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Sidney Crosby's On-Ice Value Continues to Increase, Evolve

Entering Wednesday's game against Buffalo, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby finds himself in his usual spot near the top of the NHL's scoring race, in a back-and-forth fight for the top spot with Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos. He's currently on a pace that would see him set career highs in goals and points. The...

Report: Devils Down to Final Two in Coaching Search

New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello isn't in a hurry. He never really is. Lamoriello is notorious for taking his time when searching for a new coach. He's had a lot of practice at it lately, and he's looking for the right person to lead the Devils -- hopefully for more than a season or two. As the Stanley...

Pink Slip Index: Who's Going to Pull a Pittsburgh?

In the NHL, coach firings are as common as parking tickets in New York City. Throughout the NHL season I'll be taking a bi-weekly look at five coaches who are the most likely to get fired. Be advised your local coach may be axed at any moment. Consider this fair warning. Last February, the Pittsburgh Penguins fired coach...

Seat Already Warm for Some Coaches

The NHL season is almost upon us. That means the weather is getting colder, leaves are falling off trees and coaches are ever closer to getting the proverbial axe. Last year, it took only four games for the Chicago Blackhawks to fire Dennis Savard. The Penguins let Michel Therrien go with 25 games left in the season and it...

Perhaps This Explains Why Petr Sykora Isn't Returning to the Penguins

Since taking over the behind the Penguins' bench in mid-February, Dan Bylsma could do no wrong during his head coaching debut in Pittsburgh. His hiring, combined with the return of defenseman Sergei Gonchar, and the in-season acquisitions of Chris Kunitz, Bill Guerin and Craig Adams, helped the Penguins win their first...