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Ray Shero Talks About Building the Penguins, Defending the Cup

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero was kind enough to spend nearly an hour on the phone with FanHouse's Adam Gretz discussing a variety of topics. This is the third of a three-part series. Wednesday's entry: Ray Shero discusses how the 2009-10 Penguins were built through free agency, trades, the draft, and what...

Sean Avery a Ranger Once Again

In news that is sure to delight the rest of the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers have claimed forward Sean Avery on re-entry waivers, as reported by TSN. There was some speculation leading up to the announcement that a number of teams might consider a claim before the Rangers, but the Avery-to-New York reunion was...

Tom Renney Fired as Rangers Coach

With 21 games left in the regular season, the struggling New York Rangers have decided to make a change. No, this one doesn't involve Sean Avery. Instead, the Rangers have fired head coach Tom Renney, according to Newsday. TSN is also reporting the move. Newsday says former Devils coach Jim Schoenfeld and former Tampa Bay...

How Does the Press Affect the Refs? Find Out at Two on NBC!

As FanHouse's resident Penguin fan, I've done my best to stay away from the fallout from the interference call made when Martin Straka tripped up Sidney Crosby at the end of the Pens/Rangers game on Friday. My opinion of the play is exactly what anyone's would be when their favorite team's best player was involved. I am,...