Blackhawks sign Simpson

Silvertips' goalie agrees to three-year deal with Chicago

Kings, Devils set for Stanley Cup final

NEWARK, N.J. -- A little less than two years after battling for the services of high-scoring free-agent forward Ilya Kovalchuk, the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings are going after a bigger prize -- the Stanley Cup.

Blackhawks sign Simpson

Silvertips goalie agrees to a three-year deal

Happy ending

Ex-Silvertip Maxwell finishes junior career in style

Dominik Bittner to Germany

Gregg Drinnan is reporting that Silvertips defenseman Dominik Bittner has signed with Adler Mannheim in his native Germany.

Kent Simpson and the Blackhawks

So what's the situation with Silvertips goaltender Kent Simpson? The Tips have said they expect Simpson to play professionally next season rather than return as an overager. But could that situation be evolving?

Catching up with Tyler Maxwell

I just got off the phone with former Tips winger Tyler Maxwell. Everett's all-time leading career goal scorer, who was traded to Edmonton in November, just had his season end when the Oil Kings were eliminated from the Memorial Cup on Thursday night.

Good-natured 'Goon'

Violent hockey flick shows a soft side

Ryan Murray speaks

In case you missed it, here's the story where Tips captain Ryan Murray speaks about his experience of playing at the Men's World Championships. The interesting thing to me...

Stepping on the world stage

Silvertips' Murray plays with pro hockey players at worlds

Devils beat Rangers 5-3, take 3-2 series lead

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — The Devils turned a stellar first nine minutes and an opportunistic final five into a stirring victory over the Rangers that moved New Jersey within one win of a trip to the Stanley Cup finals.

Canucks extend Vigneault's contract

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks have signed head coach Alain Vigneault to a contract extension.The Canucks have posted the NHL's best regular-season record the past two seasons under Vigneault.

Silvertips sign Foulk to bolster defense

EVERETT -- The Everett Silvertips helped bolster their defense for the future, signing defenseman Griffin Foulk to a Western Hockey League education contract Tuesday.

Kings top Coyotes in OT, win W. Conference finals

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Skating between the circles, Dustin Penner saw the puck bouncing his way. A scrum of players thrashing in front of him, he fired a shot through the crowd and between Phoenix goalie Mike Smith's pads.

Tips sign d-man Griffin Foulk

The Silvertips secured the services of another defenseman today as they inked prospect Griffin Foulk to a WHL education contract. Foulk, a native of Broomfield, Colorado, will be a 17-year-old next...

Devils beat Rangers 4-1 to even series 2-2

NEWARK, N.J. — The Eastern Conference Finals between the rival New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils finally got ugly — real ugly.

Coyotes avoid sweep, beat Kings 2-0

LOS ANGELES — The Clarence Campbell Bowl was in Staples Center for the first time, waiting to be presented by Commissioner Gary Bettman to the NHL's Western Conference champions. The Los Angeles Kings' long-suffering fans gathered downtown shortly after dawn, eager to witness a series sweep...

Rangers beat Devils 3-0, take 2-1 lead in series

NEWARK, N.J. — In his latest playoff gem, Henrik Lundqvist had little time to do more than stop every breakaway or 2-on-1 attempt New Jersey shot his way. When he took a moment to breathe, Lundqvist had all the confidence his New York Rangers would bail him out with a goal or two.

Ryan Murray: World Championships aftermath

Everett Silvertips captain Ryan Murray's excursion with Canada's team for the Men's World Championships is now over, following Canada's lost to Slovakia in the quarterfinals.

Renney let go as coach of NHL's Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Tom Renney is out as coach of the Edmonton Oilers.The team announced on its Twitter feed Thursday that it won't renew Renney's contract.

Finland beats US 3-2 at hockey worlds

HELSINKI -- Finnish forward Jesse Joensuu's winning goal with nine seconds left lifted Finland past the United States 3-2 Thursday for a place in the semifinals of the hockey world championships in Helsinki.

