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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, enough that he was willing to take a little less money than offered elsewhere to leave general manager Chuck Fletcher salary-cap flexibility. "I think that speaks volumes about him. He wanted to be here," Fletcher said. Havlat, who signed a six-year deal worth $30 million Wednesday, was introduced at Xcel Energy Center on Friday. The 28-year-old right wing is similar to the player he was essentially signed to replace, the 27-year-old Marian Gaborik. Same position. Injury prone. Prolific scorer. Here's one big difference, though: Feeling spurned by the Blackhawks, Havlat is delighted to be... [read full story]
Gaborik scores 19th, tops NHL • N.Y. RANGERS 2, FLORIDA 1 (SO): Marian Gaborik scored his league-leading 19th goal before P.A. Parenteau scored the shootout winner for the Rangers on Wednesday in Sunrise, Fla. • ST. LOUIS 4,...
Get into the game, for your kids' sake Thursday, November 26, 2009 Adapted from a recent online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: Any advice for a girly girl who, 36 years into swearing off sports forever, finds herself the mom of two...
He will start on right wing on Jonathan Toews line, with Patrick Kane moving to the left side Patrick Kane skated to his familiar spot on the right side of the ice during Tuesday's practice only to find Blackhawks teammate...
Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player Shaquille O'Neal is pulled in a Radio Flyer wagon by Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kristopher, as Shaq shopped for toys at Toys R Us in Mayfield, Oh., on Sunday Nov. 22, 2009. Shaq donated $1,000 to...
