Scouting report: New York Rangers

Get the skinny on the entire New York Rangers roster as they prepare to play the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference finals.

Rapid Reaction: Rangers 4, Predators 1

NEW YORK -- Alain Vigneault said the New York Rangers' activity at the NHL trade deadline should send a message to the players that management believes this group could win the Stanley Cup.

about 2267 days ago | Danny Knobler |

Playoffs to determine if Yandle was worth it

NEW YORK -- Did the New York Rangers give up too much to get Keith Yandle? Not if Yandle really is the final piece of the puzzle that delivers the organization's first Stanley Cup since 1994, and just the second since 1940.

about 2267 days ago | Danny Knobler |

LeBrun: Sharks' bottom-six depth setting them apart

Letang among playoff hinge players

Things are coming together quite nicely for the Pittsburgh Penguins as the playoffs close in, and not just because they beat their potential first-round opponent in the shootout on Wednesday night.

Sharks remain active, sign Demers to deal

The San Jose Sharks re-signed defenseman Jason Demers to a one-year contract Thursday to prevent him from becoming a restricted free agent next month.

Sharks bringing back Desjardins, Sheppard

The San Jose Sharks knew it would take some time to see the benefits of the deal two years ago to acquire James Sheppard from Minnesota.

Burish eyes early return

The San Jose Sharks could have forward Adam Burish back -- ahead of schedule -- for Game 6 versus the Los Angeles Kings. As reported by the San Jose Mercury News, Sharks coach Todd McLellan said Burish "is very close and he may be an option on Sunday.