Devils top Rangers 3-2, even series 1-1

NEW YORK — The New Jersey Devils quickly changed the game plan: instead of letting the New York Rangers block their shots, they decided to deflect some themselves.It worked twice, and the Eastern Conference finals are all even, as a result.

Agreement reached on Seattle arena plan

SEATTLE -- The city of Seattle, King County and investor Chris Hansen have reached an agreement in the effort to build an arena that could bring professional basketball back to the Puget Sound.

Kings top Coyotes 4-0, go up 2-0 in series

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Kings knew the Coyotes would come with everything they had.Even when that meant some questionable hits as the frustration grew, the Kings never let it bother them.

Rangers beat Devils in Game 1 of NHL Eastern finals

NEW YORK — After 14 games and two nail-biting playoff series wins, the New York Rangers insist they have plenty left to make a run at the Stanley Cup.

Capitals' coach Hunter quits after one season

ARLINGTON, Va. — For quite some time, Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee tried to persuade former player Dale Hunter to return to the team as its coach. This season, McPhee finally got his man — just not for very long.

Kings top Coyotes 4-2 in Game 1 of NHL West finals

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles gave up goal from the center line, another tying goal on a miscommunication.

Meet Daniel Woolfenden

During last week's bantam draft the Silvertips selected their first ever local product when they picked defenseman Daniel Woolfenden from Mill Creek in the seventh round. I had the chance to chat with Woolfenden earlier this week -- he seems like a nice kid -- and the

A future Silvertip?

Woolfenden is 1st local player selected by Tips in bantam draft

Rangers beat Caps, advance to NHL E. Conference finals

NEW YORK — Henrik Lundqvist went from shaking his head in disgust to raising his arms in celebration when time finally ran out on the Washington Capitals.Such is life as a New York Ranger these days.

Hockey roundup: U.S. knocks off Belarus at worlds

HELSINKI -- Tampa Bay center Nate Thompson broke a tie near the end of the second period to help the United States beat Belarus 5-3 Thursday at the world hockey championships.

The Jones trade: the day after

OK, I've had a little time to digest Everett's trade of Seth Jones to Portland, which netted 18-year-old defensemen Reece Willcox and Ben Betker and 16-year-old forwards Tyler Sandhu and Mitch Skapski, and have some further thoughts:

Devils win 3-1, eliminate Flyers

PHILADELPHIA — Martin Brodeur missed all the postseason fun a year ago. One of the game's all-time greats, the veteran goaltender considered retirement and the New Jersey Devils were absent from the playoffs for the first time since 1996.

Silvertips get four prospects

Everett trades rights to former No. 1 pick Jones to Winterhawks

Tips land four prospects for Jones

Everett may not have been able to land Seth Jones, as his signing with the Portland Winterhawks is being made official as this is being posted. But the Silvertips came away with a tidy consolation prize, picking up four prospects for the elite defenseman who chose not to play for Everett. All four...

Coyotes top Predators to advance to Western finals

GLENDALE, Ariz. — An hour before one of the biggest games in franchise history, the Phoenix Coyotes learned a deal was in place for a new owner, one they hoped would end three years of uncertainty.They celebrated in typical fashion: grinding out another victory.

Rangers tie score in final seconds, stun Caps in OT

NEW YORK — Euphoria replaced pure panic at Madison Square Garden in a matter of moments.And even the most optimistic New York Rangers fan couldn't have seen this one coming.

Former Silvertips' draft pick Jones signs with Portland

EVERETT -- Seth Jones is coming to the WHL.Just not to Everett.Reports surfaced Monday that the ultra-talented defenseman and former Everett Silvertips bantam draft pick has signed to play with the Portland Winterhawks next season.

Seth Jones to sign with Portland

Reports surfaced today that Seth Jones has signed with the Portland Winterhawks.

NHL suspends Flyers' Giroux for one playoff game

VOORHEES, N.J. — Claude Giroux has to watch Philadelphia's attempt at saving its postseason from the press box.He can only hope he hasn't played his last game of the season.

