National hockey league News

The NHL has finally decided that it's time to take collective bargaining agreement negotiations seriously - and in doing so, has put the ball back in the court of the players' association.

With drinks in hand and computer at the ready, New Jersey Devils forward Krys Barch made headlines over the weekend with his candid comments about the ongoing NHL lockout.

Alexander Ovechkin has been one of the more outspoken players during fractured negotiations between the NHL and its players' association - and his latest quote doesn't offer much in the way of optimism for fans.

With NHL arenas expected to be dark for a while in the wake of the league locking out its players, at least one junior team is planning to take advantage of the absence of pro hockey.

Dear players and owners: As we steamroll toward yet another work stoppage, the collective patience of hockey fans around the world has been ground down to a nub. And it's all your fault. All of you.

Despite being one of the most sought-after unrestricted free agents on the market, Shane Doan made it clear he never really wanted to leave the Phoenix Coyotes - and now he doesn't have to.

With the NHL's collective bargaining agreement set to expire midnight Saturday, several players have reportedly made arrangements to join other teams - and in some cases, they'll be suiting up immediately.

Players considering the Kontinental Hockey League as an alternative in the event of an NHL lockout may find themselves turned away at the door.

One day after saying a contract extension was "looking good," Boston Bruins forward Tyler Seguin has put his signature to a new six-year pact.

Brian Burke has lashed out at an ESPN survey ranking the Toronto Maple Leafs as the worst professional sports franchise in North America.