, Blake Geoffrion, Calder Trophy, Nashville, Predators, Central Division, Jim Diamond, NHL, Hockey, Hockeyprimetime.com

Brodziak biggest surprise on remarkable Wild

Thirty-two players have suited up for the Minnesota Wild and they are the surprise of the league. The best of them might be Kyle Brodziak, not just for leading the team in goals but because he's playing a complete game. Residents of the State of Hockey continue to be amazed that their Minnesota...

Mike Cook | News/Northwest | Tuesday, December 13 2011 Tags: Minnesota, Wild, Kyle Brodziak, Niklas Backstrom, Mike Yeo, Mike Cook, Northwest Division, hockey, NHL, hockeyprimetime.com, Matt Hackett

Nystrom and linemates thriving in Dallas

Eric Nystrom's career seemed stalled in the minor leagues. Then the Stars claimed him and formed a third line consisting of Nystrom, Vernon Fiddler and Radek Dvorak. The results have been better than anyone could have predicted. LOS ANGELES – Chemistry doesn’t normally happen...

Curtis Zupke | News/Pacific | Monday, December 12 2011 Tags: Eric Nystrom, Vernon Fiddler, Radek Dvorak, Dallas, Stars, Glen Gulutzan, Curtis Zupke, Pacific Division, Hockey, NHL, hockeyprimetime.com

Canadiens hope Kaberle can boost bumbling power play

Helpless on the power play with the absence of Mr. Andrei Markov, the Canadiens turned to some outside help. That man is Mr. Tomas Kaberle, whom the Canadiens are hoping is the spark. The Montreal Canadiens have been searching for a spark on the power play since the season began. Currently 28th...

Heather Engel | News/Northeast | Saturday, December 10 2011 Tags: Tomas Kaberle, Jaroslav Spacek, Hockey trades, Montreal Canadiens, Heather Engel, Northeast Division, hockey, NHL, hockeyprimetime.com

Rangers D stays stingy without Staal

Marc Staal has yet to play a game this season, but the New York Rangers' defense hasn't struggled in his absence. Instead, they've thrived thanks to elite goaltending and a commitment to their system. Defenseman Marc Staal led the Rangers in minutes played and takeaways last year. He was second...

Bill Weisbrod | News/Atlantic | Friday, December 09 2011 Tags: NHL, hockey, New York, Rangers, Marc Staal, Ryan McDonagh, Dan Girardi, Henrik Lundqvist, Michael Del Zotto, John Tortorella, Atlantic Division, Bill Weisbrod

Kane essential in getting Jets over .500

The Jets are settling into their new digs. They even climbed over .500 with an impressive win over the league's hottest team. Give partial credit to Evander Kane and linemates Blake Wheeler and Bryan Little. Getting over .500 (12-11-4) for the first time this season didn't exactly come easy for...

Erika Schnure | News/Southeast | Thursday, December 08 2011 Tags: Winnipeg, Jets, Boston, Bruins, Evander Kane, Blake Wheeler, Bryan Little, Southeast Division, Claude Noel, Erika Schnure, Hockey, NHL, hockeyprimetime.com

Tootoo suspended for collision with Miller

Did Jordin Tootoo pay for Milan Lucic's mistake? Intent or not, Tootoo's collision with Ryan Miller – less than a month after Lucic's – was deemed worthy of a two-game suspension by the NHL.  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Prior to his hearing with the NHL's vice president of...

Jim Diamond | News/Central | Wednesday, December 07 2011 Tags: Ryan Miller, Jordin Tootoo, Barry Trotz, Nashville, Predators, Buffalo, Sabres, Brendan Shanahan, Suspensions, Jim Diamond, Central Division, NHL, hockey, hockeyprimetime.com