Devils beat Flyers 4-2, take 3-1 lead in series

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils are looking as good with a 40-year-old Martin Brodeur in goal as they did when he was a kid.

Kings beat Blues 3-1, sweep NHL playoff series 4-0

LOS ANGELES — Anze Kopitar skated down Dustin Brown and just plain tackled him, dropping the Los Angeles Kings captain to the ice as a sellout crowd expelled 19 years of frustration.

Kevin Lowe talks Ryan Murray

Interesting comments about Ryan Murray from Hockey Canada general manager and Edmonton Oilers president Kevin Lowe, via the Edmonton Journal. Apparently Murray has impressed NHL types...

Capitals beat Rangers 3-2 to even series at 2-2

WASHINGTON — Back a few seasons ago, when Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green were helping the Washington Capitals finally start to emerge from years of rebuilding with a go-go, attacking style, the team promoted its high-scoring core group with the slogan "Young Guns."

Boy among men

Tips' Murray added to Canada's world championship roster

Murray plays for Team Canada

Everett captain Ryan Murray has gone the distance with Team Canada. Murray was added to Canada's roster for the Men's World Championships and played in today's opener as the Canadians beat...

Silvertips Draft: Round by round

The Everett Silvertips selected 13 players in Thursday's bantam draft. Players are listed with their position, height, weight and hometown.1ST ROUND

Silvertips draft their first local player

It took 10 drafts, but the Everett Silvertips finally selected a local product.Everett dipped into its own back yard when the Tips selected Mill Creek resident Daniel Woolfenden in the seventh round of Thursday's WHL bantam draft.

Bantam draft/trades wrap-up

Tips move down

Everett pulls off a deal at the WHL bantam draft

Bantam draft: Tips wheel and deal

It was a busy first round in the bantam draft for Everett.

Silvertips' GM knows his way around bantam draft

Today's bantam draft is Garry Davidson's first as a general manager in the Western Hockey League. However, while being the man with the final say may be a new experience for him, the Everett Silvertips' new GM knows his way around this draft.

Rangers beat Caps 2-1 in 3OT, take 2-1 series lead

WASHINGTON — Henrik Lundqvist had just spent the better part of 4½ hours repelling pucks and shooing skaters from the crease in the pressure-packed situation known as the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Coyotes beat Predators 2-0, take 2-1 lead in series

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Even on his stomach, Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne was too much for the Phoenix Coyotes.

Spurs rout Jazz 114-83, take 2-0 series lead

SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker shooed away the NBA coach of the year. The San Antonio Spurs were ahead 36 points and he didn't want Gregg Popovich to end his night just yet."To stay in shape," Parker said.

Murray misses out, and more bantam draft info

First off, Tips captain Ryan Murray finished runner up for the Brad Hornung Trophy as the WHL's most sportsmanlike player. Murray, the Western Conference nominee, lost out to Eastern Conference nominee Mark Stone of Brandon.

Will Silvertips' Murray garner another award?

Ryan Murray already has received numerous accolades during his junior hockey career.Today, the Everett Silvertips captain has the opportunity to pick up another one.

Devils top Flyers 4-1, tie playoff series 1-1

PHILADEPHIA — Adam Larsson watched Game 1 from the press box, dressed sharply in a suit and tie. From the rafters, he sat helpless as he watched his New Jersey Devils lose a tough road opener in this Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Flyers in overtime.

Predators suspend Radulov, Kostitsyn for Game 3

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Nashville Predators have suspended forwards Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for Game 3 on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Coyotes for violating team rules.

Reader poll: bantam draft

We're less than 48 hours way from the bantam draft. Everett holds the seventh-overall pick. So:

Kings beat Blues 5-2, take 2-0 lead in playoff series

ST. LOUIS — The road has been an extended highlight reel for the Los Angeles Kings in the playoffs. A breakthrough regular season doesn't mean much right now for the St. Louis Blues.

