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The NHL Column: By Standing Pat, Devils May Get to Draft a Star

General managers of failing or injury-plagued NHL teams have a phrase for the environment: "The vultures are circling." It's what happens when the Minnesota Wild lose Josh Harding to a torn ACL and Chuck Fletcher receives plenty of friendly calls from other GMs offering to "help." It's what happens when Mark Streit and...

Fight of the Week: Pairing Off

Every Friday, FanHouse sifts through the rubble and picks the best NHL fight, with the help of HockeyFights.com.Sometimes, one fight just isn't good enough. Such was the case in Calgary recently, as the Flames and Canucks met for one of six matchups between the division rivals this season. It took just 2:32 for two fights...

Derek Boogaard Suspended 5 Games

Derek Boogaard has two career NHL goals. It's not like Wild coach Jacques Lemaire uses him for his skill. Boogaard is on the ice to protect the Minnesota Wild's skill guys, and he's there to be a physical presence. He took that role a bit too far on Friday night. Boogaard used his huge elbow as a weapon, sending Calgary...

Brendan Witt Suspended 5 Games

On Thursday night, New York Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt was handed a five-minute major and a 10-minute game misconduct for elbowing Maple Leafs forward Niklas Hagman. On Friday, the NHL reacted by suspending Witt for five games. According to NHL.com, the suspension will cost him $74,372.75 in salary. His first game...

Newsmakers in the NHL: Martin Brodeur Returns With Shutout

Devils 4, Avalanche 0: After missing most of the season with an elbow injury, legendary goalie Martin Brodeur returned to the New Jersey lineup on Thursday and did not disappoint, posting the 99th shutout of his career in a 4-0 win over Colorado. Brodeur turned aside all 24 shots he faced, while Jamie Langenbrunner, Zach...