Network to Introduce Puck-Tracking and Telestrator Technology in NHL Telecasts

VERSUS OPENS 2008-09 NHL REGULAR SEASON IN NORTH AMERICA

ON OCTOBER 9 WITH DOUBLE-HEADER, INLCUDING STANLEY CUP CHAMPION RED WINGS HOME OPENER

The new rules for the 08-09 NHL Season explained through NHL Video

"I wanted to send out an invitation to everybody to knock out MS. Multiple sclerosis is a growing epidemic world-wide and millions live with this disease. I've seen first-hand how this disease affects people through my sister who was diagnosed 8 years ago. I have a great opportunity in the position I am in to give back and help bring awareness and ultimately to knock out this brutal disease. So let's all drop our gloves and fight to help the MS community." - Riley Cote, Philadelphia Flyers.

Today the Chicago Blackhawks announced that he had agreed with terms with legendary coach Scotty Bowman and is looking forward to working with his Assistant General Manager, Hockey Operations son, Stan Bowman.

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team has acquired a future second round draft pick from the Calgary Flames in exchange for restricted free agent forward Rene Bourque.

The Wings have signed defenseman Brad Stuart to a four-year deal worth $3.75 million a season. It's a slight raise from his $3.5 million salary last season. The deal also includes a limited no-trade clause in the last two years of the contract.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin capped an award-filled season by winning his first career Hart Trophy as the National Hockey League's Most Valuable Player and Nicklas Lidstrom of the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings captured his sixth Norris Trophy as the League's top defenseman at the 2008 NHL Awards Show.

It's up to Rocky Wirtz and Dale Tallon to make the rights changes and additions to a club that was just scratch and claw away from making the playoffs.

After being forced to miss Game 4 in Pittsburgh with a hamstring injury, Red Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom will be in the lineup on Monday night when Detroit attempts to win its fourth championship in 11 seasons (8 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, RDS, NHL Radio).

TSN and Chicago Comcast Sportsnet reporting that the NHL will have it's annual Winter Classic in Chicago next season....

The National Hockey League will honor the winners of three major regular-season

trophies and will present two special awards at a luncheon Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom of

the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. The event will begin at 2 p.m., ET.

Take a minute in your everyday lives to thank a veteran and shake his or her hand. Listen to their stories and pass along a heart felt THANK YOU for all they did. Remember those who can't be with their families and friends because they gave the ultimate to their country, their very lives.

"The Joe" opened in December 1979, with the Wings moving from the venerable Olympia into their new home Dec. 27 – they were beaten 3-2 by St. Louis before a Detroit-record crowd of 19,742.

A federal jury in Detroit Friday rejected a $290-million damages claim by the wives of former Red Wings defenseman Vladimir and masseur Sergei Mnatsakanov against an Ohio car dealership after a career-ending 1997 limousine crash.

TORONTO (May 21, 2008) -- The following officials have been named to work the 2008 Stanley Cup Final. Their career playoff games are also listed (updated through round three).