Bantam draft week has arrived

It's a big week for the WHL. Not only does the championship series between Portland and Edmonton (featuring former Everett star Tyler Maxwell) begin, the bantam draft takes place Thursday.

NHL announces Adams Award finalists

NEW YORK -- Ken Hitchcock, Paul MacLean and John Tortorella have been nominated for the Jack Adams Award, which goes to the head coach who has contributed most to his team's success.

Coyotes beat Predators 5-3 to go up 2-0 in series

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes didn't need any overtime theatrics or miracle saves from Mike Smith.

Flyers beat Devils 4-3 in OT in Game 1

PHILADELPHIA — Danny Briere had two chances to celebrate his overtime winner.The first time, his goal didn't count.The second time, Briere left no doubt and put away Game 1, once and for all.

Kings beat Blues 3-1 in Game 1

ST. LOUIS — Goals from unexpected sources put the Los Angeles Kings in position for another road triumph. Jonathan Quick — no surprise there — made those scores stand up.

Rangers beat Capitals 3-1 to open East semifinals

NEW YORK — Chris Kreider is six games into his NHL career and days shy of his 21st birthday.And yet the Stanley Cup playoffs are anything but overwhelming for the newest New York Rangers forward who has quickly become a hit on Broadway.

Koules to Medicine Hat, pick to the Tips

Former Everett list forward Miles Koules tweeted today that he's decided to play for Medicine Hat next season. Koules, who played for the U.S. NTDP the past two seasons, was traded by Everett to Medicine Hat at this year's trade deadline in the deal...

Tips' Murray off to Worlds

Defenseman part of Hockey Canada group

Murray vs. The World

Tips star joins Team Canada for World Championships

Telus Cup update: Stadnyk, Mappin shine

The Silvertips have three signed prospects taking part in the Telus Cup, the Canadian midget hockey equivalent of the Memorial Cup. Today was the third day of the tournament, and it was a good one for Everett's prospects.

Capitals beat Bruins 2-1 in overtime of Game 7

BOSTON — This year, the Washington Capitals appear to have saved their best for the postseason.

Devils beat Panthers 3-2 in OT to force Game 7

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils are still alive in the Stanley Cup chase because of a player who spent most of the season off the ice working his way back from an Achilles tendon injury.

Jones won't play for Silvertips

Everett trades negotiating rights to defenseman to Portland

Coyotes eliminate Blackhawks with 4-0 win

CHICAGO — Mike Smith refused to budge. He protected the goal as if there was a "no pucks allowed" sign dangling from around his neck.And now, thanks to his first career postseason shutout, the Phoenix Coyotes are finally moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Rangers force Game 7 with 3-2 win over Senators

OTTAWA — Game 7 at the Garden.It's not necessarily what the top-seeded Rangers were hoping for when their first-round Eastern Conference series against Ottawa started, but they're thrilled about it now.

Jones won't join Tips

Everett trades negotiating rights to defenseman to Portland

Canucks eliminated

Kings win 2-1 in OT to oust Vancouver from NHL playoffs

Flyers beat Penguins 5-1, win first-round series 4-2

PHILADELPHIA — Claude Giroux had his coach call him the best player in the world.Giroux needed one shift to prove that claim is more than hometown hype.

Bruins beat Capitals 4-3 in overtime to force Game 7

WASHINGTON — Tyler Seguin scored at 3:17 of overtime, Tim Thomas made 36 saves, and the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Sunday to tie the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at three games apiece.

Blackhawks stay alive with 2-1 OT win over Coyotes

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Chicago Blackhawks have been oh-so-close throughout their series against the Phoenix Coyotes, lamenting their missed chances while falling into a two-game hole.

Blues win 3-1, eliminate Sharks from NHL playoffs

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues were 6-7 when coach Ken Hitchcock came aboard. They've been among the NHL's best ever since.

