Puck Podcast

LAS VEGAS – With so many images of hockey players plastered around Las Vegas this week, the question of whether the city could accommodate an NHL franchise naturally resurfaced

HAMILTON, Ont. – Jim Balsillie hopes to make a splash Friday with a rally in Hamilton as part of his so-called “Make It Seven Day.”The BlackBerry billionaire, whose US$212

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed offensive-minded defenceman Alex Goligoski to a US$5.5-million, three-year contract.Goligoski, 23, split time last season between the team’s AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre and the NHL, where he had six goals and 14 assists in 45 regular season games

LAS VEGAS – Gary Bettman isn’t the least bit surprised that Jim Balsillie intends to continue his pursuit of an NHL team.While the commissioner was happy that a U

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke isn’t interested in acquiring Dany Heatley – and he isn’t fond of the all-star forward’s decision to request a trade out of Ottawa

OTTAWA – Roy Mlakar took over as president of the Senators at a low point for the franchise and on Wednesday, he took the high road in discussing his departure from Ottawa

BOSTON – The Boston Bruins say defenceman Andrew Ference has undergone successful surgery to repair an abdominal hernia and a torn groin.Ference’s recovery time is estimated at four to six weeks following the surgery Wednesday at Massachusetts General Hospital

LAS VEGAS – The NHL is going for a little more glitz and glam by announcing its award winners at the Palms Hotel Las Vegas on Thursday night

ARLINGTON, Va. – Left wing Quintin Laing has re-signed with the Washington Capitals.Laing signed a one-year contract after playing in only one game with Washington last season

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueMINNESOTA WILD-Named Todd Richards coach.NASHVILLE PREDATORS-Named Martin Gelinas director of player development

BOSTON – Peter Chiarelli inherited a Bruins team that had the NHL’s fifth worst record and needed only three seasons to build a club that finished second best

OTTAWA – Senators general manager Bryan Murray says he was “shocked and disappointed” to hear that Dany Heatley wants out of Ottawa but is working on meeting the star winger’s request

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Todd Richards has returned home to coach the Minnesota Wild. And the Minnesota native promises to bring a more exciting, up-tempo style with him

TORONTO – Hamilton politicians aren’t giving up on the idea of getting a National Hockey League team in their city, but local fans aren’t so sure about keeping their hopes up after yet another setback

TORONTO – Jim Balsillie isn’t giving up on his quest to bring an NHL team to Hamilton even though a U.S. bankruptcy judge has rejected the Canadian billionaire’s bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes

Movements in the world of hockey Monday:National Hockey LeagueBOSTON BRUINS-Signed general manager Peter Chiarelli to a contract extension.CAROLINA HURRICANES-Agreed to terms with coach Paul Maurice on a multiyear contract

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Coyotes are staying put for now, Hamilton is still on the outside looking in, and the NHL has managed to turn away Jim Balsillie once again

MINNEAPOLIS – Todd Richards is the latest piece of the Minnesota Wild’s off-season makeover.Richards was hired Monday as the team’s head coach, according to a person with knowledge of the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made

TORONTO – The deciding game of the Stanley Cup was a ratings hit on both sides of the border.CBC said Monday that Friday’s Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final between the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins drew an average of 3