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Deserted Islanders: Charles Wang's Wilting Franchise

If the last month has been one of the worst months in franchise history for the New York Islanders, then you could probably call Sunday the worst day of one of the worst months. The franchise that can never get out of its own way didn't do anything terribly wrong or make any horrible mistakes off the ice today. However,...

Darcy Tucker Retires With One Regret

Gritty forward Darcy Tucker, who made a name for himself as both an agitator and a scorer, announced Friday that he is retiring from the NHL. Tucker, a native of Castor, Alberta, came into the league after being drafted by Montreal in the sixth round (151st overall) in 1993. The 35-year-old enjoyed 15 seasons in the...

Mike Peca, New TSN Analyst, Draws Ire of Flames for Doing His Job

Over his NHL career, Mike Peca developed a reputation for being a pest. He was a hard-nosed, two-way center who could score (four 20-goal seasons), but was more likely to irritate the opponent and create havoc on the forecheck. Now retired, Peca has taken a role with Canadian network TSN as a studio analyst. Tuesday...

Newsmakers in the NHL: Columbus' Steve Mason Stops San Jose

After setting an NHL record for the best start through 30 games, the San Jose Sharks ran into a brick wall on Wednesday by the name of Steve Mason. The Columbus rookie netminder stopped 47 shots in a 2-1 overtime win for the Blue Jackets. For the Sharks, the loss snaps a three-game winning streak, though, they still...

Yesterday's Newsmakers in the NHL: Devils Continue Slide

Things have been bleak in New Jersey ever since Martin Brodeur went down with his elbow injury, and they didn't exactly get any better on Friday night when the Devils fell, 3-1, to Washington. The Devils are now 1-5 since Brodeur's injury, and have scored just five goals in the five losses. Perhaps instead of acquiring a...