Panthers beat Devils 3-0, take 3-2 lead in series

SUNRISE, Fla. — After spending most of the previous two games watching from the bench, Florida's Jose Theodore sent the New Jersey Devils to the brink of elimination.

Senators win Game 5, take 3-2 lead on Rangers

NEW YORK — Craig Anderson marveled at the history portrayed on the walls of Madison Square Garden. His playoff performance against the New York Rangers will certainly be remembered even if it's not celebrated at the "World's Most Famous Arena."

NHL suspends Coyotes' Torres for 25 games

GLENDALE, Ariz. — A blindside hit, a history of violence and a league-wide crackdown on rough play earned Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres one of the longest suspensions in NHL history.

Brouwer lifts Capitals to 3-2 series lead over Bruins

BOSTON — The Washington Capitals know how good the Boston Bruins are at coming from behind. They're determined to change that — soon.

Canucks beat Kings 4-1, stave off elimination

LOS ANGELES -- Dustin Brown went to center ice for a third-period penalty shot, and both benches rose in anticipation.When Cory Schneider stopped the Los Angeles captain cold, the Vancouver Canucks knew they were off the ice in this first-round playoff series.

Senators top Rangers 3-2 in OT, tie playoff series 2-2

OTTAWA — Kyle Turris scored at 2:42 of overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night, tying the Eastern Conference series at two games apiece.

Penguins stay alive, rout Flyers 10-3 in Game 4

PHILADELPHIA — Pushed to the brink of a sweep, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal pushed back with a vengeance, helping the Penguins score nine goals in the first two periods in a 10-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday in their opening-round playoff...

NHL suspends Coyotes' Torres indefinitely

CHICAGO (AP) — The NHL suspended Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres indefinitely on Wednesday for knocking Chicago's Marian Hossa out of the game — and maybe the playoffs — with a shoulder blow to the head.

D. Sedin back with Canucks, might play Game 4

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Daniel Sedin returned to practice with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, skating alongside his brother for the first time since getting a concussion last month.

NHL players head for penalty box at rapid rate

PHILADELPHIA — Sid the Kid could use a new nickname. How about, "Sugar" Sid Crosby. Or "Bonecrusher" or "Marvelous."

Blackhawks' Shaw suspended 3 games by NHL

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks rookie forward Andrew Shaw was suspended for three games Tuesday for his hit on Phoenix goalie Mike Smith in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series that is tied at one game apiece.

Blues beat Sharks 4-3 in Game 3 to take 2-1 lead

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Andy McDonald scored one goal and set up another in the second period to help the St. Louis Blues regain home-ice advantage in their first-round series against San Jose by beating the Sharks 4-3 in Game 3 on Monday night.

Bruins beat Capitals 4-3, take 2-1 series lead

WASHINGTON — Zdeno Chara scored the tiebreaking goal during 4-on-4 play with less than 2 minutes left, and the reigning Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins finally solved playoff rookie goalie Braden Holtby, beating the Washington Capitals 4-3 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round...

Rangers beat Senators 1-0, take 2-1 lead in series

OTTAWA — Henrik Lundqvist made 39 saves for his fourth NHL playoff shutout, and Brian Boyle scored for the third straight game to break a third-period tie as the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 1-0 on Monday night.

Kings beat Canucks 1-0, take 3-0 lead in series

LOS ANGELES — When Jonathan Quick rapped his goal stick on his posts as the buzzer sounded, the sellout crowd unleashed 11 years of deferred playoff excitement on their Los Angeles Kings.

Panthers beat Devils for first playoff win since 1997

SUNRISE, Fla. — Stephen Weiss waited 10 years. The Florida Panthers waited 15 years.Fast start, frantic finish — and finally, a moment to savor.

Play with the big boys?

Report: Silvertips' Murray invited to play for Canada at Worlds

Predators top Red Wings, take 2-1 lead in series

DETROIT — Shea Weber knew he wouldn't be popular in the Motor City.The star defenseman didn't really care, he just wanted to win.