Sergei Samsonov

In the diminishing world of the playoffs--only eight teams left!--diminutive players throughout the league are wearing big smiles as they lead their teams to big wins

G.M. Mike O'Connell put himself on the hot seat by trading G John Grahante last January, allowing Jeff Hackett to leave as a free agent and then signing 32-year-old Felix Potvin, who was shaky last year....

Boston Ruins?New contract disputes could result in another grim season in Beantown

Joe Thornton (left) and Sergei Samsonov have little in common, save that they're big-time talents who are the future of the Bruins

With the Olympic break upon us, here are some awards for the first half of the NHL season.